33- Why Your Teen Should Learn Spanish: A Mom’s Real Story of Courage, Regret, and Second Chances — with Malaika Wells

About this episode

Malaika Wells shares her journey of learning Spanish and the importance of language skills for teens.

Is Spanish just another high school requirement… or a life skill your teen will one day wish they had mastered? In this episode, I’m joined by Malaika Wells — wife, mom, writer, and coach — as she shares her honest Spanish learning journey. From what first sparked her love for the language to the challenges that kept her from becoming fluent, she opens up about courage, consistency, and the regret of not going all in when she had the chance. We talk about: • Why Spanish is more than just a subject • The mindset teens need when learning a second language • Why speaking — even imperfectly — changes everything • What parents can do differently to help it “stick” • How immersive experiences build confidence If you’re a homeschool parent choosing a high school Spanish curriculum or wondering how to help your teen build real conversational Spanish skills, this conversation will give you clarity and encouragement. Because Spanish isn’t just about credits. It’s about confidence, connection, and opportunity. 🎧 Press play and join the conversation. Connect with Malaika Wells: The Healthy Homeschool Marriage The Hope Informed Marriage The Hope Informed Marriage: New Hope for Old Hurts…

People in this episode

Host: Karim Morato

Guest: Malaika Wells

Topics covered

• Spanish learning
• teen education
• parenting
• language skills
• homeschooling
• confidence building

Keywords

• Spanish
• language learning
• teens
• homeschool
• confidence
• parenting
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Healthy Homeschool Marriage, The Hope Informed Marriage, Christian Marriage Coaching | Coupled in Christ

Books & works: The Hope Informed Marriage: New Hope for Old Hurts

Places: Amazon.com