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.
Episodes
17 episodes
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 familie...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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37:53
How Chad Finally Learned to Speak Spanish Fluently
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55In this episode of Conquering Spanish, host Tania Román sits down with Chad, a bank executive from Tucson, Arizona, whose m...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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26:36
Why This Denver Lawyer Is Learning Spanish in Midlife | Trish Cooper’s Journey to Spanish Fluency
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55Thinking about learning Spanish as an adult? Trish Cooper, a lawyer from Denver, shares how starting Spanish lessons in midlife has changed her lif...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:15
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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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:50
Teaching, Swimming, and Speaking Spanish: Victoria Marshall’s Journey
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Victoria Marshall — a third-grade teacher, passionate swimmer, and lifelong learner. Born in C...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:44
Trust the Process: Ryan’s Journey to Spanish Fluency
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55In this episode of Conquering Spanish, we sit down with Ryan McNichol, a dedicated Spanish learner who embarked on this journey to reconne...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:14
Hesitant to Speak Spanish? Amanda Was Too—Here’s What Changed
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55Amanda Di Martino spent years studying Spanish but struggled to use it in real conversations. She knew the words, but when the moment came to speak...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:51
Overcoming Perfectionism: Wendy’s Story of Speaking Spanish with Confidence
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55In this episode of Conquering Spanish, Wendy, a lawyer and lifelong Spanish learner, shares how her heritage and passion for languages sparked her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:07
How Sean Turned Language Learning Into a Lifelong Adventure
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55In this episode of Conquering Spanish, Sean shares his journey of learning Spanish, from early challenges to building confidence through consistent...
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Connecting Through Language: A Couple’s Journey with Spanish and Tradition
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Eileen and Vicente, a dynamic couple learning Spanish for travel and connection. Vicente shares ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:01
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From Washington to La Paz, México: Meet Carolyn, polyglot, MTBer, and entrepreneur!
Schedule a Free Trial Lesson with Spanish55In this episode of Conquering Spanish, we sit down with Carolyn Huber, an entrepreneur and outdoor enthusiast who has embraced Spanish as a way to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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