

Anne Svenstrup Grant
3 min read
To travel really is to live
I pass by the statue of the famous Danish author H.C. Andersen a couple of times a week when I go into the centre of Málaga. And he was...

Anne Svenstrup Grant
2 min read
The globalisation of English
I grew up in Scandinavia and in this part of the world, it’s taken for granted that you speak good English, for example when applying for...


Anne Svenstrup Grant
2 min read
Translation vs. Interpretation – and why are they needed?
Are you feeling confused about the difference between translation and interpretation? I have to, once again, share a TED Talk with you (I...


Anne Svenstrup Grant
2 min read
Language learning and awkward moments!
When learning a new language, one sometimes has to step completely out of one’s comfort zone. Especially if you live abroad in a country...


Anne Svenstrup Grant
2 min read
“Home” and belonging
Where is home? I’m getting to a point where I don’t know the answer to this question any more. I was born in Denmark, moved to Sweden...


Anne Svenstrup Grant
1 min read
Going Self-employed in Spain
I’ve thought about it for so long, and I’ve now decided to go “autónomo” (= self-employed) in Spain. To try my luck as a self-employed...


Anne Svenstrup Grant
1 min read
Creating subtitles for TED-talks
I can recommend this TED-Talk if you’re interested in women’s rights and empowerment. Kahlida shares her own experiences with honor...


Anne Svenstrup Grant
1 min read
Learning (and teaching!) Spanish
I have finally started this blog, and I’m planning on writing about my passion for international development, migration and women’s...


Anne Svenstrup Grant
1 min read
What language should I learn next?
“What should my next language to learn be?”, you might ask yourself. I think about this every day. I cannot help myself (just to let you...