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...
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...
Translation vs. Interpretation – and why are they needed?
Are you one of those feeling confused about the difference between translation and interpretation? I have to once again share a TED-Talk...
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...
“Home” and belonging
Where is home? I’m getting to a point where I don’t know the answer to this question anymore. I was born in Denmark, moved to Sweden when...
Becoming a Freelancer 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...
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...
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...
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...
