As rich a language as English may be, there can often be scenarios where there are no words to explain exactly how you feel.

But for polyglot Alex Rawlings, that is never a problem.

The 27-year-old speaks 11 languages and was named Britain's most multilingual student in 2012.

He shares some of his favourite words and phrases to borrow from other languages, when English just won't do the trick.


For more information on Alex's book From Amourette to Żal: Bizarre and Beautiful Words from Europe click here