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

I started seriously studying languages about two and a half years ago. During a trip abroad, I realized how awful it was not being able to properly communicate with people. At the time, my English was around A2 and my Spanish A2–B1. For both personal and professional reasons, I initially wanted to bring them up to B2, but then I realized I was actually good at languages and genuinely loved them, so I decided to go much further.

Most of my language learning is based on using the language rather than simply studying it. I spend a lot of time speaking with native speakers, listening to content, watching series and trying to use the language in real situations. I have found that immersion makes languages feel much more natural and helps me remember vocabulary and expressions much better.

One of the most rewarding parts has been seeing how native speakers react when I speak their language. Sometimes they are surprised, sometimes they immediately become more friendly, and sometimes a simple conversation becomes much deeper because we can communicate in their language. Those experiences have shown me that languages are much more than a skill or a subject at school. They are a way of connecting with people and understanding their culture from a different perspective.

Of course, learning several languages is not always easy. There are periods when I have less time, and sometimes I mix languages, especially when they are similar. But I have learned that mistakes are simply part of the process. You cannot wait until you are perfect before you start speaking.

I also think people sometimes have the wrong idea about adults learning languages. It is often said that children are naturally better at languages, but I don't completely agree. Adults have more developed reasoning skills and can use learning strategies much more consciously. Children mainly have the advantage of time and constant exposure. I started at 27, when I could barely speak English, and now I speak several languages.

People sometimes ask me what my secret is. Honestly, I don't think there is one. I simply put a lot of effort into it, practise consistently, immerse myself in the languages and keep going even when progress is slow.

For me, languages have become much more than a professional skill. They have given me the opportunity to connect with people, understand other cultures and see the world from different perspectives. And I don't think I will ever stop learning them. Every new language feels like opening another door.

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

Serbian and Arabic.

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

Russian and German.

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

Brazilian Portuguese!!! I absolutely love its musicality.

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

I love being able to connect with people and understand other cultures better.

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 will be quite that extreme. Some languages will probably disappear, especially minority languages, but many others will survive. Languages aren’t just a way of communicating — they’re also connected to culture, history and identity. As long as people value them and pass them on to younger generations, I think they’ll survive.

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

My message is simple: go for it. Learning languages has so many benefits: cognitive, professional, and emotional, and it allows you to connect with people and cultures. And don’t believe that languages are only easier to learn as a child. Adults are more intelligent and have better reasoning and learning skills; children mainly have the advantage of having more time and being immersed in the language. I started at 27, barely able to speak English, and now I speak several languages. How did I do it? I worked extremely hard , and I’m going to keep going. You don’t have to take it as far as I did, just give it a try! You might surprise yourself.