In the first part of this podcast episode, Joel Zárate, a passionate Spanish language teacher and producer of several podcasts, including "Conversations in Spanish and Other Languages," "Help me Learn Spanish, Joel," and "Mini Stories to Learn Spanish," shares about his background, education, and language learning journey. From growing up in Mexico City and moving to the United States to becoming fluent in several languages, Joel's personal experiences have shaped his love for teaching and learning languages. This episode is packed with great resources to help you practice and learn more Spanish, so join us to be inspired and gain valuable insights to take your Spanish learning to the next level.Key Takeaways:Gain insights into Joel's background, education, and experiences as a language learner, and his fluency in multiple languages.Discover Joel's enthusiasm for teaching Spanish and other languages as he shares his experiences as a language tutor and his decision to pursue a career as a language instructor.Get a glimpse into Joel's vision for language learning as he emphasizes the importance of continuously learning new languages to understand his students' perspective and remember what it means to be a beginner.Relevant Links and Additional Resources:Listen to Joel’s PodcastsConversations in Spanish & Other Languages PodcastHelp Me Learn Spanish PodcastMini Stories to Learn Spanish PodcastShow Me the World in Spanish PodcastYo Hablo Español PodcastVisit Joel’s website for the complete list of language-learning resourcesLike Joel on FacebookFollow Joel on Instagram116 - Conversaciones en Español con Alba | Conversations in Spanish with Alba44 Spanish Tongue Twisters: The Ultimate Guide [With Audio]Level up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizIf you enjoy Learn Spanish and Go, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Pandora. This helps us reach more listeners like you. ¡Hasta la próxima!Support the show