That’s how you can really learn everything, with a teacher who really see how you are. My mom is a kindergarten teacher and she said everyone has a different way to learn, so she needs to implement a lot of methods in order to keep every child attention
The fact he shows how frustrated he gets, how vulnerable he gets, and anxiety from facing his fears, makes the video much more authentic and relatable. It’s better than some TH-camr just effortlessly learning and chatting with strangers. He shows the struggles along the way.
It was sooo good and important for him to show that frustration and isolation he felt. Hopefully, people will grasp that this is how foreigners feel in Western countries. We should extend the same grace to them as well. Great video, however. Love how you go out of your way to connect with different types of people.ypu appear to be a kind soul. God bless you x
This is truly beautiful. It isn’t the cookie cutter “I learned a language” video. You show the real human struggles that we can all relate to. Brad, you’re one of the bravest people I’ve ever seen. Keep being you.
This is funnier for actually Spanish speaking people….. the interactions are so pure and genuine. I love to see my country been representedas we are not as people all over the world made to think. Great video…
Soy estadounidense y bilingüe y estoy tratando de convencerle a mi esposa mudarnos a Mexico, y este video demuestra todo lo bueno con Mexico con su gente amable y cultura rica. Voy a lograrlo si Dios lo permite!
Your video made me cry. I'm mexican and I've just recently moved to Canada. Your video remembered me the things I miss so much from my country, how welcoming, fun and open to new experiences our people are. I am struggling to make TRUE conecctions here in Barrie other than with my housemates or work colleagues. Still, I know that it's an adaptation phase as of how different our cultures are. As you said, I think you’re trapped in comparisons as I am myself comparing the life I had in México and the one I have right now. What I'm trying to tell you or anyone that reads this, is that you are not alone no matter where you are. I hope you find joy in the small things life has for us and appreciate where our old self has brought us. PS: spanish is so difficult even us as natives fail at it. Keep going, you are doing great!
Actually if you've ever tried skateboarding, try grabbing a board and riding around a skatepark, I've run into a bunch of randoms from different country's at parks n hung out with them here n there, lent one dude my BMX for a couple months. I will say though, probably don't go getting too close to people until you've hung out with them in public situations a number of times.. The majority of people are fine and even the sketchy dudes are usually fine but I've also met kidnappers, convicts, hard drug users who are on edge, wife beaters, gang members, etc... It's an easy way to meet people if you're just waiting to skate the same thing and small talk happens or if you ask them how to do something specific but there are also a lot of sketchy mofos that skate or even just hang around parks, I would recommend keeping anyone who just hangs out at the park at arms length
Hi, I would like to help with a small error I saw. You said “your video remembered me the things”, but when something brings up a past memory, we use the word “reminded” “Your video reminded me of the things” Yo creo que en español no hay una diferencia con como alguien diría ese, solo usé el verbo recordar. Pero hay una diferencia con “a ti me recuerdas” y “me recuerdas”, y en inglés este es lo que está pasando. “You remind me” “you remember me” Me ojalá que tu entiendas mi español y por favor ayúdame si algo se falta 🙏
Wow, Brad! I feel like that conversation with your translator while having your breaking point was the turning point. That expectation was too much and loved how you embraced a more free concept.
Best video so far, loved it. My favorite part was when u asked the guy “do you talk to tourists often” and he said something like “never happens…that’s why we’re treating YOU so good dude” 😂😂😂
I love mexicanos! They are truly some of the most welcoming, funny, and lovely people I have ever met. I did a similar thing as you by going to Mexico for a month and a half and trust me I definitely sounded like an idiot but people didn’t care, they thought it was awesome that I was learning their language and they helped me along the way! Awesome video
This is by far the most realistic description of learning a new language for someone who has never learned a language before. I went through all of this to learn Spanish, and years later MAYBE I can say I’m conversational. You actually did amazing for just 30 days. Really proud of you! And I very much appreciate you always displaying the most raw, positive and negative, aspects of all of your adventures. I’m a big fan and hope to meet you one day!
That was the goal for this video! I really felt like most language videos didn't tell an accurate story of how learning a language is for the first time, and for me it really discouraged me. But at the same time it can be such an incredible experience! Really glad you enjoyed the video ❤️
Lmao, the futbol guy in the black shirt was hillarious. Some of the things he was telling you were: 1) When he first saw you, he told the others "Yeah, that's my cousin", and then called you to join them. 2)When he gave you the 2nd beer and you tried to cheers it he told u "No, this is for you dumbass" (Just to clarify, in Mexico we use rude humor/nicknames as a form of affection. I can assure you 100% he didnt mean to actually insult you) 3)When they kept giving you the mezcal he said "Its a good thing you live right across from here"
This video needs to be seen by so many more people. My family is Spanish speaking however I never picked up the language, me trying to learn the language feels difficult because I have the thought in my head that I should already know how to speak the language since it's in my blood. After watching this video I hope I try to practice a lot more. Love your experience and it's so amazing you went to visit my family's country! Mucho amor!
As an english teacher in mexico I always taught my students is that the best way to learn a language is to live it every day or "por la mala" which means to survive out there and trying to find everything out by yourself.
Hahaha my spanish teacher was exactly like that. Haha!!!! DAY 1 in class she spoke in spanish, almost 90% of the class time to teach spanish! WE WERE SO CONFUSED but we knew she did it on purpose to force us to learn quickly. It kinda worked hahahaa (She is also fluent in English so we knew she was doing it on purpose haha)
I'm actually in the early stages of learning Spanish myself. Kudos for having the balls to just go to Mexico for a month without any knowledge of the language. I'm glad that you were able to meet so many incredible people who embraced you into their lives.
Like the comment above says, if you decide to visit mexico someday, you'll be as welcome as he was, I think we are very lovable people and I'm very proud of my country
En Mexico todos somos familia, and that goes for you too the minute you step foot into the country 😌 I hope you get the chance to travel there someday.
Bro I legit wanna cry. I'm so happy you had this amazing experience. Life here in the US and so much go go go and Mexico is way more chill and family oriented. I always wonder what could be if I go live there. It would feel like betraying my parents struggles but I want a more family oriented life.
We (Mexicans) go to the US looking for opportunities so our families can have a better life, that is a fair thing if you want to come here looking for a more family oriented environment, you'll be welcome for sure.
I always struggled with Spanish, but after moving to México, it was amazing at just how quickly I picked it up when I forced myself into situations that normally would have made me uncomfortable. It helps that the people are so damn wonderful and kind too! I think it's impossible to go to México and not get invited for drinks or dinner with someone you just met. I absolutely loved this video and I'm glad that you got to experience this beautiful country! I'd love to see more videos like this in the future! Maybe try another language challenge, this time using what you learned during this one. 😊
As someone who has travelled to many countries where I don't speak their native language I know how hard it is to make connections. For me I was an exchange student in France. I found the best way to learn the language is to just immerse yourself into the community. Brad you did a great job and it is always fun to see the connections you make! Have fun and Vive tu vida al máximo!
For non-Spanish speakers I´m not an expert translator but I'll do my best, the interactions are pretty funny, make sure to read this in a re-watch, don't ruin the first experience. 0:34 "See you later" "Have a good day" 1:05 "Walk until you reach the wall an then all the way in (to the left)" 1:14 "$48.00" 1:32 "Do you want it (the tea) hot or cold" (They didn't know if Brad wanted an iced tea or hot tea and ice water, I'm myself not sure haha) 5:03 "Do you need laundry right now?" 5:56 "Ok, don't interrupt me a lot 'cause we have a time limit here" 6:56 "To sweep" "To clean" 7:42 "Do you want (the gringa) with everything?" (the toppings) "Cilantro/coriander, onion and pineapple" "Or do you want it all separate so you can taste it?" 10:45 "So you are trying to speak spanish" "Don't you want to clean your tennis shoes?" "Yes, it can be done" 13:25 "Yes, we are done playing" "Yes, it is over" "The heads are this one, and the fatty over there" 13:46 "Come here" "Cousin" "This is my cousin" (lol) 14:00 "No, it's for you güey, for you" (Now this is interesting, "güey/wey" has a lot of connotations, the way that buddy is using it to refer to Brad is like a mix of "mate" and "dumb ass" in very friendly and banterish way, normally used with friends, that man embraced Brad immediatly) 14:05 "Here, have another one" "...a box..."(seems like someone was making a joke about give him an entire beer box) 14:16 "In a moment we start the dance" "You wear a penacho (ancient headress) and start fire juggling" (they were messing with him) "Dance" 14:54 "Good thing you live just crossing güey" (lol) (He keeps using swearwords like "cabrón" to refer to Brad in a way you use to refer to someone close) 16:33 "Cheers, (a toast) to the pleasure of having you here"
Your video almost made me cry, so many emotions going through, as a Mexican we really appreciate foreign people who try to speak Spanish and connect with us, I wish I could just have a little part of your courage to do those things, this video made my day! ❤️❤️
When I was studying English, I felt the same frustration as you, but one day my teacher told me , you have to feel like a curious kid , always ask because you will never finish to learn something new. And watch me now I understand a little bit and I’ll never give up.
I can so relate to this! I moved from Canada to Mexico six years ago and am still learning Spanish! I’m an introvert with social anxiety so don’t even feel comfortable speaking with strangers in my native tongue. My biggest issue is understanding the Spanish that is said back to me - I can usually put a sentence together, but the reply is the challenge. But, I keep learning and recently things have started to click in my brain and I can understand a lot now! The people here are so kind and helpful and really appreciate my effort. I’m putting myself out there now and it’s been great.
@@stevedavenport1202 In my house I live with only English speakers. However, the village I live in has both Spanish and English speakers, with Spanish being the majority.
I am not sure you know HOW LUCKY you are to have landed in Oaxaca for this experience, Brad! Mexican, and even better, Oaxacan people are some of the friendliest, nicest, most open and naive people you will find. If you had been trying learning another language from scratch in a different country, most probably your video would show people walking away, closed doors, or (as it happened to me in Germany) people ignoring you because "they don't understand your accent", but these communities are so welcoming and kind hearted... I love how well you edited and portrayed the essence of the happy people of Oaxaca!! ❤️ I LOVE MEXICO!! 🇨🇦❤️🇲🇽
I watched this video for the first time 1 year ago. It is one of the main reasons why I started learning Spanish. I am now planning on going to Mexico for 6 months, in search of connection. I've just watched this video again and it almost brought me to tears. Thank you for showing the power of learning a language and the connections that can be made in other countries and cultures.
I think one of the best places to learn spanish is Mexico. We try so hard to understand the languaje of the people who visit us, that makes it easy for them to know what are they saying.
As always, just a heartwarming video showing us all the reality behind the task of learning a new language while in a foreign country. How hard it is to feel not like a stranger but like THE stranger in the middle of this unkown culture. The simple task of going out there and talking to locals requires such bravery despite whatever you think of it. You may feel discouraged but in reality doing this makes you stronger, more curious and adventurous than others ! You did great and once again inspired us to go out there and connect with people, now all I want to do is share a meal with new people, and that's what its all about ! Keep up the great work, your videos are the ones I get excited about and click instantly on every time you upload and I'm pretty sure I'm far from being the only one !
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and showing how DIFFICULT It is to learn a language. I see so many TH-cam videos of people saying they’ve reached fluency in X amount of days by doing X. What amazed me is how you connected with the people and the culture despite the barrier. Seeing the joy you had when you were welcomed is what makes learning languages and culture worth it.
Inspiring content as always brother. Language is one of the best ways to connect and this video is a great example of that. I live in Texas and I’m beginning my career as an elementary teacher this year. I’ve had it on my goal board to become fluent in Spanish for a very long time. Like you, I’ve only made it to the second level of Duolingo. Still, my students would light up when I would speak their home language to them. Some would even call me, “maestro!” Your reflections on the boundaries to language acquisition are spot on. It can be so intimidating and frustrating to use the language. However, we must conquer those fears. Look what happened when you did. Some of life’s greatest moments come from uncomfortable situations. Thank you for making this video and I hope the algorithm gives it the attention it deserves. - Matt
Ahh this brought tears to my eyes. This was wonderful! I’m starting (again) learning Spanish. I also got super discouraged but I am trying my best to learn. Your video really gave me so much hope!!! ¡Muchos gracias, Señor!
What an incredible language journey you are on. I have the same fears, Your video hit home hard, keep it up. Spanish people are some of the most wonderful people on this planet.
Bro I'm so proud of you. Learning a second language is REALLY difficult, but you stuck with it! Sending love to your inner child for challenging some of them demons
Proud of you Brad! Thank you for being realistic about your struggles. You being able to push through real human emotions is so much more motivating! It reminds me that all you have to do is start, that's often the hardest part.
The last part of the video is so amazing , i can't explain the feeling of other people coming to my country and experience the love and the humble people
Man as a mexican let me tell you something. First Your videos are amazing!!, It give me some desire to live that experience. Second, anytime You come to Cancún Will be glad to have you in humble house,🙏🙏🙏 god bless you
You're doing really great just by showing this much concern and dedication to your learning, I've been studying English for almost 15 years of my life and I'm 20, and I'm nowhere near to be fluent but that's the beauty of learning another language, you never stop learning and getting better. Kudos to you!
I love the way that you communicate, because you show how frustrating it could be. You gotta know that the other people in the videos learning languages already know more than 1 language and that makes it easier. You are amazing connecting and I'm pretty sure that you will learn Spanish soon. Greetings from Mexico ✌️
Wow! What an excellent job you did documenting the insane emotional rollercoaster we all go through learning a language when we want it so badly. By the way, I think everyone who really wants to learn has broken down and cried out of frustration at some point (multiple times for me). You got some of the best advice from your teacher in that moment. It's so worth it and so rewarding to be able to learn the language and create those easy connections from one of the most welcoming cultures on the planet here in Mexico. Good for you! I am so happy you overcame your fears and blasted through some major barriers pretty quickly that usually keep people trapped there for years. ¡Felicidades!
Ive been watching you the last couple days and this has been my favorite video. I just love the level of family i see here, I grew up San Diego and the mexican community here has always been the most warm and welcoming. Its nice to see you experienced it.
So cool to see you talk about the mental struggles someone is forced to overcome when learning a new language man. Been living in China for 5 years now and even though I am fairly proficient in the language, the first time speaking to a stranger creates a whole new hurdle even if its phrases you have practiced before. Thanks for sharing!
How interesting 🙂 your videos helps me to stay confident with strangers. I actually know that my English isnt very good and pronunciation is also struggle but when i watch ur videos where you are confident with strangers and make such amazing things... So something happens and changes in my mind . Thank you Brad ✊
I haven't been to mexico about a decade and this just makes me remember how welcoming the people are! Keep going, you are an inspiration to many of us and you will go far with this just don't give up!!!!
As a white man who found himself indebted to a Spanish-speaking family through the power of my newly born daughter, this video was just beautiful to see. Just as your experience went with the men at the lunch after their game, I have never felt more quickly welcomed into any environment or group of people quicker than I did with my (ex now) in-laws. Also knowing little to no Spanish at the start of things, I strived to learn it as best as I could to hold lots of conversations and show them I was interested in connecting with the culture, and it was the best thing I have ever done. Now, even though I am separated from the family, my ability to hold decent conversations with any Spanish speaker anywhere in the world is such a great feeling. It’s like a whole new set of friends you can make that you couldn’t make before. I respect you for going all the way to Mexico on your own for this challenge and if it wasn’t for my busy life full of bills and taking care of mi hija todos las días as a single father, I would totally make my own trip to Mexico like this.
This is gold! So proud of you, Brad. Your breaking point reminded me of the many I had to have learning English while in high school. Keep it up, thank you for appreciating our language and culture.
Doood I know exactly how you felt in this video. My wife is Mexican so I’ve been learning Spanish for a while now and the biggest thing holding me back from getting really good is just attempting when I’m there. I worry about saying it perfect so much that I don’t try unless I know all the words exactly. Thanks for posting this.
I don't comment very often on videos but I loved this. I did this same thing but lived in Argentina for a year. I'm from Arkansas and had only 2 months of Spanish classes during high-school to lean on. Right before your moment of frustration, I found myself shaking my head... as you quickly learned, you won't learn much from just reading in a book or watching a show. Yeah, those will help refine your language but you will never find your driving force, your passion, in a textbook. As you discovered, you will find your passion when you experience the people and the culture! Isn't it such a beautiful experience to just talk with people and see how much love and excitement exists in the world?? When you just went and talked to the shoe guy, that was when I got excited while watching this video. Not only does your video inspire others to hopefully do the same if they haven't, you have shown how a little effort goes a long way to making connections and breaking social walls. These people were in love with you just because you said hi with a smile in their language with some broken grammar... how amazing is that?
I would like to echo all of these comments. So much heart, such a genuine experience. Thank you for producing this video and sharing it with the world. We need more of this.
Such a great video from beginning to end because you showed the true road you traveled, the ups and downs and coming out on top at the end. Learning a language is not easy and 30 days is very unrealistic, we just see people on TH-cam who speak multiple languages and languages just come easy to them and think that we should be able to learn that easy too but that’s not reality. Mexico is a beautiful country, I definitely miss visiting Mexico.
I’ve been binging your episodes! This channel is so great! I have a feeling you’re going to become huge. You’re intelligent, passionate, creative, and funny! Keeps me wanting more!
You are doing great!!!! Siguele dando! Y no te rindas con el canal! I'm trying to learn French right now so, where we go!🔥🤣. Btw in the day 1, at the beginning of the video, the guys said "Que te vaya bien" which is pretty much a way to say "Have a good day"
Hahaha i love this moment in the video. It's 100% relatable. In spanish class they taught me the simple responses "hasta luego", "hasta mañana" and "adios" but in the actual world people can express greetings in so many ways. I had the EXACT reaction as him when people replied to me in Spanish and it differed from what the teacher taught us. HAHAHAHAHA relatable and such a precious funny experience❤️
Wow great job Brad so proud of you to let go of your fear,anxiety and give it a try. Mexican people are very nice people. Your tutors are amazing especially the one who called you out on you having fear. 💜🙏🇲🇽🙌🥰
Wow wow wow!! Just finished watching. This has honestly ALWAYS been a dream of mine. You did awesome! And you were honest and realistic. I totally understand that feeling of fear you were mentioning, but then it feels sooo good when you finally push through and talk with someone. So proud of you for pushing through and learning and growing from this experience 😄 how cool!
Kind of ironic, I started watching your videos for two reasons: 1. I'm defintely not that good making bonds with others but I do recognize that I need it, so I enjoy and feel courage to try te create new interactions every time I see others trying it as well. 2. I try not to give up when it comes to learn english, and so I watch your videos to listen to you and keep "practicing". I totally understand the frustration of trying something new and immediatly, without being aware, starting to compare to yourself with others, and I'm so proud of you because despite of that, you tried it as hard as you could. You did it pretty well!
This video honestly hit home for me, growing up as a Latina not speaking spanish was hard. Especially when I got with my boyfriend and found out his family only spoke Spanish. Over the years I have really pushed my self to learn Spanish and now I feel a lot more comfortable to speak the language. Im so glad brad was able to overcome those fears of isolation and loneliness.
Hermano, soy estadounidense y yo me mudé a Mexico por un año para hacer lo mismo, yo experimenté la misma experiencias - la soledad en el primero mes y la alegra despues cuando conecté con la gente. Buena suerte
Learning a language is sooo difficult. Kudos to you for giving it your all and getting as far as you got!! I went to Spain for 10 months and spent almost half of my stay struggling with it. It wasn't until I got comfortable in not understanding everything and, at the very least, attempting to speak, that I managed to make progress with my Spanish. The entire 'I learned a language in a week' thing on youtube is highly unachievable, especially for people who are new to learning languages. I believe that the most important thing is, and always will be, time and commitment. Amazing video!
If you want to connect with the teachers Chris and Kike you can reach them here 😄 Kike - preply.com/en/tutor/1530891 - instagram.com/kikelikeice/ Chris - facebook.com/loftuspanishclasses/ - instagram.com/spanish_classes_oaxaca?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Would love to you collab with Seek Discomfort/Yes Theory. Maybe team up for something positive in Europe or South America. Good vibes only. Wish there were more channels like these. Be free!
5:00 1st rule of learning a new language DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS Nathaniel Drew already spoke Spanish, which means that even though he did not speak Italian he already understood it and on top of that Italian and Spanish are Romance languages so a lot of words are similar or even the same
I love how you became more confident speaking with others. You did so good when you just let go and started speaking it! My grandmother spoke Spanish and didn't teach my mom because of racism where she lived and her mouth being washed out with soap by her teachers for speaking it when she was a kid in Colorado. I've always struggled with feelings of inadequacy, but I think I would be like you if I could just let go and do it. Brad, you are such an amazing human. I hope you know that. Your bravery is so inspiring the way you face your fears head-on!! Love what you do. Keep going. You're helping so many people much more than you know.
That was beautiful, so authentic real, I understood your frustration. Especially in other part of my life, 'fear holding you back'. I hate how US protrays Mexico...I would love to do this someday.
Your such an inspiration!!! Even though I don't have anxiety but I'm an introvert and overthinker and it's such an uphill task to talk to someone you don't know ..... Hope one day I'll able to do what you are able to do
These videos always make me so giddy because I'm so happy for you. I'm way to nervous of a person to even make the small talk with people that speak my language so the fact that you could do it in a foreign language blows me away.
Brad man ….. I’m so glad you posted again. This video was inspiring, you not only took on a challenge, you struggled, you showed emotion and persevered in the end. I have Dutch origins and I see some relatives every couple of years when the come to Canada I have tried to learn the language and really want to one day go see them over seas. I struggled when I tried to learn even the basics and have basically quit trying. This video alone makes me want to try again and even if I get discouraged it’s up to me to push through it. Your a rock star in my book brother, just sayin
Felicidades Brad por tu esfuerzo! Congrats Brad for your effort! Sigues aprendiendo español poco a poco. Continue learning Spanish little by little. Buen trabajo. Good job.
Beautiful journey. Language learning is incredibly difficult! I’ve experienced a lot of the difficulties you have, albeit over a much long period of time. Buena suerte hermano
Thank you for this video - I just moved to Mexico to do the same thing for 3 months and relate so much to this feeling. Thank you for being real and authentic- I think I’ll be able to accomplish my goal because of you.
This is a wonderful episode Brad! Loved how you took the courage after half a month and decided to hang out with the soccer players! What a turn of events! Loved it! I've lived in CA for a while and took 2 years of Spanish in high school, but forgot a lot of it. This makes me want to learn Spanish again and also visit South America for new experiences & motivations! What was that white flip phone looking device that Brad used sometimes?
Espero que no hayas olvidado lo aprendido, hiciste un gran trabajo!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Amé al instructor que además de enseñarte español, te dió una buena lección sobre cómo afrontar la situación que te tenían tan desanimado. 😊 saludos desde México!
I love all your videos and have watched all of them and this is my FAVORITE for a lot of reasons. I’m from Oaxaca but left when I was only 5 years old so I don’t remember much. I have a lot of family there still and hope to see them again soon. You doing this video gave me a chance to see some of my roots. Honestly so proud of YOU and anyone trying to learn a new language, it’s hard but in the end worth it. Also I was so jealous when I saw you eating my favorite food from Oaxaca that I have tried here. One of my aunts live in San Antonio for a few years and she made me a clayuda which is the crunchy “quesadilla”. I now live in Lubbock Texas but my aunt returned to Mexico. I feel like I have lost a lot of my tradition and for a few years was lacking my Spanish I forgot how to say a lot of things in Spanish. So know I talk more Spanglish which isn’t good but Im still trying and that’s all that counts. In all seriousness I thank you for everything you do in all your videos and I love your personality. You probably won’t even see this comment but if you do. 😘🤗
Amigo!!! I'm so glad you went and you got to experience Oaxaca and my people. It brought tears of joy to see you being happy. Sending you buenas vibras, amor una Abrazo muy fuerte!
I learned Spanish working at a bank because I felt useless not being able to help nice people who worked hard for their money. I asked my (cute) Mexican coworker to teach me Spanish. It started with numbers and then I built up the confidence to say phrases. Eventually, I fell in love with my coworker and now the Mexican culture!!!
I thought that I had been making a lot of progress when it came to moving out of my comfort zone and even though I have gotten better at doing new things on my own, this has further opened my eyes my self-sabotage and how often I still let my own fear and self-doubt control me. Thank you for this! This has given me some newfound courage to do whatever it is I want to do!
Wow, man! This video was right on time for me. I’m 65 and I may have to move to Mexico because I cannot afford to live in the U.S. in retirement (because I did not work for over 20 years taking care of aging parents with diseases, so please, nobody’s judgement on why I didn’t save enough for retirement). I’m pretty old for learning a new language but feel it’s important if I’m going to live there the rest of my life. I have all the fears you had and in frustration was going to many sources because I wasn’t picking Spanish up quickly. I am going to take your example, just go to Mexico because I don’t have any choice, get a tutor and stick with that person, not put pressure on myself to learn fast and go out and TALK to people. Your video brought my stress level down completely. THANK YOU! ❤️❤️
Man actually I really love these videos as a Spanish person and non Mexican it’s so sick to see how welcoming people are compared to other parts of spain. I love the same fear you presented when you found yourself un encouraged to talk to the football players, yet you did what im starting to do I my day to day life and just yolo it what do you have lose?
I've faced a similar situation and one thing that this video reminded me of-- is that you should take your learning style into account. Which I've never done when approaching learning a language. I'm a kinesthetic learner so having mostly audio learning based options out there you've helped me realize I need to find a more 'hands on' approach. Whether it be contextual learning, writing, or doing something physical. I remember when I did theatre, rehearsing physical blocking while I studied my lines helped me learn them. Thank you for the needed reminder! (sau...multumesc frumos :) )
Congrats! Fear of mistakes + Comparison are the biggest threats to language learning. If you ever want to practice your Spanish with a native let me know 😊
I am Canadian. My best friend is from Tijuana. I was asked to give a speech at her very Mexican wedding. I did the first part of it in fumbly Spanish. One of the most memorable times of my life, and even had some people crying
As someone who's learned 4 languages to different levels, I can confirm the first time around it the toughest. Hang in there tho, you will do a lot better next time around, because your brain starts picking up on patterns and ways to switch between languages without thinking in the one you know the most and instead you find ways around the lack of vocab/knowledge in a target language by using different words, usually easier ones. But man, this video was so authentic, it felt amazing to watch and it was inspiring to see you put yourself out there and it really made me wanna try harder! Thank you for the motivation, I absolutely loved seeing the connections you made just by learning the language and I hope to see you do it again, it was so damn good! :)
This is truly amazing to me just the way people can bond and enjoy a good time no matter language, humanity just need to enjoy the little simple things. Not loosing hope with us we just need to share love. Beautiful content please keep it up
You're such a brave person! That social anxiety is so tough to get through, and over and over again you try to face that fear head on. Keep going man, really respect what you're doing!
Me encanto encontrar tu canal ..llore al ver como la gente trata de entenderte ..yo soy de Mexico pero vivo en USA..y aprender ingles a mis 39 años se me ha echo tan difícil y me frustro demasiado al no poder comunicarme
I love how his Spanish instructor turned into his therapist😂
😂
That’s how you can really learn everything, with a teacher who really see how you are.
My mom is a kindergarten teacher and she said everyone has a different way to learn, so she needs to implement a lot of methods in order to keep every child attention
😂😂😂 that’s a fact lol
@@cary20 Damn, your mom is one of a kind.
Teachers can make you love a signature, or hate it
when the student is ready, the teacher appears (>ᴗ•)
The fact he shows how frustrated he gets, how vulnerable he gets, and anxiety from facing his fears, makes the video much more authentic and relatable. It’s better than some TH-camr just effortlessly learning and chatting with strangers. He shows the struggles along the way.
agreed. this comment is what made me watch. things are hard but its beautiful how he was able to overcome! with persistence.
Right on. Learning a foreign language, as an adult, is hard.
It was sooo good and important for him to show that frustration and isolation he felt. Hopefully, people will grasp that this is how foreigners feel in Western countries. We should extend the same grace to them as well. Great video, however. Love how you go out of your way to connect with different types of people.ypu appear to be a kind soul. God bless you x
This is truly beautiful. It isn’t the cookie cutter “I learned a language” video. You show the real human struggles that we can all relate to. Brad, you’re one of the bravest people I’ve ever seen. Keep being you.
World-class video. TH-cam needs more of this!
Thank you brother!
Or not
RIP Laoshu.
Seriously you need to be putting out more content
This is funnier for actually Spanish speaking people….. the interactions are so pure and genuine. I love to see my country been representedas we are not as people all over the world made to think. Great video…
Its sad that all the world ever gets to hear about Mexico is cartels and drug trafficking when its a very friendly and welcoming country
Apoco si tilin
@@alekspro003Ya llego el tilin
Soy estadounidense y bilingüe y estoy tratando de convencerle a mi esposa mudarnos a Mexico, y este video demuestra todo lo bueno con Mexico con su gente amable y cultura rica. Voy a lograrlo si Dios lo permite!
Your video made me cry. I'm mexican and I've just recently moved to Canada. Your video remembered me the things I miss so much from my country, how welcoming, fun and open to new experiences our people are. I am struggling to make TRUE conecctions here in Barrie other than with my housemates or work colleagues. Still, I know that it's an adaptation phase as of how different our cultures are. As you said, I think you’re trapped in comparisons as I am myself comparing the life I had in México and the one I have right now. What I'm trying to tell you or anyone that reads this, is that you are not alone no matter where you are. I hope you find joy in the small things life has for us and appreciate where our old self has brought us.
PS: spanish is so difficult even us as natives fail at it. Keep going, you are doing great!
Wow no way, I live in Barrie too! Welcome to Canada 🥰🇨🇦
Try carrying a camera around n turning it into a vlog, people seem willing to go further to help when it's being recorded
Actually if you've ever tried skateboarding, try grabbing a board and riding around a skatepark, I've run into a bunch of randoms from different country's at parks n hung out with them here n there, lent one dude my BMX for a couple months. I will say though, probably don't go getting too close to people until you've hung out with them in public situations a number of times.. The majority of people are fine and even the sketchy dudes are usually fine but I've also met kidnappers, convicts, hard drug users who are on edge, wife beaters, gang members, etc... It's an easy way to meet people if you're just waiting to skate the same thing and small talk happens or if you ask them how to do something specific but there are also a lot of sketchy mofos that skate or even just hang around parks, I would recommend keeping anyone who just hangs out at the park at arms length
Your English is great!
Hi, I would like to help with a small error I saw. You said “your video remembered me the things”, but when something brings up a past memory, we use the word “reminded”
“Your video reminded me of the things”
Yo creo que en español no hay una diferencia con como alguien diría ese, solo usé el verbo recordar. Pero hay una diferencia con “a ti me recuerdas” y “me recuerdas”, y en inglés este es lo que está pasando. “You remind me” “you remember me”
Me ojalá que tu entiendas mi español y por favor ayúdame si algo se falta 🙏
Wow, Brad! I feel like that conversation with your translator while having your breaking point was the turning point. That expectation was too much and loved how you embraced a more free concept.
That was pretty cool how his teacher was trying to be helpful on human level, not just in Spanish. Mexicans are awsome.
Especially when He said, "Maybe You're not here just to learn Spanish" WOW What a Lightbulb moment!
@@joeh773 Yeah he was great, couldn't of asked for better teachers !
@@barbaraknapp6970 Such a big lightbulb moment, it helped me realize so many other patterns in my life where I faced similar problems
It was a massive turning point, I'm really curious how long, or if I would ever have even realized it with out that moment
Best video so far, loved it. My favorite part was when u asked the guy “do you talk to tourists often” and he said something like “never happens…that’s why we’re treating YOU so good dude” 😂😂😂
Definitely my favorite part as well.
I love mexicanos! They are truly some of the most welcoming, funny, and lovely people I have ever met. I did a similar thing as you by going to Mexico for a month and a half and trust me I definitely sounded like an idiot but people didn’t care, they thought it was awesome that I was learning their language and they helped me along the way! Awesome video
This is by far the most realistic description of learning a new language for someone who has never learned a language before. I went through all of this to learn Spanish, and years later MAYBE I can say I’m conversational. You actually did amazing for just 30 days. Really proud of you! And I very much appreciate you always displaying the most raw, positive and negative, aspects of all of your adventures. I’m a big fan and hope to meet you one day!
That was the goal for this video! I really felt like most language videos didn't tell an accurate story of how learning a language is for the first time, and for me it really discouraged me. But at the same time it can be such an incredible experience!
Really glad you enjoyed the video ❤️
@@DiscoverConnection Love your commitment to realism. Keep up the good work!
Lmao, the futbol guy in the black shirt was hillarious. Some of the things he was telling you were:
1) When he first saw you, he told the others "Yeah, that's my cousin", and then called you to join them.
2)When he gave you the 2nd beer and you tried to cheers it he told u "No, this is for you dumbass" (Just to clarify, in Mexico we use rude humor/nicknames as a form of affection. I can assure you 100% he didnt mean to actually insult you)
3)When they kept giving you the mezcal he said "Its a good thing you live right across from here"
love that hahaha
This video needs to be seen by so many more people. My family is Spanish speaking however I never picked up the language, me trying to learn the language feels difficult because I have the thought in my head that I should already know how to speak the language since it's in my blood. After watching this video I hope I try to practice a lot more. Love your experience and it's so amazing you went to visit my family's country! Mucho amor!
I feel this so much.
As an english teacher in mexico I always taught my students is that the best way to learn a language is to live it every day or "por la mala" which means to survive out there and trying to find everything out by yourself.
Hahaha my spanish teacher was exactly like that. Haha!!!! DAY 1 in class she spoke in spanish, almost 90% of the class time to teach spanish! WE WERE SO CONFUSED but we knew she did it on purpose to force us to learn quickly. It kinda worked hahahaa (She is also fluent in English so we knew she was doing it on purpose haha)
@@pamelaawyong I don't think what she did is effective.
Ccrossed--as an English teacher in Mexico, how do you teach English?
I love how the journey wasn’t just a silly “exploring a new place”it was more of mental type of a roller coaster
I'm actually in the early stages of learning Spanish myself. Kudos for having the balls to just go to Mexico for a month without any knowledge of the language. I'm glad that you were able to meet so many incredible people who embraced you into their lives.
Vente a Mexico un tiempo, serás bienvenido.
Like the comment above says, if you decide to visit mexico someday, you'll be as welcome as he was, I think we are very lovable people and I'm very proud of my country
En Mexico todos somos familia, and that goes for you too the minute you step foot into the country 😌 I hope you get the chance to travel there someday.
Bro I legit wanna cry. I'm so happy you had this amazing experience. Life here in the US and so much go go go and Mexico is way more chill and family oriented. I always wonder what could be if I go live there. It would feel like betraying my parents struggles but I want a more family oriented life.
We (Mexicans) go to the US looking for opportunities so our families can have a better life, that is a fair thing if you want to come here looking for a more family oriented environment, you'll be welcome for sure.
I Feel the same right now 😮💨😮💨
That ending was awesome, they welcomed you to eat with open arms, even offered you beer,
I love the Mexicanos!
I always struggled with Spanish, but after moving to México, it was amazing at just how quickly I picked it up when I forced myself into situations that normally would have made me uncomfortable. It helps that the people are so damn wonderful and kind too! I think it's impossible to go to México and not get invited for drinks or dinner with someone you just met.
I absolutely loved this video and I'm glad that you got to experience this beautiful country! I'd love to see more videos like this in the future! Maybe try another language challenge, this time using what you learned during this one. 😊
This was super inspiring dude!
As someone who has travelled to many countries where I don't speak their native language I know how hard it is to make connections. For me I was an exchange student in France. I found the best way to learn the language is to just immerse yourself into the community. Brad you did a great job and it is always fun to see the connections you make! Have fun and Vive tu vida al máximo!
Parles-tu le français ?
@@czas4 Je parle un peu français.
For non-Spanish speakers
I´m not an expert translator but I'll do my best, the interactions are pretty funny, make sure to read this in a re-watch, don't ruin the first experience.
0:34 "See you later" "Have a good day"
1:05 "Walk until you reach the wall an then all the way in (to the left)"
1:14 "$48.00"
1:32 "Do you want it (the tea) hot or cold" (They didn't know if Brad wanted an iced tea or hot tea and ice water, I'm myself not sure haha)
5:03 "Do you need laundry right now?"
5:56 "Ok, don't interrupt me a lot 'cause we have a time limit here"
6:56 "To sweep" "To clean"
7:42 "Do you want (the gringa) with everything?" (the toppings) "Cilantro/coriander, onion and pineapple" "Or do you want it all separate so you can taste it?"
10:45 "So you are trying to speak spanish" "Don't you want to clean your tennis shoes?" "Yes, it can be done"
13:25 "Yes, we are done playing" "Yes, it is over" "The heads are this one, and the fatty over there"
13:46 "Come here" "Cousin" "This is my cousin" (lol)
14:00 "No, it's for you güey, for you" (Now this is interesting, "güey/wey" has a lot of connotations, the way that buddy is using it to refer to Brad is like a mix of "mate" and "dumb ass" in very friendly and banterish way, normally used with friends, that man embraced Brad immediatly)
14:05 "Here, have another one" "...a box..."(seems like someone was making a joke about give him an entire beer box)
14:16 "In a moment we start the dance" "You wear a penacho (ancient headress) and start fire juggling" (they were messing with him) "Dance"
14:54 "Good thing you live just crossing güey" (lol) (He keeps using swearwords like "cabrón" to refer to Brad in a way you use to refer to someone close)
16:33 "Cheers, (a toast) to the pleasure of having you here"
Thank you fam. I appreciate this a lot. Thanks a lot fr
Your video almost made me cry, so many emotions going through, as a Mexican we really appreciate foreign people who try to speak Spanish and connect with us, I wish I could just have a little part of your courage to do those things, this video made my day! ❤️❤️
When I was studying English, I felt the same frustration as you, but one day my teacher told me , you have to feel like a curious kid , always ask because you will never finish to learn something new. And watch me now I understand a little bit and I’ll never give up.
You’re doing an amazing job!
@@juliannad6091 thank you ☺️
I can so relate to this! I moved from Canada to Mexico six years ago and am still learning Spanish! I’m an introvert with social anxiety so don’t even feel comfortable speaking with strangers in my native tongue. My biggest issue is understanding the Spanish that is said back to me - I can usually put a sentence together, but the reply is the challenge. But, I keep learning and recently things have started to click in my brain and I can understand a lot now! The people here are so kind and helpful and really appreciate my effort. I’m putting myself out there now and it’s been great.
Do you live mostly with English speakers?
That's beautiful in so many left-unsaid ways, if that makes sense. Vulnerability being the focal point.
@@jonlera7585 Thank you.
@@stevedavenport1202 In my house I live with only English speakers. However, the village I live in has both Spanish and English speakers, with Spanish being the majority.
No te preocupes. Los mexicanos amamos cuando un extranjero quiere hablar español y no nos importa si lo hablan bien o mal.
I am not sure you know HOW LUCKY you are to have landed in Oaxaca for this experience, Brad! Mexican, and even better, Oaxacan people are some of the friendliest, nicest, most open and naive people you will find. If you had been trying learning another language from scratch in a different country, most probably your video would show people walking away, closed doors, or (as it happened to me in Germany) people ignoring you because "they don't understand your accent", but these communities are so welcoming and kind hearted... I love how well you edited and portrayed the essence of the happy people of Oaxaca!! ❤️ I LOVE MEXICO!! 🇨🇦❤️🇲🇽
finally a REAL language learning video. this is so motivating :)
discovered your channel only a few weeks ago or so now , so excited to watch this !
Same for me. And I binged every single video
@@neongrau81 so did I !!!! loved his travelling across Canada vlog series ! really spoke to me as I imagine it did with you too !
@@FernStone Might have another series coming soon 👀
@@DiscoverConnection Ooooh I will keep my eyes peeled ! Can't wait !
I watched this video for the first time 1 year ago. It is one of the main reasons why I started learning Spanish. I am now planning on going to Mexico for 6 months, in search of connection. I've just watched this video again and it almost brought me to tears. Thank you for showing the power of learning a language and the connections that can be made in other countries and cultures.
Please update us with your travels! I really wanna do this also!
I think one of the best places to learn spanish is Mexico. We try so hard to understand the languaje of the people who visit us, that makes it easy for them to know what are they saying.
As always, just a heartwarming video showing us all the reality behind the task of learning a new language while in a foreign country. How hard it is to feel not like a stranger but like THE stranger in the middle of this unkown culture. The simple task of going out there and talking to locals requires such bravery despite whatever you think of it. You may feel discouraged but in reality doing this makes you stronger, more curious and adventurous than others ! You did great and once again inspired us to go out there and connect with people, now all I want to do is share a meal with new people, and that's what its all about ! Keep up the great work, your videos are the ones I get excited about and click instantly on every time you upload and I'm pretty sure I'm far from being the only one !
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and showing how DIFFICULT It is to learn a language. I see so many TH-cam videos of people saying they’ve reached fluency in X amount of days by doing X. What amazed me is how you connected with the people and the culture despite the barrier. Seeing the joy you had when you were welcomed is what makes learning languages and culture worth it.
Inspiring content as always brother. Language is one of the best ways to connect and this video is a great example of that. I live in Texas and I’m beginning my career as an elementary teacher this year. I’ve had it on my goal board to become fluent in Spanish for a very long time. Like you, I’ve only made it to the second level of Duolingo. Still, my students would light up when I would speak their home language to them. Some would even call me, “maestro!” Your reflections on the boundaries to language acquisition are spot on. It can be so intimidating and frustrating to use the language. However, we must conquer those fears. Look what happened when you did. Some of life’s greatest moments come from uncomfortable situations. Thank you for making this video and I hope the algorithm gives it the attention it deserves.
- Matt
Ahh this brought tears to my eyes. This was wonderful! I’m starting (again) learning Spanish. I also got super discouraged but I am trying my best to learn. Your video really gave me so much hope!!! ¡Muchos gracias, Señor!
Good Luck! is all about pratice what you learn as much as possible, if you want to practice you can write me too, mucha suerte!
¡Buena suerte!
I was the same way altogether I've been learning Spanish close to 9 years and pronunciation is my biggest issue/insecurity
@@aaleyahsanez2552 same. I have a coworker who speaks fluent Spanish so he said he would work with me on it. So I’m super excited.
What an incredible language journey you are on. I have the same fears, Your video hit home hard, keep it up. Spanish people are some of the most wonderful people on this planet.
Genuinely met some of the most friendly open people during my time in Mexico!
Bro I'm so proud of you. Learning a second language is REALLY difficult, but you stuck with it!
Sending love to your inner child for challenging some of them demons
Thank you Dallin ❤️
And that's the problem with Spanish. You think, damn, this shouldn't be so hard. It's not Chinese. However, it still takes a lot of effort to learn.
Proud of you Brad! Thank you for being realistic about your struggles. You being able to push through real human emotions is so much more motivating! It reminds me that all you have to do is start, that's often the hardest part.
The last part of the video is so amazing , i can't explain the feeling of other people coming to my country and experience the love and the humble people
Man as a mexican let me tell you something.
First Your videos are amazing!!, It give me some desire to live that experience. Second, anytime You come to Cancún Will be glad to have you in humble house,🙏🙏🙏 god bless you
You're doing really great just by showing this much concern and dedication to your learning, I've been studying English for almost 15 years of my life and I'm 20, and I'm nowhere near to be fluent but that's the beauty of learning another language, you never stop learning and getting better. Kudos to you!
I love the way that you communicate, because you show how frustrating it could be. You gotta know that the other people in the videos learning languages already know more than 1 language and that makes it easier. You are amazing connecting and I'm pretty sure that you will learn Spanish soon. Greetings from Mexico ✌️
Exactly, if you're bilingual you're aware of in what ways languages can differ from each other, he does not have that advantage.
@@StefanCreates Yeah that was genuinely one of the hardest parts for me
Llore 😭😭😭 extraño mi México!!🇲🇽
Estoy en la misma situación, llore un mar y también extraño mi México lindo y querido. Te mando un abrazo a la distancia Larizita 🥰
Wow! What an excellent job you did documenting the insane emotional rollercoaster we all go through learning a language when we want it so badly. By the way, I think everyone who really wants to learn has broken down and cried out of frustration at some point (multiple times for me). You got some of the best advice from your teacher in that moment. It's so worth it and so rewarding to be able to learn the language and create those easy connections from one of the most welcoming cultures on the planet here in Mexico. Good for you! I am so happy you overcame your fears and blasted through some major barriers pretty quickly that usually keep people trapped there for years. ¡Felicidades!
Ive been watching you the last couple days and this has been my favorite video. I just love the level of family i see here, I grew up San Diego and the mexican community here has always been the most warm and welcoming. Its nice to see you experienced it.
Wow, este video se acaba de convertir en mi favorito de tu canal, me alegra que aprendieras a disfrutar la experiencia! 👏
I love how honest your video is. You showed us your progress with learning a new language and you tried learning
Increíble, me encantaría hacer eso pero al revés; ir a un lugar y mejorar mi inglés conviviendo con gente y aprendiendo de ellos!
Deberías hacerlo 😄
These videos you make always make me teary eyed. Thank you so much for doing these it gives all of us hope for the world
So cool to see you talk about the mental struggles someone is forced to overcome when learning a new language man. Been living in China for 5 years now and even though I am fairly proficient in the language, the first time speaking to a stranger creates a whole new hurdle even if its phrases you have practiced before. Thanks for sharing!
How interesting 🙂 your videos helps me to stay confident with strangers. I actually know that my English isnt very good and pronunciation is also struggle but when i watch ur videos where you are confident with strangers and make such amazing things... So something happens and changes in my mind . Thank you Brad ✊
I haven't been to mexico about a decade and this just makes me remember how welcoming the people are! Keep going, you are an inspiration to many of us and you will go far with this just don't give up!!!!
we all know what is next, when possible, come to mexico, everyone is always welcome.
As a white man who found himself indebted to a Spanish-speaking family through the power of my newly born daughter, this video was just beautiful to see. Just as your experience went with the men at the lunch after their game, I have never felt more quickly welcomed into any environment or group of people quicker than I did with my (ex now) in-laws. Also knowing little to no Spanish at the start of things, I strived to learn it as best as I could to hold lots of conversations and show them I was interested in connecting with the culture, and it was the best thing I have ever done. Now, even though I am separated from the family, my ability to hold decent conversations with any Spanish speaker anywhere in the world is such a great feeling. It’s like a whole new set of friends you can make that you couldn’t make before. I respect you for going all the way to Mexico on your own for this challenge and if it wasn’t for my busy life full of bills and taking care of mi hija todos las días as a single father, I would totally make my own trip to Mexico like this.
This is gold! So proud of you, Brad. Your breaking point reminded me of the many I had to have learning English while in high school. Keep it up, thank you for appreciating our language and culture.
This is actually reality tv. It’s not staged and very honest and raw. I’m a big fan. Shout out to his language coach.
Doood I know exactly how you felt in this video. My wife is Mexican so I’ve been learning Spanish for a while now and the biggest thing holding me back from getting really good is just attempting when I’m there. I worry about saying it perfect so much that I don’t try unless I know all the words exactly. Thanks for posting this.
I don't comment very often on videos but I loved this. I did this same thing but lived in Argentina for a year. I'm from Arkansas and had only 2 months of Spanish classes during high-school to lean on. Right before your moment of frustration, I found myself shaking my head... as you quickly learned, you won't learn much from just reading in a book or watching a show. Yeah, those will help refine your language but you will never find your driving force, your passion, in a textbook. As you discovered, you will find your passion when you experience the people and the culture! Isn't it such a beautiful experience to just talk with people and see how much love and excitement exists in the world?? When you just went and talked to the shoe guy, that was when I got excited while watching this video.
Not only does your video inspire others to hopefully do the same if they haven't, you have shown how a little effort goes a long way to making connections and breaking social walls. These people were in love with you just because you said hi with a smile in their language with some broken grammar... how amazing is that?
I would like to echo all of these comments. So much heart, such a genuine experience. Thank you for producing this video and sharing it with the world. We need more of this.
Such a great video from beginning to end because you showed the true road you traveled, the ups and downs and coming out on top at the end. Learning a language is not easy and 30 days is very unrealistic, we just see people on TH-cam who speak multiple languages and languages just come easy to them and think that we should be able to learn that easy too but that’s not reality. Mexico is a beautiful country, I definitely miss visiting Mexico.
This was so much more motivating than the videos where someone learns crazy amounts of Spanish in a short amount of time!
I’ve been binging your episodes! This channel is so great! I have a feeling you’re going to become huge. You’re intelligent, passionate, creative, and funny! Keeps me wanting more!
You are doing great!!!! Siguele dando! Y no te rindas con el canal! I'm trying to learn French right now so, where we go!🔥🤣.
Btw in the day 1, at the beginning of the video, the guys said "Que te vaya bien" which is pretty much a way to say "Have a good day"
Bon courage !
Bonne chance!
Man.. this comment section is perfect for building wall jokes but.. the video put me in a non joke mood.. dammit all
Hahaha i love this moment in the video. It's 100% relatable. In spanish class they taught me the simple responses "hasta luego", "hasta mañana" and "adios" but in the actual world people can express greetings in so many ways. I had the EXACT reaction as him when people replied to me in Spanish and it differed from what the teacher taught us. HAHAHAHAHA relatable and such a precious funny experience❤️
Wow great job Brad so proud of you to let go of your fear,anxiety and give it a try. Mexican people are very nice people. Your tutors are amazing especially the one who called you out on you having fear. 💜🙏🇲🇽🙌🥰
Wow wow wow!! Just finished watching. This has honestly ALWAYS been a dream of mine. You did awesome! And you were honest and realistic. I totally understand that feeling of fear you were mentioning, but then it feels sooo good when you finally push through and talk with someone. So proud of you for pushing through and learning and growing from this experience 😄 how cool!
Kind of ironic, I started watching your videos for two reasons: 1. I'm defintely not that good making bonds with others but I do recognize that I need it, so I enjoy and feel courage to try te create new interactions every time I see others trying it as well. 2. I try not to give up when it comes to learn english, and so I watch your videos to listen to you and keep "practicing".
I totally understand the frustration of trying something new and immediatly, without being aware, starting to compare to yourself with others, and I'm so proud of you because despite of that, you tried it as hard as you could. You did it pretty well!
This video honestly hit home for me, growing up as a Latina not speaking spanish was hard. Especially when I got with my boyfriend and found out his family only spoke Spanish. Over the years I have really pushed my self to learn Spanish and now I feel a lot more comfortable to speak the language. Im so glad brad was able to overcome those fears of isolation and loneliness.
If you didn’t grow up in Latin America, I’m sorry but, you are not Latina.
Hermano, soy estadounidense y yo me mudé a Mexico por un año para hacer lo mismo, yo experimenté la misma experiencias - la soledad en el primero mes y la alegra despues cuando conecté con la gente. Buena suerte
This was such a wholesome video! So proud of your progress in Spanish and overcoming your own limitations! 🙌👏
Learning a language is sooo difficult. Kudos to you for giving it your all and getting as far as you got!! I went to Spain for 10 months and spent almost half of my stay struggling with it. It wasn't until I got comfortable in not understanding everything and, at the very least, attempting to speak, that I managed to make progress with my Spanish. The entire 'I learned a language in a week' thing on youtube is highly unachievable, especially for people who are new to learning languages. I believe that the most important thing is, and always will be, time and commitment. Amazing video!
If you want to connect with the teachers Chris and Kike you can reach them here 😄
Kike - preply.com/en/tutor/1530891
- instagram.com/kikelikeice/
Chris - facebook.com/loftuspanishclasses/
- instagram.com/spanish_classes_oaxaca?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Would love to you collab with Seek Discomfort/Yes Theory. Maybe team up for something positive in Europe or South America. Good vibes only. Wish there were more channels like these. Be free!
5:00 1st rule of learning a new language DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS Nathaniel Drew already spoke Spanish, which means that even though he did not speak Italian he already understood it and on top of that Italian and Spanish are Romance languages so a lot of words are similar or even the same
Que envidia de la comida que comiste, me da mucho gusto que hayas elegido México para aprender a hablar español ♥
@@yesitisme2 100% most first time language learners don't understand that, and it definitely impacted me in my experience
@@yesitisme2 Muy contento elegí aquí para aprender también, y la comida en Oaxaca es 👌🏼
I love how you became more confident speaking with others. You did so good when you just let go and started speaking it! My grandmother spoke Spanish and didn't teach my mom because of racism where she lived and her mouth being washed out with soap by her teachers for speaking it when she was a kid in Colorado. I've always struggled with feelings of inadequacy, but I think I would be like you if I could just let go and do it.
Brad, you are such an amazing human. I hope you know that. Your bravery is so inspiring the way you face your fears head-on!! Love what you do. Keep going. You're helping so many people much more than you know.
That was beautiful, so authentic real, I understood your frustration. Especially in other part of my life, 'fear holding you back'. I hate how US protrays Mexico...I would love to do this someday.
we are not bad people really
Erm… who else has tears in their eyes??? This was a wonderful video 🌟
Your such an inspiration!!!
Even though I don't have anxiety but I'm an introvert and overthinker and it's such an uphill task to talk to someone you don't know ..... Hope one day I'll able to do what you are able to do
This is legit so wholesome and beautiful I want to cry. This was brilliant, thank you for sharing with us!!!
Love how authentic you are, you're doing beautiful work
Much appreciated Henry 🙏🏼
These videos always make me so giddy because I'm so happy for you. I'm way to nervous of a person to even make the small talk with people that speak my language so the fact that you could do it in a foreign language blows me away.
My first 2 years in the USA when I came here as a child, I felt the same way, its all about practice and getting put in uncomfortable situations.
Brad man ….. I’m so glad you posted again. This video was inspiring, you not only took on a challenge, you struggled, you showed emotion and persevered in the end. I have Dutch origins and I see some relatives every couple of years when the come to Canada I have tried to learn the language and really want to one day go see them over seas. I struggled when I tried to learn even the basics and have basically quit trying. This video alone makes me want to try again and even if I get discouraged it’s up to me to push through it. Your a rock star in my book brother, just sayin
My immense love for México made me learn a decent amount of mexican Spanish because I’m going to México one day for sure.
Please come!!!
your welcome
Felicidades Brad por tu esfuerzo! Congrats Brad for your effort! Sigues aprendiendo español poco a poco. Continue learning Spanish little by little. Buen trabajo. Good job.
Beautiful journey. Language learning is incredibly difficult! I’ve experienced a lot of the difficulties you have, albeit over a much long period of time. Buena suerte hermano
Thank you for this video - I just moved to Mexico to do the same thing for 3 months and relate so much to this feeling. Thank you for being real and authentic- I think I’ll be able to accomplish my goal because of you.
This is a wonderful episode Brad! Loved how you took the courage after half a month and decided to hang out with the soccer players! What a turn of events! Loved it! I've lived in CA for a while and took 2 years of Spanish in high school, but forgot a lot of it. This makes me want to learn Spanish again and also visit South America for new experiences & motivations! What was that white flip phone looking device that Brad used sometimes?
Espero que no hayas olvidado lo aprendido, hiciste un gran trabajo!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Amé al instructor que además de enseñarte español, te dió una buena lección sobre cómo afrontar la situación que te tenían tan desanimado. 😊 saludos desde México!
I love all your videos and have watched all of them and this is my FAVORITE for a lot of reasons. I’m from Oaxaca but left when I was only 5 years old so I don’t remember much. I have a lot of family there still and hope to see them again soon. You doing this video gave me a chance to see some of my roots. Honestly so proud of YOU and anyone trying to learn a new language, it’s hard but in the end worth it. Also I was so jealous when I saw you eating my favorite food from Oaxaca that I have tried here. One of my aunts live in San Antonio for a few years and she made me a clayuda which is the crunchy “quesadilla”. I now live in Lubbock Texas but my aunt returned to Mexico. I feel like I have lost a lot of my tradition and for a few years was lacking my Spanish I forgot how to say a lot of things in Spanish. So know I talk more Spanglish which isn’t good but Im still trying and that’s all that counts. In all seriousness I thank you for everything you do in all your videos and I love your personality. You probably won’t even see this comment but if you do. 😘🤗
Amigo!!! I'm so glad you went and you got to experience Oaxaca and my people. It brought tears of joy to see you being happy. Sending you buenas vibras, amor una Abrazo muy fuerte!
I learned Spanish working at a bank because I felt useless not being able to help nice people who worked hard for their money. I asked my (cute) Mexican coworker to teach me Spanish. It started with numbers and then I built up the confidence to say phrases. Eventually, I fell in love with my coworker and now the Mexican culture!!!
I thought that I had been making a lot of progress when it came to moving out of my comfort zone and even though I have gotten better at doing new things on my own, this has further opened my eyes my self-sabotage and how often I still let my own fear and self-doubt control me. Thank you for this! This has given me some newfound courage to do whatever it is I want to do!
13:47 I died laughing. The guy that invited you the drink he said "Es mi primo" "Is my cousing" (In a joaking matter ofc) 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah that was a common one I heard from people in Mexico haha 😂
Wow, man! This video was right on time for me. I’m 65 and I may have to move to Mexico because I cannot afford to live in the U.S. in retirement (because I did not work for over 20 years taking care of aging parents with diseases, so please, nobody’s judgement on why I didn’t save enough for retirement). I’m pretty old for learning a new language but feel it’s important if I’m going to live there the rest of my life. I have all the fears you had and in frustration was going to many sources because I wasn’t picking Spanish up quickly. I am going to take your example, just go to Mexico because I don’t have any choice, get a tutor and stick with that person, not put pressure on myself to learn fast and go out and TALK to people. Your video brought my stress level down completely. THANK YOU! ❤️❤️
Man actually I really love these videos as a Spanish person and non Mexican it’s so sick to see how welcoming people are compared to other parts of spain. I love the same fear you presented when you found yourself un encouraged to talk to the football players, yet you did what im starting to do I my day to day life and just yolo it what do you have lose?
naah, la gente del sur de España es sumamente cálida también! muy parecidos en ese sentido a nosotros los hispanoamericanos
I've faced a similar situation and one thing that this video reminded me of-- is that you should take your learning style into account. Which I've never done when approaching learning a language. I'm a kinesthetic learner so having mostly audio learning based options out there you've helped me realize I need to find a more 'hands on' approach. Whether it be contextual learning, writing, or doing something physical. I remember when I did theatre, rehearsing physical blocking while I studied my lines helped me learn them. Thank you for the needed reminder! (sau...multumesc frumos :) )
Congrats! Fear of mistakes + Comparison are the biggest threats to language learning. If you ever want to practice your Spanish with a native let me know 😊
You should help me 😂
I am Canadian. My best friend is from Tijuana. I was asked to give a speech at her very Mexican wedding. I did the first part of it in fumbly Spanish. One of the most memorable times of my life, and even had some people crying
As someone who's learned 4 languages to different levels, I can confirm the first time around it the toughest. Hang in there tho, you will do a lot better next time around, because your brain starts picking up on patterns and ways to switch between languages without thinking in the one you know the most and instead you find ways around the lack of vocab/knowledge in a target language by using different words, usually easier ones. But man, this video was so authentic, it felt amazing to watch and it was inspiring to see you put yourself out there and it really made me wanna try harder! Thank you for the motivation, I absolutely loved seeing the connections you made just by learning the language and I hope to see you do it again, it was so damn good! :)
This is truly amazing to me just the way people can bond and enjoy a good time no matter language, humanity just need to enjoy the little simple things. Not loosing hope with us we just need to share love. Beautiful content please keep it up
Yo that man turned into a therapist
I’d watch half hour to hour long videos from you guys every day ❤
You're such a brave person! That social anxiety is so tough to get through, and over and over again you try to face that fear head on. Keep going man, really respect what you're doing!
Man, I love how you are so honest in your videos. The fear of making mistakes cripple so many of us
Seems like an extraordinary experience. Thank you for making and sharing this amazing video❤
Me encanto encontrar tu canal ..llore al ver como la gente trata de entenderte ..yo soy de Mexico pero vivo en USA..y aprender ingles a mis 39 años se me ha echo tan difícil y me frustro demasiado al no poder comunicarme
Watch something like and old cartoon or SpongeBob or a kids show with Spanish subtitles.