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

It all started in primary school, where I learned Russian and German. Those were my first steps into the world of languages, though at the time I didn’t realize how much they would shape my life. English came next but that one I learned on my own, piece by piece, until I eventually studied it formally at university. At some point, I realized that languages aren’t just about words or grammar, they’re a way of getting to know people from all over the world. Every new language I picked up opened the door to new friendships. And the more I learned, the more wonderful people I met. It became a cycle, the languages led me to people, the people inspired me to learn more languages, and my curiosity just kept growing.

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

Every year is a bit different, but this year I’ve been following a weekly rotation, I devote each week to a different language. It’s my way of keeping alive those less-known languages that I don’t get to use in daily life. But if I had to pick the two major ones I really wish I could spend more time practicing, they would be Japanese and Polish Sign Language.

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

Right now, I don’t have a new language in mind. I’d rather spend my time improving the ones I already know. But if I were to choose one in the future, maybe it would be Kashubian, a minority language in Poland. It’s beautiful, full of history, and sadly at risk of extinction. Learning it would be a way of helping to keep it alive.

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

That’s a difficult question because every language has its own kind of charm. But if I had to choose, I’d say Japanese. There’s something about its elegance—the balance between simplicity in sound and depth in meaning. That really draws me in. The culture behind it adds even more fascination. Every time I study it, I feel like I’m not just learning words, but stepping into an entirely different way of seeing the world.

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

For me, the greatest pleasure is connection. Every language I speak is like a bridge to another person’s world, suddenly, you’re not just exchanging words, you’re sharing jokes, emotions, and little cultural details that would be lost in translation. It’s that moment when someone’s face lights up because you’ve spoken to them in their own language. That’s pure magic.

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 think it’s true that a few major languages are becoming dominant, and many smaller ones are at risk of disappearing. But every language is like a little universe, it carries stories, traditions, humor, and ways of seeing the world that can’t be fully translated. Even if some vanish, the desire to preserve them, to learn them, and to connect through them will never disappear. That’s why I feel drawn to languages like Kashubian. Learning it would feel like helping to keep a piece of history and culture alive, a reminder that even the smallest languages hold treasures worth protecting.

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: don’t be afraid to start, and don’t worry about how “useful” a language might seem at first. Every language you learn opens doors, to people, cultures, and experiences you never imagined. Be curious, make mistakes, laugh at yourself, and follow the languages that excite you. The more you learn, the more the world opens up. The friendships, stories, and adventures you gain along the way are worth far more than perfect grammar.