Do Filipinas Understand Idioms? | Street Interviews | Philippines

Do Filipinas Understand Idioms? | Street Interviews | Philippines. Lorie interviews Filipinas in Goa, Bicol, Philippines.
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[@Armando-and-Dailyn]

Thanks!

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Hello Armando and Dailyn 🤗 You two are too kind, seriously! Thanks for the Super Thanks, our friends!

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@@TheFuentesFamilyIt’s amazing how close Filipina’s and Filipino’s are with everyone like family to one another. It’s so great to see that. 🙂 Love the videos and I’ve really liked what I’ve seen so far around Bicol. The people seem so much more laid back and traditional, more so than other areas of the Philippines.

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[@user-zy1oh8jk7j]

Thanks for the video

[@PhilCherry3]

That was a fun challenge! All of us have the same difficulty when communicating in a second language. These Filipinas have learned English; but the have not had to “live American, British, Canadian or Australian English.” I saw the same thing happen the first time I had a deeper conversation with a German exchange student when I was in college. She had to work hard to follow our casual conversations. But I marveled at her courage to actually go to another country and put herself in a situation where she had to master that language to be successful. All of us English speakers would have the sam experience if we were pressed to explain or interpret Tagalog idioms!😀 To me there are multiple parts to higher-level proficiency in a second or third level. First we must all grasp the language at the kindergarten or early elementary level. If we’re lucky we will advance to the 6th-8th grad level. But to get the advanced levels we must become familiar with the most common expressions shared by all parts of that society. Many of these expressions integrate religion, history, folklore, superstition and other things. Few multilingual speakers can do this for all the languages they speak. Most bilingual speakers can’t do this for both languages they speak. Those who have reached this advanced level of language mastery, where they also recognized and use that language’ s idioms in the proper context, often have the following. They have lived daily life in each society for some significant period of time. Therefore they have used that language at the cultural competence level.

[@TheFuentesFamily]

WOW, thanks for stopping by and sharing that, Phil! Much appreciated!

[@travisjones8186]

This is such a great video showing how cultures are different.❤

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Thanks, Travis!

[@ejtaylor73]

Congratulations to Danica. You see a lot saying they choose the Philippines over other countries because they speak English, the one thing they fail to realize is the level of English spoken. If you're relegated to simple things like weather or how someone is doing, they're going to get tired of it quickly, if they were expecting some deeper conversation. Using idioms, humor, sarcasm, abbreviations, etc. is not going to be understood by many because they take words for their literal meaning. Filipina's should know American, British, and Australian English are all different, all 3 may speak English, but that doesn't mean they can communicate with each other on a deeper level either. They shouldn't be embarrassed or afraid to make mistakes, I think most foreigners know (Can't say all, some may just be condescending a$$holes) it's not their native language and don't expect them to speak it perfectly or fluently, and they are willing to help them learn, as long as they take it as HELP and not them being condescending, the best way to learn is just speak it and make your mistakes with someone who can help you learn. If they don't understand something, just say so, the native speaker can say it another way or explain so they can understand. As always, thank you Lorie and ladies for this, it was fun to see something a little different, and hopefully the ladies had fun with it, even if they didn't win and see that they may feel they are communicating with a foreigner, when the foreigner is actually lost as to what she's trying to say. I hope all of you have a wonderful day.

[@paulruano1903]

Yes, but even speaking about the weather could fail if using some idom phrases about the weather;) BUT it is such small misunderstandings that gives some sparks and light teasings;) And besides if you remember yourself as a child watching a movie... you understood the movie one way... but when you became an adult you suddenly realized that the movie had "hidden" inuendos that were more to adult content etc. So its like 2 POW... it adds layers. It adds fun into the relationships:)

[@web4cad]

GREAT VIDEO! This had me smiling and laughing the whole time. It shows those who come to the Philippines from the West need to be patient when talking with people and choose our words carefully. Again... I love this video! So fun❗️

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JAG72270]

I love this! American English is so full of idioms. So confusing for non-natives. I get confused too!!

[@stevenr1354]

Ms. Lorie, I enjoyed this so much. The beauty, charm, humor and femininity of yourself and those ladies is joyous.

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Awww thank you for your kind words, Steven! Also, thank you so much for your generosity. You are too kind! Have a wonderful weekend! 😊

[@loremieflororita]

Ohhmmyygoooodd.,.,😅

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Lori I like your street videos! 👍

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Thanks, Mike!

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Best Channel on KZbin ✨️ GOD BLESS All of You Beautiful Pinay Women & of Course Your Awesome Family ❤️❤️

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Aww, thanks ChicagoJim!

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GOD BLESS YOU 🙌 🙏

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​@@TheFuentesFamilydo you have any video coming up that can you please do an interview what do you think black American men keep up the good work I want to date me a Filipino women 🇵🇭❤️

[@travels129]

Filipinas are great company very caring too

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

Supper funny video ,great change of pace for you channel Lorie lol😂

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

You got me on break a leg,I thought it meant hurry up lol.

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Thanks, Edwin!

[@bigtoolgarry]

​@EdwinCV-dh8qc I thought it meant do your best.

[@cedricnash7735]

The Fuentes Family Your content is excellent Your Questions are perfect. Your time is perfect everybody. There is really excited about being there. And they're really heavy about answering the questions and they don't know what's wrong. I'm do. That's like if you were asking Americans about Tagalog. How many Americans can speak to gallow? It will be probably hard, but once you learn a little bit, you can learn something. It's important to learn both languages if you're dating a Filipino girl and she's dating an American Girl. What your questions were awesome and I love your attitude and the way you carry on show and how you what's pointing out that her friends were cheering for her and all that that's so beautiful. It's just, it's just amazing. To have friends that encourage you whether you get it right around there. They are no support you. They're not there for no money or not out for nothing.And there's a judge's They are not there too. Put you down there to lift you up. And that's the way it should be when you have friends. I hope you have a great day of great evening and a great night to learn but I said hello, my name is Cedric Nash.I'm your number one fan

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Hi Cedric 🤗 Thanks for always stopping by and sharing kind words with us. Appreciate the support, our friend! Have a wonderful weekend!

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You have wonderful weekend too. My name is Cedric Nash.I mean i'm a one fan

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i just found a way to cheer up if i get down !

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So glad someone won!

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Yesss 😊 Appreciate you watching till the end, Chris!

[@paulcanfield4157]

Fun to watch! Good stuff. Yssah🔥🥵🔥

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Thanks, Paul!

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I loved this interview episode. The First Lady is gorgeous. So are you. Your husband must be happy.

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Good luck

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I just love your family channel, it’s so much fun!

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Aww thank you so much MsShipreck!

[@MJFUYT]

This was awesome! 💯

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Glad you enjoyed it, MJFUYT!

[@recardobrown]

Another good vid 😊

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Thanks 😊

[@f.austin]

great video! good change of pace and fun to watch them guess what seems so normal here… hahaha. thanks for sharing…

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-zy1oh8jk7j]

🤣🤣🤣 The bone means the love is true 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheFuentesFamily]

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I Know You Amazing GODLY People Gave Each Girl P500 bc You're Awesome GOD is Good 🙏✨️❤️

[@dotconnector76]

This was a fun video. Yssah should win based on her beauty. Michelle had a better answer than the actual meaning of "throw me a bone", winner. All beautiful Filipinas today. Stop making me move to Gao next month!!!

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Hahahaha! 👍

[@johnperez6006]

Would your viewers be interested in the cost of a university in Phillipines for citizens and noncitizens? Maybe interview someone from university admissions.

[@user-wt6ps7ki7e]

Hi maam 'lorie thank you so much po😊

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Welcome ❤️

[@Eric-qm5xw]

Titillating, origins of idioms are very interesting mostly derived from British culture and mostly shortened over periods but most have interesting origins “turn a blind eye” is one of my favourites, Lord Nelson leading a naval attack in 1801 pretending not to see a signal and attacking all the same. Great stuff.

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Thanks for sharing that, Eric!

[@locker1325]

Good video. Very original concept. I really liked everyone's responses. BTW, are some of these women really tall or are you very short

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Thank you! I'm just short 😆

[@bluesart7]

I can see why these saying will be confusing or not make sense to non westerners. Break a leg I have not heard being used in my country, I think it is used in the entertainment industry mainly. Nice fun video guys, makes a good change of pace and you made someone very happy with her 500 pesos. Well done to you all😊👍💫

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Appreciate the comment, bluesart! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@DaveD4v3]

ok that was funny

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@jonaskemper5348]

She was laughing so hard hahah😂😂

[@TheFuentesFamily]

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[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Hi Lorie,,that was hilarious! 😂😅❤ I think I'd have a job in the Philippines,,as a tutor in English,,math and world history! Then the students could help me with I.T. and other technical issues. What do you think? Lol😂🤣🎩 I'd probably have to get all kinds of permits from the government. I do think it would be fun and I'd be good at it. Marlon

[@TheFuentesFamily]

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[@larryc9617]

that was really fun, the girls were lovely and give it a good try, maybe you could try them on cockney rhyming slang, that would be funny too lol :-) apples and pairs = stairs, that kind of thing lol

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Great idea!! Lol 👍

[@moderndaydrifter4672]

That was one extremely excited young lady that won the 500p

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Yesssss 😁

[@SURETHING21]

Your videos are becoming legendary. @7:22 wanting a friend to dance well (give a good performance) is technically correct. Plus, answering at 10:02 correctly. How can I reward her 1000ph pesos?

[@loremieflororita]

I have gcash sir.,.joke😂😂😂😂

[@TheFuentesFamily]

There she is SURETHING21 ☝️ Perfect timing 😁

[@SURETHING21]

No GCash, but can PayPal. Does namesake matches? No joke...man of my words.

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I got a few for you Mrs. Fuentes 1. Digging your own grave. 2. Too much information 3. I'm swamped 4. Early bird gets the worm. 5. Running in circles. No asking hubby....😅😅😅

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Good ones! 😁

[@frioldanica]

Hii ate I won HAHAHAHHA thankyouuu💖

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Congratulations Danica!!!!!! Thanks for participating in our street interviews! ❤️

[@kokoyaro]

The way that last girl suddenly got so excited, gold. What's the title of that outtro song?

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I wanted the brave girl to win

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Danica...👀👀👀👀👀👀 But do not forget to bring back you know who. Haha.

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Hahaha!

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Hahaha makaugma makasupog hahaj

[@TheFuentesFamily]

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[@danflip1]

That girl with the ponytail was so cute I would love to date her

[@user-bb3lc1ru9k]

I love all your videos and i also love the people of the Philippines.Thank you for another great video.

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Aww thank you so much!

[@Dennis_Heaton]

These are funny, and I'm still watching this video, but "pull string" should be "pull some strings".

[@daveberlier7054]

I got them all lol. 500 pesos please 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheFuentesFamily]

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[@22onachevy]

I like this video but I think you should use them phrases in a sentence. Example ( maybe I can pull some strings to help you).

[@freedommgtow4996]

Where did you find these beautiful women ❤

[@jamesriser5305]

Lorie, do you know where "break a leg" comes from? Do you know what "hitting on you means"? How about "it's a cinch"?

[@batape1965]

Less than half of US citizens could tell you the definition of "idiom".

[@jimbohi3648]

Those are only part you have to say who is pulling the strings or hey throw me a bone

[@chuckehlschlaeger2272]

As an American, I haven't heard half of these idioms in over 30 years. Unlikely those idioms have been used in recent popular culture. I work with many very intelligent people with English as their second language currently living in the US who would get the same proportion correct. Great job to your contestants.

[@paulruano1903]

Yes americans are becoming illiterate. As a non-american, where english is 2nd language... i understood all those idoms. All used within last 5 years.

[@bigtoolgarry]

Nice, but your interview wasn't a "cakewalk" for your guests, Lorie. Cakewalk? Same as a piece of cake.

[@TheFuentesFamily]

Hahaha 👍

[@gmm5550]

Filipino english is OFTEN (not allways) very simple english, and i see many americans and uk expats getting frustrated because they talk to fast and to complicated with Filipino ppl remember english are often their 3rd language So english native guys keep it simple and slow down, and you won't be so frustrated over misunderstandings and miscommunication. "Philippine English differs from American English in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, reflecting the sociolinguistic realities of Filipino speakers."

[@dochi1958]

"Filipino English" is just another term for "pidgin English" which is just chopped up English words mashed together, not real English. Very few Filipinos can speak ACTUAL English or understand it, whether you speak it slow or fast, nor do many Filipinos know very many English words, so using "simple" words doesn't help either. Fact is, Filipinos are in general very ignorant of any other languages, just as are Americans.