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  • Triple language switch prank. My friends don't know I speak their language. See how they react when I suddenly speak to them fluently. @KevinWoo and @foodwith
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  • @wettuga2762
    @wettuga2762 หลายเดือนก่อน +889

    Most of the faces are probably a reflection of "If she knows that many of MY languages, what have I been doing with my life?!?" Simply brilliant, I wish I was fluent in at least ONE of those languages...

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Well just wishing does no good. Get learning! So much free content and instruction online for you to use as leverage, on your own time, at your own pace.

    • @elteescat
      @elteescat หลายเดือนก่อน

      Japanesepod101 has free lessons. They have loads of videos here on TH-cam and a website where you can keep track of your lesson progress.

    • @mousem7071
      @mousem7071 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Some of us don't necessarily pick it up easily. I have been exposed to Spanish and studied it formally for a lot of my life I'm in my 50s . I still can't quite get it despite all the studies.

    • @lizprince7944
      @lizprince7944 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Or it’s nice to have someone, who doesn’t look like me, who is able to speak my language

    • @moogaa
      @moogaa หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are just lazy

  • @hikaru1412
    @hikaru1412 หลายเดือนก่อน +721

    😂 My matrix glitched when I saw you eating and chatting with Kevin Woo. Small world. 😂

    • @fushim5510
      @fushim5510 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      Yeah I was like DID I SEE KEVIN WOO???

    • @cuxynails
      @cuxynails หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I’m still trying to figure out how that happened?? like?? what?? did she just run into him?

    • @AlexW333
      @AlexW333 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Who’s Kevin Woo

    • @L-mo
      @L-mo หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Who Woo

    • @cuxynails
      @cuxynails หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      @@AlexW333He is a Korean-American Kpop Star. He debuted in the group U-Kiss in (I think) 2008 but left in 2017 when his contract expired.
      Has been doing his own thing since then and is very well beloved as just a gentle entertainer. For most people here it will be a “WOW that’s my teenage Crush that used to be so important to me but I haven’t heard about in YEARS”
      It’s nostalgia kind of paired with the curiosity as what he has been up to. Seeing him in Japan is not weird at all, they always were promoting a lot in Japan.

  • @TattoosNLipstck
    @TattoosNLipstck หลายเดือนก่อน +162

    It was the “whyyyyy” that had me in tears when he discovered you were enrolled in cram school in Japan 😭😂

  • @susanricketts
    @susanricketts หลายเดือนก่อน +203

    When I first found your channel, I was stuck in the U.S. trying to get back to Japan for my job. Your videos kept me connected to Japan. Then after finally returning to Japan I met you in person in 2021. You’ve learned so many other languages since then. You’ve become like a diplomat.

  • @RogueRhiRhi
    @RogueRhiRhi หลายเดือนก่อน +146

    NGL the scream I scrumpt when I saw Kevin, I could have auditioned for a remake of Home Alone!
    "KEVIN!"

    • @aeri143
      @aeri143 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I was looking so hard for this comment 😂

    • @RenaMaaka
      @RenaMaaka หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@aeri143 saaaame

    • @kinley.-.
      @kinley.-. หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Who’s Kevin?

    • @aeri143
      @aeri143 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@kinley.-. The Korean man in the white sweater. He's in the kpop group U-kiss. It's a much older kpop group. So he's a kpop idol.

    • @kinley.-.
      @kinley.-. หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@aeri143 thank you!!

  • @bobadams179
    @bobadams179 หลายเดือนก่อน +190

    That one woman looked terrified when you told her you'd been to every prefecture in Japan. The Asians seem like very nice people. As someone who has been here from almost the beginning, I want to say to those passing throuugh, "Please subscribe and like.!" Alyssa works harrd bringing us these wonderful videos showing us these Asian cultures and their reactions to an American who speaks their languages.

    • @michelleabsolum2411
      @michelleabsolum2411 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      They are shocked that a white woman would take the time to learn their language , but after the shock subsides , I reckon they feel quite proud someone is and their culture and language means a lot to Oriental Pearl.

    • @augustopinochet3830
      @augustopinochet3830 หลายเดือนก่อน

      wondering when they're going to take Palestinian migrants personally. since they're close enough to help :)

    • @HumanoidMachine
      @HumanoidMachine หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@augustopinochet3830 I'm sorry. What are you talking about?

    • @sneeki8082
      @sneeki8082 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@augustopinochet3830 err, what? close my arse

    • @szewei85
      @szewei85 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahaha

  • @lassam333
    @lassam333 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    The look on the face of the Vietnamese vendor when you started speaking Vietnamese to him was priceless.
    It was also funny when you started speaking Mandarin, Korean and Japanese at the restaurant and almost shocked the people you were sitting with.

    • @JacquelinePayne-cp6iw
      @JacquelinePayne-cp6iw 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He assumed she knew, As he said. But then to find out she's fluent took it to a whole new level. To speak four languages fluently with ease and seamlessly made her friend's give her respect they wouldn't have. Even with a Japanese husband.

  • @ninaflowers5285
    @ninaflowers5285 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    I started to get into K-pop and asian dramas, probably like 2years ago and so, I wanted to start to learn Korean, so I can start to have some understanding and I like watching your channel and your interaction with native speakers in all languages. I'm trying not to be shy with even speaking and went to a local beauty supply store run by Koreans and tried my very, very basic intro convo and the lady just made such a big deal, 😆, telling everyone in the store, I knew Korean 😂, I'm not fluent, but she understood, and I was nervous, shy and proud at the same time, by the compliments and she couldn't get over my native sounding pronunciation😅 so you definitely inspire me✊🏾.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I’m glad these videos inspire you to keep learning Korean!

    • @maggiemccauslin1084
      @maggiemccauslin1084 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know quite a few things but not enough to be fluent yet like this

    • @bluenetmarketing
      @bluenetmarketing หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good luck, Nina.

    • @monyacormier3757
      @monyacormier3757 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too!!!😊

    • @firehorsewoman414
      @firehorsewoman414 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I love Asian dramas too. So many are Korean and I think we (non-Korean) lose so much in subtitle translation.

  • @7john7able
    @7john7able หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    I'm English and learning Spanish and finding it difficult. The Spanish use the Roman alphabet and many of the words are very similar in English because of a lot of Latin in both languages.
    This lady is I suspect not just a hard worker when it comes to learning languages but also very gifted.
    Also very watchable 🥰

    • @carlosezequiel6480
      @carlosezequiel6480 หลายเดือนก่อน

      English is also Latin alphabet with some Germanic. romance languages are variations of the ancient Latin. you have Italian Portuguese Spanish french and Romanian all romance languages.

    • @frankiek2269
      @frankiek2269 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@carlosezequiel6480. Definitely gifted. The same way some ppl can learn instruments at a way faster rate than others. I, unfortunately have to have the languages beat into my head. Lol

  • @whushaw
    @whushaw หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    It's incredible how many different people you can connect and relate to simply by learning there language. I enjoyed you teaming up and becoming a dynamic duo to suprise unsuspecting people and putting a smile on their face in the process. When Anming speaks everyone stops to listen. 😄
    That was very kind of the man to clean your luggage and expect nothing in return. I'm glad you insisted on him taking the tip for his hard work, he deserves it! 💜

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Thanks Wushaw! I’ve been holding on to that final clip for awhile waiting for the right time to show you 😊

  • @jeannetteelizabeth144
    @jeannetteelizabeth144 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I just love 🥰watching your videos--it's so awesome to see how everyone interacts with one another when they find out you know their language! Big smiles on their faces! It also inspires me to continue learning all the languages I've taken up. I'll check out Pimsleur as soon as I can afford to do so.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thank you so much Jeannette! I was using Pimsleur Japanese back when I was a student and found it more affordable to buy the lessons 5 at a time instead of all at once.

  • @JosesRants
    @JosesRants หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    This happens to me too. I’m a Juban (Jewish-Cuban) when I speak Spanish to People of Latin America or Spain they sometimes look at me twice and answer in Bad English, and I double down and answer them in Spanish. It also happens when I do that in Portuguese to Brazilians or when in Portugal. This is why I love your posts I understand and feel what you feel. ❤❤❤

    • @Pencyl
      @Pencyl หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Juban, that’s so cool. I’m Venecuban😂

    • @Hylebos75
      @Hylebos75 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      That's hilarious. It reminds me of when people that are half-Japanese or from foreign parents but were born/grew up in Japan speak perfectly fluent Japanese, and retail staff etc will respond to their Japanese with "Sorrrryyyyy, no English!" like what?? They're speaking Japanese!!??

    • @JosesRants
      @JosesRants หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@Pencyl tengo un primo igual Judio-Cubano nacido en Venezuela. El se llama Jubanzolano. 😂🤣😂
      I have a cousin who’s a Juban born in Venezuela. He calls himself a Jubanzolano. 🤣😂🤣

    • @ARSENAL_supremacy
      @ARSENAL_supremacy หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Juban ? That's a new word I see so your nationality+ religion = this kind of word hmmm interesting so for an example if there is an Indonesian person and muslim we call him Mndonesian ? That's actually so cute 😂

    • @tylerwest719
      @tylerwest719 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PencylJepa pana!

  • @josvanoorschot2958
    @josvanoorschot2958 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    The cleaning guy was amazing, so kind and polite. Makes the world look a better place.

  • @anthonyjason341
    @anthonyjason341 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You are such an inspiration, and you're literally bringing cultures together. Well done!

  • @CrucialArmitage
    @CrucialArmitage หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    First I am subscribed my absolute favorite part of your videos is how grateful thankful and kind the people are when they hear you speaking their native language. And not only just speaking it but speaking it fluently. Makes me smile everytime I watch your videos. And I watch all your videos till the end.

  • @DizzyWolf
    @DizzyWolf หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I remember when you only had 500k subscribers. You've come SO FAR! Keep up the great work!

  • @sidharthpandey3990
    @sidharthpandey3990 หลายเดือนก่อน +215

    You are so fluent in speaking East Asian languages ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @chloeeng6811
      @chloeeng6811 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      I can’t wait for her to speak fluent Vietnamese

    • @augustopinochet3830
      @augustopinochet3830 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      seems like china could use some diversity :)

    • @dfui.
      @dfui. หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am also fluent in Meandalorian like She Peng Ting.

    • @cond.oriano4945
      @cond.oriano4945 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Once you learn one east asian languages others are more simpler to learn.

    • @KhalidCortado
      @KhalidCortado หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅​@@augustopinochet3830

  • @dstevens518
    @dstevens518 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watching your channel makes me happy, with a renewed motivation to catch up on my language skills... Keep doing what you do, best wishes to you and hubby, so glad you followed your heart a decade ago.

  • @teralmiles
    @teralmiles หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That lady was truly shocked at your language skills. You really are incredible to listen to. Actually you amaze me with how you interact with people, and you’re super polite too. ❤

  • @OrientalPearl
    @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +187

    How are your language studies going? Have you tried investing some real time and resources into it or are you still doing 5 minutes a day on Duolingo? 😄

    • @ootts456
      @ootts456 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      I've realized getting a partner who speaks the language you wanna learn is the fastest way to master it, so I'm currently going to the gym to build muscle first for learning the language

    • @AndresGomez-ct7qb
      @AndresGomez-ct7qb หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Just moved back to Japan to head a department in Fujitsu and I was doing 6 hours a day of reading/writing practice from Nov 'til February.
      ✊🤕
      Upside is I can finally read Murakami in its original version.

    • @Ant-Lin_Official
      @Ant-Lin_Official หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Duolingo is good for 5 min free time but when you got a whole day, Put that brain into learning Korean and German

    • @fabricio4794
      @fabricio4794 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Everyday i Write in Engrish on TH-cam...

    • @MelRackley
      @MelRackley หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I do it all! Duo lingo paired with Pimsleur audiobooks and I try to immerse myself by watching anime and following Japanese Twitch streamers. Love you videosssss

  • @clairejohnston2461
    @clairejohnston2461 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I’m a long-time subscriber and have the 🔔 turned on. Love, love your channel! I can’t believe that so many people don’t watch your videos to the end. I don’t WANT them to end. 😘

    • @ItsAlwaysHappyHour
      @ItsAlwaysHappyHour หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm seriously impressed by anyone who can speak multiple languages, especially one from a language family distinct from their native tongue. As to why so many people don't watch her videos to the end, how many times can you watch the same content? Every video that shows shocked reactions from locals when the TH-camr unexpectedly speaks a language far removed from their own is almost identical.
      It's not just Oriental Pearl's content either. There are many polyglot channels with a similar "white person speaks the local language and people are shocked" theme.
      I'd be more interested in seeing her a) show her day to day as a foreigner who is fluent in East Asian languages b) teaching people in these countries English given she can "explain" in their own language, or c) showing how she starts learning a language from scratch.

  • @L77kim77l
    @L77kim77l หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The slow-mo parts made an already perfect video magical. Loived the positivity!

  • @Screddy_Henks
    @Screddy_Henks หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really enjoy watching these videos and it's really impressive to see the impact of your language skills. I think it's important to learn the language of where you live. I hope you're able to get the support you need to expand this channel.

  • @OtomoTenzi
    @OtomoTenzi หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Greetings from Times Square!
    You are doin' GREAT!!! People like you make me feel proud to be American!

  • @facetiouslyinsolent8313
    @facetiouslyinsolent8313 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've been subscribed to your channel for over a year now and I love the content. The young man at the end who cleaned your luggage was amazing! Keep it and thank you.

  • @gefyturtle
    @gefyturtle หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    How can people not watch the whole video to the end? I´m so impressed with you guys speaking som many languages. I even go back and watch older clips that i´ve already seen. Keep up with what you´re doing 👍

  • @clintwireman4909
    @clintwireman4909 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's very inspiring watching you interact with everyone and get such friendly reactions.

  • @franfriel2
    @franfriel2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for another great video, OP!

  • @stephenschroeder6567
    @stephenschroeder6567 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I have been a subscriber for a while and always watch to the end. Your experiences are so special and we are fortunate that you share them.
    Pre-pandemic, I tried learning enough Mandarin to order my favorite dishes at a local Chinese restaurant. After much practice I felt confident enough to give it a try with one of my favorite servers. When I spoke she just looked at me with a weird expression. She called over another server and that person asked me to say what I had said. I did and got the same puzzled look from them. Now the owner came by the table and the three had a quick chat. All the time I am thinking how did I mess this up that they are confused??? The owner then asked me to say what I had said. I did and he smiled. He told me I was speaking Mandarin and that he was the only person there that did. On the bright side he did tell me I said it all well. But my lesson learned was the danger of just assuming. Color me embarrassed.

  • @johanlaurasia
    @johanlaurasia หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    A lot of people aren't subscribed to TH-cam channels because you don't really need to. TH-cam shows you what they want you to see. I'm subscribed to many channels that I never get notified of because I haven't watched them in a while, and I get notifications (or my feed is populated with) channels I'm not subscribed to, but have recently watched a video from, so, TH-cam pays more attention to what you're doing now rather than what you clicked 'subscribe' to. In your case though, I am subbed..

    • @anadd6195
      @anadd6195 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah but for creators that's important

    • @lomahtw
      @lomahtw หลายเดือนก่อน

      TH-cam using a tracking algorithm based on what you have watched to recommend viewers videos. 1 of the purposes is to tailormade ads for the viewers. It's all business.

    • @livedandletdie
      @livedandletdie หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@anadd6195 Not really, the subscribtion amount is pretty much meaningless, take shorts for example, if you send the clips to your subscribers, you get no outward reach, but if you just massbroadcast them your subscribers may never see them...
      TH-cam's content is double edged like that. Those channels that show up in your shorts feed, never want you to subscribe because then you don't see those shorts. Unless you actively go to their channel to look at the shorts.
      TH-cam is a shithole when it comes to caring for their creators.

  • @wingman4759
    @wingman4759 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    It’s my First time watching your videos, and this goes to show exactly how important it is for people to speak multiple languages. The human interactions you have are amazing! Keep making videos. They’re very wholesome.
    Also, I thought you were Russian too. I was wrong. Whoops! Lol 😆 🇷🇺

  • @hjmulholland355
    @hjmulholland355 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hi,
    I'm in awe!
    I'm in my 70''s from Ireland, trying to learn Spanish for the 1st time!
    Finding it incredibly hard!
    So, seeing how you can master such complex languages gives me hope.
    Also, I follow other sites giving an insight into typical Japanese culture and everyday life!
    It is so different to Irish and Western culture and endlessly fascinating!
    To my eternal shame I can't speak Irish!
    I love the reaction videos.
    They are humourous and heart-warming.
    Remember what the lady said.
    You ARE still young😂!
    If you ever decide to visit Ireland, check out the Irish Language & if you ever do come I'd love to be able to shake your hand like the pleasantly shocked people you meet.
    Best wishes and may your site continue to flourish!
    Cead mile failte!

    • @kopec82
      @kopec82 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good for you if you can get old Mexican movies from the golden era 40 and 50s with subs it would help you too, listen to old music too ! And if you can travel to Mexico would help you a lot we love visitors ! Ven y te sorprenderás ! ❤

  • @GenuineNeophile
    @GenuineNeophile หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love your videos!💙
    I started learning Korean because of the video about your homestay study in Korea. Homestay study in Korea turned into a goal of mine now, so thank you so much for that inspiration!! Hope that you will get many many more subscribers!!

  • @FnLn55
    @FnLn55 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've been watching your videos for a long time. I don't know why, but your channel is one of several that I've had to re-subscribe more than once.
    Thank you for reminding me. 🙂👍👍

  • @DonnaleaSpencer
    @DonnaleaSpencer หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your videos, and the illustration at the end is adorable!

  • @vigerminaberrios4116
    @vigerminaberrios4116 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the interaction you have with people from other countries. Very nice video. Thanks ❤

  • @EricT3769
    @EricT3769 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Thanks! I really enjoyed the video. I know the reactions are rare, but it’s always fun seeing their astonishment.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you so much Eric. You’ve always been so supportive! You’re the best!

  • @karentravis2357
    @karentravis2357 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I really admire your language skills and how the people you meet react in such a positive way. This is how our world should be.

  • @CHARRIS-pd7gr
    @CHARRIS-pd7gr หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You and your friends make my day with great content. I feel it lifts me up, thank you.

  • @benwilkinson45
    @benwilkinson45 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Incredible channel. Subscribed! I went to a boarding school in AZ and lived with Japanese exchange students for several years in my dorm (early 90's). It was fun learning a new language and culture. Keep up the amazing work.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for subscribing!

  • @macheadg5er
    @macheadg5er หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I am subscribed since you were just 4K subs lol I still remember when you were thinking about not doing the videos because the grind to 100K was taking so long. Me and many others were like KEEP GOING YOU WILL GET THERE!!!!
    and you did and a whole lot more! congrats.

  • @Merclo51
    @Merclo51 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I love your videos!! I don't know why more people don't subscribe to your channel and watch to the end of the videos. You're my favorite TH-camr!

  • @michelleseminara7320
    @michelleseminara7320 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please share more videos. I love them! I look forward to your videos every day!

  • @The101Shadow
    @The101Shadow หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this type of videos not just from you but others as well its so funny to watch reactions when they hear their language from foreigners

  • @SweetAshGamer
    @SweetAshGamer หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I subbed after the first video of yours I watched!
    Love your channel so much. I love seeing all the interactions!
    💜💜💜

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I really appreciate that! Thank you for your support.

  • @wackycashew
    @wackycashew หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this wonderful vlog!! I'm always fascinated by those who learn multiple languages. And thanks for featuring Kevin!! I'm a huge fan!!

  • @cappgun3102
    @cappgun3102 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Like your videos. I travelled to Japan from Australia and learned a bit of Japanese before i arrived. They really appreciate the effort to embrace their culture so its well worth doing. Good luck for the channel and I will keep watching.

  • @jimross7648
    @jimross7648 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As always I enjoy your video's for the language interactions primarily, but a very close second is the very human interactions you have with people. Some very brief and some that turn into much more involved conversations. The fact you can do this makes these interactions more impactful not only for you, but for the people whom are happy to learn that a foreign person was willing to take the time to learn their language. Most are happy that visible foreign looking people take the time to learn polite tourist phrases, but when they can interact in their own language their comfort level to interact becomes obvious.
    Why don't people subscribe? How is it possible to not watch each entire video from start to finish. Anming 7 is an amazing creator of unique content. Her and this channel deserve much more support. I want the longer more involved videos to happen regularly and so should you.

  • @ChrisRubeo
    @ChrisRubeo หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    So, I'm a big fan of Xiaoma and I've been trying to put my finger on the disparity in the popularity between your two channels. I think I figured it out. His videos show him a lot. And a lot of the fun of these videos is seeing his interactions, not just the reactions of native people. A lot of the appeal of his channel is his personality. You have the same kind of charming, appealing personality, and I think it would help your channel grow more if you would simply show yourself more in the interactions. This video is a good example of that, since you show yourself a lot. It helps the audience connect with you more, emotionally. Yes, I know that sounds creepy, and I suppose it is, but it's you as the main character of your videos that is the primary appeal. Just like people have a favorite celebrity. It's the same for the TH-cam space. Nice work!

    • @omottom
      @omottom หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love your insightful comment! 😍

  • @jamesthepuerilis
    @jamesthepuerilis หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i could watch your video's all day long, i love seeing the places that you explore, i wish you all the best of luck with the channel

  • @xdrag4854
    @xdrag4854 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my first time watching watching one of your videos. It was really great to watch, seeing the people interact with you. I liked and subscribed.

  • @lunayoshi
    @lunayoshi หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My boyfriend is from Tennessee (USA) and took 4 years of Japanese. I took 4 years of French. He's way better at Japanese than I am at French, haha. There was one time we were browsing Downtown San Diego and we ran across a group of very professional-looking businessmen, who my boyfriend recognized as Japanese. He excused us as we went around them, they perked up and were like, "you speak Japanese?" (in Japanese; he told me all this later). He told them just a little. They had a small conversation and we went into the restaurant they were standing in front of. Mind you: he was wearing a nerdy T-shirt and a cowboy hat the whole time. I think he blew their minds. It was AMAZING.
    As a redhead, I can't turn any heads speaking French anywhere. But he's white, American, and wears a cowboy hat. I'd love to see him get more reactions like that, but we don't go out into Downtown anymore because he's contracted multiple sclerosis. I'll never forget that interaction, though.

  • @petrapiciacchia2456
    @petrapiciacchia2456 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’m subscribed, love your videos.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for subbing!

  • @CardmakerNr1
    @CardmakerNr1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always love to watch to the end ! Great content , thanks.

  • @SupremeEO
    @SupremeEO หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t think it’s rare that people watch to the end of your video, your videos are always very entertaining to the point where I watch to the end every time you upload!

  • @belisgo
    @belisgo หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm subscribed! Thanks for making awesome videos! 🌸

    • @honeybee0503
      @honeybee0503 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same. Agreed. I love watching her videos. ❤

  • @Babooshka-cp7nm
    @Babooshka-cp7nm หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I wonder if there are some Russian villages that are across the border into China, and someone may be ethnic Russian and be natural Chinese citizens and be fluent. Anyway, I've loved your videos for so long you are such a kind decent person.

    • @Mr.WestcottX
      @Mr.WestcottX หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe so.

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I appreciate that a lot!

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been watching your videos today, and enjoy all the nice people you meet doing normal things things like shopping, going to a restaurant with friends, taking in the sights, etc. It's a refreshing look at the things we share across cultures and borders. Thanks

  • @andystreet1479
    @andystreet1479 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you are very talented to be able to speak so many difficult languages it is fascinating to see peoples reactions and get an insight into the cultural side of such a beautiful country

  • @tctcbby
    @tctcbby หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I really loved Pimsleur but its such a bummer they only offer one level of Cantonese and not all five like they do with other languages

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I agree. I wish they made more levels.

    • @tctcbby
      @tctcbby หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@OrientalPearl I started with a tutor and now it's going great! Love all of your content! Very inspiring :)

    • @JohnM...
      @JohnM... หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’ve tried it. For me it was to ‘parroty’, teaching not much at all about structure and grammar. I found it boring an unproductive after about lesson 7 in Japanese.

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@JohnM... All of these "miraculous" teaching resources are like that, skin-deep at best. You simply cannot escape having to sit down with a real textbook to learn grammar properly.

    • @JohnM...
      @JohnM... หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DinnerForkTongue agreed. I gave been learning Japanese for 7 months, and whole sentences are finally beginning to click. I use a variety of different books and learning methods - books, dictionaries, flash cards, youtube videos, podcasts, my Japanese class, etc..

  • @hockysa
    @hockysa หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I didn’t understand the cleaning the suitcase.

    • @BackyardBiji
      @BackyardBiji หลายเดือนก่อน

      me neither. I figured it was an attempt to make cash, but since he denied the money it seemed like it was more about correcting her filth.

  • @patgarner
    @patgarner หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your videos. I'm such a grumpy person and your videos make me smile and feel good about people.

  • @MontePrima8539
    @MontePrima8539 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You've created something really extraordinary in your life! Good for you!

  • @bestfacthub
    @bestfacthub หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Everybody like and subscribe! She gives us so much of herself and only asks for a few little clicks and it's the least you can do so get on it people!

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your support!

  • @JAYCEETAYLOR
    @JAYCEETAYLOR หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    "did you know 95% of the people that watch my videos...." That's when I exited

    • @nirelotus
      @nirelotus หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      And that’s when I subscribed.

    • @xThatxGuy
      @xThatxGuy หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean she replied to me twice so I guess I'm important😂😂

  • @lynnmanning2795
    @lynnmanning2795 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the interplay with the world. Thank you so much!

  • @cindyiese8711
    @cindyiese8711 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sold!😂 I am that person watching without subscribing lol! I enjoy watching your videos. So amazing to hear you speak different languages. I applaud 👏🏼 you. 🤗

  • @claireatkinson
    @claireatkinson หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Is that Kevin or am I tripping?

    • @ramonvera3194
      @ramonvera3194 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s Kevin, maybe promoting music or the movie he’s in.

    • @reputation_1382
      @reputation_1382 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was searching for someone else who noticed him, I thought I was hallucinating lol

  • @keip4568
    @keip4568 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really don't like it when people call it a glitch when people don't know how to react when a foreigner speaks your language idk in a way these reactions just sound to glorify xenophobia to me. For attention.
    I'm sorry.

    • @khmer5o3
      @khmer5o3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Not really.

    • @AndresGomez-ct7qb
      @AndresGomez-ct7qb หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      You're joking. If you call THAT xenophobic you've no clue what xenophobia is 😅

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Don’t take it so seriously. Basically if I label the video “Some nice conversations in multiple languages” the TH-cam algorithm will burry it and nobody will see it.

    • @LarsVonHired
      @LarsVonHired หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Dude stop using the word 'xenophobia' when you don't know what it means lmao.

  • @dilligafmofoker
    @dilligafmofoker หลายเดือนก่อน

    You seem like a gentle soul. Thx for all your efforts. Regards from North Carolina.

  • @joeshotsgarcia5138
    @joeshotsgarcia5138 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think it’s amazing you can speak different languages.and your videos gives off wonderful vibes. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Chellebunny
    @Chellebunny หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love watching your videos and I love watching the reactions when they see that you speak so many languages. You’re amazing.

  • @anav72
    @anav72 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy your energy and humble outlook

  • @rbmarbella
    @rbmarbella หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just subscribed since I find your channel very eye opening. Its in your channel that I understand deeper about Japanese culture regarding racial treatment. Language plays a very important role indeed. ❤ Keep it up American girl!

  • @chiganuggoo9929
    @chiganuggoo9929 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm Subscribed! Love your videos. I am from the UK, I love seeing the wonderful people you meet and talk to.

  • @JP_Edge
    @JP_Edge หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This American will be retiring in Portugal in a few years and I'm totally inspired by your videos, which has me wanting to get my ass in gear and learn European Portuguese. I also served in the military and was stationed in Japan for a few years so these videos really hit home for me! Thank you!

  • @bettydavis7359
    @bettydavis7359 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was so excited to see your new vlog. Great as always😊

    • @OrientalPearl
      @OrientalPearl  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you enjoyed it!

  • @christiepeiffer5432
    @christiepeiffer5432 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are really amazing! I love watching the reactions you get when you open your mouth and out pops their language! ❤. I also enjoy the scenery, since I am not a traveler. Thank you for sharing🤗

  • @shinylittlepeople
    @shinylittlepeople หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate you making these videos because I am very interested in languages but have only scratched the surface on a few and I am not fluent in any but English... I can understand some things in several languages but speaking it is a real challenge. Italian is probably the easiest for me to understand but I love Korean and I always listen to Korean camping shows so I pick up some there. I really don't have time at the moment because my life is so busy but for down time I like to watch your channel and Korean camping shows and it does help me understand more and more. Thank you for everything you do. I don't understand why people don't subscribe... it just takes a click and if they don't want to get every notification there is the personalized so that they come less often. Anyway keep up the great work! I can only imagine the work you put in to do what you do! ... and it puts so many smiles on so many faces!!! including mine!😊

  • @galefrost7404
    @galefrost7404 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. You are amazing. I have been to several countries and use words and phrases but wonderful to see how you have gained fluency in these places.❤

  • @kewalgurung3643
    @kewalgurung3643 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations on 1 million subscribers, keep up the good work 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼❤️

  • @hongjoongsbutterfly
    @hongjoongsbutterfly หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always watch your whole videos from start to finish, love your videos! Keep it up. ☺

  • @Ketowski
    @Ketowski หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very kind person in the station. Thanks yet again!

  • @RottsIGs
    @RottsIGs หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ok, I'm loving your videos! Subbed and now I'll binge watch ❤

  • @anniebattaglia1929
    @anniebattaglia1929 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was the most beautiful video I have seen in a long time ,so educational ,and I thoroughly enjoyed it ….I would love to see more videos ,it was like going on a holiday and meeting very kind and lovely humble people…. I just loved listening to you speaking the language you’re so smart ,I would love to learn ,but to me that would be very hard …. I don’t know if you live in Japan ,or China , but you gave us all the flavour of the city you were in… thank you so much🥰😜💕

  • @coopers1313
    @coopers1313 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Who walks up and cleans a strangers bag ? JUST WOW ! Love the way you put it .. The Matrix Glitched. Great content thanks for posting :)

  • @damb408
    @damb408 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awwwwww… such an amazing person to make those people feel a lot more comfortable while traveling. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @jshrrh87
    @jshrrh87 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know how your videos reached my feed, but I'm glad they did. Amidst the Web's negativity, your videos exhibit kindness and hope. It's just relaxing to listen to you and hear the positive interactions you get there. A wonderful escape. Thank you. ❤

  • @J2Y1970
    @J2Y1970 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was really amazed at the young man at the end of this video where he was cleaning your suitcase. He was so humble and so genuine.

  • @hottubtimemachine1200
    @hottubtimemachine1200 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤❤ the looks on people’s faces. The friends at the table were gitty with laughter and joy. ❤ that!! Stay safe, thank you for sharing.

  • @vienna15
    @vienna15 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, longer videos please!!❤

  • @magdalenawilliams5642
    @magdalenawilliams5642 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your video just popped up. You are amazing. I speak English and Spanish. Continued success to you and your husband ❤😊

  • @RandomNexus
    @RandomNexus หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm subscribed! \o/ Enjoying the languages and the travels. People's reactions, when they happen, are fun to see. 😁👍🏻

  • @atomic32205489
    @atomic32205489 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So I just subscribed after seeing one of your videos for the first time. I can relate to surprising people with my language skills but not quite on the same scale. I especially loved the segues both the photography and the sounds.

  • @dariussteele3843
    @dariussteele3843 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still amazed and inspired. Love your videos ❤

  • @ItzJvlia
    @ItzJvlia หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg you were chatting with Kevin Woo!!! I went to the K-pop broadway musical and he was great in it! I can't believe you're friends with him omg. And I've also been watching your videos for over a year, I love your videos so much!

  • @michaelleffler5219
    @michaelleffler5219 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Entertaining and so very heart warming. Thank you. BTW, I am subscribed and watched until the very end. Will make it a practice to do so. 🙂🙂

  • @Daneya.C
    @Daneya.C หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The why at 6:45 was too cute!!!! I love watching your videos and I'm also studying Japanese but sadly the apps I use cost money( Pimsleur). evetime, I take a long break I would watch your videos and get right back into it, thank you sooo much for keeping me motivated.❤❤

  • @user-lr9yc8gt1q
    @user-lr9yc8gt1q หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Language breaks down so many barriers. People that watch you should be subscribers. I am and I love your videos. It's wonderful to see the smiles and the feeling behind them. For the most part most people are very kind. We are all in this world to help each other, the others I have no idea why they are here.

    • @markpimlott2879
      @markpimlott2879 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love ❤️ the way that you have summed up life as the social animal that we are, withn your final sentence! ✌️ ☮️ 🕊 ✌️
      Obviously our guide and host Alyssa (sp?, I'm new!) is an excellent example of this sentiment.
      Cross-cultural connections are fundamental to our survival as a species in the face of our xenophobic tendencies, our aggressive side, our militarism, and our environmental impacts upon the land, water and atmosphere!
      🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇹🇼 🇭🇰🇷🇺 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 🇺🇲🇨🇦

  • @selegasuafoayanez2212
    @selegasuafoayanez2212 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are so awesome. I've been following you for like EVER and the reactions & facial expressions of the ppl you encounter never get old. 😂😂😂 I just love seeing your videos ❤❤❤❤