Life with Nena

  How to Choose the Right Language for You Before diving into learning a new language, it’s very helpful to do a little “test” for yourself. Spend about a week exploring the language—listen to it, try to learn a few words, and see how easy or difficult it feels. Pay attention to how your brain reacts when you hear the sounds and try to remember new words or phrases. Compare this experience with other languages you might be interested in. This simple exercise can give you insight into which languages suit your natural learning style and which might require more effort. It can save you time and frustration in the long run. In my school, we study two foreign languages, and I had the opportunity to learn Russian and English. Although I have been learning Russian for about six years, I must admit that most of what I really know now, I actually learned in the last two years. This experience taught me that language learning is not always a linear process — everyone has their own pace, and...

 Hola, how is life??? There’s something deeply beautiful about languages—something poetic, powerful, and incredibly human. Many of us grew up hearing the phrase, “Knowledge is the one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I couldn’t agree more. But if I had to choose one kind of knowledge that truly opens doors—not just literal ones, but emotional, cultural, and even spiritual—it would be languages. Languages are not just tools for communication. They are living, breathing systems of thought. They shape the way we see the world, how we relate to others, and how we express who we are. For me, Serbian is home—my native language. But beyond that, I speak Russian and English, and I’ve studied the basics of Greek and Arabic. Over time, I’ve discovered I can understand around 30% of nearly any Slavic language, just by recognizing patterns and shared roots. It often feels like having secret keys to doors I never even knew existed. And I’m not stopping there. I currently have “just” ...