1. My passion for languages began at the age of nine, when I met a girl from Austria who spoke only German. She often seemed upset and lonely, unable to communicate with those around her. Curious and determined to connect, I asked my father how people learn new languages. He suggested I try Duolingo, so I did.

That summer, I dedicated myself to learning German every single day. By the end of it, I had reached a level where I could hold simple conversations with her. I will never forget the moment I first spoke to her in her native language and saw her face light up with joy. That experience taught me the power of language, not just as a tool for communication, but as a bridge between people and cultures. It was then I knew that language learning was something I wanted to pursue for the rest of my life.

2. I wish I had more opportunities to practice languages that aren’t commonly spoken where I live, such as Kazakh, Oneida, and Japanese, so I could deepen my skills and stay connected to those cultures.

3. In the future, I hope to study more languages that are not widely spoken, such as Southern Uzbek, Judeo-Tajik, and Romani, to better understand their cultures and help preserve their linguistic heritage.

4. The language that holds the most charm for me tends to change over time, but as of October 2025, I’m especially fascinated by Hazaragi and Uzbek.

5. My favorite part about learning languages is seeing people smile when I speak to them in their own language.

6. Definitely not, the world will always speak many languages. Since there is so many rural places.

7. My message is go for it! There is no reason not to learn many languages, it can only help you in the long run.