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I speak 5 languages fluently, and have lived in 7 countries, including in the Middle East. It has made me a citizen of the world for which I am grateful and was a blessing. The only way to connect to local culture is to speak the language, otherwise you will always be a tourist.
well it's not like someone forces you to learn English but the pressure does exist and after I realised I've got pretty good English after a year and a half of constant studying it feels so satisfying and now i started to learn Japanese more for myself and we'll see how it goes😅
I'm a 43 years old argentinean. At the age of 21 I moved to USA. I spoke very little Ingles, whatever I learned in highschool wich was nothing I found my report carts with failing grades in English class. I remember saying to myself why would I learn English when I live in this small town and I'm so poor I cant afford to go anywhere. Somehow I ended up living in USA for 22 years. Learning English at the age of 21 opened a new universe. After 22 years of hard work I moved back home and I living my dream life. Now I teach English for free to kids that can't afford English classes while I reinvented myself studying computer science and it is a huge advantage to know English in this industry while I'm in Argentina.
I traveled to Spain on my own and for two weeks I spoke only Spanish as a native English speaker. I had many years of Spanish, but I got a lot better using it everyday. I welcomed the loneliness aspect as it allowed for deep introspection and I learned a lot about myself during that trip. There's nothing wrong with some time to yourself and doing things alone, not everyone needs to thrive with others.
Learning extra languages is initially to be interested in the culture, traditions, and people of that country. What you're trying to do has a great impact.
I've managed to acquire English and it has changed my life dramatically, now every day is different and I don't even remember how I'd been living without it. And I expect Japanese to give me something of the kind. I've been learning Japanese for years now, thousands of hours, able to read and comprehend speech, but I realize I would be scared to death to talk to those people and it breaks my heart. I see how you deal with them and they're sweet to you, I do want it but something in me is terrified of going out and having a conversation with a stranger. The thing is everyone is a stranger in this world before you talk to them. I've moved away from my country and really feel so lonely out here most of the time, I can speak some and they can answer some, even have a laugh occasionally, joking around via 300 words or so. I don't really think loneliness is all about the language as I've seen people get together with only an online translator. It's deeply rooted in the fear of people themselves.
I started using italki to learn Japanese back in December and it added so much quality to my learning and structure. I'm absolutely in love with the language and have been working hard MOSTLY every day to practice. Having someone to speak with 2 times a week for an 1hr and 45 minutes is incredibly helpful.
@@ggwp-mk4cw well it's pretty hard to say since I never did tests. So just now I tried a mock exam of the N1, and I got 7/16 right. So I guess I can at least call myself N2 level if I can kind of do N1 stuff, even though it's still kind of hard. I'm 2 months away from my 3 year anniversary since starting my learning process. If I had to guess when I was at N3 level, it was probably before the end of last year, because I have definitely noticed a lot of progress since then. I think progress is going to be a lot slower from here on out though, it will be even slower when I pick up a third language, but the third language will probably be a lot easier/faster to learn since my brain already knows what it's like to learn a foreign language, so I guess it's a fair tradeoff.
@@mathiaslovnes2667 well I did have a lot of free time on my hands, but I didn't necessarily spend all of it on study. Most of the time I spent on Japanese wasn't traditional "studying" but more immersion, If I watched anime or read manga etc, that counted towards immersion and increased my vocabulary. A lot of people waste their time studying Kanji for months and not focusing on other aspects of the language, when you'll learn the kanji from vocabulary anyway. Instead of worrying about what was efficient I just dived in and went for it, and that ended up being what worked for me.
Hi Will, I'm Will from Montreal. I don't know why but your video happen to be in my recommendation. I've been living in Japan for 2 years and am really impressed with your determination to learn a really complicated language for English speakers (although being born and raised in MTL, French grammar is much more complicated).
Knowing at least 2 languages changes all the possible life paths one can have. And, the perspective you gain from knowing how other cultures think and what they value are invaluable and insightful in helping you understand your place in the world.
I will never regret learning new languages. It gave me the opportunity to work when I thought I wasn't enough for job positions in my country. I also had the chance to meet people from other countries while I learned more about their cultures. I feel more curious about this world, and It opened the door to new knowledge. I hope everyone can have the chance to learn a new language.
I studied Spanish as my 3rd language at 29 year old. I think the key is to constantly remind yourself the purpose of why you’re doing it and do it constantly. Talk to native people and incorporate your hobbies with the language you’re learning (songs, movies, games, etc)
I’m Japanese. I always enjoy watching your videos. I was very moved when I saw the scene of an eighty-year-old sushi chef. Thank you for your wonderful video.
I also found taking in-person language course helpful. It was a slow process. But now i appreciate so much of the culture is learned through the language. Sending a lot of support to you guys. U got this..!
As a Japanese English learner, I'm glad that you two try learning Japanese even though English is already a universal language. It's respectful for your new challenges and also for your taking values in another culture and interaction with people.
Wow this made me emotional. It really showed the reality of language learning. I lived in Japan for 5 months and was trying to learn Japanese. Recently I went to Istanbul, Turkey to learn Turkish. Thank you for sharing the vulnerable reality of it, as well as the rewards and beauty of it.
I'm Burmese. I can't go to school because of my country situation so I decided to learn foreign language. Now I've learned Korean for 2 years and trying to improve my Korean and also learning English ❤
It’s really cool how you developed your own style through trying different things, shifting is your own creative option so I wouldn’t want my opinion to limit the direction you head in but I really like this style of content you’re making it seems to fit you and the story is really impactful
This got me thinking. Can you make a video about interracial couples? I almost dated a guy who just came to the US, but the language barrier was a barrier even for a relationship. Different cultures and languages could be barriers in romantic relationships, but honestly I want to be with someone outside the US.
@@richdadpoordad7968 It was nice, but tiresome at times. I sent him pictures so he could understand the words I was using. He called me his teacher lol.
Learning people’s own language is definitely important for relationship with them. The market's direction can swiftly change, with indexes frequently transitioning from a bear market to a bull market precisely when the news is most negative and investor sentiment reaches its lowest point. I came across an article highlighting individuals who achieved profits of up to $150,000 during challenging market periods. Considering this, I am curious about the best stocks to purchase now or add to a watchlist.
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(10:10) True, I have heard some people who speak Japanese and English notice a slight change in personality. When speaking Japanese, they tend to be a bit more reserved. When speaking English, they tend to be a little more direct.
During the pandemic, I was bored and had nothing to do so I went on an application called Hilokal to just mess around (it is a language exchange platform). I only went there to make jokes and feel less lonely about the whole Covid thing, until I met people from diverse backgrounds who were very kind to teach me their culture. At first, when you don't know their language, you would really feel like a stranger to them, worse than that, a scary person. But after learning their languages, it brought me to different cultures and identity that I now share within myself. Now, I feel like I am a little bit Malaysian, Indonesian and Chinese (the languages I learned these past 3 years) inside. Their culture, tradition, music and expressions --- they all just become a part of you. The best part is that people from these cultures will always welcome you as you respect and value these gifts. I am very grateful 🙏 As to the question as to what happens if you already learned some languages; You might mix everything at once haha like, I tak tahu u zai nali yesterday talaga, aduhh Tak tahu -- don't know 🇲🇾 在哪里 (zai nali) -- at where 🇨🇳 Talaga -- really 🇵🇭 Aduhh -- expression like sighing (?)🇮🇩
My piece of advice is once you start learning a language you need to keep practicing by speaking it with someone. My 1st language was Spanish & I spoke it everyday with my mother until I married at 22 yrs old. My husband's family only spoke English. We moved to where he grew up & within 2 yrs of not practicing speaking Spanish I found myself giving my mother examples of what I was trying to communicate to her because I couldn't remember the "single" word I needed to say. So practicing your 2nd, 3rd.... language is very important.
Wow, it’s so cool how you travel around living in different countries and learning different languages even if it’s only 50 words or so❣️😎 I’ve been in French Immersion since I was in preschool so I’m pretty fluent and that actually came in handy when I was 7 yrs old in Mexico haha I met a girl there who was French and we played in the water park together because I could converse with her, it was so awesome❣️ Love your vids Will, they’re always so educational but in a cool way❣️😎🥳
Hey felt so much connected and goose bumps while watching this video.. Learning language is a feeling that uplifts you and gets your heart and mind open for more opportunities, travels, happiness, joy of traveling and world is ONE place. Language of love connects us all. Love the work you do and keep going brother ❤. See you soon some day😅
I love languages but on the other hand it takes time to master it. I'd spend hours at home learning it but I don't know how to practice it. I love getting to know new people, travelling and learning new cultures. I sometimes hate the fact that I like languages because I love meeting people and the dark side of learning a new language is loneliness especially if you live in a country where your target language is not spoken
I have been learning Japanese for 4 years and when I went in April I was able to communicate simply. Best advice is start with words then branch to sentences. Also Tandem is a great app to find language partners. I have 6 I talk to weekly and many more I message. I recommend it highly.
is there a chance you could turn these into podcast, im a delivery driver and would love to listen to these videos throughout the day. it’s truly inspirational for me!
I spent a full year living in Japan, and although it was a truly amazing experience, i wasn’t speaking any Japanese and it surely made me feel lonely for the most part of my time there. But Japan, especially Tokyo is a lonely place to live, even for native Japanese people.
I thought this was a takashi video lol. I'm learning both Japanese and Korean now. Would love to also know Arabic and Chinese... I only know English natively right now.. I just feel knowing multiple languages would expand my life experiences. I'm 35, so I hope by 40 I'll get that 🥰
Learning people’s own language is definitely important for relationship with them. Obviously, English is the most spoken language in the world and you can tell your thought to ppl and understand what ppl say. Boom. But, they are so happy if you speak in their language, even if it’s only few words. Like “How are you?” “Thanks” “Nice” Yummy” “Cute”. Or even if you just TRY, they smile and teach you. This is what I learned from my experience where I work with more than 5 different nationalities! Big like👍 from Yokohama, Japan. I’m so glad you speak in my first language, Japanese! Cheers!
@@Tayo3234 That is number of native speakers(as first language), right? TOTAL English speakers (native+non-native) is the biggest in the world for sure.
I've been learning Japanese for 6 months and i was so surprised when i found out that the sentence constructions of kazakh and japanese languages are almost similar. This benefit saved me so much time even though i'm learning japanese in russian and english xddd My main goal is move to Japan (at least visit it once) then become a citizen of Japan. It had been my dream for a while but i made it as a goal. After understanding that japanese isn't hard as it might seem i got such a huge motivation to keep learning the best language in the world (anime wasn't the reason btw XDDD) Greetings from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (Қазақ －Жапон бір туған）
@@ggwp-mk4cw yeah apparently it is said that Japanese ancestors come from central Asia and I guess Kazakhstan's location is pretty much around that area. Also, it is said that those people from Central Asia migrated to Java and influenced the indigenous people there. がんばってね！
I came to the USA in the summer when I was 10. By the time school started, I knew enough English to carry a conversation. Yes, it's much easier to learn a new language when you're young. Now, I speak 3 languages.
As a Malaysian, I speak Cantonese at home, learnt Chinese at school, actively using Malay language for syllabus, English for general communication and Japanese for work. I can say, language is fun.
As always fantastic work! I think the majority of people want to learn different languages so that they can know about different cultures. Earlier I thought that people learn languages only to get better jobs but I was wrong. Last month, I interviewed some people on the street and asked them why they want to learn a different language, and surprisingly the majority of people said that they want to know about different cultures and make new friends.
This is an EXCELLENT Video. Something I never thought of. I am American and live in Brazil with my Brazilian wife who is bilingual. Since she is always there I don't feel lonely, however I also know that learning the language is only the start. I am sure we all know relationships we have had when two people don't understand each other even though they both speak English etc. Knowing a common language is always just the beginning. i remember being in an electronics store with my wife looking for triple A batteries. She asked the person in her perfect native Portuguese if they had them. After several minutes, only because he moved to the side, did we realize he had been standing in front of them all this time and thought we wanted an i Phone charger. Always remember just because you know the whole language book, you may not know the whole story. There is much more to communicating..
I speak 3 (and a half) languages, and a good portion of learning the 3rd (French) happened on iTalki. For me, learning a new language will expose you to 1. a whole new world of very beautiful music you didn't know existed because, well, you don't know/interact with the language, and 2. the different ways of life of people, today and long ago.
dude! thank you for continuing to share amazing experience with us! it's true what he french guy says @10:15 which is actually true, that to be able to learn the culture of the people. you have to learn how they speak. because it does channel & use different parts of your brain which is also link to emotion perception. that you'll be able to somehow think how the local do. very interesting
I learned German, moved to Germany, got married to my German partner. Then I started learning Arabic (still a beginner) and visited Jordan, made good friends. Now I also have many Palestinian friends in Germany. It's been a great experience.
Also be mindful in Japan people respect the elderly very much and you asking her age and “are you trying to kill me” might not be the best things to say. Also you can say “(dish name) kudasai” to order food. And “ijo desu” (that’s all) when you finish ordering. And then “itadakimasu” before and “gochisousama deshita” when you finish eating. The food dialogue is kind of the same everywhere you go in Japan.
I am Japanese and living in Canada. I feel the same way as you do now, a little lonely, try to feel less lonely as possible, but I still love living in Canada 😊
Great video as always 👍 You have another subscriber living in Tokyo right here! In case you are still looking for someone to practice your Japanese with 😊 I’m bilingual in Japanese and German.
I was born and raised in india , i used to speak to only two languages - Hindi and English . Now , i'm Studying MBBS in kyrgyzstan and i'm trying to learn Russian .
I'm portuguese, I live in Spain, I speak portuguese, spanish and english. It's kinda lonely because you don't just learn a new language but also a whole new culture that makes you open your mind and your point of view on a lot of things. For example, I love my country but it's not my home anymore after so many years living abroad
Hey man! I love this video. I really do appreciate It! Almost in a weird way. I love this one last restaurant footage you went to so much. Probably you're not reading It, but wish you all the best and I hope you all well and always be! Cheers!
Good day from Boston, i love the restaurant footage also, he actually makes cool videos, how long have you been a follower?? Also nice if you reply....
3:14 Don't get disheartened lads. I've been in Japan for years and years and I still take lessons every Saturday. You're doing well, for the amount of time you've been here. Enjoy your little successes and breakthroughs. Good luck :)
at the moment I'm learning Korean from Duolingo, I'm practicing German because I forgot it and I'm learning Spanish too, sometimes it's hard for me because I forget past and present and future in English, because English is not my native language, but I'm sure that you will enjoy it a lot ,will help you quickly and easy to learning a language, as long as you want to learn it.
Good video. Learning English was such an precious decision in my experience because I can now speak English which I couldn’t 1 year ago I can access lots of ideas and different opinions,information as well as knowledge. Being able to get English contents like books,videos,even google(there is no as much information as English in my first language on the internet) is AMAZING.. If you are an English speaker why not learn a Asian language? It will give you an incredible experience I’m sure
No point in learning another language. English is the most popular language in the western world. It makes more sense to spend time improving ones speaking skills or writing skills. Languages should be learnt for a specific need.
I went to Costa Rica and thought about what I wanted to say/do for the day and next day. I translated it, said it a few times and went on my way. The people I spoke to knew what I meant and it was fine. I did the same thing in Shanghai.
I'm not a native English speaker and currently, I learn English. I wanna communicate with people around the world and also I'd like to learn further new languages including Portuguese, Spanish and Indonesian. There is a word that to have another language is to possess a second soul.
It is because I can broaden my perspective and it is a great opportunity to learn diverse cultures or thoughts. Of course those are important things too.
As someone living in Korea and trying to learn the language, it’s definitely already taught me so much. I now truly know how new immigrants feel back in Canada.
Learning something new is knocking in the door of the unknown. Opening this door carries you to a lot of experiences and opportunities you would never imagine. Learning a language is not the exception and this is my short story: My mother tongue is Spanish and already have a great English level because of my studies. 8 months ago, I had to choose my theses topic and I was so lost. However, as a universe signal, I came across with a Japanese song that I had listened to in the past. So, everything changed since that moment, I felt in love with that group and then decided to know what the songs meant. After that I wanted to learn Japanese, and I started my journey. I began to look for material online and I developed my own study plan. It worked so well; I just have 3 months of learning and I already can answer A1 exercises and write like 200 kanjis. This made me so happy and motivated me to transport my experience to my theses. Moreover, the next year I will apply for a scholarship to Japan... It seems like nothing much but for me means a lot and I know this will have a huge impact later in my life. So, I really recommend you to go beyond the knowledge you already have and go for the motivation of knowing the world through a different perspective :)
I AM AN ENGLISH TRAINER. I HAVE TRAINED SO MANY PEOPLE TO SPEAK IN ENGLISH. I SPEAK 5 LANGUAGES BUT TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH THIS LONELINESS THING IS KILLING ME IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW MANY LANGUAGES THAT YOU CAN SPEAK. IT'S ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE THAT YOU GET IN LIFE WITH PEOPLE. I HAVE LOTS OF PEOPLE AROUND ME BUT I FEEL "I AM ALONE IN A CROWD" EVERYBODY NEEDS ME. BUT NOBODY WANTS ME. THE REASON FOR THAT IS THESE DAYS MOST PEOPLE AROUND ARE NOT SKILLED OR TALENTED. THE MORE THAT YOU GET SKILLED AND DISPLAY YOUR SKILLS, THE MORE THAT THEY GET INTIMIDATED WITH IT. THE GAP IT CREATES BECOMES HIGHER AND HIGHER SO I WORK MORE AND MORE THEN I DON'T HAVE TIME TO THINK OR FEEL ABOUT IT. WHAT WE NEED IS A WORLD WITH CARING , SHARING AND BEARING OF EACH OTHER.
Would it be worth visiting Japan only speaking English to just sightsee, try the food and do some excursions for a couple of weeks? Committing the amount of energy to learning the language may not seem worth it.
As my opinion ( my mother tongue is Vietnamese, I can speak English, Korean, and now I pick up Chinese - just because some Chinese managers couldn't speak English 😂) Maybe you have to adjust your way for learning language I guess so.
With Google translate you can point your camera at the menu or any other letters and see if in the language of you choice. Soon we will have neuralink in our brains and we will speak all languages in the world.
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I speak 5 languages fluently, and have lived in 7 countries, including in the Middle East. It has made me a citizen of the world for which I am grateful and was a blessing. The only way to connect to local culture is to speak the language, otherwise you will always be a tourist.
I am Ukrainian, and if I hadn’t decided to learn English I wouldn’t have found such a great channel
I’m french and I do to learn ukrainian language cause it’s my mother’s
I’m french and I do to learn ukrainian language cause it’s my mother’s
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well it's not like someone forces you to learn English but the pressure does exist and after I realised I've got pretty good English after a year and a half of constant studying it feels so satisfying and now i started to learn Japanese more for myself and we'll see how it goes😅
I'm a 43 years old argentinean. At the age of 21 I moved to USA. I spoke very little Ingles, whatever I learned in highschool wich was nothing I found my report carts with failing grades in English class. I remember saying to myself why would I learn English when I live in this small town and I'm so poor I cant afford to go anywhere.
Somehow I ended up living in USA for 22 years.
Learning English at the age of 21 opened a new universe.
After 22 years of hard work I moved back home and I living my dream life. Now I teach English for free to kids that can't afford English classes while I reinvented myself studying computer science and it is a huge advantage to know English in this industry while I'm in Argentina.
That moment with the old lady was so wholesome ❤️. I was kinda nervous at first for y'all but y'all did fairly well 😭
I traveled to Spain on my own and for two weeks I spoke only Spanish as a native English speaker. I had many years of Spanish, but I got a lot better using it everyday. I welcomed the loneliness aspect as it allowed for deep introspection and I learned a lot about myself during that trip. There's nothing wrong with some time to yourself and doing things alone, not everyone needs to thrive with others.
Learning extra languages is initially to be interested in the culture, traditions, and people of that country. What you're trying to do has a great impact.
I've managed to acquire English and it has changed my life dramatically, now every day is different and I don't even remember how I'd been living without it. And I expect Japanese to give me something of the kind. I've been learning Japanese for years now, thousands of hours, able to read and comprehend speech, but I realize I would be scared to death to talk to those people and it breaks my heart. I see how you deal with them and they're sweet to you, I do want it but something in me is terrified of going out and having a conversation with a stranger. The thing is everyone is a stranger in this world before you talk to them. I've moved away from my country and really feel so lonely out here most of the time, I can speak some and they can answer some, even have a laugh occasionally, joking around via 300 words or so. I don't really think loneliness is all about the language as I've seen people get together with only an online translator. It's deeply rooted in the fear of people themselves.
I started using italki to learn Japanese back in December and it added so much quality to my learning and structure. I'm absolutely in love with the language and have been working hard MOSTLY every day to practice. Having someone to speak with 2 times a week for an 1hr and 45 minutes is incredibly helpful.
This is one of the best videos on TH-cam. Very inspiring and a great reminder of how important it is to connect with people.
I'm an Indian immigrant living in a suburb in Southern US. I'm quite comfortable in English and still find myself feeling like an outsider.
Wich part from india..I am south indian..bangalore..
It's so beautiful what you're doing man, congrats!
Thanks so much!
What Did he stop doing this kind of videos? 😢
I was learning a lot.
I've been learning Japanese for 2 years already, and honestly i cant wait to learn another language, its just too fun to learn languages
How long did it take u to get N3 lvl of japanese?
@@ggwp-mk4cw well it's pretty hard to say since I never did tests. So just now I tried a mock exam of the N1, and I got 7/16 right. So I guess I can at least call myself N2 level if I can kind of do N1 stuff, even though it's still kind of hard. I'm 2 months away from my 3 year anniversary since starting my learning process.
If I had to guess when I was at N3 level, it was probably before the end of last year, because I have definitely noticed a lot of progress since then.
I think progress is going to be a lot slower from here on out though, it will be even slower when I pick up a third language, but the third language will probably be a lot easier/faster to learn since my brain already knows what it's like to learn a foreign language, so I guess it's a fair tradeoff.
@@ntrg3248 can you give me some advice of how to start learning Japanese ?
How much did you study per day or week? That seems like relatively quick progress compared to other people I’ve read about
@@mathiaslovnes2667 well I did have a lot of free time on my hands, but I didn't necessarily spend all of it on study. Most of the time I spent on Japanese wasn't traditional "studying" but more immersion, If I watched anime or read manga etc, that counted towards immersion and increased my vocabulary. A lot of people waste their time studying Kanji for months and not focusing on other aspects of the language, when you'll learn the kanji from vocabulary anyway. Instead of worrying about what was efficient I just dived in and went for it, and that ended up being what worked for me.
Hi Will, I'm Will from Montreal. I don't know why but your video happen to be in my recommendation. I've been living in Japan for 2 years and am really impressed with your determination to learn a really complicated language for English speakers (although being born and raised in MTL, French grammar is much more complicated).
Knowing at least 2 languages changes all the possible life paths one can have. And, the perspective you gain from knowing how other cultures think and what they value are invaluable and insightful in helping you understand your place in the world.
I will never regret learning new languages. It gave me the opportunity to work when I thought I wasn't enough for job positions in my country. I also had the chance to meet people from other countries while I learned more about their cultures. I feel more curious about this world, and It opened the door to new knowledge. I hope everyone can have the chance to learn a new language.
I studied Spanish as my 3rd language at 29 year old. I think the key is to constantly remind yourself the purpose of why you’re doing it and do it constantly. Talk to native people and incorporate your hobbies with the language you’re learning (songs, movies, games, etc)
I’m Japanese. I always enjoy watching your videos. I was very moved when I saw the scene of an eighty-year-old sushi chef. Thank you for your wonderful video.
I also found taking in-person language course helpful. It was a slow process. But now i appreciate so much of the culture is learned through the language. Sending a lot of support to you guys. U got this..!
Amazing video! You guys did well! Thank you for coming to Japan!!
As a Japanese English learner, I'm glad that you two try learning Japanese even though English is already a universal language. It's respectful for your new challenges and also for your taking values in another culture and interaction with people.
Wow this made me emotional. It really showed the reality of language learning. I lived in Japan for 5 months and was trying to learn Japanese. Recently I went to Istanbul, Turkey to learn Turkish. Thank you for sharing the vulnerable reality of it, as well as the rewards and beauty of it.
I'm Burmese. I can't go to school because of my country situation so I decided to learn foreign language. Now I've learned Korean for 2 years and trying to improve my Korean and also learning English ❤
I love it! Very beautiful! Everyone looks very friendly and kind ❤
Man this channel has grown into an amazing format. You've taken the standard clickbait "on the street" videos and made them beautiful and informative.
It’s really cool how you developed your own style through trying different things, shifting is your own creative option so I wouldn’t want my opinion to limit the direction you head in but I really like this style of content you’re making it seems to fit you and the story is really impactful
This got me thinking. Can you make a video about interracial couples? I almost dated a guy who just came to the US, but the language barrier was a barrier even for a relationship. Different cultures and languages could be barriers in romantic relationships, but honestly I want to be with someone outside the US.
Awesome, a lot of ppl don't try to talk with someone from another culture. How was this experience?
@@richdadpoordad7968 It was nice, but tiresome at times. I sent him pictures so he could understand the words I was using. He called me his teacher lol.
Learning people’s own language is definitely important for relationship with them.
The market's direction can swiftly change, with indexes frequently transitioning from a bear market to a bull market precisely when the news is most negative and investor sentiment reaches its lowest point. I came across an article highlighting individuals who achieved profits of up to $150,000 during challenging market periods. Considering this, I am curious about the best stocks to purchase now or add to a watchlist.
Within various industries, there exist numerous intriguing stocks that you may choose to track. It is important to note that you do not need to act upon every forecast. Therefore, I would recommend working alongside a financial advisor who can assist you in determining the optimal moments to buy and sell the shares or ETFs you are interested in acquiring.
Thank you for providing this helpful pointer. I managed to find the contact information for ROCHEllE DUNGCA-SCHREIBER , and she appears to be highly skilled and adaptable. I have scheduled a call session with her.
Hi Susan 🌹, good evening and also how are you doing today?
@Olivia66682 hey Olivia 🌹, good evening and also how are you doing today ?
(10:10) True, I have heard some people who speak Japanese and English notice a slight change in personality. When speaking Japanese, they tend to be a bit more reserved. When speaking English, they tend to be a little more direct.
During the pandemic, I was bored and had nothing to do so I went on an application called Hilokal to just mess around (it is a language exchange platform).
I only went there to make jokes and feel less lonely about the whole Covid thing, until I met people from diverse backgrounds who were very kind to teach me their culture.
At first, when you don't know their language, you would really feel like a stranger to them, worse than that, a scary person. But after learning their languages, it brought me to different cultures and identity that I now share within myself.
Now, I feel like I am a little bit Malaysian, Indonesian and Chinese (the languages I learned these past 3 years) inside. Their culture, tradition, music and expressions --- they all just become a part of you. The best part is that people from these cultures will always welcome you as you respect and value these gifts. I am very grateful 🙏
As to the question as to what happens if you already learned some languages;
You might mix everything at once haha like, I tak tahu u zai nali yesterday talaga, aduhh
Tak tahu -- don't know 🇲🇾
在哪里 (zai nali) -- at where 🇨🇳
Talaga -- really 🇵🇭
Aduhh -- expression like sighing (?)🇮🇩
My piece of advice is once you start learning a language you need to keep practicing by speaking it with someone. My 1st language was Spanish & I spoke it everyday with my mother until I married at 22 yrs old. My husband's family only spoke English. We moved to where he grew up & within 2 yrs of not practicing speaking Spanish I found myself giving my mother examples of what I was trying to communicate to her because I couldn't remember the "single" word I needed to say. So practicing your 2nd, 3rd.... language is very important.
Wow, it’s so cool how you travel around living in different countries and learning different languages even if it’s only 50 words or so❣️😎 I’ve been in French Immersion since I was in preschool so I’m pretty fluent and that actually came in handy when I was 7 yrs old in Mexico haha I met a girl there who was French and we played in the water park together because I could converse with her, it was so awesome❣️ Love your vids Will, they’re always so educational but in a cool way❣️😎🥳
Hey felt so much connected and goose bumps while watching this video.. Learning language is a feeling that uplifts you and gets your heart and mind open for more opportunities, travels, happiness, joy of traveling and world is ONE place. Language of love connects us all. Love the work you do and keep going brother ❤. See you soon some day😅
I love languages but on the other hand it takes time to master it. I'd spend hours at home learning it but I don't know how to practice it. I love getting to know new people, travelling and learning new cultures. I sometimes hate the fact that I like languages because I love meeting people and the dark side of learning a new language is loneliness especially if you live in a country where your target language is not spoken
I have been learning Japanese for 4 years and when I went in April I was able to communicate simply. Best advice is start with words then branch to sentences. Also Tandem is a great app to find language partners. I have 6 I talk to weekly and many more I message. I recommend it highly.
is there a chance you could turn these into podcast, im a delivery driver and would love to listen to these videos throughout the day. it’s truly inspirational for me!
There is something inspiring and moving about this. Thanks
You have a way with people!! I got emotional when you were had your picture taken with the 80yo female chef that made such for you!
Thank you for coming Japan, and made wonderful video.
I spent a full year living in Japan, and although it was a truly amazing experience, i wasn’t speaking any Japanese and it surely made me feel lonely for the most part of my time there. But Japan, especially Tokyo is a lonely place to live, even for native Japanese people.
Aw! I saw her restaurant on insta! Very special place. Love to support local place like that ❤
I thought this was a takashi video lol. I'm learning both Japanese and Korean now. Would love to also know Arabic and Chinese... I only know English natively right now.. I just feel knowing multiple languages would expand my life experiences. I'm 35, so I hope by 40 I'll get that 🥰
Great video, really enjoyed the concept and the different experiences and people you takes to
Thanks so much!
Learning people’s own language is definitely important for relationship with them. Obviously, English is the most spoken language in the world and you can tell your thought to ppl and understand what ppl say. Boom.
But, they are so happy if you speak in their language, even if it’s only few words. Like “How are you?” “Thanks” “Nice” Yummy” “Cute”. Or even if you just TRY, they smile and teach you.
This is what I learned from my experience where I work with more than 5 different nationalities!
Big like👍 from Yokohama, Japan. I’m so glad you speak in my first language, Japanese!
Cheers!
Fun fact - Mandarin, Hindi, and Spanish are more spoken than English, in terms of number of speakers.
@@Tayo3234 That is number of native speakers(as first language), right? TOTAL English speakers (native+non-native) is the biggest in the world for sure.
@@genta5897 yes
I've been learning Japanese for 6 months and i was so surprised when i found out that the sentence constructions of kazakh and japanese languages are almost similar. This benefit saved me so much time even though i'm learning japanese in russian and english xddd My main goal is move to Japan (at least visit it once) then become a citizen of Japan. It had been my dream for a while but i made it as a goal. After understanding that japanese isn't hard as it might seem i got such a huge motivation to keep learning the best language in the world (anime wasn't the reason btw XDDD)
Greetings from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (Қазақ －Жапон бір туған）
@@ggwp-mk4cw yeah apparently it is said that Japanese ancestors come from central Asia and I guess Kazakhstan's location is pretty much around that area. Also, it is said that those people from Central Asia migrated to Java and influenced the indigenous people there. がんばってね！
It opens doors you never imagined! Bravo!
I came to the USA in the summer when I was 10. By the time school started, I knew enough English to carry a conversation. Yes, it's much easier to learn a new language when you're young. Now, I speak 3 languages.
As a Malaysian, I speak Cantonese at home, learnt Chinese at school, actively using Malay language for syllabus, English for general communication and Japanese for work.
I can say, language is fun.
THIS VIDEO SHOULD BE 2 VIDEO / 1:INTERVIEW OF PPL HOW THEY LEARN AND 2: YOUR STORY
I totally figured out learning a little new language can go a long way watching this video.
As always fantastic work! I think the majority of people want to learn different languages so that they can know about different cultures. Earlier I thought that people learn languages only to get better jobs but I was wrong. Last month, I interviewed some people on the street and asked them why they want to learn a different language, and surprisingly the majority of people said that they want to know about different cultures and make new friends.
Beautiful videos about life man. Seriously rejuvenating to watch. Keep up the good work!
What a fantastic video! Really admire what you two are doing!
This is an EXCELLENT Video. Something I never thought of. I am American and live in Brazil with my Brazilian wife who is bilingual. Since she is always there I don't feel lonely, however I also know that learning the language is only the start. I am sure we all know relationships we have had when two people don't understand each other even though they both speak English etc. Knowing a common language is always just the beginning. i remember being in an electronics store with my wife looking for triple A batteries. She asked the person in her perfect native Portuguese if they had them. After several minutes, only because he moved to the side, did we realize he had been standing in front of them all this time and thought we wanted an i Phone charger. Always remember just because you know the whole language book, you may not know the whole story. There is much more to communicating..
So encouraging! Thank you so much for what you do. You're really showing us how to make the most of our short time on this Earth.
I speak 3 (and a half) languages, and a good portion of learning the 3rd (French) happened on iTalki. For me, learning a new language will expose you to 1. a whole new world of very beautiful music you didn't know existed because, well, you don't know/interact with the language, and 2. the different ways of life of people, today and long ago.
I am South African and learning Spanish. It is going amazingly well ❤
dude! thank you for continuing to share amazing experience with us! it's true what he french guy says @10:15 which is actually true, that to be able to learn the culture of the people. you have to learn how they speak. because it does channel & use different parts of your brain which is also link to emotion perception. that you'll be able to somehow think how the local do. very interesting
Learning in general is a lonely process but you see the gainz later and it is freeing.
i miss japan...in 2019 i went to japan alone for 3 weeks and i had a really great time
I learned German, moved to Germany, got married to my German partner. Then I started learning Arabic (still a beginner) and visited Jordan, made good friends. Now I also have many Palestinian friends in Germany. It's been a great experience.
Also be mindful in Japan people respect the elderly very much and you asking her age and “are you trying to kill me” might not be the best things to say. Also you can say “(dish name) kudasai” to order food. And “ijo desu” (that’s all) when you finish ordering. And then “itadakimasu” before and “gochisousama deshita” when you finish eating.
The food dialogue is kind of the same everywhere you go in Japan.
You should direct a documentry with a powerful message for WORLD! You have the potential
love love and just love from INDIA
I am Japanese and living in Canada. I feel the same way as you do now, a little lonely, try to feel less lonely as possible, but I still love living in Canada 😊
It is quite a motivating video.
Have great day in Japan.
I’m so grad you love Japan.
Great video as always 👍
You have another subscriber living in Tokyo right here!
In case you are still looking for someone to practice your Japanese with 😊
I’m bilingual in Japanese and German.
I was born and raised in india , i used to speak to only two languages - Hindi and English . Now , i'm Studying MBBS in kyrgyzstan and i'm trying to learn Russian .
I'm portuguese, I live in Spain, I speak portuguese, spanish and english. It's kinda lonely because you don't just learn a new language but also a whole new culture that makes you open your mind and your point of view on a lot of things. For example, I love my country but it's not my home anymore after so many years living abroad
Hey man!
I love this video. I really do appreciate It! Almost in a weird way.
I love this one last restaurant footage you went to so much.
Probably you're not reading It, but wish you all the best and I hope you all well and always be!
Cheers!
Good day from Boston, i love the restaurant footage also, he actually makes cool videos, how long have you been a follower?? Also nice if you reply....
Started to learn spanish after many years of procrastnating..thank you man✌
3:14 Don't get disheartened lads. I've been in Japan for years and years and I still take lessons every Saturday. You're doing well, for the amount of time you've been here. Enjoy your little successes and breakthroughs. Good luck :)
at the moment I'm learning Korean from Duolingo, I'm practicing German because I forgot it and I'm learning Spanish too, sometimes it's hard for me because I forget past and present and future in English, because English is not my native language, but I'm sure that you will enjoy it a lot ,will help you quickly and easy to learning a language, as long as you want to learn it.
"Can I make myself less loney?"
*cuts to shot of him and friend he traveled to Japan with*
🤨
Good video. Learning English was such an precious decision in my experience because I can now speak English which I couldn’t 1 year ago I can access lots of ideas and different opinions,information as well as knowledge.
Being able to get English contents like books,videos,even google(there is no as much information as English in my first language on the internet) is AMAZING..
If you are an English speaker why not learn a Asian language? It will give you an incredible experience I’m sure
No point in learning another language. English is the most popular language in the western world. It makes more sense to spend time improving ones speaking skills or writing skills. Languages should be learnt for a specific need.
노션을 활용하시는군요! 저렇게 공부하는 것도 진짜 재밌을 것 같네요ㅎㅎ
언어는 새로운 경험과 추억을 만드는데 큰 도움이 되는 것 같아요. 기회의 폭도 넓어지구요! 언젠가 한국에도 와주시길 :)
I went to Costa Rica and thought about what I wanted to say/do for the day and next day. I translated it, said it a few times and went on my way. The people I spoke to knew what I meant and it was fine. I did the same thing in Shanghai.
Watching this n learning French .
I'm not a native English speaker and currently, I learn English. I wanna communicate with people around the world and also I'd like to learn further new languages including Portuguese, Spanish and Indonesian. There is a word that to have another language is to possess a second soul.
Why do you want to communicate with other people? There are so many people in your country. Why not learn how to debate or write better instead?
It is because I can broaden my perspective and it is a great opportunity to learn diverse cultures or thoughts. Of course those are important things too.
1:53 SHIMO-KITA-ZAWA !!!
日本人ですが、英語話せますし英語の文化がすごく好きです。
日本の文化にあまり興味がないので、日本人でも日本のコンテンツについていけなければ アウトサイダーに感じてしまいます
連絡くださればいつでも会いましょう！
i am also a Chinese teacher on italki,also i learn English French on it, i think learn a new language to open ur eyes🎉🎉
What's the language you teach ?
@@richdadpoordad7968 i teach Chinese
8:03 is Takahashi from japan
As someone living in Korea and trying to learn the language, it’s definitely already taught me so much. I now truly know how new immigrants feel back in Canada.
Perspective, man. This is so important.
@@Sprouht perhaps a side note, but it’s my dream to interview you on my channel one day. Whether back home in Canada or in another country
good video bro cheers from montreal
Thanks so much!
Learning something new is knocking in the door of the unknown. Opening this door carries you to a lot of experiences and opportunities you would never imagine. Learning a language is not the exception and this is my short story:
My mother tongue is Spanish and already have a great English level because of my studies. 8 months ago, I had to choose my theses topic and I was so lost. However, as a universe signal, I came across with a Japanese song that I had listened to in the past. So, everything changed since that moment, I felt in love with that group and then decided to know what the songs meant. After that I wanted to learn Japanese, and I started my journey.
I began to look for material online and I developed my own study plan. It worked so well; I just have 3 months of learning and I already can answer A1 exercises and write like 200 kanjis. This made me so happy and motivated me to transport my experience to my theses. Moreover, the next year I will apply for a scholarship to Japan...
It seems like nothing much but for me means a lot and I know this will have a huge impact later in my life. So, I really recommend you to go beyond the knowledge you already have and go for the motivation of knowing the world through a different perspective :)
Can you share your study plan ? I really want to start in a right way
That's what i want. That's what I need.
Thank you so much, is very nice video
I AM AN ENGLISH TRAINER.
I HAVE TRAINED SO MANY PEOPLE TO SPEAK IN ENGLISH.
I SPEAK 5 LANGUAGES
BUT TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH
THIS LONELINESS THING IS KILLING ME
IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW MANY LANGUAGES THAT YOU CAN SPEAK.
IT'S ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE THAT YOU GET IN LIFE WITH PEOPLE.
I HAVE LOTS OF PEOPLE AROUND ME
BUT I FEEL
"I AM ALONE IN A CROWD"
EVERYBODY NEEDS ME.
BUT NOBODY WANTS ME.
THE REASON FOR THAT IS
THESE DAYS MOST PEOPLE AROUND ARE NOT SKILLED OR TALENTED.
THE MORE THAT YOU GET SKILLED AND DISPLAY YOUR SKILLS,
THE MORE THAT THEY GET INTIMIDATED WITH IT.
THE GAP IT CREATES BECOMES HIGHER AND HIGHER
SO I WORK MORE AND MORE
THEN I DON'T HAVE TIME TO THINK OR FEEL ABOUT IT.
WHAT WE NEED IS A WORLD WITH
CARING , SHARING AND BEARING
OF EACH OTHER.
That was great. I too want to go to Japan but now i'm more motivated to learn Japanese.
Go for it. I didn't know anything before I went and learned so much just by being there.
Wat a coincidence I recently started watching Takashi n u n both of u r together ne
Would it be worth visiting Japan only speaking English to just sightsee, try the food and do some excursions for a couple of weeks? Committing the amount of energy to learning the language may not seem worth it.
8:06 takashi's face was screaming 無理無理無理
I saw Takashii-San and clicked this video so fast!!!
Wow that sushi looks beautiful 😋🥹
As my opinion ( my mother tongue is Vietnamese, I can speak English, Korean, and now I pick up Chinese - just because some Chinese managers couldn't speak English 😂) Maybe you have to adjust your way for learning language I guess so.
Great video enjoy learning an other language
In fact there's another very important reason to learn new languages. It prevents dementia and Alzheimer's!
funny thing is the girl at 5.50 is my teacher lmao for almost 2 years
With Google translate you can point your camera at the menu or any other letters and see if in the language of you choice. Soon we will have neuralink in our brains and we will speak all languages in the world.