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Aug 2024
39m 11s

De Bombero a Bilingüe: El Camino de Babb...

Spanish and Go
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Michael Babb, affectionately known as Babbs, shares his inspiring journey from being a hesitant Spanish speaker to confidently using the language in everyday situations. Listen to his experiences from our immersion retreats in Oaxaca and Guanajuato, and learn how he overcame his fear of making mistakes to fully embrace the language. Babs’ story is a testamen ... Show More
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