Although it was 8 months ago, I just found out about Moses' untimely passing yesterday. I remember this video that Steve made and wanted to watch again having heard the sad news. This video has aged very well, as has Steve actually, hard to believe it is 12 years old. I've also watched some of Moses' videos and he was great. Moses was an amazing man, he really pushed the boundaries of his chosen field of language learning. I am sorry to hear he is no longer with us. RIP Moses
He's learned some 30 odd languages since this video to a conversational if not fluent degree. Moses is truly incredible and he deserves credit for how he reaches out to people and vrings people together.
Thanks for all the kind wishes. We are in Vigo, Spain, now after a week in Portugal. Just having a great time. The Portuguese are very friendly, the Spanish are great too, perhaps not as friendly, but apparently more industrious. And the prices here are higher.
Moses has gotten big now. I came on when had about 100,000 subscribers now he is sitting at almost 900,000. I had to click on this video to see what it was about. Cool to see this is 10 years old
I sensed that this was his drift, and also assume that he has lots of credentials which entitles him to try to belittle the activities of others. Being credentialed he feels the need to do this on an elevated intellectual plane, making his meaning obtuse. In fact the main driver of multilingualism is not political economy (whatever he meant by that) nor necessity, but the desire to communicate with others.
I find that it best to follow your interests. If you focus on input, lots of reading and listening to the things of interest, you can explore different languages at different times. There is a major investment at the beginning to get to where you can read (and listen to) interesting content.
"The thought that there are other languages out there that could be of interest, whether I need them for business or not (...), [languages] that can enrich my life. The thought that I can learn them. The thought that I want to communicate with those people. All those are indications of an open mind." Very nicely put Steve, thank you!
wow...i saw the thumbnail and i wondered how come you aged so much. then i clicked and this was from 10 years ago. miraculously you looked younger today than then.
I"ve worked on Spanish - not terribly effectively over the past 3-4 years. I've in no way achieved a level of proficiency - exclusively due to my lack of consistency in study- but I have had an interest in Hebrew, which I can read and know a few words and have been drawn to learn Chinese. I'm looking to your commentary of "don't have to be perfect" as a possible launch point to tackle the Chinese. At the risk of seeming so scattered, I'd like to hear, either here or elsewhere your view on this
It has been a while since I made the video. I think I would mean that someone is able to carry on a conversation on most subjects, and understand most what they hear and read.
Congrats on the 40th anniversary. Your comment about Canadians not learning French and British people not learning foreign languages makes me think of many foreigners living in China. Most of them live in expatriates districts, hang out with other English speaking foreigners, work for American companies, always eat Western food, send their kids to international schools and can't say anything other than NiHao after living in China for years. I really wish westerners in China were more open minded
I find it hard to imagine that you didn't know what projects was,but you made a valid point about the social degredation that happens in these communities,and I disagree with your conclusion that Moses is less of a scholar than yourself.
Oh how he's grown since the time of this video. Laoshu is one of the best. Hes humble about it. I like that. You're not that bad either Sir. Yall keep us learning. Thx so much.
Do you think you could recommend somebody who talks in the same style that you do but in Spanish, or French? I loved your French videos, and I've run out!
Even though there are nowadays quite a lot of white people born and raised in China, many can only communicate in English due to the issues I mentioned in my other post. Even though the opportunities were all around them, they lacked the open mindedness needed to succeed. I really hope things get better in the future but at this rate it really seems they aren't.
Hi there interesting program . both Moses and you doing it well . Steve you're curs I don't know how to do it . försöker lära mig bra Engelska Kanske franska okså.
They don't hate the study of linguistics. They are talking about the problem in language teaching where certified teachers and schools often teach people rules rather than how to use/communicate in a language which after a while bores most ppl and makes them lose their motivation. :) Don't know if you saw the video both Steve and Moses did on the subject. If you haven't go check them out and you'll see what it's all about :)
I was initially part of the group quick to criticize his faults in the various languages he speaks, but after following his videos for over a year and finally seeing this video I realize just how amazing and inspiration of a character Moses is.
I ,simply, was pointing out, based upon what I recall from listening to what he had stated in some of his early videos, that it seems that he falls into the category of those who have made this pursuit if not a solitary one, at least, one whereby he has chosen a non-traditional path to his goal
thanks very much for the reinforcement. that's certainly reasonable but I guess that's needed to get out of ones rutt. thanks again for your very helpful videos.
We all get 'the point'; managing to escape one's insular up-bringing/environment may be viewed as an admirable achievement especially in light of the circumstances surrounding the typical "barrio" or "ghetto" dweller. I don't know Luca aka"polyglot80" ..didn't pretend as if I were privy to details regarding his past travels/experiences- outside his home turf- nor his current itinerary .
Luca, the dude from Italy states that he has NOT traveled outside of his native land other than a 5 month sojourn in Spain during which time he did not have the opportunity to use much of his Spanish due to local circumstances. Mr. Kaufman leaves one with the impression that polyglotLuca has benefited from an advantage of having spent time abroad
I agree about the open mindedness I came to Canada to learn English and because I thought people are open minded. at the end my situation was not the best at all, When I found myself in situation where I should teach my self, I started learning languages not only English, and for some reason that made me enjoy what I do and helped me to reduce stress. Thanks for the video
-ing videos and promoting your business a little. I just can't get my head around the whole 'must have a real name to post' not everyone wants to share that on the net to which I'm assuming is because he wants to debate with linguists only, which is mercenary IMO, as linguists would of course tend to favour linguistic theory. Seems like a kind of bullying/talking at, not with, to me. Surely if people are learning languages effectively in other ways they are entitled to share that.
I agree on the open minded part. Plus, learning a language will also open your mind. Just want to ask, what do you mean when you say that "somebody is good at a language"?
I don't understand a certain someone elses mindset. I think I get his point...sort of. Applying linguistic theory is the better way of language learning? And debunking you for being some sort of fake linguist? But I don't think I've really seen you calling yourself a linguist, a polyglot, a language enthusiast sure. I also noticed you've said 'this works for me alot. Others methods may be better for other people' type thing. There doesn't seem to be any absolutist claim. You're a cool guy post-
I don't think this video talks down on linguistics or linguists. I actually believe linguistics is interesting. It's just not something I would study as much as I would learning a language without science. I respect all linguists and I believe Steve does as well.
I know many 2nd generation Chinese living in Canada who have relatives in Hong Kong or Taiwan are just happy talking in English... For 2 reasons: their relatives in Asia would eventually learn English so why bother with Chinese. Besides it would take a great deal of effort to pick up the characters. In 1 of the videos Moses talked about his kids learning Mandarin & Taiwanese to communicate with relatives from the wife's side of the family. For a fact, a lot of Chinese tend to be conscious of people's credentials. Someone like Moses who put in a lot of effort to acquire languages, he can easily be accepted into the community even with a wife from Taiwan. Many have stereotypes about low-income or African-American people but Moses is unique that he doesn't fit the group.
Wow, 40th anniversary. Congratulations.
Love ur videos
Keep up the great work
man, rest in peace
RIP
R.i.p. bro know you up there about to learn 60 more languages
Rest in peace Moses. I'll miss you.
He just passed away ! Unbelievable!!! He was such a great human being .
RIP laoshu :(
RIP :(
Although it was 8 months ago, I just found out about Moses' untimely passing yesterday. I remember this video that Steve made and wanted to watch again having heard the sad news.
This video has aged very well, as has Steve actually, hard to believe it is 12 years old.
I've also watched some of Moses' videos and he was great. Moses was an amazing man, he really pushed the boundaries of his chosen field of language learning. I am sorry to hear he is no longer with us.
RIP Moses
looks like someone is hating. I wouldn't even respond to the poster.
RIP Moses.
Yes, Luca hasn't traveled much out of his country either, but this isn't (the point )Steve is making in this video.
Language is mind expanding, consciousness awakening. I'm 75 and on my 4th language. Thanks to TH-cam it's much easier now - and to Steve and Laushu.
Steve, you haven't changed at all in the last 12 years. What's in the water over there?
He's learned some 30 odd languages since this video to a conversational if not fluent degree. Moses is truly incredible and he deserves credit for how he reaches out to people and vrings people together.
At this point it's 50, but he's only fluent in about 12.
He was the GOAT!
This is a video from that horrible time when you couldn't really respond to comments, so they're all over the place
Yeah 2009 still kinda the grey spot of the internet age
@@Eruptor1000
It was the prime
Thanks for all the kind wishes. We are in Vigo, Spain, now after a week in Portugal. Just having a great time. The Portuguese are very friendly, the Spanish are great too, perhaps not as friendly, but apparently more industrious. And the prices here are higher.
Moses has gotten big now. I came on when had about 100,000 subscribers now he is sitting at almost 900,000. I had to click on this video to see what it was about. Cool to see this is 10 years old
I agree with you... it's absurd how people jump on him about his accent not being "perfect".. I'm just thinking... gimme a break!!
great video!
I sensed that this was his drift, and also assume that he has lots of credentials which entitles him to try to belittle the activities of others. Being credentialed he feels the need to do this on an elevated intellectual plane, making his meaning obtuse.
In fact the main driver of multilingualism is not political economy (whatever he meant by that) nor necessity, but the desire to communicate with others.
I find that it best to follow your interests. If you focus on input, lots of reading and listening to the things of interest, you can explore different languages at different times. There is a major investment at the beginning to get to where you can read (and listen to) interesting content.
I really like this little polyglot community on youtube. It's nice to see a sharing of ideas and experiences that's accessible to everyone.
"Not the one in the bible, by the way" LOL
Laoshu505000 is the goat!
Moses is a great guy. He does what he loves.
RIP Moses! Great video Steve. Glad you made this.
I do call myself a linguist in the most common sense of the word in English, someone who speaks a few languages.
This is great... Sad that he passed away
hahaha.. why did you say that?
@AkaoKiyotsu It's called hate my friend.
He speaks 50+ ...it’s insane!
"The thought that there are other languages out there that could be of interest, whether I need them for business or not (...), [languages] that can enrich my life. The thought that I can learn them. The thought that I want to communicate with those people. All those are indications of an open mind." Very nicely put Steve, thank you!
wow...i saw the thumbnail and i wondered how come you aged so much. then i clicked and this was from 10 years ago. miraculously you looked younger today than then.
rip...truly an inspiration
I"ve worked on Spanish - not terribly effectively over the past 3-4 years. I've in no way achieved a level of proficiency - exclusively due to my lack of consistency in study- but I have had an interest in Hebrew, which I can read and know a few words and have been drawn to learn Chinese. I'm looking to your commentary of "don't have to be perfect" as a possible launch point to tackle the Chinese. At the risk of seeming so scattered, I'd like to hear, either here or elsewhere your view on this
I enjoy learning languages and discovering different cultures and people. It's not more complicated than that.
It has been a while since I made the video. I think I would mean that someone is able to carry on a conversation on most subjects, and understand most what they hear and read.
You can learn a lot from Moses in the bible as well. :)
Mark Chavez From Buddha even more. =)
But it was abaut language.Moses in the desert what abaut him?
Exactly
Oh, and good point, Moses is an inspiriation.
Congrats on the 40th anniversary. Your comment about Canadians not learning French and British people not learning foreign languages makes me think of many foreigners living in China. Most of them live in expatriates districts, hang out with other English speaking foreigners, work for American companies, always eat Western food, send their kids to international schools and can't say anything other than NiHao after living in China for years. I really wish westerners in China were more open minded
"Language learning is not that big a deal" - Steve
Yes! I can always count on you for sound advice :)
This guy scotacus expresses himself in such a pedantic convoluted way it is usually difficult to figure out what his point is.
You're a great person Mr Kaufmann.I really respect u.
I must say I have no idea what you are talking about.
I find it hard to imagine that you didn't know what projects was,but you made a valid point about the social degredation that happens in these communities,and I disagree with your conclusion that Moses is less of a scholar than yourself.
I am not going to listen to my video again. Let me say though that I do not consider myself a scholar.
I have no idea what you are trying to say here.
should be pretentious. Where do you see it?
Good vid!!
Being open-minded is a decision.
Learning a language or languages is a life-time process.
R.i.p Laoushu
Is that you again Christophe?
Steve, Here's another observation about Moses: if you email him with a question, he takes the time to respond. He's truly one of a kind.
Oh how he's grown since the time of this video. Laoshu is one of the best. Hes humble about it. I like that. You're not that bad either Sir. Yall keep us learning. Thx so much.
Do you think you could recommend somebody who talks in the same style that you do but in Spanish, or French? I loved your French videos, and I've run out!
Sorry don't know anyone but could do some more French and Spanish videos in the future. Cheers.
Even though there are nowadays quite a lot of white people born and raised in China, many can only communicate in English due to the issues I mentioned in my other post. Even though the opportunities were all around them, they lacked the open mindedness needed to succeed. I really hope things get better in the future but at this rate it really seems they aren't.
I'd love to watch you and Moses do a level up
I live in the projects
8:11 learn from Moses, not the one in bible haaaaaaaahaaa lol that's funny man
Hi there interesting program . both Moses and you doing it well . Steve you're curs I don't know how to do it . försöker lära mig bra Engelska Kanske franska okså.
Moses is cool.
Just teach English, I know people who make over US$20 an hour teaching and they aren't even native speakers.
They don't hate the study of linguistics. They are talking about the problem in language teaching where certified teachers and schools often teach people rules rather than how to use/communicate in a language which after a while bores most ppl and makes them lose their motivation. :)
Don't know if you saw the video both Steve and Moses did on the subject. If you haven't go check them out and you'll see what it's all about :)
In my view, if people make a lot of criticism over the odd mistake, then that's probably a good sign that he's doing well xD
@lingosteve A truly beautiful video!!! Thank you soo much!!!! I really needed to hear it!!!! It's just pouring with wisdom!!!!
@JNatAlkhimia ** I meant to say "I really enjoyed.." I'm sorry for the misspell.
A fantastic video Master!!!! :D You hit it on the nail!!!!! Thank you very much for this video!!!!
There is also Filex , he speak 9 languages , and he is 19 ys old: loki2504
I wish I was like you guys. (Someone who can learn a language easily???)
I think it's great when us language learners come together. We're all on the same side and we all have something in common. Learning languages!
Hi, I read enjoyed your video! By the way I made a video for Portuguese pronunciation, check it out and let me know what you think.
I was initially part of the group quick to criticize his faults in the various languages he speaks, but after following his videos for over a year and finally seeing this video I realize just how amazing and inspiration of a character Moses is.
I ,simply, was pointing out, based upon what I recall from listening to what he had stated in some of his early videos, that it seems that he falls into the category of those who have made this pursuit if not a solitary one, at least, one whereby he has chosen a non-traditional path to his goal
thanks very much for the reinforcement. that's certainly reasonable but I guess that's needed to get out of ones rutt. thanks again for your very helpful videos.
not the one in the bible !!!!! lol
We all get 'the point'; managing to escape one's insular up-bringing/environment may be viewed as an admirable achievement
especially in light of the circumstances surrounding the typical "barrio" or "ghetto" dweller. I don't know Luca aka"polyglot80" ..didn't pretend as if I were privy to details regarding his past travels/experiences- outside his home turf- nor his current itinerary .
Luca, the dude from Italy states that he has NOT traveled outside of his native land other than a 5 month sojourn in Spain during which time he did not have the opportunity to use much of his Spanish due to local circumstances. Mr. Kaufman leaves one with the impression that polyglotLuca has benefited from an advantage of having spent time abroad
I agree about the open mindedness
I came to Canada to learn English and because I thought people are open minded. at the end my situation was not the best at all, When I found myself in situation where I should teach my self, I started learning languages not only English, and for some reason that made me enjoy what I do and helped me to reduce stress. Thanks for the video
-ing videos and promoting your business a little.
I just can't get my head around the whole 'must have a real name to post' not everyone wants to share that on the net to which I'm assuming is because he wants to debate with linguists only, which is mercenary IMO, as linguists would of course tend to favour linguistic theory. Seems like a kind of bullying/talking at, not with, to me. Surely if people are learning languages effectively in other ways they are entitled to share that.
I agree on the open minded part. Plus, learning a language will also open your mind.
Just want to ask, what do you mean when you say that "somebody is good at a language"?
I don't understand a certain someone elses mindset. I think I get his point...sort of. Applying linguistic theory is the better way of language learning? And debunking you for being some sort of fake linguist? But I don't think I've really seen you calling yourself a linguist, a polyglot, a language enthusiast sure. I also noticed you've said 'this works for me alot. Others methods may be better for other people' type thing. There doesn't seem to be any absolutist claim. You're a cool guy post-
I don't think this video talks down on linguistics or linguists. I actually believe linguistics is interesting. It's just not something I would study as much as I would learning a language without science. I respect all linguists and I believe Steve does as well.
Monweal McCormick Are you related to Moses?
Great video!
40th? Congratulations!
@LearningFrenchNow C'est vraiment vrai!!!!!
I know many 2nd generation Chinese living in Canada who have relatives in Hong Kong or Taiwan are just happy talking in English... For 2 reasons: their relatives in Asia would eventually learn English so why bother with Chinese. Besides it would take a great deal of effort to pick up the characters.
In 1 of the videos Moses talked about his kids learning Mandarin & Taiwanese to communicate with relatives from the wife's side of the family. For a fact, a lot of Chinese tend to be conscious of people's credentials. Someone like Moses who put in a lot of effort to acquire languages, he can easily be accepted into the community even with a wife from Taiwan. Many have stereotypes about low-income or African-American people but Moses is unique that he doesn't fit the group.
are you Swedish?
Did you watch the video?
Congrats!
40th Anniversary Wow, Congrats
Moses is a fanatic! Like him and his style!