How this 20 year-old POLYGLOT learned 15 languages in 7 years
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- Dive into the captivating world of languages and cultures with TJ Huizar, a multifaceted filmmaker, author, and traveler from the United States. In this exclusive interview on Polyglot Dreams, TJ shares the extraordinary journey that led him to become a polyglot with proficiency in languages such as Russian, French, German, Spanish, and more.
As a language learner, TJ emphasizes the unique power we possess to not only become immersed in local cultures but also to elevate our exploration of the world and enrich our interactions with its diverse inhabitants. Through captivating narratives, TJ shares tales from his globetrotting escapades, offering a glimpse into his experiences documenting endangered languages in the Mayan jungles of Guatemala and navigating the intricacies of survival during an interrogation on the Russian border.
At the young age of fifteen, TJ initiated his exploration into the world of languages, a journey that has taken him to over forty countries and immersed him in dozens of languages. As a polyglot, he has discovered the transformative impact language can have on breaking down barriers, connecting with people, and navigating the unexpected twists and turns of global exploration.
Join us as TJ Huizar invites some of the world's best language learners to reflect on the shocking limits of their linguistic skills through the lens of global exploration. This presentation not only delves into TJ's riveting adventures but also serves as a testament to the incredible doors that open when one embraces the world through the power of language. Subscribe to Polyglot Dreams to witness the fusion of language learning and adventure, as told by the intrepid TJ Huizar.
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🚀Website: polyglotdreams.com/
📧 email: timkeeley@polyglotdreams.com
💡More about me:
👉Academia: kyusan-u.academia.edu/TimDean.
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This young man possesses such a determined, educated, humble, and adventurous spirit! He seizes every moment to grow and learn, pursuing what he loves to do 👏
Yes... I agree... thank you for your comment.
I speak Spanish, English, Italian and learning French and german. It's a blessing to have the means to travel and only worry about improving your language skils. Not everyone has that opportunity 😪
True, but thanks to the Internet, you can reach out to people around the world 🌎
Bennisimo! Je Parle anglais é espagnol. Imparo l’italiano per viaggare in Italia.
He clearly has DRIVE and links language learning with EXPERIENCES...PLUS honestly i think he does have a gift! He is an impressive young man.
Yes, it's very impressive 👏
I'm 23 years old now and still struggling with English. So embarrassing 😂. Thank you for your video, Prof Tim and TJ Huizar. Very motivational video
Keep up the motivation!
@@polyglotdreams Thanks Prof Tim. Looking forward to your next video!
@@ThangNguyen-pe2fkdon’t feel bad
Some people like this kid and guy are born genetically different that allows them to learn languages very easily ….they are just too humble to admit it.
Just do what you can and don’t compare yourself to anyone because some are lucky to be born into a multinational family or get to live abroad.
@@mrgenetics4063they may be naturally gifted, but it’s really hard to say for sure and to what degree it affects their progress. They’re obsessed with languages and their whole lives revolve around it. It’s a way of life.
Based on your name, I’m guessing maybe you’re Vietnamese. I’ve been struggling to learn Vietnamese for the past 10 years. It’s a pretty hard language because the pronunciation is hard for me. I can see that English is hard for a lot of Vietnamese people, as well. I’m sure you will continue to improve.
I had false starts with multiple languages, but I am now learning my first language truly, because im now living in a country that doesnt speak my language. Its such a fascinating thing to learn not just the language, but the way of life that goes with it. It's a mind opening experience. Thank you for the motivation!
You're very welcome, @EndureTyrant! I'm thrilled to hear about your language learning journey and the positive impact it's having on your understanding of the associated way of life. Living in a country that speaks the language you're learning adds a unique dimension to the experience, fostering a deeper connection with the culture. Embracing both the language and the way of life can indeed be a mind-opening and enriching adventure. Keep up the great work, and I'm here to offer continued motivation and support on your language learning endeavors. If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like me to cover, feel free to let me know. Happy learning!
I can speak Japanese and Chinese and French quite well,I’m teach myself English now. Just like he said if you learn this language you get to love it, that’s the key 🎉
Great, my next language goal is japonese and I already know chinese, portuguese and french
Passion has always been the main factor for my progress over the years.
@@shokujinkitudo bem
@@moistcu tudo sim, tranquilo com você também?
I speak three languages: Oromo, English, and Amharic ( Oromo and Amharic are from Ethiopia). I also love Turk films I’m addicted to it, so my goal is to learn their language. Foreign films hits very different. I love Turk culture. Hopefully, I can watch one day without subtitles. His story is so inspiring. Learning about people’s cultures is beautiful and unifying no matter how different we are. When you learn people’s language, it shows how you care about them and recognize cultural diversity and appreciation for their culture. Thank you for this. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for sharing your passion for languages and cultures.
Dilimize ve kültürümüze duyduğun saygıdan ötürü teşekkür ederim!
Hi. I’m trying to learn Turkish because I want to visit Turkish one day, but it’s very difficult to me to understand spoken Turkish because of the different syntax of the language from English or Spanish.
@daughteroftheking3220 would you want to come to our language podcast to talk more about Oromo, Amharic, your language learning and Ethiopia in general?
This young man is an inspiration 🌈🙏 God bless him !!!
Thank you for that!
Amazing story, so impressive! You guys are inspiring!
Glad you enjoyed it! I agree, TJ is really amazing.
Seeing young people who have an insane drive to learn foreign languages is such a massive inspiration, and myself being 27, I have tried my hand in dabbling with 35 languages - languages are addicting 🤣 (conversational in at least 9 of them, but can read Arabic, Persian, Greek, and Russian - learning to read Georgian and Armenian) and it's such a motivational feeling when conversing among people who are capable of expressing themselves in other languages besides English.
That's awesome 👏
Thank you for making such a wonderful video. I got a lot of tips for learning languages. From Laos❤
Thank you for watching... I love Laos and studied Lao after I learned Thai.
I’m fluent in English and Spanish and I’m learning French in school and Korean on my own. I hope to become fluent in those two one day, and maybe even learn other languages!
Awsome, keep working on it with passion!
all this is a hype! You cannot speak 15 languages fluently at the age 20!!! No way. You can speak only 3-4 languages fluently. By these guys standards I speak 10 languages. But really I speak only 6 and I am almost 60!
@@memmedbaku4606 If you pay close attention you will see that it says 5 languages fluently for him.
Bonjour
I'm also fluent in Spanish and English and currently learning French and Korean. We can do it 💪🏽
this video is a nice inspiration for me. thanks a lot
Glad to hear that
Awesome interview! Really interesting life story.
thanks... I wonder what TJ will know when he is my age 47 years later
I am so incredibly impressed with this young man's abilities to learn. I, too, find learning new languages quite fascinating. I am now learning my 4th language, French, and I get to practice with my colleague, who is from Senegal. But the trickiest part is that he stutters, so I have to rely on YT to really learn how to say it like a native.😊 Keep going, young man!
thank you so much for your comment... good luck with French
Very lovely video, quite inspiring and wholesome :)
Thank you so much
That's really amazing! I’m currently working on advancing my advance French and intermediate German, while making some strides with my other languages. Language learning is fun and it’s so awesome how many opportunities it gives us. Thank you for sharing !!!!
That's great! Yes, you are so rignt about the benefits of learning languages. I subscribed to your channel :-)
Félicitation et surtout courage dans ta quête de la compréhension du français et de toutes les langues qui t'intéressent.
As for me, comming from a french background, i'm always looking for ways to improve my level in english.
I vibe with your intention. Lets keep up the motivation and do what we have to do to move forward.
@@polyglotdreams Thank you! And thank you so much for supporting my channel 😃 it's very inspiring to see how many languages you both have learned/speak, and continue to learn!!! With my load in uni it can be challenging to juggle multiple languages at the same time, but figuring out a way because it's worth it!!!!
@@MH-un7qw merci beaucoup 😊 c'est un processus, mais on va y arriver!!!! We can do it!!!!
Did you crinch and roll your eyes when Donald Trump and his cultists said, "This is America, speak English?" I did. 😅
This is such a beautiful conversation and connection between these two Mashallah🫶🫶🫶
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the conversation beautiful and the connection between us meaningful.
TJ is so eloquent at his young age. Quite talented, goes without saying.
yes, for sure
How inspiring. I am currently learning Russian & Farsi. I only speak English & Spanish. 😊
Great... all the best
Oh wow, didn't expect to see TJ here. He has an awesome YT channel!
Yes it is!
Красавчик 👍 уважение братиша 🫵🏼👍
Tusen takk
Værsågod! Det er en glede.
Awesome! I'm a fluent Spanish and English speaker, I'm learning Portuguese at school and Russian by my own. Really fun.
That's great! Those are all fascinating languages.
continue aprendendo português do Brasil. O falado pelo povo pois nos livros didático oficial não falamos como estáescrito.
He was only learning languages. No other things to be worried about! Being able to travel around the world is an advantage as well.
Yes, he has been very fortunate to have the right conditions to learn so quickly.
So clever and talented you are!
He certainly is.
@@polyglotdreams Tu eres genial 👌
Loved this!!! ... lol a little dramatic but still great
Our hearts are into it... thanks for your support 🙏
OMG, he's a real role model
Yes for sure. thank you
this kid is a genius
Passion, commitment, discipline
@@polyglotdreamstalent, genes - 60%
Congrats !👍👍👍👍
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I’m impressed that he knows of the Garifuna! No one knows of our people outside of Central Americans.
Philip, the leader in Livingston, was a great man! Wish I could’ve seen him again before he passed
Yes it is very impressive.
dude Im studying in Austria too! I hope we come across each other one day you're free inspiration!
I envy such a start as a child. You have a great story. All of my life the teacher told me that I can't talent to learning any language. And some day I decided it to change. I start learning of myself English and the second Spanish. I'm so happy because study English open my brain to learning and I saw that a wasted a half of my life. I started above languages from scratch.
Fantastic... we can learn at any age... I am 67 and still learning new languages.
Beautiful!! Learning someone elses language is the fastest way to peace.. Connection of the heart. I have recently fallen in love with learning languages too. Its addictive. And its not a natural gift. Languages were my worst subject at school. I dont have a good ear, not musical, very shy.. But somehow i overcome all these obstacles just because i love it so much. I am learning pali, hindi and gujurati at the moment. I like learning languages of the same family, it gives a nice round picture, one can make many connections and understand more of the way things work and develop. Because pali is part of indo European languages, it helps me to understand the foundations of english even, which is part of the same language group. I also know hebrew and learning arabic. Then i can learn languages that have influences of both language groups like urdu. Also i never liked history in school, but now that my love of cultures have been ignited, i am fascinated by our stories. Of course travelling and meeting people is a part of that. I like thst this guy is going into international relations, may he never lose the heart of what he loves, the communication, community
Thank you so much for your input... I can feel your passion!
Kid is Amazing
Thanks... I agree 👍
Im 15 years old and im from sri lanka , i speak sinhala ,english ,korean,japanese ,thai and little bit chinese ❤ bro you are amazing 😊
He is very inspiring!
Can you speak any Tamil?
@@bengilkes7676 yeah because tamil is my second language, i🙃♥️
I speak Spanish, German and English fluently, and attempted to learn French and Korean at one point but it didn’t work out well at the time. I’m learning Italian now because I moved to Italy and hopefully in the future I will retake French and Korean and maybe start learning Mandarin and Russian as well since I’ve been wanting to learn those two since I was a child
I think it is exciting to think about, plan and then learn new languages.
Guatemala 😊😊😊😊wooooo... I'm from Guatemala 🇬🇹❤.. I'm learning English
I 'm from Tajikistan 🇹🇯 I learning Russian 😢
Fantastic... I hope watching the Polyglot Dreams Channel can help your learn.
I would appreciate it if you made a video on listening comprehension
I will definitely do that. In fact, I am going to make chapters from my memoir "A Life in 30 Languages" with audio available with the audio and downloadable PDF... great for listening practice. What language do you need practice in?
@@polyglotdreamsEnglish 🙃
do you think listening and reading at the same time is enough to develop high listening comprehension, for example, watching youtube videos and tv shows with subtitles, listening and reading along with audiobooks and etc?
I’m 20 years old from Afghanistan 🇦🇫. apart from my native languages ( Pashto and Dari ) I learn English, Turkish and Urdu languages & Insha Allah my next aim is to learn Arabic language bcoz I’m so interested with learning languages ❤
Great... all the best to you
Hi @Beautiful_World_2024 would you like to come to our language podcast to talk about Pashto, Dari and your language learning?
Awesome, all the best to you.
One of my goals in life is to be a polyglot
Go for it... if you have the passion and discipline you can succeed.
I’ve always been interested in learning languages because I grew up bilingual and attended a European school which was very language focused. However the way we were taught in school wasn’t very effective so I quickly lost interest because I thought I was never going to make any progress.
I grew up speaking Spanish and German and started learning English at school from the age of 5, although I didn’t really start speaking it properly until I was in middle school and actually wanted to learn the language (now it’s the language I think in the most!). I attempted to learn French and Korean throughout middle and high school but I wasn’t putting in enough effort and interest to actually reach conversational level, which I now regret.
Now I’m in university in Italy (South Tyrol specifically) so I not only get to practice my German, which I had been neglecting for a couple years, but I’m also learning Italian. Since it’s very similar to Spanish I’ve already reached a more or less conversational level in just 3 months and I’ve just really noticed how great it is to be in a foreign country and being able to communicate in the local language.
I think I’ve finally renewed that interest I had in learning new languages and I’m very happy that my university also puts an enormous emphasis on language learning so I can attend various language courses for free. I definitely want to relearn French and Korean which I barely remember anymore and hopefully in the future I will also start learning Mandarin and Russian!
That is awesome that now you are in an environment that supports your language learning... all the best to you!
"just a fling or a crush on a language" wow
It describes well the passion for languages and cultures, doesn’t it...
For Farsi you put the Indian flag. Farsi is not Indian. It is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan
Yes... of course... the editor made a mistake
🇮🇷 - this is the Iranian beautiful flag.
Que gatinho esse menino 🥰
LOL Nunca ouvi chamar alguém de gatinho.
очень хорошо говорит про русски я сам из Киргизии и до 16 лет знал только свой родной и русский язык но на данный момент Учу немецкий и знаю английский бегло я начал учить языки с2023 апрель это действительно полезно и интересно.
очень интересное интервью спасибо за видео
Он очень вдохновляет молодых учеников.
hola Tim! esto es en Budapest ? ... cómo te fue en el evento ? ... he estado mirando tus videos y me han ayudado con el Hungaro (magyarul) ... saludos comapñero de bus !
Sí, la Conferencia Políglota tuvo lugar en Budapest. Vaya, me alegra mucho recibir un mensaje tuyo.
I speak Bulgarian,German,English at advanced to native levels, and I am fluently comprehensive in Portuguese,Swedish and Spanish :)
Awesome
Здравей! Аз също! Говоря български, но съм елементарен.
Говоря испански, английски и български :)
@@astradamovskiy pueden hacer intercâmbio si tu queres :)
@@astradamovskiy Прекрасно:) Винаги ми е приятно да чуя,че някой учи езика ми:)
@@Heidelbuam AWWW ;)
I guess travelling and conection with the the native speaker of the language that you study,really helps.
Different from me who have never travelled,but I can speak 4 languages, that's crazy.
I am 18.
I am from Angola🇦🇴.
Let's keep learning languages.
Those types of experiences are very helpful.
haha im with you lil brother. i too am 18 and speak 4 languages. i freaking love it. tryna learn german rn
4 languages is amazing! I am fluent in two, semi fluent in one and currently learning a fourth one.
@Mr.Sundays. você estaria interessado em vir ao meu podcast e falar sobre seu aprendizado de idiomas e angola?
i speak english, arabic, germany, french, dutch, malayo and a bit of russian and philipines but those to languages are my next goal i am 17 btw. To be honest i feel so much intelligent and smarter while i am with my friends bec of the languages i speak your mermory muscle learns just quickly cause u are alr used to even with math its so easy to understand i was sooo bad at it😅 I LOVE YOUR VIDS BTW
Awesome 👌 so young but so much accomplished... keep it up
👏Since we have TH-cam I am more interested in learning languages. Now the 9th. Every day I can practice at least 4/5 languages on the phone or outside. My friends are from different countries. Don't forget I am a grandma (over 80). I'm very much interested in new technology.
There are wonderful courses on TH-cam. 👏
Fantastic... thanks for sharing!
So we're just gonna ignore the Indian flag popping out when our fella talked about farsi and Iran
Please do... the editor made a mistake
His transition into Russian was very nice.
Yes, he is very skilled.
My Russian friend said his accent is very bad people would laugh at him no hate but he said I speak Russian very well I’m not sure that’s true
@@Teekz.283 he was probably just being nice to you. :)
No i mean the guy in the video says he speaks Russian very well lol. I don’t speak Russian.
@@Vaandam3 I meant to say he not I my bad
I'm Canada to study English as a high school student. My reason for studying other languages is the same as TJ Huizar, but I felt like I need more love to English from this video caz there isn't routine in my day to study even though I wanna learn Spanish, German, French and Portuguese.
Does anyone has interesting English recommendation to me? Age for grade 10 or less
Thanks for sharing. Have you done any searches here on TH-cam for videos of topic that interest you?
Umm, not really 😅 But I enjoy reading about school life story or friendship stuff. Personally, if the book is really thicker than usual, it's tough for me to read
❤❤
Thanks
I know 3 other young polyglot hopefully that you can interview them too in the future 😊👍. Their names are iclaliano,zahra polyglot and mahya polyglot
Can you send me their contact details to timkeeley@polyglotdreams.com
Respect from Morocco 🇲🇦
Thank you.
Great video, but the flag at 1:34 is India, not Iran
You are so right. The editor did a great job but we all missed that one, the two flags are so similar. Great eye!
@@polyglotdreams no problem, and keep up the great work, I love your videos 👍
I can speak Malay,Cantonese,English ,Indonesia and Mandarin .Now learning French and Spanish.I would love to learn Vietnamese,Talagog. ASEAN language.much easier to learn
Are you ethnic Chinese Malay?
I traveled to The Philippines 🇵🇭 last year, 2022.
Tagalog has loan words from Tamil, Fukien, Malay, Spanish, (American) English.
@@polyglotdreamsChinese Malay Mean Chinese Married with Malay, Mean while if you Say him Chinese Malaysia that mean him from Malaysia
It's like his brain is surrounded by lightning aura, it's so badass. This man is extremely knowledgeable...
LOL that is quite a compliment... thanks
( 1:35 ) who has noticed about Indian 🇮🇳 flag with irani language
Quite a few people... the editor made a mistake
Amazing, I speak fluently Arabic, french, English, Spanish, german and italian. I tried to learn Japanese after that but never made it because of the alphabet
How old are you?
Yes, Japanese is the most difficult language to read and write- even more than Chinese.
Really ...
Stop lying
@@Topsealguy What gave you that impression?
Comment Number 130. American 🇺🇸 here. As for classical languages, I learned Biblical Latin. As for modern languages, I speak English, Spanish, French, German and Tagalog.
All while riding horses 🐎 and sipping 🍷?
Tractors 🚜 more than horses 🐎. And while in Asia 🌏, drinking wine 🍷 from Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿. The drinks 🍸 from there are easier to access than those from the Americas 🌎 and Europe 🇪🇺
I did visit farms 🚜 in The Philippines 🇵🇭 . The snakes 🐍 there are deadlier 💀 than in Canada 🇨🇦 and USA 🇺🇸. 🙄 Philippine cobra can run 🏃♂️ circles 🔵 around the rattle snake 🐍.
I'm brazilian, and learn my second language, spanish, i'm A2 in spanish in 30 days
Yes, it is quite similar isn't it...
I am started learning english october last year until now. I've been learning english only by myself without a teacher. Internet helps me a lot. The biggest regret in my life is why i wasn't starting english in young age. If i were started learning english while i was 20. Perhaps now, i would be better in english. I am 34 right now. And still starving and curious about english.
Well done! I'm 13, and I've been learning english since february this year. I am learning english via the internet too! I have already made significant progress in learning the english language. before I started learning english, when I was sitting in english classes at school, I didn't understand anything the teacher was talking about, and I always got bad grades. but now, I'm the best student in the classroom, and my english teacher is proud of me!
Excellent because you have the burning desire. You will get better and better.
Question to both of you, how exactly do you learn via the internet? I want to start learning other languages
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I've wanted to learn languages for years...I never started and said I didn't have time and now I regret it so much that I didn't start back then. I wasted my time, I didn’t learn even for school! 😢
This video motivated me a loootttt! Thank u for this video! 🤍😊
You can do it! Thank you for sharing.
👏Go to TH-cam and select the language you would like to learn. It's fun ! An old grandma is writing to you. There is no age to educate yourself ! SOYEZ COURAGEUX ! SOYEZ CURIEUX ! BON COURAGE ! Bis bald ! 👏
@@jaclineheto8615 🥹🥹🥹 you are so cute. Yes I agree with u and Thank you for your comment 🙏🏼 🤍
Any tips on how to learn spanish or tagalog?
Well, there is a lot of Spanish vocabulary in Tagalog. Concentrate on Spanish... of course depending on your opportunities to use the languages.
I am very mitigated about this. I mean: WHAT IS TO LEARN A LANGUAGE ? It seems what is sexy on the Internet is always: THE YOUNGEST POLYGLOT, THE MOST LANGUAGES, THE FASTEST, SIMPLEST, EASIEST way, etc. that's part of why he is popular. 15 languages in 7 years is sexy. Hell, here's the proof that people like what crazy stuff: I did a video on how to learn 20 languages in 10years and it blew up my channel. However, my concern with him is that anybody can say I LEARNED that many languages but, even I could say: you know what, I speak 20 languages but deep down I know it's total bullshit, because I speak 7 bwell, but the other 13 are all A1, maybe A2, I took between 5 and 10 iTalki lessons. My point is: WHERE DO YOU DRAW THE LINE BETWEEN saying okay he learned, and he still has a ton of learning to do, is he A2 or C2 ? C2 takes forever to reach.
You bring up some important issues. There is always that balance between creating the hype and telling it like it is. As you know, the numbers game is complicated. It is much easier to learn languages that are similar to the ones you already know and you can be C1 passive but A2 active (speaking and writing).
@@polyglotdreams bro your reply sounds like it's from chat gpt lmao
Yes, as someone who is learning 2 languages at 19 aside from my mother tongue and English, this always feels like a toxic competition. The fastest to learn, the genius that started at 13, the one who mastered all 15 languages he speaks... It sounds great, I am truly happy for him and I wish him the best on his journey, but I would love some realism. I would love someone who tells me that they speak fluently 3-4 languages (to a c1-c2 level) /which is already impressive enough for 23 years old/ and that they are the same as me, making mistakes, not knowing how to write, conjugate, I want to see how they study, how many hours a day... Is it even possible for me to replicate it? Do they spend full time doing so? No matter how beautiful and encouraging this message is. In the end they just show the beautiful part, learning in months what takes years to master... I am learning Chinese and German. I don't buy it. I don't think someone can be completely fluent at all of that that quickly. Arabic, Slovenian, Russian, complex alphabets... Years of practice, in a visit to the country for a few months.
I like to see models, aspirations to look up to, not gods. Speaking 4 languages fluently and learning two more in A2 level, and one more in B1, and six more in A1 THAT IS OKAY. learning a language is about going to your own rythm, but they make it feel like the rest of the world is falling behind.... At least, that's how I feel. Imagine someone that is older than me, someone who is only starting to master his first language at 25...
@@DS-rv2fc Nope those are my words but it is true that ChaptGPT might reference my academic writings on the subject since they rank consistently in the top 2 to 3% on academia.edu LOL just keeping it real
@@blancadeleon7295 Yes, it can seem like a competition but that is a mindset too... just don't view yourself in the competition... your points are very good.. the time it takes to learn a given number of languages depends on many factors but especially on which languages and how similar they are to ones you already know.
Punjabi is my mother toungue
Urdu is our National language
English is our offical language
and i am learning korean because right now i am living in Korea.
Excellent... all the best 👍 in your studies.
Women: find a man who will talk about you like this kid talks about language
LOL I like that.
He can speak Chinese as well! Awesome! Wonderful ❤
Yes, he learn so fast.
That’s what will happen when you eat duolingo on your breakfast 🍳 😂❤
That is a good one... but I wonder if he actually uses an app
I'm 26 and I can't Even speak English but my dream to learn, Japanese, Chinese, korean,Arabic and obviously English, I can understand English almost 100% but can't speak and can't write. It's very frustrating😢
You may feel frustrated at times but the more you practice the better you will get. Try to find something interesting you can listen to in English and also have the text for. Listen while you read. Then try to repeat (shadowing- repeating as you hear it)... then listen to it and try to write what you hear (dictation). I will make some chapters of my book with audio available soon in videos along with access to the PDF of the chapters. Those will be very good to use.
6:00 Here.
sorry... what do you mean?
The Language is Persian in English NOT Farsi. Tavalod Mobarak is an arabic phrase. In Persian it is Zadruzetun Khosh
I sometimes say Persian and sometimes Farsi.
@@polyglotdreams Farsi is an endoynym used to refer to Persian in the Persian language. Albeit an incorrect endonym as Farsi is an bastardized formation of the actual endonym Parsi.
The Academy of Persian Language and Literature has maintained that the endonym Farsi is to be avoided in foreign languages, and that Persian is the appropriate designation of the language in English, as it has the longer tradition in western languages and better expresses the role of the language as a mark of cultural and national continuity.
When he said in Chinese "Do you have grass in America" He messed up pretty much the tones of every word but the worst one was grass! The way he said it it means "Do you have F**king in America". Reminded me of Sheldon in the big bang theory when he called Leonard "a syphilitic donkey"... hahaha! PS: Please don't take this comment as me making fun of him or anything because that's not my intention. I just wanted to tell you smth that made me laugh cause when it comes to Chinese we've all been there. Keep up the good work young man!
Yes, we have to be careful with tones... I remember one time when I messed up the tone of the name of one of my Chinese foreign students here in Japan 曹 (Cáo) and it was totally by accident since I knew the difference...
I'm still learning French, Portuguese, Greek, Russian, Italian, German, Icelandic, Swedish just to name a few and discipline is key. I think I need to discipline myself more
Yes, discipline is a key factor for success.
@@polyglotdreams Oh wow thank you so much for liking my comment I'm very grateful 🙏 I follow you just like all other polyglots and art forms
I could only speak 3 languages. my goal is to learn 3 languages more, so I would like to start with French.
Great 👍 go for it with passion.
Great video but the 20 year old kept getting cut off during his discussion. I want to hear him finish his thoughts!
Thank you for admiring my interview skills
I speak 3 languages arabic, french and English and i wanna learn Spanish and Italian and Japanese
Awesome
I speak russian English Spanish french Arabic and I try Chinese
Great 👍
*european has left the chat*
where did European go? :-)
Hello, I'm a 20years old middle class boy from Bangladesh. My dream is learning Chinese and vietnamese. Can you give me some tips and tricks Please🙏
I am in the process now of making such a video.... The Fastest Way to Learn Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese/
The Truth about the Synergy
1:35 the flag is wrong.
Yes, the editor made a mistake...
knowing basic knowledge about several languages =mastering several languages
No, not at all... and that is definitely not the case ... why the sarcasm?
Hi! My name is Emre I'm from Türkiye so I just wondering what do you think about Turkish. If you had a time. Would you want to learn Turkish.
I just started studying Turkish. I have stopped in Istanbul even recently when flying Turkish Airlines... I look forward to learning more.
"Fluent in English"
*proceeds to insert American flag*
Yes... he is fluent in American English, and if he were from Australia, I would use 🇦🇺
The person is genius. For me es very difficult learn a new lenguage. I am studying english. i am practicing speaking english and listening. what is the secret? I would like to learn in 6 moths, this my goals i would like to get listening comprehesion and speak english well but not perfect. Please someone could give me some recomendation or secret. I need for my job. Thank you very much.
I am going to publish a video soon focusing on how to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills... it will focus on interesting Comprehensible Input using text with audio.
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Sorry I don't get it...
I can only speak 3 languages (english, japanese, italian) this guy is on another level!!
That is a great start. English is my mother tongue but Japanese is the language I have spoken the most in terms of hours speaking- I am a Japanese citizen and have lived in Japan for 42 years. What is the next language you would like to learn? How about Spanish and Portuguese- knowing Italian helps out so much.
@polyglotdreams which one are you more fluent In English or Japanese
even my whole education life learn English as subject... practise grammmer, wrote essay,latter,dialogue...
but i still can't speak English properly :-(
Such videos about polyglots don't mean much unless the person specifies level for each language he speaks. I reached B1 in French after studying it in Montreal for 3 years. It's not fluency. And I remember when I came to Canada with B2 in English I was also struggling. C1 is IELTS 7 out of 9 (so basically every 2 words out of 9 you will be missing. That's not comfortable either).
It took me 4 years in Canada to get my English from B2 to C2. Based on that I can guess that I will need even more than that to get my French from B1 to C2. When I hear that some polyglot speaks 10-20 languages... Well, A1s don't count. B1s don't count either.
Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences regarding language proficiency. It's commendable that you've dedicated significant time to learning and improving in multiple languages.
I completely understand your perspective on the importance of specifying language proficiency levels. It's indeed crucial to differentiate between A1, A2, B1, etc., as these levels indicate varying degrees of proficiency. Just to provide a bit more context, at the A1 level, individuals typically know around 500 to 600 words, while at the B1 level, the vocabulary expands to around 2,500 to 3,000 words.
You rightly pointed out that achieving fluency, especially at higher levels like C1 or C2, involves a more nuanced understanding of the language and a broader vocabulary. It's interesting to note that the most common 1,000 words in a language often constitute around 80% of everyday conversations, underscoring the significance of progressing beyond the basic levels. So people at a B1 level may be able to communicate perfectly well on a great number of subjects.
Your journey from B2 to C2 in English over four years is impressive and serves as a testament to the time and effort required to attain higher proficiency levels. I agree that when polyglots mention speaking multiple languages, it's crucial to consider the depth of their proficiency in each language, as A1 and B1 levels may not provide a comprehensive representation of true fluency, but neither does C1 or C2 since one must consider the potential impact of accent, prosody, and speech habits on perceived fluency. These factors can significantly influence how fluent someone appears in a language. It's worth noting that someone at a B1 level, with a clear accent, confident prosody, and fluid speech habits, may give the impression of being more fluent than a C1-level speaker who struggles with these aspects.
Fluency is a multifaceted concept that extends beyond vocabulary and grammar. The ability to express oneself naturally, adapt to various contexts, and handle the nuances of pronunciation and intonation all contribute to the overall perception of fluency. It's a reminder that language proficiency is not solely determined by the number of words one knows but also by how effectively and comfortably those words can be used in diverse situations.
@@polyglotdreams "So people at a B1 level may be able to communicate perfectly well on a great number of subjects." Nope. 2,500 words is not really that many to express yourself outside of basic situations (at least I feel lack of vocabulary in French quite often). But let's talk about listening comprehension (which is my biggest problem at the moment). Let's say someone with C2 in English got IELTS score 8 out of 9 in listening. So he would be missing every ninth word (basically, it's one word in each sentence). And not because his vocabulary is small (at C2 vocabulary is already big enough) but because of level of listening comprehension. That's how it works: even if you know every word, it doesn't mean that you will catch 100%.
B1 in English is IELTS 4.5 out of 9. So based on that math half of words in speech will be missed. No way it's "be able to communicate perfectly well". When I watch news in French, I understand some words and phrases (and can figure out meaning based on those words that I understand) but I also miss a lot (because B1 is not high level at all).
I see that there are some polyglots on TH-cam that take language exams and they have several languages at C1 level. Yep, that's impressive. B2+ is probably good enough too.
@@alphabravo0 you say with 2500 is not really that many to express yourself outside of basic situations. But I have to respectfully disagree... and so do the data on this subject. You can confirm that through studying the research.
@@polyglotdreams I struggle with my B1 in French. As I see, other B1 students in my French course struggle too.
@@alphabravo0 I understand that but it is not always just a matter of the level that is measured by these tests... speaking fluently involves other skills too such as being able to rephrase what you want to say when you run into a lexical or grammatical roadblock and emotional states such as confidence.. I never take such tests because I have nothing to prove by taking them... the proof is in being able to communicate and understand.
My goal be multilingual for reasons making 🌍😁friends & gained supporters
That is an inspiring goal... making connections with people from other cultures is always rewarding.
I will be polyglot in 2026
All the best to you
How can I learne Georgian language easily please suggest 🙏🙏
I need TJ to answer that one.
Like any language, lots of time and practice. I recommend using a few textbooks that you can easily find online, and finding a Georgian friend to practice with will certainly help :)
He sounded cocky and too overconfidednt when he said Я хорошо говорю на русском
Really? He is actually quite humble in person.
Very privileged life. Easier to to do this when you don't have to worry about money.
It helps, but in the end, passion and effort are much more important.
I want to hear how he speaks on russian.
He speaks quite well...
Good morning how's it going today 💝 I speak 5 languages french Spanish English Portuguese criollo ❤ I am polyglot
"Good morning! I'm doing well today, thank you! It's great to hear that you speak five languages-French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Creole. Being a polyglot is impressive!"
"Bonjour ! Ça va bien aujourd'hui, merci ! C'est super d'apprendre que vous parlez cinq langues : le français, l'espagnol, l'anglais, le portugais et le créole. Être polyglotte, c'est impressionnant !"
"¡Buenos días! ¡Estoy bien hoy, gracias! ¡Es genial saber que hablas cinco idiomas: francés, español, inglés, portugués y criollo! ¡Ser políglota es impresionante!"
"Bom dia! Estou bem hoje, obrigado! É ótimo saber que você fala cinco idiomas: francês, espanhol, inglês, português e crioulo. Ser poliglota é impressionante!"
"Bonjou! Mwen byen jodi a, mèsi! Li bèl konnen ou pale senk lang: franse, panyòl, angle, pòtigè ak kreyòl. Se yon bagay enpresyonan pou ka pale plizyè lang."
@@polyglotdreams it's wonderful thank you ❤️
“Iranian” Puts indian flag😭😭😭
Yes, the editor made a mistake