Conquering Spanish: Interviews with Learners
Conquering Spanish is a podcast that shares the real-life journeys of adults learning Spanish, offering listeners inspiring stories of persistence and success. Each episode features interviews with Spanish learners who discuss their challenges, strategies, and personal achievements in Spanish language acquisition. The podcast provides valuable tips and motivation for those currently on their language-learning path. Sponsored by Spanish55, this series aims to create a supportive and engaging community for Spanish learners of all levels.
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
Conquering Spanish: Interviews with Learners
Latest Episodes
Fluency Is Not a Race: Jake’s Real Talk on Learning Spanish
In this inspiring episode, Jake returns to share the unfiltered truth about learning Spanish—from his dream of visiting Spain and Colombia to the self-doubt and setbacks along the way. He reflects on what it really takes to make progress, how s...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:32
Why Spanish Is a Life Skill: A Conversation with Veronica
In this episode of Conquering Spanish, we meet Veronica, a dedicated learner from New Jersey, who opens up about her journey with Spanish. From feeling defeated to discovering renewed confidence, Veronica shares how her lessons with Coach Jake ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:01
How Learning Spanish Transformed My Life After Retirement
After a lifetime helping others as a school director for multilingual programs, Charles Wheaton set out to conquer Spanish for himself. In this heartwarming interview, he shares how learning Spanish brought new purpose to his retirement — and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:11
Heather on Confidence, Curiosity, and Conquering Spanish
Heather’s Spanish learning journey is more than just vocabulary and grammar—it’s about building confidence and meaningful human connection. In this episode, she shares how her one-on-one lessons have made Spanish feel personal, how she’s grown ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:22
From Fear to Fluency: Chris’s Journey with Spanish
In this episode of Conquering Spanish, we sit down with Chris Quintana, a San Francisco native whose journey with Spanish has been one of resilience, purpose, and heart. From giving a best man speech in Spanish to translating at work and practi...
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29:50