A World with More Windows

The Power of Living Multilingually

11/16/2025

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to notice small details, connect ideas faster, or understand cultural differences more naturally?
Sometimes, the reason is simple: they speak more than one language.

I’ve experienced this myself. I grew up speaking Ossetic and Russian, later learned English, and today I live and work in Mexico, speaking Spanish every day. Each language has given me a new pair of “glasses” to see the world through—and the view changes every time.

Ossetic: My First Roots

Ossetic was my first window to the world. It carries the warmth of my homeland, the rhythm of my childhood, and the stories of my people. When I think in Ossetic, I feel connected to tradition, family, and identity. It reminds me where I come from.

Russian: Logic, Precision, and Poetry

Russian shaped the way I think. It’s a language full of structure but also full of poetry, humor, and emotion. Russian taught me how language can be both powerful and delicate. When I switch to Russian, I naturally become more analytical and reflective.

English: Freedom and Opportunity

English opened doors I couldn’t even imagine. It helped me study, travel, work, and communicate with people from countries I’ve never even visited. English gave me a sense of possibility. It expanded not only my vocabulary but also my worldview.
When I teach English today, I don’t just teach grammar or vocabulary—I teach a new way of thinking.

Spanish: Warmth, Connection, and Life in Mexico

Spanish is the language that welcomed me into my new life. It made Mexico feel like home. It taught me about connection, warmth, and the joy of everyday conversation. Through Spanish, I’ve learned culture not from books, but from real people, real experiences, real emotions.

Speaking four languages feels like living four parallel lives.

In one language, I am the daughter who remembers home.
In another, I am the thinker who analyzes and reflects.
In another, I am the traveler, teacher, and professional.
And in another, I am the mother building a home in a new country.

Every language adds a new layer of meaning. A new color. A new perspective.
The more languages you speak, the richer and more flexible your mind becomes.

And the beautiful part?
You don’t need to speak four languages to feel this change. Even learning one new language—English—can transform you.