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

Spanish is my native language, but my fascination with languages started at an early age. I first learned English in school and earned my Cambridge B2 certificate in 2011. Later, I studied French, German, and Russian through a language institute in my country. I also hold a Master's degree in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).

As a native Spanish speaker, Portuguese and Italian came more naturally because of their close relationship to other Romance languages. Beyond formal education, I have always enjoyed independent study. Currently, I am learning Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese, and Korean on my own, and I have recently started studying basic Chinese.

For me, learning languages is not only about communication—it is about understanding different ways of thinking and seeing the world.

2. Which language(s) do you wish you could spend more time practising?

I would love to spend more time practising German and Russian. Although I have reached an intermediate level in both, I feel that these languages require constant exposure to maintain fluency. I would also like to dedicate more time to Arabic, since it is one of the most challenging and rewarding languages I have studied.

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

My future goals include learning Urdu, Hindi, and Indonesian. These languages would allow me to explore new cultures, literature, and perspectives, while also expanding my understanding of major linguistic families outside Europe.

4. So let’s be honest, which language has the most charm for you?

If I had to choose, I would say French and German.

French attracts me because of its elegance, intellectual tradition, and its connection to the Enlightenment and the culture of reason. German fascinates me because of its philosophical depth, its literary tradition, and its association with Romanticism and the intellectual movements that shaped modern Europe.

At the same time, English deserves special mention because it opens countless doors. It has given me access to knowledge, people, and opportunities from all over the world, and it often serves as a bridge to discovering other languages.

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

The greatest pleasure is gaining access to different worlds. Every language reveals unique ways of expressing ideas, emotions, and cultural values. Speaking multiple languages allows me to communicate with people more directly and understand perspectives that are often lost in translation.

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

I think global languages such as English, Mandarin, Spanish, and Hindi will continue to grow in influence. However, I do not believe linguistic diversity will disappear completely. Languages are deeply connected to identity, history, and culture. While some languages may become endangered, I believe there will always be people committed to preserving them.

Technology may actually help protect smaller languages by making educational resources and communication tools more accessible than ever before.

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

Don't be afraid of difficulty. Many people believe they lack talent for languages, but persistence is far more important than talent.

One of my most memorable experiences happened while studying Arabic. At first, the script looked like nothing more than lines and dots. Then, at some point, my brain stopped seeing random symbols and started recognizing sounds and patterns. That breakthrough completely changed my perspective.

The same thing happened when I approached Hebrew, and later when I began exploring Chinese and Japanese characters. Once you stop seeing unfamiliar writing systems as strange symbols and start seeing them as meaningful representations of language, a whole new world opens up.

Be patient, stay curious, and trust the process. Every language you learn changes the way you think and expands your understanding of humanity.