1. What’s your story? How did you get into all these languages?

I was born into a bilingual home—my mother is from Argentina, and my father is from Brazil—so I grew up surrounded by both Spanish and Portuguese. When I was 26, I moved to Germany, and I’ve been living here for almost 20 years. I also spent a year in Romania to study and immerse myself in the culture. My studies in the US and the Netherlands were done online, and I’ve had the chance to visit 62 countries so far.

All these experiences made me love languages even more. I studied English, Spanish, and Portuguese in Argentina to become a teacher, then continued with a Master’s in Linguistics across different countries. Over time, I also learned German, Romanian, Galician, French, and Dutch. For me, languages are the best way to understand different cultures, meet new people, and explore the world.

2. Which languages do you wish you could spend more time practising?

I wish I had more time to practice Dutch and French. My Dutch level isn’t very high yet, and it’s tricky because most people in the Netherlands speak excellent English, so conversations often switch back to English. I learned French as a child, but I don’t use it much in my daily life.

On the other hand, I speak English and Spanish every day at school, German with everyone around me, and Romanian twice a week because of a school partnership in Romania—I’m in regular contact with Romanian colleagues. I also have a good friend from Galicia. Unfortunately, that leaves little time for Dutch and French practice, which I really miss.

3. What are some languages you’d like to learn in the future?

I’d love to learn a Scandinavian or a Slavic language in the future. Swedish or Norwegian sound interesting because I already speak German, English, and Dutch, so they might be easier for me. I’ve also thought about learning Greek several times, but I never actually went through with it.

4. So let’s be honest, what’s the sexiest language?

Some people say the sexiest language is Italian, while others claim it’s French, Spanish, or Portuguese. I personally think it’s Romanian. It’s a Romance language that has something unique— maybe because of its Slavic influences or its accent. I just love it!

 

5. What’s the greatest pleasure you get from speaking so many languages?

For me, the biggest joy is the way languages let me connect with people everywhere. When I can speak to someone in their own language, I learn more about their culture, their way of thinking, and their daily life. It feels like I’m building bridges and making the world a bit closer and more open.

6. Some people say the world is really just going to have a few languages left in a 100 years, do you think this is really true?

I don’t think it’s that simple. Yes, big languages like English, Spanish, or Mandarin might keep growing, and smaller languages could be at risk. But many communities are trying hard to preserve their local languages. Some might disappear, but I believe people will still fight for their culture and identity, so we won’t end up with only a few languages. It really depends on how much we value and protect the languages we have.

7. What is your message to young (and not so young) people out there who are interested in studying multiples languages?

My biggest advice is: don’t be afraid to start! Learning multiple languages is an exciting journey, and every language you add opens a new door to different people, cultures, and ideas. Practice a little every day, look for resources you enjoy (like music, movies, or games), and remember that mistakes are part of the process. Whether you’re 15 or 50, it’s never too late to explore new languages and make global connections.