You Have What It Takes

About the Book

Welcome. This book was written to make learning Spanish feel possible — not overwhelming — no matter where you’re starting from. Each chapter covers one week and one word. You’ll move through a simple, repeatable rhythm: a word, a phrase, a full sentence, a grammar note, a short story for reading practice, a vocabulary list, a daily hint, a reflection tied to one of nine pillars of learning, an affirmation, a word of motivation, a prayer, and space to journal your own thoughts. You don’t need to rush. This book is built for one chapter a week — fifty-two weeks, one full year — but it will meet you wherever your pace is. Read a chapter on Sunday and let it sit with you all week. Say the word out loud, even when no one’s listening. Return to the journal pages and actually write in them; they’re there to make the words yours, not just mine. If you miss a week, don’t start over — just pick up on the next one. This isn’t a race. It’s a relationship with a new language, and like any relationship, it grows through small, consistent moments, not one long push. Remember: this is a journey, not a destination. There’s no finish line to rush toward — only the next word, the next week, the next small step forward. At the back of the book, you’ll find a bonus section: 365 words to describe your feelings, one for every day of the year. Use it alongside the weekly chapters or entirely on its own. You have what it takes. Let’s begin.

About the Author

Gloria Rivera, BSN, MPHE, is an author, speaker, and coach with more than 40 years of experience in nursing, public health education, corporate leadership, and ministry. Gloria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science in Nursing and a Master’s in Public Health Education, and built a career in which she worked for three of the top Fortune 500 companies, gaining expertise in healthcare, training, and leadership development that now shapes every book, talk, and coaching session she delivers. A native Spanish speaker distinguished for her significant work helping people learn and practice Spanish, Gloria has helped people of all ages read and speak Spanish and begin their lifelong journey of learning the language. She is also a bilingual keynote speaker and marriage mentor, holding several marriage coach and mentor certifications, along with credentials as a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, DISC Behavioral Analysis Trainer, Certified Brain Health Trainer, Certified Grief Educator, and Canfield Success Principles Trainer. Gloria is the author of Why Do You Worry So Much? Get Inspired and its Spanish edition, ¿Por Qué Te Preocupas Tanto? Inspírate. She hosts the podcast Éxito a Tu Manera and is passionate about helping couples build marriages rooted in faith, hope, love, and grace. Through her books, courses, and bilingual coaching programs, Gloria equips readers and students with practical, real-world Spanish they can use immediately — helping professionals, seniors, and lifelong learners of all ages build the language skills and confidence to connect, communicate, and grow.