Languages to me have never just been a means of communication. They are a world unto themselves, offering a peek into culture, traditions, history, and sometimes even their own evolution, if you care enough to dig deep.

Learning a new language can reveal a lot, and for Riya Sharma, who speaks multiple Indian and foreign languages, languages have become a way of understanding people, culture, and even herself. In this episode, we get into the joy, frustration and unexpected rewards of learning them. If you've ever wanted to learn a new language but thought you were too old, too busy, or simply "not good at languages", this might change your mind.

Sometimes, all it takes is learning enough to order food, have a conversation, understand a joke, read a sign, or make someone smile because you tried to speak their language.

Because ev ...