Africans Get Extremely Excited When I Suddenly Speak Twi
The first 1,000 people to use my link to sign up will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/xiaomanyc12221 Ghanaians got very surprised when I started speaking the Twi language! Twi, along with English, is the lingua franca of Ghana, a small but populous country in West Africa. Also known as Akan, Twi is a tonal language and a member of the Niger-Congo language family, and thus related to many other languages in West Africa. Next time in Accra!!!
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1:33 Looking for a drink and kenkey
4:38 Buying sobolo in African store
6:08 Checking out a Ghanaian buffet at Accra restaurant
7:07 Surprising a fan with Twi
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Let's be honest. This guy has a brain like a sponge and learns new languages for fun. Incredible.
NO ! HIS BRAIN LIKE BRICK AND HE LEARNS LANGUAGES NOT FOR FUN!!!! CREDIBLE
Bryce is right
@@brycegerard3448 I'm still trying to learn English my first language. is credible/incredible same like famous/infamous?
Famous and infamous are not the same meaning. Infamous is being famous for something BAD
@@voidremoved No.
The ladies are so funny, they are testing his Twi and are so fascinated every time he pulls out a new phrase haha
they’re so sweet n gentle too🥺
@@kennaluvschu but in the bedroom she is beast
they made him sweat droplets lol
Repent to Jesus Christ ““Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 NIV U
@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 clown
Imagine being a fan and meeting him in person only to find out he is learning your language now. So cool
As AN American, he still speaks better Native language than Me, i still Struggle to have regular conversation like he does cuz i am usually shy around people in general 😭😭😭
literally i got so excited
Repent to Jesus Christ ““Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 NIV D
But my native language is made up of memes, pop culture references and sarcasm
@@MrClarissacain are you filipino by any chance
I'm sure you already realize this, but it probably means SO MUCH to the people you are encountering to have an American speak their language with them. I wish I had the ability to pick up other languages so easily. I recall when I went to Greece, I made a conscious effort to learn how to say "Thank You" in Greek, and I used it when I stopped at a roadside market. The woman at the register to whom I said it BEAMED with joy. It's incredible how something like that can help make connections. What you are doing is VERY COOL.
prob cause of the contrast of how tourists normally expect everyone to speak their language
When I (Scottish) started going on foreign holidays I always made the effort to learn (and listen for) a few key phrases and my little 14 y/o brain was shocked to discover everyone didn't do that (as I thought it was the absolute baseline, with my understanding being you didn't go to countries unless you spoke the language-which is why I assumed most of my friends went to the USA over other European countries)
I really wish it easy I still struggle with learning my own mother tongue Becuase I forget vocabulary so easily
I did this same thing when I went to Paris after I actively taught myself to speak French. The people who spoke with me kept asking me if I was really American with these huge grins on their faces. It really is something special.
@@toastedfish1105 It's really hard for me, too. As I stated in another comment, I suspect that to be able to speak another language fluently, you have to be able to THINK in that language. I've had several years of German, and even lived in Germany for extended periods, but I am not able to think in German and can't speak it fluently. I can't carry on a conversation with someone because I have to do the translation to be from English in my head, and it just requires way too much energy. I wish I knew how to get around that, if there actually is a way.
I love to see the joy on people's faces when they hear him speaking their language. It's touching on a level that's hard to describe.
Learning and conversing with ppl using their native tongue opens a special gateway into their culture. Young ones test nd try you while the elders find respect in your attempt. Just wholesome vibes.
Same, its hard not to smile when you see the genuine joy at a foreigner taking interest in their culture.
its because it shows a flicker of the potential of humanity as a united force
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.
@@Eedorian * What a beautiful statement!!! ❤️ God Bless you my friend and all your loved ones, with good health, safe from anything or anyone that could or would harm any of you, especially your littlest family members ❤️😢. Most importantly, keeping you all protected from all evil in every way, shape, or form!! I pray that my Magnificent God Bless all of you, with the desire to know and follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Father please open the eyes of the sleepers as the days grow darker! I ask all these things in the Glorious Name above all names, the One True God, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!! Thank You Jesus, I praise Your Holy Name! ❤️
As a Ghanaian-American, this is great to hear you learning my native tonight. Another inspiration for me to improve my Twi speech
Yess improve and speak like him to locals
Tonight = Tung.. 😀👍...
@@bradleyemmerson3728 tongue 👍
😂... Tongue, Tung ... Tomato Tomarto... 😀👍..
@@bradleyemmerson3728 tomayto, tomahto 🤔
Ghanans and Nigerians are seriously the best people in the world. One of my favorite professors was from Ghana. Always smiling and it's this contagious smile.
❤️
Yes I love West Africans. My dad’s colleague is Nigerian and his laugh is contagious.
I agree
🤔 Just like every other country there are various personalities. Sometimes we smile sometimes we don't just like every other human. Can't lie, any comments assuming Nigerians and Ghanaians are always smiley are kinda creepy and dehumanising. Glad people had a great experience with one person but it shows how most of you keep the same energy if you have a negative experience with one person which is why this whole mindset is problematic.
I've met many Nigerians and they are so warm and friendly and excited about everything. It's so refreshing.
You make me want to learn another language. The smiles on people's faces when you speak their language transcends this material world.
I mean if you're a vlogger or travel a lot like him, sure lol
@@chainjail4834 that's very nearsighted
@@AngelaKSellsHomes that's like the truth tho
@@szlendak1368 you can still learn though and save up for a trip
@@AngelaKSellsHomes Yep thats true. We had a black guy learning russian, and after that everyone in a 200km radius knew about him. Learning a language shows respect, and lifts most of the negative perceptions that people have about you or your race.
Her face LIT UP when she heard you! I love seeing their expressions when they realize you speak their language
Because of Moses McCormick aka Laoshu50500 (RIP), I started learning to say "hello," "thank you" etc in various languages to customers at my job in a cosmopolitan US city. 100% of the time, even the most serious stone faces turn into a smile when they hear it
No?
@@H-Vox That's great man, keep it up! I miss Moses so much :'(
@@Phnx_ no what?
@@lunamonetmonroe One
This man is single-handedly bringing every culture together. Props.
Future Nobel Peace Prize
Too true, I know he really appreciates all walks of life and that is something so beautiful especially today.
@@FathermockerOrganon him and laoshu deserve one honestly
He's basically taking on the mantle Laoshu left behind. I remember he was greatly saddened by his sudden passing.
Honestly!!!! And inspiring others🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
As a British-Ghanaian, who also speaks twi, this was so nice to watch. It is really amazing! You’ve only learnt twi for a month and you are able to have full on conversations with Ghanaians. I’m impressed!
I did a term paper and presentation on the Akan language, primarily Twi dialect, and it's history for my African Studies class a few years ago and I wish I had this video to show at the end haha.
Okay but this is badass of you Mac
Mac what you doing here
Oh my god I did not expect Mac out of all people to be here
Mac? Wasn’t expecting to see you here but that’s really cool man
That's so genuinely cool of you
it is SO cute the way the lady in the patterned dress just starts giggling at a point. it must be surreal to see you speaking Twi
I speak Twi and trust me it really was surreal for her …
@@WhynotElly Ok, ill trust you.
These vids are like getting a serotonin injection, Getting to hear all sorts of beautiful languages, and see people be excited and happy is just nice
@@hengedraws greatest thing on tv
I'm learning Farsi because my in-laws are from Iran, and my mother-in-law says that it's just absolutely hilarious and cute to hear the accent of an English speaker speaking her language. Because unlike in English where we're very used to many many different accents of english-as-a-second-language speakers, many other languages are not used to hearing it at all. So it's tougher for them to understand, but also really fun and interesting for them.
4:29 If a Ghanaian woman says "I'm happy with you", that's high praise right there. She basically wants to adopt you! 😂 6:30 Haha! This is more like what I'm used to. "Oh, you learnt my rare native tongue? That might impress the obroni lady, but I'm way more interested in how you want your food." 😂😂😂 7:25 And there's a typical Ghanaian chale, who loves everyone and makes you feel like a superhero for just being you. ❤️
7:25 whats the name of this song in the Background :) luvvvv it!
@@todoriliev648 I wanna know too lol
@@jesi6486 same 😂
Obroni koko
@@todoriliev648 lil uzi vert - doin yo mom ft. Tupac
I love it when they say “you have to go to Ghana!” The ladies are so fascinated by this, want him to meet Ghana with his language skills, enjoy the place and shock even more people from Ghana with his talent.😂 I think everyone would be happy if a foreigner learns your languages and speaks with you. 😊 I still get a congratulations for my Flemish from the Belgians even I’m already living more than 20 years in Belgium.😅 Knowing more languages connects people, that’s for sure. ❤
oooh wat grappig! Ik kom uit nederland :) Yes its true language is the great bridge to many many connections!!
If you travel much, you'll find friendly people everywhere you go, but Ghanaian people are some of the nicest I've been around. Their culture is very friendly and welcoming.
This dude can get conversational in a language in like a month, I've been learning a language for several years and still am not confident to speek it. Massive respect, brother
Go and try speaking it. I’m sure you will do well.
How does he learn it so fast? I still can’t wrap my head around it
@@SpicyMang0s Insane brain power, confidence, dedication, and a refined learning technique.
@@diegothomas1916 god I wish I had them skills lol
@@undeadwerewolves9463 he did some sort of test, which showed that the parts of his brain responsible for speech are much larger than average, so it’s not really skills unfortunately
I don't think I've ever watched one of these and NOT smiled the entire time, and I've watched a lot of them! haha Bringing the world together one video at a time, brotha!
Ya, if i ever want to be cheered up, his videos will always do the trick.
Right! He's amazing.
Casey Hardman * Great point!! ☺️
ikr? As he eases in by playing them, then BOOM ::choose from a huge list of languages he now speaks:: it's just amazing
the "OHHHH" at 5:05 the absolute joy in their voices omg. keep it up xiaoma!!
I love this kid. He’s obviously leaning hard into an successful gimmick, but his language acquisition skills are undeniably impressive and it’s always a pleasure to see the shocked reactions on people faces. Really positive, fun channel that’s a net positive for society
So why use such a backhanded compliment?
He's not a kid, and it's disheartening to see this be called a "gimmick."
@@blache24 "kid" doesn't have to be used only with actual kids, a lot of people will refer to anyone younger than them with the word too. it should also be noted that this is *definitely* a gimmick, but that that's not necessarily a bad thing in this case, considering its more about spreading joy and cultural awareness rather than exclusively for profit, as most gimmicks are
@@loserinasuit7880 My guess is: He's jealous.
Your work really defies language barriers. When the first lady heard that you speak their language, it really changes their mood and become at ease with you, She became so sweet, caring and her hospitality rises as you converse. What a way to show people that sometimes its just the language that separate us all, even people inside one country with different languages.
underrated comment af
I think you are very accurate!
I think it has more to do with someone showing they've embraced some of your culture. And learning to speak a rare language is certainly proof of that.
Learning the language meant you cared enough about their community to want to communicate with them. Im learning a few languages but not at the level of Ari. He is truly exceptional.
Sooo true
Lol waiting for you in Ghana 🇬🇭
He gave you a shoutout in the vid…@wodemaya to the world!
Wode maya
Keep waiting. It's good to develop patience
Apparently Africans are getting excited
African ambassador
“You should get yourself a Ghanaian wife!” Lol that was really sweet
As a proud Ghanaian I am super impressed. I was literally beaming through the whole video. Dude you are so smart. Some Ghanaian's don't know how to speak Twi. You should be proud of yourself men. (Wa y3 adi)
As someone who has been "learning" Spanish for 6 years and can't form a sentence,I'm so impressed with these videos. This guy learns the hardest languages so effortlessly. He has to be a genius. Big ups to him. 👍🏽
He did a video a while ago where a neuro scientist looked at his brain (some sort of scan) and the bit that really hear nuances in sounds (good for language, music etc) were above average in some way...so he has a talent for it. Not sure whether it's nature (DNA) or nuture (learning & using that skill a lot). Also language learning skills are better the younger you are. The best thing is often to immerse yourself in the language in everyday life if you can.
@@kathydurow6814 thank you for the reply. That's interesting to know. I'll have to look that video up.
@@kathydurow6814 it's probably both, though hard to say which one is more dominant. I could see it being either.
@@kathydurow6814 I mean a lot of the time it's not nature or nurture but a combination of both.
@@kathydurow6814 One thing to bare in mind as well is after learning your second languages, the third and following successive languages are easier. Learning languages is a skill, and once you've done it long enough, it becomes easier to pick up other languages. Especially if the languages are related to the origins of your language (I'm not an expert but I think English for example is related to Latin and German).
I love how impressed everyone is from hearing you speak their native language. And it isn't just them being impressed...they look downright proud of you as well. You do a great job connecting with people by putting yourself in their comfort zone. Plus it's also a great way to experience new foods as well. I got a little hungry after watching this vid.
You’re right, that’s it!! They’re PROUD of him! That’s precisely what makes their happy reactions so enjoyable
Your videos bring me to tears. Mainly because you break the social boundaries of society and open peoples minds to the possibility of coming to together. Literally crying watching this because they show such appreciation for your efforts. Love this so so much ❤
You seem like you'd really enjoy learning another language, with the internet and various apps we have nowadays, the methods and tools for learning are readily available.
My guy was sweating talking to those ladies you can tell he's really working his brain 😅😅😅
I would also I got anxiety and just the thought of trying not to embarrass myself while speaking to someone who speaks the languages for life with my newly learned language would frighten me
I noticed that too, ha.
I have just blown on my phone screen thinking your user picture was a hair!! 😂
@@mmc472 haha sorry
ngl, the sense of pride this video brings is overwhelming 🥰🇬🇭
When I started to watch my data was off but I quickly run out for ....couple of times I have watched some of your video but this one is so impressed to me as Ghanaian
Honestly, as with anyone learning a new language, it takes a lot of courage to test it and speak outloud. It can be weird and sound wrong at times, but speaking is the only way you can become fluent. So great job to anyone out there learning a new language and don't be afraid to try speaking it :)
As an adult, yes. Young children do not know this type of fear yet. For me a few drinks loosens me up a lot! (to speak Spanish)
I like how he brings out just how proud people are of their background. These ladies are awesome, and just want to share their language, culture, and food.
I’m a Ghanaian and I’ve been watching you for some years now and you’re finally speaking my language ,I’m very happy seeing this. Medaase bebree!!
Borga woho to s3n ...we meet for here😂😂
I lived in Ghana as a child would love to go back and speak some Twi. I lived in Accra, Kumasi and Bolgatanga
Nti Ghana Nii BAAKO krwaaa Eno ha sei😂
Last guy game him a very Friendly but important message. "If you're going to Ghana, Take care of yourself".
It's does sound a little ominous. I hope it wasn't meant that way.
They know what can happen to white foreigners there. Well...anyone, in fact. America, with all its faults which people are always denigrating, is safer than many of the countries they came from. It is genocide in some areas.
Ghanaians are usually friendly to foreigners so I don't think it's an ominous message. It may be because of the new virus emerging in Ghana recently.
Ghana is very safe the second safest country in africa and 35 in the world nobody will harm him we are not like that
Your videos are incredible. Most Americans are so rude when they travel and expect everyone to speak English and cater towards them. The fact that you're so kind, outgoing, and make an effort to talk to these people is extraordinary. I can't tell you how much it means to other people and cultures when you make an attempt to speak their language.
You're absolutely right. I remember when my family went on a cruise that had Cozumel as one of its stops, and then we traveled to the mainland by ferry from there. I was so nervous to talk to any Mexican citizens, even though I knew I had gotten pretty good at conversational Spanish, because I was afraid to offend anyone. However, it really made everything worth it when a worker came up to my family in the gift shop asking us if we needed anything and seeing his expression when I responded to him in Spanish. He was surprised I was from the U.S. since we were able to have a full conversation.
"Most americans are so rude when they travel." What do you base your information on? What is your group sample size? Blanket statement much? That is really kind of lumping us all together isn't it? Most means majority. There are plenty of Americans who speak English as there native tongue and speak one or more other languages, they are just not popularized on youtube. I would get to know different groups of Americans and not lump us all together, please. We are not all a bunch of ignorant pigs that the few make out the majority to be. Most people I travel with speak several different languages in addition to english as their mother tongue. So yeah, Plenty of americans out there who are not rude and I feel that that is the majority. Is only the minority that are a bunch of rude people.
I had some friends from Ghana at an old job. They were super friendly, wonderful people, and I definitely picked up a few words from them.
I’m from Ghana and this video makes me so happy. Thank you so much for doing this!!!
I had a friend from Ghana that would often say something that sounded like “yes I” … what does that mean?
@@evanisovich yes sir?
Same to 😁❤️
Akuffo addo gonna sue this guy soon 😂...way3 adi3r mmom👊🏾
@@evanisovich Probably "Yesi" pronounced Yes si. It means "they said" or "they say"
Bro I love this, I am 100% born and raised in Ghana and I have lived here all the 16 years of my life and this brings a massive smile to my face. If any of you were from here you will know that it is not common AT ALL to see a non-Ghanaian speaking Twi. Edit: just finished watching the video and you definitely have to try Ghanaian food. You already tried Jollof (and you can probably tell that it is better than Nigerian Jollof) and sobolo. You should definitely try Fufu with light soup and Wakye as well.
Our jollof is better than urs
Arh not here to please I’m sure this feud is older than the two of you 😂😂
That jollof looked awesome. Definitely would like to get some of that.
Light soup???? Oh nooooo, my brother. We Liberians know you have to go with the heavy stew on the fufu. Come on now...
@@onifadolamilekan7807 Ghana Jolof is best ✊🏾
It’s always great to see foreigners committed to learning the culture :) we love to share
The way he makes so many people feel happy just by learning and speaking their language
This is literally so cool. I’m trying to learn Japanese right now and your videos really inspire me to keep going. I can’t wait to surprise a native like this 😊
sgu bajjbajj isifa loea
Can you lmk where your learning Japanese? I studied awhile ago but stopped and been wanting to try again.
@@ericsalcido4139 duolingo and babble are quite good.
What does "literally" mean to you?
@@PHENN7 some kind of variation of Very
You connect so well with complete strangers. Props, man!
Goes to show you how much positivity comes out of making an effort to learn about each others cultures and being open about differences.
I love this content because it shows how beyond our skin color. Language can unite us together. It's a lot more appealing than when others hear other languages they say "speak English or go back to your country". It's not hateful and promotes universal consciousness.
I'm from Ghana and I'm really proud🥰
I’m from Texas 😁
SAME
me too
I really love how you go and embrace whatever culture you are learning the language from. It wouldn’t be nearly as interesting if you just went and spoke with the people, it’s so nice to see you try their food, buy some of their favourite products etc.
I love this comment
the absolute joy that takes people over when in this situation gives me hope for humanity.
it's so heartwarming to see people's joy when they hear someone speak their language. This is what the world needs right now: love, respect, joy. Thank you, this made my day. I would love to hear you speak Polish, my native language :)
YES
Big Respect to you Xiaoma. I’m a 27- year old guy living in Chicago, USA and I speak English, Spanish and Hindi. I’m currently working on my 4th language- Punjabi. You’re one of my big motivators. I think learning languages is such a lost art and the best way to connect with people anywhere around the world. I urge everyone to try to learn just a couple basic words/ phrases of another language that they can use with someone in their daily life. We must preserve face to face communication in this age full of digital technology. Everything in life is a language, there is no substitute for face to face communication in this world !
Correct me if I'm wrong, your ethnicity is Indian you should know Hindi already bro haha. Anyways I agree with everything else you've said. Best of luck!
Woah, we are very similar. I'm a 26 year old guy from Canada. I speak English, Hindi, and am planning on learning Punjabi and improving my Spanish after that. Xioma is a big inspiration as well. I agree, learning languages opens up so many opportunities to connect with people. It really is a beautiful thing
@@ishfaqshah7393 India has 27 regional languages. Not everyone speaks Hindi.
Yes exactly!
I misread what he said, he already speaks hindi and almost half of the population in india speaks it too, despite even if there are 26 other regional languages.
good god this just makes me think of the COUNTLESS amount of times in history lives have been lost, wars started, just bad things because of a language barrier. I love seeing how majority of the languages he does this with the people are genuinely happy and love that he's learning and so good at it.
No matter where someone comes from they have a place in their heart for their homeland and they miss the things that are familiar to them. I think seeing someone actually spending time to learn their language touches them and reminds them of home. It also gives them pride to see someone from America placing value in learning their language.
I love this! I love how positive people are when you learn something from the culture. It shows that we can learn from one another and appreciate all languages and cultures.
It's so lovely to see the reaction of these people. Their language must feel so precious to them and so few foreigner's ever even think of learning it. We often forget that western languages or Chinese/Japanese/Korean etc are major languages many learn but for someone to show interest in a language not often viewed as important to international relations must be so shocking and exciting. Incredible moment for them id say. I wish learning languages came easily for all of us so we could all become fluent in many many languages and it would break down cultural barriers
Yes! Agreed
It's the ultimate form of respect, I think. To take so much of your time to learn a language. Just to connect with people while you're abroad. That says a lot about your character, and reverence for any one culture.
Well he’s one of the multitudes of angels who live on Earth. It’s natural for him and others to be able to use this talent of speaking many, many dialects. Most have blocked this ability. He has embraced it! Good for him!!!!
It’s truly amazing to see how happy people become once they realize they can communicate with one another. Language truly brings people together💜
This is definitely the most wholesome channel, seeing the people who speak the language you speak to smile to you speaking their language never fails to make me smile
Most people would never take the time to learn so many languages just to speak to others comfortably. People always expect others to learn English only. You're honestly so amazing, I don't think you even know how great you are for doing this! This really does bring people together, and shows you really care for them and respect their culture. Just awesome to see dude!
I mean if you're living in America then you should obligate yourself to learn and speak English, my parents do and their native tongue is Spanish, would be the same for me if I lived in another country.
@@skylarkcs3863 English isn't the official language of America first off. Second, English speakers come to other countries and STILL ask the natives to speak English. This happens a LOT. And it's almost exclusively with English, people expect you to know it. But nobody will ever take time to learn other languages in order to interact.
I feel like most mono English speakers in general are quite narrow minded, they think every other country has to cater to their language I’ve had someone who studied abroad in Taiwan tell me you don’t even need to speak mandarin 🤨
@@MirrenTheDragonKnight no. There is no official language in the USA. Stop that bs.
@@Jezaboi84 Nope. And its not BS.
Love how language can bring people from different cultures together! This is beautiful!
3:23 boy she was trying to snatch you up! So lovely :)
It makes me miss Laoshu's videos, he knew his fair bit of Twi too. Well done Xiaoma! ✨
dude i wasn't ready to read your comment... i miss that man...
he is a legend now
His brothers kinda gone off the deep end now :(
I love Xiaoma, I feel like he's continuing laushu's legacy. Love these videos
Ahh man. I was thinking of him while watching this vid. I miss that guy. He was one cool dude.
I love this,man. language can be such a barrier that causes people to not have an opportunity to connect well. so many wonderful people and cultures out there, its inspiring to see you learn so many languages and connect with so many people. thanks for sharing
I've been watching your videos for a while now, but man something about this one made me bawl. You're breaking down walls and connecting with such a unique people here. You just keep adding to all the people you can connect with -and it's beautiful. That's why I'm in tears. Goals - of just walking into any place and reminding others and yourself that we're all connected on the most basic levels. Thank you for celebrating people and diversity in this way. 💖 And thank you for sharing.
It must be so heart-warming being so far from home and a non native speaker takes the time to learn your language. Always cheer me up these vids!
This man is always sweating and working hard for us!
i love how happy everyone gets when you speak their language. and the lady from the first store just lit up with the most beautiful smile when she heard you speak Twi. keep doing what you do!
That's amazing. So powerful. There's a major shift in ones brain, and perspective, just from watching this. Medaase!
Hey Ari, I've been watching for like a month and you've inspired me to give Spanish another go. Today I sat down with my Chilean friends grandma and spoke for about an hour only needing my friend to translate three times. Thanks man ☺️
Genial, aplausos para ti, ojalá yo aprenda inglés, llevo estudiando un año, pero necesito tener memoria 😂🥹
awesome
i started working at home depot about a year ago, and despite not having used my spanish in several years decided to try it again with some customers after watching Xioma, at this point i probably do as many transactions in spanish as i do in english
Ayeeee congrats !
@@jeremygeller9145 I'm sure every person you serve with Spanish appreciates it a lot, you make their shopping a little easier and get to practice your own language skills. That's what I call a win win
The smiles you put on people's face makes it all totally worth it!
the language barrier is such a real thing, when people hear you speaking their native language their faces just light up!
I love this. Makes me want to learn more languages. It's so beautiful that he makes this effort to connect with other cultures. I wish everyone was so wonderful to others!
As dark and crazy as reality is nowadays, it still baffles me how simple life’s pleasures still are. Its something about interacting and learning new languages and cultures that feels so INCREDIBLY real and meaningful. The fact that you could just travel the world and have positive connections with total global strangers just fills me with more joy than I realize. It’s makes me want to put the technology down and just go explore
How is the world dark ? Maybe it's dark in the consumer driven west but not in the rest of the world. Most of the world especially south, southeast Asia and central asia are still very easy going.
@@KillerofWestoids yes the rest of the world is great if you ignore the Slavery and open corruption. at least the west tries to hide it.
@@KillerofWestoids there are lots of things to worry about, but youre right, theres a lot we can appreciate.
Yes, and so much pleasure and bliss are all around us, every day. We fail to realize what's right in front of our faces, often, until it's too late.
I feel the same way. It’s such a pleasure and warmth to watch. I wish my brain would absorb all those languages… how much it opens the world of human connection up.
I’m second gen Ghanaian American, and you are inspiring me to learn more Twi. I don’t know much right now, but you make me want to learn more!
always love how in these videos you buy from local businesses ♥️ not only learning but also directly supporting
I love it! I’ve watched your videos for awhile now and i was already inspired to learn other languages but seeing you learn languages that such a small amount of people speak and then talking with them when they are so far away from home is heartwarming ❤️
This man is a legend. Part of the reason he learns so fast is that he's not afraid to use the languages he's learning and most people are willing to give him tips where he messes up.
Just something about seeing people happy that’s infectious, i love how people light up when they see you take interest and pride in other’s cultures. Your content always keeps me smiling.
This dude has the linguistic brain of a baby. Learns languages 1000x faster than normal adults. Unreal, this guy. Amazing.
I love this channel. The Language Wizard is at work again. . . . Always learning, always reaching out, bringing people together. Chapeau.
This is such a nice reaction. I wish French people were like this when practicing French. lol. You pronounce one word slightly wrong and you will never hear the end of it. Some languages are more friendly than others I guess.
It’s more of a cultural thing. French people are notorious for correcting you, but it is definitely not out of malice or “looking down” upon you, but out of genuinely wanting to teach you. This is definitely less acceptable in US culture, but in France we correct each other all the time and this is a part of our culture. It is definitely not viewed as rude or arrogant here, this is probably why you had this experience :)
I had the same experience in France, but I assumed it was partly because I'm English and the French don't like us very much lol
I remember when I was learning French in high school and we had 3 different teachers at one point. All 3 disagreed with the way the others taught us how to say certain words, and all 3 were from different regions in France. 16 years later and I still don't know the "correct" way to say anything in French.
I depend on whi you where with, I never had problems teaching French pronunciation to foreigners and never met someone with this problem
@@irishpieceoftrash French teacher are something else, even at the university. They just only get worse
I miss these types of videos back when Laoshu would make them. Thank you for contributing to the International Language Learning society with every video you make!
RIP laoshu. TBH tho laoshu was not even close to as good as xiaoma
@@NativeAsElizabethWarren he was.
@@NativeAsElizabethWarren You are delusional
@@NativeAsElizabethWarren in what way?
@@ItsameAlex Laoshu was definitely great at learning a few words in a lot of languages but never really got beyond that except for in Chinese and Japanese. He could say “I’m learning this language” and “I’m a language teacher” and “hi nice to meet you”. Xiaoma can learn languages almost to fluency in a matter of weeks: watch his recent video where he is able to do an interview in fluent Finnish on a Finnish tv show just weeks after beginning the language. Laoshu was never on that level.
your videos bring me so much joy!!!! I love seeing the happiness you bring to others!
It’s always so funny when the people recognize him lol 😂! What a light in these dark days.
So much respect is shown when you can speak the language of the people you're talking to.
Bro you have no idea how much we look forward to seeing these type videos an the reactions are priceless....please keep up the awesome content my friend 👏
4:03 "you should get yourself a Ghanaian wife!" How cute was that lol I love her.
It's really cool to see how you honor these other cultures/language-speakers by learning their languages. I can only imagine how that would feel to have even one person from the country you emigrated to be able to speak your native language with you. Keep it up, sir!
Thank you for this I'm Ghanaian-Irish and I love seeing you learn and explore the culture!
interesting mix
I love how happy people get when you talk to them in their language it’s very cool to see
The world needs more people like you to bring us all together. Seriously considering taking up a course with you if it’s as doable as you say. Worried that I’m not going to make use of it enough to learn it. 👍
Imagine having a gift for learning languages like this and making all these people so happy. You are incredible. This really made my day and out a big smile on my face.
These are always heart warming AF. Love it!
I like how happy everyone gets when you speak their language. It's like they feel welcomed by you. Like you care.
Ghana is wonderful! I've been to five African nations. Ghana, Nigeria, Equitorial Guinea, Angola, and South Africa. Luanda in Angola was lovely for the most part, but Accra was my favorite by far.
You're a goofy guy but damn if your vids don't bring me to tears when the connection across cultures happens. Seems so magical and peaceful. You've got a great gift
I love how wholesome these videos are. How everyone treats him once he speaks their language, with such warmth. We westerners don't treat foreigners that way when they speak English.... it's sad
true,. the expectation that they bridge the language gap is colonialism
That is _so_ true. It's shameful. People are people...period. Everyone wants the same things...love, respect, and understanding.
That's at least partially because: 1) English is the lingua franca of the world, it's almost an expectation (or at least very common) to have non-native speakers. The same can't be said for a lot of the regional dialects or languages this channel hones in on, with much smaller and more homogenous communities. 2) It is perceived as being condescending or culturally insensitive if you compliment a non-native speaker's English as a native speaker -- or at least there's a significant chance of this in today's world. An innocuous question such as "where are you from?" to a likely immigrant is now considered a "microaggression." If I enthusiastically say "Your English is so good!" to a non-native speaker (say, a local taxi driver) there is a fairly good chance they will perceive my comment as either sarcasm or as a bit insulting to their efforts.
because its our country bro lol. they came here. respect the country you come to and learn its language. that should be expected
@@nicholasm.9274 Lingua franca of the world? Oh, please...twice as many people on the planet speak Mandarin than speak English. English is still behind Spanish, and only has a slight lead over Hindi. When capitalism and colonialism meet, no one else matters, right?
I love this channel. Seeing the smile that he brings to people’s faces when he speaks their native language is wonderful.
This is so wholesome. People love when their culture is appreciated. I taught my husband a little Pastho and my dad's face lit up when he spoke a few things in it 🥰
Never thought I’d see you making Ghanaian content! Keep them coming! Love to see it
These never get old, man. You really inspire me, because I want to learn so many languages, just do be able to connect with people from other cultures. Keep it up.