Freddie Highmore Tries His Best to Speak Arabic

Freddie Highmore answers the internet's most searched questions about himself.
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[@mariannek6735]

His arabic pronunciation was actually really good!

[@hmmodi9052]

No it wasn't 😂

[@mariannek6735]

@@hmmodi9052 I think it was, for a british person who only studied for a couple of years and hasn't practiced much? It was great!

[@hmmodi9052]

@@mariannek6735 for those circumstances yes. If you don't specify in the original comment one will think you mean good in general

[@lojainlolo-jx8dt]

@@hmmodi9052 it was i can confirm it was good arabic

[@achajee9633]

True it was very good

[@rg-pu9nz]

I am Arab and you said it correctly 👍

[@osamausuf]

@@silasgreen33 there were subtitles?

[@crystalyeung2535]

@@osamausuf pronunciation dude

[@osamausuf]

@@crystalyeung2535 I was responding to someone else who said something like *"I wish I could read what he said"* like on screen or something you can see their name lol

[@affafbaloch]

*arab, arabic is the language

[@Chirp-chirp]

Well, the first word wasn't really pronounced well (mostly because of the hard H sound "ح") but yeah the football part was pretty sound!

[@vincentvalentine5564]

He is the surgeon 🔥

[@theshaikhayaan]

Dr han I AM A SURGEON

[@randomupdates4013]

Bates

[@perlablanco6883]

😂😂😂 ay noo

[@Gigachad6679]

IAM A STURGEON

[@ChildofPoseidon6016]

I AM A SURGEON

[@THEFOXTHATROXTHEBOX]

This is my first time hearing him outside of his character on the Good Doctor! He is a fantastic actor that it is so real!

[@redact7577]

Nope not even close

[@MRJMXHD]

​@@redact7577fuck you, he's amazing.

[@JoeMama-sk4wg]

​@@redact7577where you go I go

[@curryis828]

​@@redact7577🤡

[@XxCalamityAngelxX]

Nothing like how Autism presents itself but ok bud

[@avengingstorm1710]

When I found out he was English, I was so stunned! His American accent is ace.

[@circe2258]

yeah we can do good american accents but you guys not so good at doing english accents

[@absidyabsidy2727]

@@circe2258you must not have heard Emma Watson’s American accent

[@circe2258]

@@absidyabsidy2727 i didn’t say we can all do a good american accent

[@absidyabsidy2727]

@@circe2258 then your statement is pointless. Some Americans can make a great English accent, and some can’t. Some Brits can make a great American accent, and some can’t.

[@circe2258]

@@absidyabsidy2727 it was a joke, a generalisation

[@razinamarjan1110]

His Arabic is better than mine 😮😮

[@7rzk]

هل من المعقول ان فيه اسوء من كذا ؟

[@G4-sj1re]

​@@7rzkdon't ve arrogant not every one is a arab person. Is your german good? Can speak ot fluently? Can you be worse then me in german even tho i am mainly speaking german?

[@hirokazemistral]

Calling it now. He's gonna have a role in the near future where his character speaks Arabic.

[@itzmehscarlet4570]

Mashallah he knows Arabic

[@pneron2032]

Stop making everything about Allah and your region will improve

[@ernestojr.valenzuela4062]

​​@@pneron2032The Middle East was unstable way before Islam.

[@pneron2032]

@@ernestojr.valenzuela4062 Interesting reflection. What are you thinking of?

[@LisaGetMoneyOfficial]

​@@pneron2032can you stop making every thing a big problem or something? You're reported. And Islam is everything so you probably didn't need to say that because I'm getting your account banned.

[@gg-wk5uw]

​@pneron2032 we should be grateful to Allah and so you

[@sushmitaghosh6088]

It's almost unbelievable how good this actor plays the character Shaun Murphy! He is excellent❤

[@smashyarh]

As a arabic man his arabic is better than average!

[@AmanahKawadri-uz9hu]

I can’t even say that sentence and I am Arab myself… but the pronunciation was amazing!!!

[@clone_5801]

HES SO SWEET AAHH😭

[@Olaaaa431]

He is soooo charming 🥹

[@JasonCan-wp2fu]

He raped a 17 year old girl when he was in Finland

[@fadobz8969]

He said he really loves football in Arabic that was good 😂❤

[@Preppy.Addison]

I’m sorry but I can’t get the “I AM A SURGEON!” Out of my head 💀💀

[@pigeonperson.uwu2]

same i saw his face and heard him speak and burst out laughing. im english, so it wasnt the accent.

[@fatimahfadhil4077]

his arabic pronunciation seems fine

[@Dontgetyongbo33d]

As an Arab, you were very good actually ❤

[@memo_star736]

I'm Arabic and that was really good!👍

[@SuperNurseQ]

“I like football” in Levantine’s dialect

[@Brahim0801]

He did great !

[@amberts180]

His Arabic is so hot. . Like seriously

[@manny__003]

May Allah swt guide him ameen

[@Hkdxcv]

I am Muslim and I tell you to shut up, this is disgusting

[@Iebonbon_James]

They forgot to put "Is freddie highmore a surgeon"

[@ateezthekings7174]

He is speak Arabic so beautiful I'm Arabic and I'm proud of him

[@debrahaney879]

Hope the " Good Doctor " keeps going. Dont miss any of them. U make the show. U seem so sweet in real life too and a cutie.

[@Deutscher_Krieger795]

Since my mom is Palestinian.He is speaking the levantine dialect probably Lebanese.

[@Iog]

One of my favourite actors

[@-N-A-]

The bots really want to see him interact with Brian David Gilbert lol

[@JACKSO_theMAN]

OH I AM A SURGEON MATE

[@The_DASHER]

Mate there is a second trolly coming towards the Buckingham palace

[@shaur_]

I AM- I AM A SURGEON DR HANS I AM A SURGEON

[@adventureswithmadison]

Yes please more study vlogs! I love procrastinating my own studies to watch your videos 😉

[@songhorshini]

He's so dashing😍🔥🔥

[@BasmaDg]

His ق prononciation is SO GOOD wow

[@alymagdymohamed4411]

I am an arab and honestly that was amazing 8 out of 10

[@Sara-qp2lk]

He actually said it really nicely and the pronunciation was perfect

[@marvin1552]

As a multi raced person I’m proud of you Freddie

[@JasonCan-wp2fu]

Liars

[@MansiJain]

You accent is so good

[@user-gs1ne1qd6g]

He is a surgeon speaks arabic too? Bro would've definitely got adopted if he was my friend by my parents.

[@jimakcelik6486]

I like him great talented Actor

[@Rasielmon2010]

And one of the questions that would be in there is: "Is Freddie Hihgmore a surgeon?"

[@victoriavala127]

That sounded so good!

[@yamandeeb6069]

Wow love him😂❤

[@ArmandDaniel]

As a person who also studies arabic,i could in fact understand a bit of what he said

[@hotdogwater9060]

he’s ready to meet any arab mom or auntie

[@user-uf1vx3tz7c]

He is a prince ❤

[@MajorAlex]

I liked how he pronounced The T word while Talking about that He's British

[@Somekid929]

The real surgeon 💯

[@gamerleo8402]

I AM A SURGEON 🗿

[@Handsamq8]

The good doctors was 🔥👍

[@mariammahfoud8465]

Wow! His pronouciation is incredible as an english man! ❤

[@starrXadams]

I love Freddie! I kinda like his English accent better...but either way he is great! So handsome.

[@mtlicks]

I love you Freddie so much 😍💟😘

[@JasonCan-wp2fu]

He doesn't know who you are

[@TheMuslimDream122]

Oh my gosh that was so good!

[@patriciabrant1351]

Lindo maravilhoso te amo Fredie ♥️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤩

[@justauser404]

He’s also super good in Spanish lol

[@dr.soufianeabdouh2991]

Very good pronunciation dear Freddie

[@JesusChristmyMESSIAH]

Hes still adorable.

[@nualrea9266]

Wait I remember he study in Kuwait and there where he learn Arabic bc he wants to learn his major there in Kuwait so he have learn Arabic first

[@ShineDreamSmile96]

I'm arab and he said it so nicely

[@MyHeartIsHer.]

As an Arab, And he said that fluently and correctly too!

[@mentaleur]

I like this as an Arab, suprisigly we started watching me and my wife" Bates motel" we love it

[@Itsxkayx]

THE PRONUNCIATION IS HELLA CRAZY 🤭

[@user-is2jz5fb5f]

Comes across as a very interesting and intelligent person

[@Bambino2440]

I love him

[@starrXadams]

Will the good doctor have a season 7?

[@Henchman.24]

I've been waiting for this guy to hit puberty since before I did

[@sanadyiohneGaming]

"i am a sturgeon"

[@desvicious502]

HIS EYES BRO 🌊

[@eurojammer]

how cute😂❤

[@timaafm1361]

Mashallah ❤

[@Nehmi]

For someone who studied Arabic for years at the best English-speaking university, his Arabic was.....subpar.

[@ninasarkes6187]

Wow you said it well!!!

[@imrokz]

NO, HE IS A SURGEON

[@SuperAlfern]

He is the SURGEON.

[@floklre]

When you find an Arab praising your pronunciation, know that you're doing well because mastering the pronunciation of rare Arabic letters without it being your native language or simply hearing them for years is rare. So freddie his pronunciation is good not excellent but not bad as what I hear often

[@Conormedy]

Ya Allah he said it fine!

[@nishattasmim4192]

goodness how can someone be so insanely attractive!

[@woobharb]

“I AM AN ARAB, I AM AN ARAB, DR. HAN! I AM AN ARAB!”

[@JaySaint999]

I would love to see him on dr house's team

[@-janekkkk_]

HE IS, A SURGEON🗣️🗣️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🔥‼️🗣️

[@DiscoGoesOn5067]

What show is he in? I feel like I should recognize him.

[@vishakasonika8339]

Good doctor and Charlie and chocolate factory, w/ Jonny depp

[@anpruch]

Also, he played twins in The Spiderwick Chronicles if it tells you anything

[@DiscoGoesOn5067]

@@vishakasonika8339 Ah, I haven't seen the Good Doctor, but yes I remember him as a child.

[@DiscoGoesOn5067]

@@anpruch Yes! I remember him as a child

[@kittieheart]

he is a surgeon

[@FE96RR]

As an arab he said it pretty well 😂

[@Ziyadxd1]

That was really good Arabic good job 👍🏻

[@knova7597]

If they ever do a remake of kingdom of heaven Freddie highmore should definitely play baldwin

[@Charchara]

I tip my hat for you for saying the letter ق properly 🎩🗿

[@annisasyafira2221]

He is my fav since spiderwick!❤

[@zantonio1310]

He is an arabic surgeon!!!

[@kadialmarshood3599]

He worked with my dad for a few weeks lol

[@graceshahin145]

I am Arabic and I'm a Muslim as well ❤️‍🩹😊

[@oriamitbar-on679]

I expected his Arabic accent to be worse but it was actually good

[@McLaineAC]

Subhanallah

[@HaneenIAdam]

How cute!

[@MissTryALot]

He looks remarkably like my Dad did when he was young.

[@RazorNivekUltimate9000]

The OG Spiderwick actor

[@user-iv2di3ju8w]

He said I really like football

[@user-mu9hl4bv3w]

Wow I was not expecting Arabic 😅

[@user-zg2rr1fl9g]

amazing

[@M00nzilla]

Dude spoke Arabic better than most Arabs I know

[@Kira22558]

Wydm? It's just normal.

[@Moshimulations]

When I went to Iraq, it was clear he was loved. I was going within Nasiriyah and someone literally painted The Good Doctor (Freddy Highmore) on their wall.

[@mayss_corner]

He spoke the dilegt of Lebanese/jordanian/syrian/Palestine