In this second interview on the podcast Fanékungok yan si Dabit, we get to hear from Jorell Meno, a Chamorro language learner from Guam and currently stationed in South Korea. Jorell and I originally connected on the Chamoru language subreddit a couple of years ago, and soon after he joined our practice groups, quickly becoming a core regular. In this interview we get to hear more of his story about how he learned Chamorro, including how he would seek out elders at parties to listen to them speak. But one of my favorite parts of the interview was his advice to anyone wanting to learn. He urges us to remember that life is short, so if you want to learn Chamorro, do it. Swallow your pride, ask for help, and remember that there are many people and resources to learn from.

This episode was transcribed by Alicia Aguigui Dart and recorded and edited by Dabit Taitingfong. To support her amazing transcription work, consider visiting Alicia’s online tip jar! And to support the podcast, please consider visiting Dabit’s online tip jar!