116, Oh no, I don’t have enough time to learn the local language! Is English enough? (With Marcos Lopes and Larissa Bertoldo)

Institute of World Mission Podcast

116, Oh no, I don’t have enough time to learn the local language! Is English enough? (With Marcos Lopes and Larissa Bertoldo)

Institute of World Mission Podcast

116, Oh no, I don’t have enough time to learn the local language! Is English enough? (With Marcos Lopes and Larissa Bertoldo)

August 27, 2026

In this episode, Marcos interviews Larissa, a volunteer serving in Denmark. The conversation centers around one of the biggest issue missionaries face during adjustment — learning the language. When faced with the difficulties of learning Danish in a short period of time, Larissa found that focusing on perfecting her English was a better way to make a difference.

In this episode, Marcos interviews Larissa, a volunteer serving in Denmark. The conversation centers around one of the biggest issue missionaries face during adjustment — learning the language. When faced with the difficulties of learning Danish in a short period of time, Larissa found that focusing on perfecting her English was a better way to make a difference.

In this episode, Marcos interviews Larissa, a volunteer serving in Denmark. The conversation centers around one of the biggest issue missionaries face during adjustment — learning the language. When faced with the difficulties of learning Danish in a short period of time, Larissa found that focusing on perfecting her English was a better way to make a difference.

Show Notes:
Language Acquisition Guide on the IWM Blog
How to Learn a Foreign Language IWM Webinar
How to Learn a Foreign Language IWM Course
How to Learn a New Language IWM Podcast Episode 46