Chinese & Japanese Self-Intro: Plus Language Learning ADVICE (English Subtitles)

OPEN THE KZbin ENGLISH SUBTITLES. As a language teacher, most of the time (not all of the time) I listen to people on KZbin give language learning advice I want to pull my hair out. Learn multiple languages at once! Get fluent in 30 days! Learn 10 languages... do this and you will become the Jack of all trades and master of none. I felt the need to make this video and start leading serious language learners in the right direction. I also want people to understand that the current videos online including mine are usually just simple conversations. They don't show any depth of knowledge that would be necessary for someone to use these languages in their career... not to mention they don't show writing and reading ability, which is the hardest part about Chinese and Japanese.
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[@NourSharif7]

The answer to the question why do we choose to watch you has a simple answer: your personality is authentic.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's good to know. I was irritated by a lot of youtube videos out there. There are only a handful of channels I really like.

[@NourSharif7]

@@OrientalPearl A lot of the conversations some of KZbinrs have with native speakers feel kinda forced to me. While yours imo seem more natural, genuine and energetic. Plus I like that you also talk about your experiences. I don't see you go around and waste people's time just to get a reaction out of it. Cheers to that! Keep it up!

[@macheadg5er]

@@OrientalPearl may i ask your thoughts on laoshu505000? i love his channel too and when you said trying to learn too many languages at once and being a jack of all trades master of none his skills popped into my mind. There is this one video where he goes into a Walmart and speaks 17 different languages in just 1 visit and has a basic conversation with everyone and the smiles and laughs he brings to everyone is amazing! but it is also obvious he is spreading himself to thin. One of my fav videos of all time if you search his video "Causing All Kinds Of Problems at Various Festivals" the ending of the video is SO AWESOME i smiled for days after watching it. please check it out lol

[@macheadg5er]

@@OrientalPearl BTW i found you through laoshu505000 channel. :)

[@macheadg5er]

@Vivek Kumar that was point he is not fluent in most of them. Not even Japanese

[@ebi6097]

The difference between you and other channels in japan is that you actually take part in their culture and not just watch over.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks. I feel that way too. It's just me doing stuff that happens everyday here.

[@letgomylego424]

She is just so likable as a human being. Yes she is also attractive and intelligent.

[@OrientalPearl]

OPEN THE KZbin ENGLISH SUBTITLES. I heard a lot of language advice on KZbin that I disagree with. With language learning less is more. The more you focus on one language, the deeper you can understand it. There is a lot of hype about “SPEAKING”, but language learning isn’t all speaking. Remember, the real difficulty to Chinese and Japanese is reading and writing and it is totally overlooked on KZbin. Writing essays by hand in Chinese and Japanese was the hardest thing I ever had to do. -Anming

[@adammichael811]

Is it really you who hearts these comments or do you have a team that does it?

[@Markver1]

Oriental Pearl I think people are enthralled by any activity that seems like it requires superhuman ability. Not only polyglots but street musicians, skateboarders, parkour, breakdancers, et al. We know intellectually that those performers got so good through many hours of study. But, they make it look so easy that it appears that they were born with those abilities. That is most everyone’s superhero fantasy. Power bestowed without personal effort.

[@electronsauce]

@@adammichael811 She's super new to the KZbin world. It's most definitely her.

[@OrientalPearl]

Team? What team? I'm answering these from my bedroom. lol Yes, the comment below it right. I am very new to KZbin and I can still read all of the comments while the channel is small.

[@bestrafung2754]

I admit that I still struggle with kanji, but when college ends, I will start studying it a lot harder. I find it easier to recognise kanji when I read them, but actually trying to write them down is hard. I think kanji recognition is definitely good.

[@29687ray]

your just an interesting person and a lot of fun.

[@electronsauce]

Gonna double down on this ! Also

[@facepalmnetwork255]

I've been self learning Japanese now for 1 year and 2 months now. While its kinda sad that she said that you will need to seek some sort of formal education, she has a point. I plan on taking a Japanese college course later on in life as well as going for the JLPT N3 exam at the end of this year. Honestly, there are times where i don't have the intrinsic motivation to do it. Having the extrinsic motivation of a teacher or deadlines to help push you are really nice even though they may seem like hell. Piece of advice to anyone learning Japanese, kanji is unavoidable, no matter what anyone else says. Without kanji, Japanese is just a blob of sounds on paper. Please drill the basics in your head because they will really save you when you have a difficult time. When it comes to conversation, you don’t have the luxury of typing it out, rereading it, making corrections and remembering a grammar rule. Everything has to come out whether its right or wrong. And don't worry if its wrong, you WILL make mistakes, they are a しないといけません. Just set little goals for your self and don't think of this huge language because it will intimidate you as it did me. Don't cram hiragana in the beginning if this is your first foreign language you are learning, do a 5-15 a week and just read stuff in romaji before that. Your vocabulary base in the beginning doesn't really need kanji because they are very distinct words. And keep at it even though it will seem like such a pain. You will ask yourself "why tf am i learning this?"(I assume you are self studying at this point.) and continuing will seem like an endless battle so here is my best piece of advice. Make yourself a system, it doesn't have to be a strict "study 6 hours everyday" system but make sure you do something everyday. By something, I mean something productive like watching an anime with Japanese subtitles or making a vocabulary deck on anki and doing it, you will build something that seems like a normal everyday thing and then just expand from there. As a lazy bum that never studies in school for tests and just did my best in class, this was a nightmare at first. Just remember, you are you, even though there are soooo many people out there that are better than you, you have your own life and they have theirs. You can do it.　この句を読んでくれて感謝しています。全部の常用漢字を読めるようになるために僕はがんばらければなりません。諦めないで！

[@OrientalPearl]

This is solid advice. I learned Chinese and Japanese for my career, but many people watching this are doing it as a hobby. I think your advice is very good!

[@OrientalPearl]

With the difficulty in formal language as well all Chinese/Japanese characters, it is necessary to have formal training to become proficient on a professional level. Business level Chinese and Japanese, especially for academic essays and business emails, is unreachable with self study as a native English speaker. The advice here is not for people learning these two languages for fun, but rather for their career. I only know HSK and JLPT, which are required for university entry in China and Japan. Even top scores on those tests are not enough to be fully prepared for the Chinese and Japanese academic/business world. I learned a lot more still after passing those tests many years ago.

[@nikolavanzettiteslasacco4991]

I picked your channel because of your character, personality and your incredeble kills of peaking languages. You inspired me to do the same 😎🤙🤙🦸🦸

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I'm glad that you picked it! Stick around.

[@MrsKoldun]

Man, at the beginning of my language journey those YT polyglots with their 10 languages really intimidated me, until I realised that they speak their languages only at an A1-A2 level. Crazy how knowing four languages to a high degree still made me feel like I was lagging behind. -.- Most language learners online only seem to flex their speaking abilities (that usually just revolve around very basic daily topics), they probably cannot even read news articles in Chinese, let alone books. While girls like us soon have master’s degrees from programmes taught entirely in Mandarin. 😎 keep that quality content coming! 🤗

[@OrientalPearl]

You're right. I really don't think most of them can read and write very much. And that's where the real challenge is with Chinese and Japanese. Their channels annoy me to be honest. I really only like a few KZbinrs. Blad and Bankrupt is my favorite.

[@Davidrixmusic]

@@OrientalPearl HA! Yes! Bald and Bankrupt is a travel channel as well though, and talk about personality, that guy is fearless!

[@OrientalPearl]

Camano man He’s my hero. His videos inspired this channel.

[@fatoftheland3877]

@@OrientalPearl Bald is ace, I like Harald Baldr, Itchy Boots and Laoshu 505000 too. Subbed to you! :)

[@bestrafung2754]

I think Laoshu50500 does actually know a lot of those languages fluently or is at least at an intermediate level. However, I do agree with you that many of them probably just speak some of them intermediately. I don't think that makes them not multilingual or polyglots, but it doesn't make them fluent. My Japanese is high intermediate but I believe I can pass off as bilingual.

[@bestrafung2754]

Everyone's panicking and buying toilet roles while Anming is flexing on the trolls by speaking fluent Chinese and Japanese in a video to pass the time :D. In all seriousness though, even though I speak absolutely no Mandarin, I have been learning Japanese for 6 years and I'm at a high intermediate level. I think that your Japanese is actually really good! I hope you do more videos like this or videos where you speak to Japanese people in Japanese. The ONLY thing I noticed that could be improved on was your American accent still showed a little bit when you were speaking, but that was just minor because it was small and Japanese speakers, including myself, can understand you. I'm sure that you'll be able to get used to pronouncing Japanese 100% accurately like a Japanese speakers eventually. I'll admit I've only recently started getting better at my Japanese accent and speaking Japanese at a normal pace because I've been practising it more with friends and speaking to myself in Japanese. You're doing great, so again please ignore trolls who are clearly just bitter and jealous. I've come across some pretty dumb trolls like that myself. Also you're one of the first small channels I'm subscribed to and genuinely excited to see grow.

[@OrientalPearl]

Stingy Thanks so much for your support. My Japanese studies took a 2 years break when I went back to China. But I have been working on it here in Japan. My goal is to close the gap between Chinese and Japanese and get them on the same level.

[@DecrepitBiden]

I'm surviving on 1 TP roll. All the Walmarts are out here in GA. Gonna use the bathtub as my bidet, like in Europe, Middle East, & Japan.

[@szewei85]

Haha i would still prefer you speak in the US accent. It is more unique towards local folks.😂🤣

[@diogopires8304]

its your blue eyes....and chinese skills :-x

[@miraclemamaqtuq]

Agree

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

Your personality is why I enjoy your channel and why iam here. Cheers!🤘

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks! That will be easy to keep up on because I'm just being myself.

[@Melissa-gy9dp]

My goal is to be a polyglot. I just can't imagine leaving this world without being able to communicate with so many people. Thank you for this video!

[@pudge27t]

Your vibe..... it’s very positive! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you for the video!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. We could all use some positive vibes right now.

[@hectorlopezhidalgo2107]

I discovered your channel just a few month ago...and i think you're awesome! and the way you show the world how you manage to learn Japanese and Chinese, face obstacles encourage people to get on learning any language. I'm a big fan of your videos, please continue! I tried other "polyglot" videos and they are terrible.

[@johncommers9597]

You are a delight to listen to and you are so fun and entertaining, I could watch you for hours.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad to hear that! Please stay and watch more! I don't have a lot of videos now, but there will be more to come soon.

[@Lisa-kf4se]

Videos from Anming are great for motivating me to get back into studying Mandarin. She's a great inspiration! Thank you for making so many fab videos! 👍

[@coolrebel671]

You have a fun energy. And your vids are informative with your intros or just when you’re exploring and talking to people you meet. Maybe there are other polyglots but they usually only show pranks and reactions

[@OrientalPearl]

I noticed that many polyglots can't read or write. That was really what I wanted to hit on here.

[@robbsacredart]

I find languages fascinating but struggle to learn them so I like to live vicariously through other people. I like your videos because you’re authentic and not showing off, you’re just living your (admittedly interesting) life and taking the camera along for the ride. Keep being you. 👍

[@whataboutbob9786]

I'm interested in the culture of other countries, and your interaction with the locals is the best parts. Your channel popped up while following ADV China, and Only in Japan. Keep following your dreams!

[@OrientalPearl]

I'd like to do a video in Yokohama Chinatown. It's open as usual. But now is a sensitive time. I got a really cute funny character mask. I might go down there when it comes in the mail. I have to think about it. I don't want to give youtube viewers a reason to scold me for going out even if Japan's situation is not so serious.

[@danielrocha6523]

Best advice I've heard to help learn a whole new language, I love the videos.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm really glad to hear that! I am a language teacher. It's my honest advice as a teacher and a student.

[@NewCreation1681]

Hi👋🏻.. I picked your channel because you were in my recommended.. but you seem really down to earth, and I love that you actually show yourself engaging with Japanese people. I’m just starting out with learning, and I appreciate all the advice and listening to the conversations in your videos. ✌🏻💕

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad that you found the channel! I hope you stick around. Learning Japanese is a big challenge, but you can do it if you don't mind making mistakes along the way. It took me a long time to get the courage to post language videos on KZbin. I guess the biggest thing holding us back in ourselves most of the time.

[@leeb588]

It's been a revelation for me finding your channel! I think your language talent coupled with your personality and imagination make these clips great! Keep up the great work and stay safe. Peace and love from Scotland! 😎😷😷

[@OrientalPearl]

Lee B Scotland is awesome! I visited Edinburgh once. Cool place!

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

I have a frustrating experience. Not knowing where to begin or hitting a plateau can feel demoralizing and make it hard to hit the books and study like you know you should…

[@emmalisawhalley9125]

I like following you because of your personality and the way you interact with people. I follow a couple other polyglots but I really enjoy your view. Thank you.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad to hear that. This channel is really new. There are a lot of very established KZbinrs out there that have been doing this for years.

[@Ronin-kk4bt]

I like your channel because of your energy I can feel the passion in every word when you speak in Chinese. You speak with so much confidence your accent and delivery is great. If I close my eyes I would believe that you were Chinese. All your video’s are upbeat and entertaining plus I feel like I’m learning alot from your videos

[@OrientalPearl]

That's good to hear! I think we all need a little positive energy during these hard times.

[@jonsay241]

It’s cool that you have a upbeat attitude You keep it real and positive Thanks 😊

[@maySaenson]

I've found your channel accidentally by KZbin recommend. Your videos made me a lot of motivation and inspiration in Japanese learning. Thank you ❤️

[@OrientalPearl]

That’s a very happy accident!

[@electrospecter]

I love your videos, they have inspired me to get back into studying Spanish! I have always been interested in linguistics and took intro classes in Spanish, Arabic, and Japanese but never got beyond the basics. I think you are definitely right about focusing on one language but it can also be very interesting to dip your toe in a bunch of languages if you like linguistics. Greetings from Texas :)

[@OrientalPearl]

Getting the basics down in many languages can be fun. For me personally, I just didn't want to do that because I can't use it for my job. It would purely be a hobby then, which is cool too.

[@montanerdz]

What brought me originally to your channel was me trying to refresh my German and being recommended a multitude of polygot/language channels and after a few X videos, yours was recommended. I enjoy the genuine conversations you have with people, your clearly educated, culturally conscious content, and the fact that you dont really waste people's time like some other channels do. You also encourage me to always keep learning bc although i'm a native Spanish speaker, my writing (nor my speaking, really..) is not to college level and you keep me motivated that's it's ok to continue learning German and also educate myself more in the languages I "already speak." Also Japanese = goals, so there's that too lol

[@OrientalPearl]

That's great to hear! Getting to college level in a whole new challenge. I'm more interested in getting to that level with a language and know just a few rather than knowing a little bit of everything, but without any depth. That's why I haven't taken on Korean yet. But like I said in the video I'm not studying as a hobby. I'm glad that these videos keep you motivated!

[@TL243]

I started watching these videos last October! Trying to improve my mandarin listening. You just seem so genuine and smart!

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, you joined back in October? You are one of the oldest subscribers then. lol I had like 100 subs at that time.

[@TL243]

I was just watching back then. No subs.

[@lrlasvegas6427]

I think this video was probably my favorite so far... Such interesting information! 😃

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad to hear that! This is the first opportunity I had to answer some of the many questions that have been coming in.

[@vicol93]

Your personality is the reason why I keep watching your videos you seem so nice and cheerful in your videos. Also I found it more fascinating people talking in Chinese and Japanese that just a lot of Latin or Romance languages.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, a lot of the multilingual or polyglot channels are romance languages. You are right about that.

[@minitron8192]

I think people enjoy videos like yours because we enjoy seeing the positive and drastic reactions that come from people seeing foreigners unexpectedly speak their mother tongue. The videos are very positive and leave you feeling happy. It’s extremely inspiring to see your accomplishments providing you with such amazing intercultural experiences. Your videos especially have a very natural feel while some others seem more produced or forced. Keep it up.

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I felt the same way when watching some of the other videos. They seemed a bit over the top.

[@andrewhopkins888]

You are an inspiration to us all to keep working with our language skills every chance we have. It is always nice to see the reaction on people’s faces when you speak to them in their own language and it quickly breaks down any barriers. If we all spoke more languages I’m sure the world would be a better and more understanding place. Hello from the U.K.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you UK. I'm glad that you like to see the interactions with people on this channel.

[@Odo_Fraggins]

Hi. I just wanted to chime in as a new-ish viewer and toss my opinion into the mix. I watch your videos because I find the content to be entertaining (a sense of adventure), engaging (knowledge and wisdom that can be shared and applied), and appealing to some of my most core values (community, friendship). As the host, I find you to be authentic, humorous, and trustworthy. Anyway, that's the opinion of one absolute stranger on the internet, but I'm glad the algorithm pointed me in the direction of your channel.

[@OrientalPearl]

Welcome! I'm really glad that you joined. I am glad that you trust what I'm saying. I'm just telling it like it is :)

[@stefaniez9153]

Your videos are fun to watch because of your energetic and interesting personality. Your dedication to language learning and your people skills inspire me to keep up my own language studies and to go out and engage with people more. Thank you for sharing your encounters and tips with us! :)

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad to hear that these are helpful to you. Never give up!

[@leoleo1761]

Hi Anming, I love your videos because you are spontaneous, genuine and smart. Most people don't understand how difficult it is to reach a high level like yours in two languages ​​so distant from your native language. For school reasons I had to reach a intermediate-high level of Korean language and it was very difficult despite living in Korea for two years and studying six hours a day between school and individual study. I had already studied Latin and French for five years but the Indo-European languages ​​are much easier to study since I am a native Italian speaker. I admire your efforts and I am amazed at your incredible results. Please continue making videos here on youtube. Keep it up! Greetings from Florence, Italy.

[@OrientalPearl]

You are amazing! And I'm so glad that there is a group of people out there that believe in studying languages to a high level. Many people just get conversational and end there. As you know, there is soooooo much more to learn past just becoming conversational.

[@brandondean3711]

Personally I pick your video more so on your attitude,presentation along with your awesome friendly attitude,thanks a bunch pearl🇳🇿

[@OrientalPearl]

That's great news! I figured KZbin was a personality game more than anything lol

[@chrismac3696]

I always check my notification bell, hoping you had posted a new video. And...here you are!!! Love your material! Very informative, educational and entertaining!! Take care and BE SAFE out there!!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad that you are enjoying these! I know a lot of people are bored at home right now. I'm trying to keep you entertained. I hope it's working.

[@jayf4612]

I think folks like your channel because the 3 languages you speak is done so with a very high proficiency in each one. Plus, you keep your videos very real world like.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's good news, because I am just showing everyone how it really is. These videos are easy to make.

[@drohegda]

OP Very well said I enjoy your channel very much, I get a lot of pointers on learning a language and also enjoy the wonderful places you visit. Keep on Truck'in.😁😁😁

[@jeancamacho7434]

I don't usually take time to write comments on this platform but I really need to say that the reason why I love your channel it's because you actually have a deep understanding of not one but two languages that are quite hard to learn imo, you're not just repeating the same things over and over, and I value the amount of effort that requires, keep it up!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much for your comment. Especially if it's the first one your made on this channel. Don't be shy, I have enough time to answer all comments right now. I'm trying to mix it up a bit on this channel: Travel, languages, humor, social interaction. If that's what keeps you here, then I'm very happy.

[@jillianjuen9802]

You rock! I am currently learning Polish and I have reviewed 2000 words so now I am just actively and passively listening to native audio.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's so cool. Somehow I met a Polish girl at my school here in Japan.

[@johnathan5975]

Of course, I picked YOUR video :) You have the most genuine, authentic, humble, and respectful version of these types of interactions. AND, I consider you a distant friend, so, I'm all in. Continue to take good care of yourself!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! These are crazy times. It's really hard to maintain a sense of community. Stay strong my friend.

[@johnathan5975]

For more encouragement, you can reach me on the Wire App. @Johnathan8184 🙂

[@stretchyme]

Hi! Just found your content, since I've been on a massive foreigner travel blog binge on YT and the algorithm gods decided to bless me with your videos. Your Chinese is much less accented than the other videos, and I can definitely tell you put in the hard hours. You're also a lot more genuine and cheesy (I like cheesy!) than some other KZbinrs that I won't name. If you want some charismatic Bald-esque content give Adventures in Asia a try, I just found him yesterday and he's friendly, has not many views, and is a great reader/speaker of Japanese, he also has a great editor! The only thing missing from his vids are regular uploads. I'll be watching more of you! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad that you found this channel. Welcome! I try to do a mix of language, travel, and academic life in Asia. I hope you stick around.

[@ugnedvar702]

I found your channel a few days ago and I really like it! 😊😀 Nice video! 😁😍

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad to hear that! I will keep making videos if you keep watching. And I answer comments too. lol

[@datcatsavedme7071]

Why has my listening and comprehension increased by 100% when I started watching you? I’ve only been learning Chinese for 4 years and I am in AP Chinese in high schools right nowz

[@OrientalPearl]

That's wonderful! I didn't realize that people were watching these to learn Chinese from my videos. lol That's great though.

[@blub11984]

I also think her pronunciation is very clear. These HSK listening exercises are just insane.

[@seppschmidt1224]

Thanks for your everpresent openness and in this particular case the really helpful and essential no-nonsense tips on language acquisition. Interesting academic career by the way. And I have to say: Great youtube channel (inspiring, informative, sometimes eye-opening) and yet marked in most videos by a lighthearted atmosphere, which sometimes is really helpful during you know who ... Keep up the good work. All the best from the other side of the world (aka Germany) to you and Yuki.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much for your wonderful message! I want to be realistic with people that are learning another language especially a language that is really different from their native tongue. I don't want people to think it can be done in 30 days like the commercials said and get discouraged when they find out it can't be done that fast.

[@ScooterATVSales]

It;s all about delivery. Down to earth, friendly and charming.

[@ruiisacademy]

I like you because you are respectful towards every culture equally. There is no bias. Your Chinese is so authentic, I love to watch you speak them. Chinese and Japanese is not an easy language to learn. Pronunciations are hard. But, you speak so well. It's a skill to be proud of. In addition to that, language is also culture! When you show an interest in their language, you are showing interest towards their culture. Many countries have to learn English, but not the other way around. So being able to communicate with the natives in their language is a blessing. It makes natives happy because people are also putting effort to speak in their language and culture! Its a very considerate and most kindest factor. Like there is an appreciation on a communication level. To be honest, I think you are also so fun and kind. The kind of friend I want.

[@OrientalPearl]

I want to be your friend too! Thank you for your comment. I am just being myself in these videos. If you like that, then you like the real me. Stick around my friend.

[@robertweaver986]

Your videos are popular because you sound like you are enjoying yourself, and having fun.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's good. And I had some totally different theory about it lol

[@tonir9919]

Thanks Anming for sharing your videos, i enjoy them a lot.... LoL, Best regards from Mallorca Island. 謝謝 ありがとう

[@stephenhall7493]

Yes, we like you a lot :) Thank you, your videos encouraged me to pursue my dream and change to a Japanese language minor

[@josearroyo8008]

This is exactly why I enjoy these videos. Your videos are like watching Andrew bourdain. Learn a bit of culture with the entertainment of the shock of the "foreigner" speaks so well.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's a good reason to watch then. I always try to mix a little humor and education together.

[@josearroyo8008]

Can't wait till the quarantine is over so we can get more outdoor videos. Keep your spirits high and stay safe.

[@Davidgon100]

You have a great personality and your videos are entertaining. I found your channel when searching videos to learn Mandarin.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's good. I'm glad that KZbin is recommending my videos to people that really want to learn. Keep it up!

[@jimmurphy4703]

Ahhh great ! Wow now that I know a little more about what you are about I must say “ well done young woman” I have much respect for what you are about and here you are not sugar coating how hard proficiently in a language is ! Tell it like it is ! Personally I have taken up teaching myself “ conversational Mandarin “ I’m 68 so given my old brain I will be happy to be able to do that 😎 and thank you for not belittling those who want to learn as a hobby 💐. For sure the act of using the language is so important as I am Irish and was taught Galige at school but I’ve been in Australia for 45 years and had no opportunity to use it so I’ve now forgotten most of it 😳. Thank you so much for continuing to do these videos and if I can make one suggestion, that is lower the music in the background because it was hard to hear the “ tone” use 😎. Stay safe ,stay well 🖖

[@OrientalPearl]

That's amazing that you are taking on Chinese. I taught people in their 80s English here in Japan. Everyone has their own reasons for learning something. I like the violin as a hobby. I'm not looking to become a professional violinist. I just get a lot of joy out of doing it. But people need to know how I got where I am with Chinese and Japanese. I'm not going to sugar coat it and push some "fluent in 30 days or your money back" kind of stuff. Sorry the music was a little distracting. lol

[@toriheart5046]

Anming to your question I watch your videos because of you :) You are very relateable and fun to watch , plus i want to support your videos too 😀😁💖

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I think KZbin is a personality game more than anything else.

[@creativepicnl]

Oof! Got another one in my recommendations that I really shouldn’t miss! Great tips! I am just starting out with a learning format for Japanese. These guys have their own way of teaching and it’s pretty enjoyable. It’s just for some survival sentences but a very interesting course nonetheless. Learning new stuff every lesson. :)

[@OrientalPearl]

There are probably a lot more videos you haven't seen yet. This video was the longest one I made.

[@Heoi_Bikuni]

I enjoy watching this channel because it is genuine👍. You speak fluently while others only know a few phrases. They claim to know an absurd amount of languages, but they speak a few phrases👎. Thanks for your suggestions.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad that you caught on the the little tricks. I was thinking the same exact thing as you while watching those videos. And when Chinese and Japanese came out many people didn't say the phrases they knew very well. I prefer quality over quantity.

[@asmuni16]

I noticed that your pronounciation sound natural & fluent. Using the right filler words, place emphasis on the right words, syllables & tones. Keep entertain us with your video. Thank you.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks, I'm glad that people are showing an interest in the language learning videos too. I want to mix it up a little on this channel.

[@NewYorksFinest]

Personality is what keeps me going back to certain content creators channels. Aside from you, there's only two other polyglot channels I dig and quiet Frankly. That's more than enough for me. All my favorites 🙏🏼 stay safe.

[@bestrafung2754]

I'm gonna guess the others you watch are laoshu505000 and Xiaoma :3

[@OrientalPearl]

NewYork'sFinest I’m honored to have made it into your top list!

[@NewYorksFinest]

@@OrientalPearl 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@NewYorksFinest]

@@bestrafung2754 masirui & xiaoma

[@bestrafung2754]

@@NewYorksFinest I've not watched masirui before. so I'll check him out.

[@kaixu2040]

I am drawn here because of the density of positive energy in your channel.

[@OrientalPearl]

Welcome! More positive energy to come!

[@kaixu2040]

@@OrientalPearl Take care, though! Keep some social distancing precaution:)

[@patrickfain9318]

Awesome! I really enjoyed this. I am using YoYo Chinese to learn Chinese as a hobby. To me, it's a really awesome course and really keeps me interested and engaged. Looking forward to more videos!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Good, it's great to learn as a hobby too. Language learning brings a lot of joy to people just like the violin has brought a lot of joy to me.

[@kelkel83ky]

Wow...that quite impressive, keep it up Pearl.

[@AdventuresOfGravox]

I got here through the algorithms recommending you but I really enjoy the content. I can speak Japanese and Korean to an ok level but I need to study more than I have so far and it’s always inspiring to see people with high levels in a foreign language

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad that you found the channel. I am new to KZbin. Korean seems like a really cool language. I'm tempted to start learning it, but I know it takes many many years to get good.

[@AdventuresOfGravox]

Oriental Pearl Thanks for the reply! I know many Koreans that also speak Japanese very well and they can learn the language very fast as Japanese Grammar and Korean grammar are extremely similar and direct translations (word for word) are possible most of the time. There is also a massively shared vocabulary between Japanese, Korean and Chinese and like you would be able to get to a high level in less than two years imo.

[@yusukelee9590]

There's this really good video I watched and it help alot it was originally for French but works for other languages ,but you record yourself telling stories about you in your target languages if you can't say a word or phrase then say it in English and then go back and watch that video and try to find what they would say for those words or phrases you couldn't say and learn it and all these words you learn you will remember easier cause bow they have context and meaning to you and they are useful words cause these are words you'd use to say things you'd typically say in your languages, I'm gonna also tell stories of my predictions or plans for the future to get some future tenses in my vocabulary

[@TheMerkat55]

Advice section: I had already learned Polish, but at a rudimentary level. Because of the "you know" virus I now have more time and started learning Polish again to reach an university level. Besides grammer that includes things like ortography, phonology, culture and history. Now 35 years ago I learned Turkish. Ten years later I married a Turkish girl from Turkey. This helped A LOT. According to Turkish people I speak better Turkish than themselves. I learned these two languages through self-study. Making it a part of your life: Polish) I helped Polish people,who came to The Netherlands as workers, with interpreting for them at doctors, agencies etc. I also helped them to fill in forms by translating those forms for them. Between 2013 and 2015 I worked at a factory where I was the only Dutchman working together with 9, 10 Polish people. Hence, I was speaking Polish for 6 hours every day. Turkish) As written above. Right after I started learning Turkish I became part of the Turkish community through Turkish friends.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, Polish must be a really cool language to learn. My Polish friend speaks great English, but she said not many people in her country speak it. Turkish too! Where is your KZbin channel?! I want to see it lol

[@rasmusa9212]

I just saw this video which you recommended! It's great. It's great that I found your channel in suggested videos earlier today!!! One reason that I like your advice is that you want to go deep to study at the uni, that is what I want too. Even if I decide to learn ten languages, I want all of them to be at an academic level but I am not sure there will be enough hours to learn ten languages to an academic level and live a life at the same time. :) So glad that I have found your channel even though I don't have anything to do with Chinese or Japanese language.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm go glad that you found this channel too. This advice can apply to any language. And if you want to learn ten languages to a high level that can be made even more possible if you study languages in the same language family.

[@rasmusa9212]

@@OrientalPearl ten was just a random number, I am not an aspiring polyglot, I am trying to find my home, and I think it is gonna be one of the Nordic Countries and they are related, 3 of them super similar , so yeah. Have you studied politics in Chinese? Or you studied Chinese as a major too? I feel like a fraud, because my Danish is not good enough and I am writing my thesis in Danish and If things go well, I will defend it in June, and will get a paper, but knowledge isn't there.

[@doubled3082]

How the hell am I just seeing this video now? I'm a subscriber and should be alerted immediately!! Ha!! My quarantine is over and this was my last video of my quarantine. This woman has started a movement. I'm going to take an intro to Chinese language course at my local community college. You continue to amaze me with your great videos. Well done! Stay safe and healthy!

[@OrientalPearl]

Dan Dahill Thanks so much for being a loyal subscriber! I don’t know why KZbin doesn’t notify subscribers all the time. It’s kind of a mystery. Glad you finished quarantine! Take care. -Anming

[@chowchow4177]

I like your video because you seem very friendly and very open. Easily blend into asian culture that can be difficult to adapt. I'm American born Chinese and speak Cantonese. Amazing how you can spend so much time in to learning, but the rewards are great. I'm trying to learn mandarin now thru KZbin. Since I have some Cantonese background, but still find it so difficult. That is why I applaud you. Keep up the good work.

[@chowchow4177]

And most of it all is the Pranks that is fun to watch.... when I see people that are shocked. LOL!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's cool that you know Cantonese. The students at Fudan from Hong Kong seemed to pick up Mandarin really easily. They didn't even need formal training or anything.

[@eddantes_]

I discovered your channel a few days ago. I then blocked the other channels of polyglots with unlikeable personalities. It can be hard being in a foreign country at so many levels, but hearing about things other people don't like or how they make fun of locals may bring you further down. So your channel is quite motivating. I want to get to a level with which I can go and have a friendly chat with locals as you do. So keep up the good work. You seem to be a great (normal) person and that is refreshing. エディットなどが大変だと思うけど、これからもちょいちょいアンミンさんの動画を楽しんでくれたらとうれしい。頑張ってください。

[@OrientalPearl]

I agree with you. I didn't find a lot of channels that I liked either. 動画を観てくれてありがとうございます。これからまたいっぱい作りますよ。

[@paulstretton3733]

Hey @orientalpearl I found this video. I needed something to watch. You are so focused in helping so many people. Go you. Bless you. You bring joy to many. Amazing. Goodnight . :-)

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much! Please enjoy some more videos.

[@gebrianginola223]

i really like to watch your videos, don't know why... Hope you stay healthy 😄😄 and keep making more videos

[@OrientalPearl]

Hey as long as you like them, I'm happy.

[@gebrianginola223]

@@OrientalPearl siapppp (how we say yes in Indonesia recently)

[@maxhope7691]

I like your channel name “ Oriental pearl “ . Considering the fact that you started your channel less than a year ago , you are doing pretty well in terms of number of views and subscribers. Keep it up ! You are definitely talented with talking I’m front of camera. Charisma is not something everyone has . Lucky you !

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for your support. The channel has really taken off in the last few months. Thanks for making that happen. :)

[@benttranberg2690]

The first of your videos that I listened to, was about people being surprised when you started talking one language they didn't expect you to know, and then another. There are several polyglots posting such videos on KZbin. It is so funny to watch the reactions - the "wow" moments. Actually it's more than just funny. There's must be some mechanism, that I bet psychologists know all about, that makes us able to enjoy surprises again and again through our fellow human beings. It evokes much the same emotions as if we ourselves go through the experience for the first time - even if we never actually did! In this technological world of ours, we can record these special wow-moments, distribute them to all of us, and repeat them over and over. So that's how I started watching your channel. I'll tell you later why I kept watching. (It's in the REPLY here.)

[@benttranberg2690]

I've always wondered how it is to actually live in other parts of the world. You don't really get to understand that from watching regular TV programs. When I watched your videos, you really let me into your daily life, far more than similar videos I've watched. So I went on to watch all kinds of videos you make, after the initial videos I watched where you surprise people with your language skills. You not only have the perspective of a foreigner coming to another country, but also that of someone putting an enormous effort into being extremely well integrated into not just one, but two cultures very different from your own. Through your background you know how to communicate the experience to the world, while at the same time you remove the language and culture barrier for us in a uniqe way. I feel I'm right there with you. You impress even the natives with your language skills, who in some cases tell us you speak their language even better than themselves. You engage very well with the viewers and with the people you meet, not least because of your positive attitude. Your skill handling the camera during recording is phenomenal, and the technical quality and editing is also superb.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's good. That's one thing that makes this channel unique because most of the other people doing language channels don't live abroad. Thanks for your two thoughtful comments.

[@jennyjenni0964]

Why I just found your channel. It's brilliant.😍

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad you found it! Where have you been this last year? lol just kidding, this channel didn't take off until just 2 months ago. Everyone found it recently.

[@dawnmeyer5969]

I wish all these apps were available when I studied Japanese. It would have made it a lot easier, I think.

[@itzkanel3858]

From US here, through KZbin algorithm, I stumbled upon Xiamaa's channel and his Chinese reaction videos. I thought the videos were super funny. Then through the random recommendation, I stumbled upon your's regarding Japanese reaction videos because I eventually wanted to learn how to speak Japanese fluently and watching a lot of sub series I think it can be useful! There really is a comedy element to these reaction videos that I enjoy!

[@OrientalPearl]

I think you and a lot of people came from his channel and one other guy's channel. The KZbin algorithm grouped us together. So many people came from those channels in the beginning that viewers thought I lived in America too. lol

[@akonni2]

Reading the script, then casually slaps butt. 🤣 Aside from the prank or shocks videos, we get to see a different perspective about Chinese and Japanese people and their culture. Admittedly, I had bad impressions and prejudice towards Chinese. Mainly because that's the impression we were taught since childhood plus all these recent incidents. But that changed thanks to you and other genuine language KZbinrs out there. Now I'm interested in learning Chinese. Coz quite frankly, they're everywhere! I might even meet good friends! And yes Filipino here living in New Zealand! 🇵🇭🇳🇿 Thanks for the advices. Hits home and a slap to my face 😆. It's fun knowing survival phrases here and there. But yeah, gotta chuck other languages in the back burner and get seriously good in Japanese.

[@calumteine2008]

I propose no answers, but I can say this for myself. I just enjoy seeing people interact where there would have been a barrier if not for everyone with the patience and drive to actually learn other languages, and the passion to use them. The surprise, and very often elation, is a wildly positive experience. Thanks for everything.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for your support! I appreciate it.

[@jasethesmiff5683]

I chose yours bcoz it popped up when i watched xiaoma's video's. But you did japanese where my aunt and uncle came from.... but u already know that. Now I'm watching thru them again bcoz it gives u money. Im so proud of ur effort. Thank u Anming

[@connerpettit4384]

I think your language speaking is actual quality. Some people can speak more but I always get the sense they are covering up their lack of ability

[@OrientalPearl]

I have a feeling they are covering their reading and writing levels.... that's where the real difficulty is with Chinese and Japanese. Many people just learn to speak and call it a day.

[@rh4349]

Not only are you absolutely fluent in Chinese and Japanese, you have the skill to be fluent in Korean too. Switching between 3 difficult Asian languages is masterful.

[@OrientalPearl]

I would love to learn Korean. I have been thinking about taking it on for a long time now.

[@TheMagnum1959]

Of course we picked your video, there awesome !

[@wingsweep1]

I think you and laoshu, xiama are the best speakers of mandarin on youtube....that why i watch your videos💪👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching. I saw a few of their videos because other people recommended them to me. KZbin is a personality game. They just have to entertain people to get a lot of views. If they can make people laugh and keep watching their channels will continue to grow. But keep in mind the real difficulty with Chinese and Japanese is reading and writing. Many people skip it and only focus on casual conversation. That will only get you so far if you want to use these languages for your job.

[@shady8178]

@@OrientalPearl I just started learning Mandarin and for me it's the most important thing to be able to communicate with the people. Reading is also very important when visiting China but why do you think writing is so important? I'll never write anything in Chinese and on the mobile phone it's easy with pinyin :D Thanks for your great videos!

[@soul.searching611]

I like your channel mostly for the prank vids lol...I think it gives some ppl some type of smiles when you see the relation of ppl seeing a foreign person speak their native language...idk for me in a sense for me if someone learn my language and they are foreign? I’ll feel happy...becuz for someone to take interest in my culture I feel like I’m connected to them in a humble level..no one asked them to learn but when they tried...I appreciate it very much!!😊😊 plus ur reviews on spots out there are pretty cool

[@OrientalPearl]

I enjoy the prank videos. People always ask me a ton of questions about language learning, so this was a good opportunity to finally answer those questions.

[@droneoso6461]

There are many people that can speak more than 5 Languages but the way you conduct your videos they are enjoyable that comparing with others your are funny and good personality

[@OrientalPearl]

There are, but I don't know if they make interesting videos.

[@WhereMyChicken]

Charming as per usual! This is why you are so good - you don't need outside shots to make your videos attractive. Just be you! By the way, young lady, have you seen your subscriber numbers?! You have like tripled them within a month! Annming Meet & Greet 2021!

[@OrientalPearl]

WhereMyChicken Yeah, that was weird. I didn’t expect so many people so fast. It’s cool though.

[@garytanger6469]

WhereMyChicken.. She is hoping to return to the states this year,, maybe all of us can talk her into doin' it then...

[@WhereMyChicken]

@@garytanger6469 We still may be on quarantine but 2020 would work for me!

[@Markver1]

Charming is the word that came to mind for me also. Never underestimate the power of a sincere pleasant smile.

[@1slamExplained]

Impressive stuff my sister. I'm trying to learn Arabic and I must say well done! We get to see the amazing results but we fail to realise the struggles you may have gone through, to reach the level you are at know.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, Arabic would be very hard to learn! The writing system is quite beautiful though. I have an American friend that went to teach English in Saudi Arabia and learned Arabic.

[@1slamExplained]

@@OrientalPearl I'm hoping to not waste my time. I was wishing for "time" to learn a language and now that we are all more or less self isolating we tend to get distracted. I recently came across a video by a language Professor who talks about language acquisition. He states that the best way to learn a language is to read children story books i.e. 80% of your learning should consist of that and 20% translating or talking about general pictures in magazines. I think I'll be giving his approach some more time as well as covering a basic Arabic language book. I have posted the link below in case you were interested. Shockingly he knows more Arabic than me even though I have been trying to learn the language on and off for a year. (He learnt a dialect but still amazing). Keep up the great content, I came across your video as a suggestion. How to Acquire any language NOT learn it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n53PcqOdlrGafaM

[@1slamExplained]

@@OrientalPearl Got to give credit to your friend. Not an easy language to acquire. But with time and dedication it can be done.

[@Alicettem]

I gave a speech in Chinese about a year and a half ago. I had it all typed up, and then wrote it in pinyin. It took me 12 minutes reading the characters, reading the pinyin transcription I did reduced that to 8 min. The event organiser saw my notes and said "oh you can just give the speech in English," actually no, because I'd installed my Chinese brain and wouldn't be able to fully switch back even though English is my native language. She thought I couldn't understand what was written there. I worked in a school where the other teachers mostly couldn't speak English, that speech was about 1 year in. They were really relaxed and friendly. There's no way on earth I'd be able to give a speech if I'd continued teaching in a mostly English environment. My progress is much slower than yours, having only reached HSK 5 in 5 years but socialising with mainly Chinese people, and living in a super local area of Beijing really increased my confidence in speaking. I also read with more confidence. I wouldn't suggest totally avoiding the foreign community but have seen people who've lived in China for years and still can't communicate with locals, which is a shame as it's limiting. Now I'm stuck in England but hopefully should be back in China next month. I miss my friends and proper Chinese food, I had a fusion breakfast of 油条and porridge (oatmeal) this morning!

[@OrientalPearl]

I loved reading your comment. How are you able to get back to China next month? Is that what they told you? I've been waiting anxiously to get back. Maybe this is a little bit of hope.

[@clivesgarage]

Hi, your almost friend from cape Town South Africa. You are authentic, unique and beautiful inside and out. I trust you. You give me hope and inspire me so much. I've just turned 50.

[@OrientalPearl]

Happy birthday! I'm do glad to hear that you feel inspired. Are you going to take on Chinese and Japanese too? :)

[@joergdanne5222]

あなたの日本語は強いだと思います。你的中文也非常好。谢谢你教我们中文和日语。Thanks for keeping us motivated!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for coming back and watching!

[@jenmoorhead5692]

I discovered your channel while looking at lots of videos. I was traveling to Asia.

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope you subscribed 😊

[@HappiAcrossCultures]

是为了好玩儿！！！！！ sooooo truuuuuuue!!!! You’re so much fun!!! ^^ I love ur use of music as well!! ^^ I love using the Chinese 6 too 😂😂😂

[@EvelynTheOdd]

Korean is a lot of fun! I only got to a beginner level while I was working in Korea for a year, but knowing Japanese and Mandarin should help a lot if you decide to take it on. I could pick out some of the Chinese words you were saying from the little bit of Korean I know, and the logic behind the grammar is VERY similar to Japanese, so you'll definitely have a head start. Thanks for the video~!

[@OrientalPearl]

I would love to start learning it. I wish my boyfriend would try it too, but he wants to learn Spanish.

[@nishaanp7882]

Thank you!

[@whushaw]

I find you like a gem in the rough here on KZbin! So many make fake persona's for the camera, and you're just yourself.

[@OrientalPearl]

Awww, thanks so much. I always love your nice comments. I hope we can chat back and forth like this for many more years.

[@maurijk25]

KZbin came up with your video....and I think you are a nice authentic person. I speak a few languages...and want to learn Italian alot better than I know now. Japanese and Chinese sounds very cool but I think it is hard to learn. I think Dutch sounds like that for others...I am Dutch :)...well...I will keep watching your videos, I like seeing other languages, countries and experiences :)...keep up the good work! Cheers Maureen

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks you Maureen. I appreciate your kind words. I hope you stick around.

[@Glider12396]

Wow! Finally I found someone is like me too. I’m chinese and living in US and chose Japanese as my second foreign language and took JLPT n1. 中国語すごすぎた！発音はアークセントがぜんぜんないです。很有幸被推送到这样的youtuber！btw I went to MSU and studied aboard in japan through JCMU in 2012. Great to see your videos. 加油！

[@OrientalPearl]

好棒啊！我们有很多共同点。MSU! I had so many friends that went there.

[@juankey433]

I pick your video coz ur good at what ur doing and also cute when speaking chinese and japanese 😊

[@OrientalPearl]

Awww, thanks so much! I'll keep making more cute videos for you!

[@juankey433]

@@OrientalPearl cool 🥰 i will probably watch it 😘