CNA - Speaking Exchange

[@BiliAlmeida]

At the age of 15 I became a CNA student. At that point, I could not speak a single word in English. Now, at the age of 28 I am finishing my bachelor abroad which is entirely taught in English. This is partly because of CNA. Thank you CNA and congratulations for such an awesome and beautiful win-win initiative.

[@juliacaruso3458]

your english is fantastic btw

[@DaveKings]

It's shit like this that makes a grown man cry!!

[@QuasarRiceMints]

Agree. Those damn ninjas cutting onions and shit...T_T

[@tatianagreen276]

u don't know him *****

[@RSMJ]

This is amazing. I hope more and more schools start similar programs.

[@Joy-dh1pv]

I grew up never having any grandparents and this made me burst into tears. These old people were so sweet, it's a shame that they get so lonely and neglected by their families sometimes.

[@TabrisChen]

The real beauty of language is that it connects people.

[@mlchris]

I am very proud to say that I work at this retirement community and know all of thise residents. This was an amazing project.

[@AldousHuxleyBraveNewWorld]

What a great use of technology AND human nature. Bravo / Valente

[@ChrisEli7e]

Charlie Chaplin said : "More than machinery, we need humanity". This fits what he said in so many ways. Some faith in humanity restored!

[@ivoneray1472]

I want to congratulate all the people responsible for this project. It is simple great!

[@AngelaGGentile]

What a wonderful idea! Great inter-generational and cross-cultural experiences. We hosted a young student from Brazil (we are in Canada) and it was a wonderful experience. Thank you to FCB Brasil for this great video and showing how wonderful our world is and how technology can help bring people together! (all those negative comments should be removed - it is so ageist and damaging to our society)

[@MurderCrowAwdio]

This is some feelgood stuff right here.

[@rudyroberson263]

absolutely epic stuff did you know its possible to change your luck ? just do a quick search for this video *"Andrew B Channel"* and cheer me later :3

[@MurderCrowAwdio]

Rudy Roberson I had so much luck yesterday I don't want to push it.

[@tishtashtishtash]

Fantastic. They should have reunion somewhere, the whole lot of them.

[@fernandadaroz3693]

I agree! :)

[@SillyBeesChickadees]

Such a brilliant use of technology! I know the conversations are on a private channel, but if you can share more, we would love to see!

[@guilhermevazevedo]

Oh! It´s a fantastic idea! I was an CNA student. That school is amazing! The people who created this method of learning are just incredibles! Can you imagine, how it is for a person who was forgotten by the own family, talk to young people, that have a new vision of the world, some new histories to talk about. Just perfect! Congrats to CNA!

[@matematicacomdemoclis]

I love it! I wanna talk to my grandmother now...

[@klarisselispector7204]

democlis vc por aqui kkkk!!

[@gabrielagominho1865]

English is my third language and I have worked as a Nursing Assistant in a retirement home in Phoenix, AZ, United States. As someone who has seen both sides up close, I find this initiative absolutely wonderful. I wholeheartedly wish this would spread and become a common program in many nursing and retirement homes throughout the world.

[@Genoflesh]

Great initiative, to bring peoples of different communities together.

[@TheRudiely]

Great initiative! Brilliant idea! Congratulations! And I hope that this program will expand to reach more people who surely loved participating in this program must either already behind impressive results.

[@CharlesSchiele]

This is awesome!

[@Alisson-Faoli]

That's such an amazing idea. I'm Canadian, but I'm living in Brazil for a while. It's really incredible that you guys are trying to make elder's lives better! That kid in the video speaks really well! You guys are awesome.

[@MichaelBlitzkrieg09]

Wait what? I want to teach that cutie some english too

[@MichaelBlitzkrieg09]

Sebastian Pini Nahhh, I'll teach her 2 languages then

[@MichaelBlitzkrieg09]

You're missing the point but..oh well, nevermind.

[@MichaelBlitzkrieg09]

***** nooo... *sighs*

[@UliMorse1]

Wesley Siqueira Cara, é só uma brincadeira. Até o alemão entendeu e tu fica de frescura aí. Vai trabalhar, bicho.

[@UliMorse1]

Michael009 yesss :D

[@Canadian1626]

This program should be expanded to retirement homes all around the world. What an incredible opportunity for students learning English and seniors, too.

[@strawboy1230]

This is beautiful. And it's amazing just how far technology has come and how far it will continue to go.

[@Fabio.K]

Sensacional, simplesmente fantástico! Me emociono todas as vezes que vejo o vídeo. O que eles querem é apenas alguém para conversar... Esses seres maravilhosos apenas querem dar seu amor. Grande ideia, Parabéns!!

[@fescolfaro]

As soon as the japanese kid said "you could stay at my home here" I knew it was all going to the shitter. "You're incredible" and "If you were here I'd give you a big hug" was just too much, that was when my eyes started sweating.

[@Loug522]

nos dias de hoje é raro ver alguma empresa buscando não só o lucro, mas também um projeto que ajude ambos os lados, parabéns a essa empresa, ela merece o meu respeito!

[@haziqtajudin2203]

am i smiling? i am smiling. :)

[@MrHanakimi89]

Ooohh can I cry? *-sobs-* This too awesome~~!

[@Velticus]

This means a lot to the seniors. It's not creepy, because these people are many times abandoned, these older folk are not creepy, speaking to them shouldn't be either, this warm's the heart of these older folk, and teaches respect and kindness to elders

[@YaneMarieSleppy]

*A wise use of modern technology!* Both parties benefit here by forging friendships.

[@rosapereles6457]

This is an initiative that everyone can do to make a difference in the world. Two thumbs up for you! Great job! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@theyansterr]

"hey... so what are you wearing"

[@degentv3046]

Thank you for speaking my mind.

[@MajorKreissack88]

"Me..? Oh dear, my brown pants and diapers....Wait, I don't have any brown pants...ok, It seems I'm wearing pants only" :D :D :D

[@douglasgarciia]

Sinto muito orgulho de ter me formado nessa escola, e ainda mais pela iniciativa linda e brilhante, meus parabéns a todos os envolvidos. | I feel so proud of this school. And even more with this beautiful and brilliant initiative, congratulations to all involved. Keep the good and amazing work up!

[@TheGoodContent37]

This should be fucking free an open to the whole fucking world because is a wonderful idea! As a mexican I understand very well english because of youtube videos but lack abismal amount of practice in pronuntiation. I find myself talking alone in english to practice a little but it's not the same. This is a huge idea!

[@Juultjes]

***** The thing about omegle and chatroulette is that you encounter lots of naked/fapping guys. A few years ago it was still sorta normal, but nowadays there's just nothing else to see there, besides dicks.

[@krishnandeepak]

Let me know if you need help.. We could Skype.. and also you could help me with Spanish

[@kanisf]

WONDERFUL! I'm proud to be part of this company!

[@wingspantt]

Things get awkward later when one of the octogenarians says "You Mexicans sure are nice."

[@cado64]

"Soooo...do you like tacos?"

[@juancpgo]

ahahahahah

[@netoxxo]

But they are Brazilians.....

[@fizzys5283]

This was beautiful. It's such a wonderful idea because many elderly people are lonely and would enjoy having someone to talk to.

[@MEMANGELSISTERhere]

I'm just in tears. What a wonderful idea! Old ppl have a lot of wisdom and love to share around the world. I'd to chat with them too.

[@Darkanesha]

I wish we had something like this here in Spain. This is seriously wonderful.

[@legorzoni]

Parabéns CNA pela iniciativa. Muito Melhor do que "Professores Americanos 24 horas por dia"....if u know what i mean!

[@alecwb]

Sensacional. Quem teve essa ideia tem meu respeito. Parabéns.

[@venanciopaixao]

I used to love when I studied in CNA, I was too disciplined ... Good times that never comes again However today I'm so grateful because it helps me a lot to improve my vocabulary and more than that my listening and comprehension .. and if wasn't it, probably I'd find some problems in my last Exchange abroad =) Strongly recomend this school

[@SirKevinMartin]

Can I cry and stuff cos I just did and stuff.

[@janainagomes432]

So did I...

[@ThiagoIndioAraujo]

yes you can, you are gay, so no problem

[@SirKevinMartin]

Cool manners, bro. I'm sad you were raised as an arrogant, intolerant and ignorant individual by your family. Grow up already.

[@ranzusguilbert]

SirKevinMartin unfortunately is this type of Brazilian which finishes with our image and reputação.please ignore , he does not represent my country .

[@viniciusbianchi1489]

Thiago Araujo Wow. You really said that, well, my bad but, you're nobody here.

[@JacktheRah]

Faith in humanity restored. Or just not given up completetly but this is such an great idea and it warms my heart. :)

[@AdemirMCoelho]

Oh my God.. This is fantastic, really nice.

[@youngrastapeacebr7509]

Muito bacana essa iniciativa! Do caralho mesmo!

[@killerkimm]

This is great. I used to be a Hospice volunteer and simply met with elderly patients to talk with them and listen to their stories once a week. Nursing homes are really difficult to live in as the staff are exhausted or management is bad. Borden homes and retirement living places are a little bit easier on the elderly, but it still gets lonely. It's very rewarding and a great learning experience to volunteer to do this, I would highly recommend it to anyone who's willing to try it.

[@LucasBatistussi]

What a beautiful initiative CNA!

[@LucasBatistussi]

***** You are such an idiot!

[@DiorTheBanamelon]

Omg this may be one of the greatest things I've seen! This should be available in every country! *teary eyes*

[@AjayVidyasagar]

What an inspiring idea, God bless you guys and give you more strength!

[@NPU052244]

Great hats off for the initiative

[@dbshenoy]

Fantastic work!

[@renatacristinaneves2196]

Foi a atitude mais linda que presenciei nos últimos tempos. Parabéns ao CNA.

[@GammonReaper]

This Just Warms My Heart.

[@guirezzende]

Projeto simplesmente perfeito! Usar a tecnologia da maneira certa é isso! Parabéns CNA!

[@FelipeMaglovsky]

Great idea! Well done CNA. And for those who wants to know about the music in the background, that's "Ice Dance" from Danny Elfman. It was in the Edward Scissorshand OST.

[@johnfante3594]

BY Dany Elfman. dud! :p

[@wilderlopes]

Parabéns, parabéns, parabéns e parabéns ao CNA! Fantástica a iniciativa! :-)

[@ryuuzSd]

2:15 , nice catch buddy , nice catch haha !

[@Gleydsonmsj]

Genial, nada melhor do que proporcionar aos jovens uma forma de praticar o inglês e aos idosos alguém para conversar. Projeto genial!

[@nenm6234]

Yeah, this is the right way to use the Internet and new technologies, instead of wasting hours and days playing games and chatting uselessly.. I'd also like to have such a chance to improve my English ) And also I like speaking to old people, I understand them well and maybe if I had a chance to communicate with them I wouldn't miss my Grandparents so much(

[@XDanW91]

Having fun is a waste of time? Why not both?

[@FrVallC59]

why not zoidberg?

[@Shuruto]

Why not combine them: gaming with old people while speaking with them on teamspeak! Grandpa I need a heal I need a heal!

[@FrVallC59]

Shuruto I do that. i practice my english when playing video games cause i play on american servers(im latin)

[@leommartinspb]

Shuruto i love you

[@selmamoura9815]

What an amazing idea! It made me cry! Congratulations, CNA!

[@worldrapbr]

Ideia simplesmente foda e muito generosa!

[@shamilsons]

Bravo to the one who thought and realized this project, it is great !!!

[@harabas1]

This is great. Whoever thought of this is a genius!

[@ninaladygina8563]

I can't see this vidio without tears.Old people have opportunity to help students leaning english and do it with pleasure. I like this vidio.

[@crazysox305]

"Only one? Oh you poor fella" lol

[@creoloko]

One of the most brilliant brand efforts I've seen in a while. Beautiful!

[@eleanornjim]

146 thumbs down for this video? I feel sorry for them because they have no love in their lives.

[@BrunodeCastroLopes]

Que viagem....além de genial, ainda é emocionante! Ainda existem ideias brilhantes! ;)

[@Jaocagomez]

Is a win win situation, they need people to talk to and the kids need to improve their english, that should be a common program across the country (USA) among other countries too.

[@TerezaSylvio]

Hats off for CNA! Simply amazing!

[@skypiev4438]

Andddd why am I crying? Lmfao I just love old people, they are the best!

[@esterns3785]

+Sky Pie Same here!! I've seen this video twice I can't still control myself! This initiative is beautiful :')

[@gabrieltierre8527]

I have to say, this is just amazing!!! Congrats to all who supported this fantastic idea!

[@nOx1D3]

Wanna learn english ? play wow and you will learn to speak and curse in english faster then ever.

[@carolruo]

Play any mmorpg and u'll learn english fast lol

[@burned_ghost699]

im not sure u will pass any tests with that "english "

[@BleachManiacoo]

burned_ghost well, i've passed all my exams with that "english", also I've aced my college exam at English w/o ever have attended an English course

[@TamNguyen811]

I'm from Vietnam and I have been studying in the U.S for a year. This video makes me want to call my parents right away. Thank you.

[@MrHorimiya]

The very cute girl in this video made me watch this.

[@douglasferreira7487]

foi a melhor ideia que alguém poderia ter... CNA, parabéns!

[@yanava]

That's just beautiful.

[@murilomichelassi]

I always recommend CNA to learn english. I studied for 3 years and half from 2002 to 2006, and I still remember many things and method they used to use! I enjoyed studying at CNA, now I am 25 years old and my first contact for speaking english was last month, I could speak and undestand people after years of studying. And now CNA brings this great idea !

[@felipemegale]

Vey splendid. Many touching. Such wow

[@marianacampossilva]

This is the cutest thing I've ever seen! Such a brilliant idea. I've studied and worked at CNA and I find this idea amazing. It makes me happy to know that students from my country can learn English from these lovely people, who just want someone to talk to :)

[@LeticiaLira]

Fantastic initiative!

[@marlenajorn7296]

This is why I want to teach English as a foreign language to German students. This video is absolutely beautiful and never ceases to make me cry. This is the impact that I want to make in the world!

[@Macsk8ing]

Oh man, I had to change the oil of my car to feel manly again.

[@prashantsharma8146]

i choked on tears by the end of this video.. such a precious moment when the old lady exclaims: "you're my new grand daughter!" Such a compassionate idea that is thoroughly helpful for really needy.

[@jihanem]

I would love to see the full length videos...

[@ValterVianaArtistaPlastico]

Jessica, obrigado pelo comentário em meu vídeo querida. Só Deus mesmo. Abraços!

[@thehonorable1000]

That girl Julia is freakin' gorgeous

[@barbaralores2]

Simplesmente sensacional! What a great idea! Também quero praticar meu inglês assim, CNA!

[@alinepoyartmonteirodecastr5474]

Parabéns para quem teve essa idéia simples e extraordinária! Loved the idea!

[@2504victor]

Edward Scissorhands soundtrack! ♥ ♥

[@AllanNakamassu]

It's an emotional way to learn English, and the main point which is "Experience Change" is way too good - very inspirational :)

[@iRSC95]

''You are my new granddaughter!'' que liiiiiindo :')

[@96diogo]

Sou aluno CNA e adorei a fantástica ideia, uma forma dos alunos aprenderem e trocarem experiências de vida, é com ações como essa que tenho orgulho de ser aluno CNA!

[@negociosnodigital]

GENIAL !!!

[@maridelacroix1998]

I've had an opportunity to be a volunteer in a nursing home in New York and it was both a heartbreaking and a wonderful experience for me. Although old people in the States are often sent to a "home" by their families, they are usually very smart, kind, well-cared for and full of life. I loved the way that lady gently corrected the girl who said "My brother "has" 23 years old..." Kudos to CNA. Great idea.

[@CleberKeller]

Very nice.

[@smoothswinging14]

Being a brazilian born citizen, and a naturalized US citizen, it really touched me to watch this video. Great idea!

[@HeyItsFaleh]

Is there a site of it ? I really want it so i can talk with elders , they are beautiful and listen to you and care

[@ivanvasquez3243]

La mejor noticia que he visto en este mes!, de verdad que te deja como con un nudito en la garganta; y en lo personal me dieron ganas de abrazar a esos viejitos.

[@temporarymomentary]

There is no better way to learn english.

[@VizinhoW]

this is no way to learn, but a way to practice !!! and i don´t speak inglish haha i learn myself

[@SpitznamenWOW]

The greatest idea I've ever seen coming from an english school. I'm proud of being a CNA student. Amazing! I would love to join.

[@josiahhill777]

Ola Luan! Eu sou dos Estados Unidos, mas o meu português não é muito bom. Se voce quiser, podemos falar. Eu quero aprender mais portugues. Tchau.

[@SaeedNeamati]

Ingenuous & Humane

[@Voltanaut]

This is idea is absolutely brilliant. What an excellent way to not only connect different languages from all over the world but connect people of different ages and cultures. This is genius and very heartwarming.