My linguistic journeys always begin because I fall in love with the sounds and the culture of a new language.
I started studying foreign languages in France at the age of ten. My parents expected me to begin learning English and Latin at that time. I resisted but had no choice in the matter. “Sigh”. Two years later, German was added to the list. When I moved to the US at the age of thirteen, I immediately realized the importance of knowing English and quickly became fluent. (How else could I join a rock group?) I began to study Spanish in High School as well. In college I added Italian to the list.
Then came my true love… Continue reading
