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.
Conquering Spanish: Interviews with Learners
How Learning Spanish Helped Joel Serve His Community with Humanity
In this episode of Conquering Spanish, host Tania Roman speaks with Joel Dermott, a public health administrator in rural Missouri, about how learning Spanish became a tool for service rather than perfection.
Joel shares how families who arrive at his clinic without English immediately relax when they’re greeted in Spanish, even if the conversation is simple. He explains why technology alone can’t replace human connection, and how returning to Spanish later in life helped him reconnect with values like empathy, dignity, and respect.
This conversation explores learning Spanish as an act of humanity, especially in communities where language barriers can make people feel invisible or unsafe. Joel’s story is a reminder that fluency isn’t required to make a meaningful difference.
🎧 Listen for insight, motivation, and a powerful perspective on why conquering Spanish is really about connection.
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