HOW I TAUGHT MYSELF FLUENT CHINESE IN 8 MONTHS

[@topnotchqueen09]

I never watch through a full story time but for you I did. your story time was meaningful and inspiring. you give anyone hope to follow their dreams.

[@frankieslight]

wow that means a lot thank you. I know story times can be pretty lengthy so I appreciate anyone who has the ability to listen to me speak for that long haha

[@initial_deion]

thank you for sharing this story, laoshu was a great inspiration. one day ill speak multiple laguages. You continue to inspire me as well. Rest in peace laoshu 👼🏾. and shouts out to you Frankie Light!

[@myastone6069]

Summary: He starts explaining at the 26 min mark. He worked in a Chinese hair salon. No one spoke English and he learned by getting yelled at by the salon owner and being in the environment. You're welcome.

[@spiritboy7228]

Ty

[@theomgboss]

I used to watch Moses Laoshu everyday. I love different cultures fascinated by them. He inspired me so much I'm trying to learn Spanish now. So now I watch you, Xiaoma, and Nate all the time. Thanks to all of you for keeping me motivated. You are all awesome!!!!

[@uwudre]

How’s Spanish been to you?

[@theomgboss]

@@uwudre I haven't been able to study much. But learning little by little

[@uwudre]

@@theomgboss Glad to hear that. Was studying Japanese a few months back. You’ve got this. 🤝🏾

[@markmoss3918]

This is testament to "you only get out, what you put in" I'm studying mandarin at the moment around my full time job. Hats off to you Frankie you're a hell of a guy.

[@frankieslight]

Thanks a lot mark ! I would love to have someone like you in the academy i hope you at least consider!

[@romeamiri]

Man you and Laoshu really inspire me to become really in-depth and learn languages. I have always been a history and culture geek always wanting to learn about different regions and people of the world, but i’ve never thought about learning the language until i saw 2 black brothers speaking multiple languages. Thank you for your story i resonate with your soul a lot so much in common. I’m 20 years young and can’t wait to be profound in multiple languages. Thanks again for the inspiration!!!

[@frankieslight]

You got this bro!

[@imjelo]

You, Laoshu (Moses McCormick), and XiomaNYC are a great inspiration to polyglots. I totally agree when you said that New York is a cultural melting pot. Stayed in Queens for some time. The place I live in (Elmhurst) has many different people from different culture. New York is the place anyone who wants to practice the language they are studying. You would definitely find someone speaks the language.

[@espanolconanisajazmine3239]

I’m so ready!! You inspired the shit outta my stubborn new york ass .. you’re amazing thank you for this!

[@marie-evelemay9468]

I’m born a French Canadian from Québec, I learned English because we live in a mostly English speaking country. My partner is Columbian, so I learn to speak Spanish. It’s our love for people that pushes us to learn to communicate with them!

[@piazzastudios4251]

I love how you delved in the subject deeply. Looking forward to what you'll do next. Thank you for shoutin' out Laoshu, he's missed so greatly

[@frankieslight]

I’m glad you appreciated it !

[@johanna6855]

Thanks Frankie for sharing your story!! I’m from NYC so being around so many different languages and cultures, inspired me to want to learn them all 😂😂. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and used to be good at Italian 🤷🏾‍♀️ Now I’m learning Korean, Chinese and Japanese lol

[@frankieslight]

That’s awesome Johanna ! People like you are desired in my Academy so i hope you consider :)

[@johanna6855]

@@frankieslight Hey Frankie! Thanks and I’ll definitely check it out 😆💜

[@seanwright8786]

@@johanna6855 I'm from Brooklyn but I live in Georgia now. I speak good spanish and I explain to people the same thing you said about NYC being a melting pot of cultures and languages. As a construction electrician, most of us only speak 1 language. When my foreman has to communicate with the blockmasons or the sheetrock hangers(and they happen to be Latino) he always calls me over to translate. Pretty cool. I love being from our environment. Keep it up Sis👍🏽🙏🏾

[@yngsportsandhiphopchannel7918]

@@frankieslight u got a academy ?

[@Girlygirl-Roblox]

My brother you're truly blessed by the most high I pray he continues to bless you and your loved ones and you live a long happy life 💕

[@frankieslight]

Thank you Amayah!

[@Yasharal110]

I'm a Black guy inspired by Moses as well. Come to Taiwan bro. You would get so much more fluent here. My level jumps a few hundreds words every two weeks. It is a whole another level then in college speaking Mandarin. alot of the foreigners on campus are trilingual :)

[@uscbruin213]

Taiwan is a great place to live. Taiwanese people are super nice and friendly

[@jazzioldchick5696]

Great video! Great story!

[@stephenhunter6507]

I have been in China for 9 years. I'm still here now. You are pretty good bro. Keep going.

[@frankieslight]

Thanks Stephen!

[@lovemore4845]

I taught my self sign language, and my second language I was always interested was Chinese because I live near China town nyc and Im constantly finding myself watching Chinese reality/ movies and tired of always having to put captions. I tried but it’s so hard . YOU TRULY ARE INCREDIBLE 🙏🏻💙🖤🥰

[@Savage5ohh]

Hey Frankie I am also a half Puerto Rican CODA and live in Brooklyn too , you and xiaoma both inspired me to learn mandarin and I will be looking forward to the course your offering bro I fuck with both of y’all content 💪🏼

[@frankieslight]

Wow what a coincidence Matthew that’s fire I hope you keep it up primo 💪🏽

[@Savage5ohh]

@@frankieslight thanks bro likewise 🙏🏽

[@nathalienguyen6860]

Your story and passion is inspiring! Thank you for sharing and starting your academy.

[@frankieslight]

Thanks for watching Nathalie and I hope to see you there!

[@CouchPolyglot]

Wow, that is really motivating 💪. I always feel like learning conversational Japanese or Chinese would take me at least 2 or 3 years 😮, so I always choose other languages which I can learn faster, I am a little bit impatient, I do not like the phase where I can say almost nothing in a language, I wanna fast-forward to talking about the meaning of life and things like that 😂😂😂

[@frankieslight]

I definitely feel you that phase is super awkward but I learned to embrace it ! Thanks for viewing 😁

[@maytaghaa8706]

@@frankieslight What are the online chat rooms you were on called ?

[@nicoleraheem1195]

So, you can speak spanish? Lol

[@CouchPolyglot]

@@nicoleraheem1195 sí, but Spanish is actually one of my mother tongues :)

[@madmindz22]

Just watching this entire video and it's really making me feel like this is achievable. Coming from Barbados it gives me hope. It's funny how your videos led me to Laoshu but he's the one that inspired you. Stay Blessed!!

[@paulgutman5811]

You are a very open minded person and that's refreshing. I lived in an international student dorm when I was in college and I was often embarrassed by the way some of the American students living in the dorm would act. They made fun of the way other languages sounded without trying to learn them, they "wouldn't eat anything with names they couldn't pronounce," and so on. (Very closed minded people.) As an American myself, I found the attitude of many of my fellow countrymen in the dorm embarrassing. (Fortunately, some of my fellow Americans in the dorm weren't that way, but those who were were vocal about it.) You, my friend, are a breath of fresh air. Keep up the good work and please continue making videos. They're great.

[@djeniedelia2897]

You’re such an inspiration I want to learn Chinese too I know some words and even some phases but I can never be fluent 😔

[@TrendSetter12713]

Man, this is inspiring...

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

Awesome!^_^ Congratulations! Happy your videos came in my feed. I love languages ^_^

[@cuddlesandjaisabaisabai]

I have been watching your videos for a while and I love your story! I taught myself Thai & visited Thailand shocking so many people. Wish I could document & share like you. I want to see you go to China! 😊🙏🏽❤️✌️ You are so awesome!

[@frankieslight]

Hey Cuddles I really appreciate your kind words!

[@marcusatm]

RIP Moses. Laoshu also inspired me. Although I’m more of an introvert I honestly would love to communicate with others in different languages

[@vitocorleone8323]

I've been trying to buy from Moses's website with the hope that his 3 daughters can benefit but it looks like he didn't have a Will set up to allow the business to continue. His Mom should hire a lawyer.

[@ilimit]

Algorithm works in crazy ways. RIP Laoshu. Would not even have known if I didn’t stumble upon this video. Listened to your whole video as if it were a podcast. RESPEK at the 28:00 mark of this video. Amazingly talented 👍💯💯

[@frankieslight]

Thanks for watching brother

[@MrMosdefOne]

So happy to see how many people Moses has inspired. I feel like he pushed me into learning Mandarin. Never even thought I could even attempt to try and learn a language. The journey alone has been worth it. RIP and we love you Moses.

[@LordRa777]

I have to agree with you about the pimsleur courses I have the Japanese and Chinese and Spanish plus I have about 30 different Japanese courses about 20 different Spanish courses in about 10 or 15 different Chinese courses each one have their strength and weaknesses I mainly do Japanese and Spanish everyday think I realize you got to practice different ways the most importantly find the way that you learn best and make that your main way. But socially interact in that language helps immensely. Keep it up. I'm 53 and still teaching myself how to do different things every day. No days inactive mentally.

[@kangtheconqueroriii7724]

Frankie Light....you are truth in the polyglot community. It's always awesome to see you do what you do. I am fascinated by the fact I've lived in a predominantly Chinese part of a large city we share and never tapped into the language to truly communicate with the people. However, I winded up learned 3 other languages that made up for my inability to feel comfortable with Chinese as I would say " I would have to be beyond genius to learn Cantonese or Mandarin because of the complexity and how things are subtly broken down. 2 languages that really elude me Thai, and Chinese it's like mastering Consommé you'll feel you'll never get it 100% right. My hat goes off to you. And we also share heritage. 🍻 to you mate

[@frankieslight]

Awesome ! I would love to have someone like you in my language learning community! i have recently opened it up to the public so I hope you consider joining ! link will be in the description of my latest video

[@TeaOli]

Frankie, this is such an awesome story of what hard work, dedication and plenty of self-knowledge can help you achieve.

[@frankieslight]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ericfreeman3719]

We love you brother you are so inspirational. Thanks Frankie!

[@frankieslight]

Thanks Eric!

[@MarcaMg3]

merci mon frère j'essaye d'apprendre plus d'anglais, je suis français et coréen du côté de ma mère, donc je suis très reconnaissant de m'avoir aidé à apprendre l'anglais dans certains de mes cours merci. J'espère que je vais mieux pour pouvoir parler anglais quand je Vai's en Amérique. ❤

[@derricktheruler8780]

Frankie!! I'm ready to begin with your group; probably start early next week . I'm reallllly needing help with Korean. I know you have the tools. Talk soon.

[@enriqueszn5080]

You're really dope bro, keep doing your thang!!!

[@adriannamartin5992]

Interesting!! Thank you for sharing your experience!! I wished I live in New York tbh so many diverse people. I love it!!!

[@velwear]

Wow, that’s amazing. They really had patience with you working in that salon, because by you not being able to speak their language, I’m surprised they didn’t fire you. Awesome job for even being brave enough to step out the way you did to learn a different language. 🙌🏿

[@iamdannyreid]

Good for you and I cant wait to sign up bro. respect!

[@jjohanesson9139]

You're clearly a talented man. I'd love to know how to make KZbin videos as some creators do so professionally. I don't know where to start. As for the language, that too is hard work, practice and talent. Keep up the good and positive work.

[@frankieslight]

Go for it!

[@toriyt2714]

Woah that is crazy I knew or could tell you had some sign language background by just watching a few of your videos but I had no for sure way of knowing. Then you just said that and I was man I knew it because I grew up around deaf people and people who sign language and I could just tell. I sense the familiarity.

[@Tuiyua]

I found your channel through another video but I thought it was interesting so here I am a click or two later. Thing is with being black is that it’s so weird to other black people that you are interested in something other than your own culture, your own language. I say this based on my own experiences, especially where I work. Also being from Mississippi I just mad looks from most people really just for jamming to some K-pop or C-pop. Can’t tell how how many times I get asked as to why I want to learn etc. The fact that I can speak a little amazes people but they still call me weird for it lol. Imagine watching anime or an Asian drama and someone saying to you that “You’re black why are you interested in that?” “Why not learn Spanish first?” Me being very puzzled by this but again the deep south of Mississippi loll. So it’s understandable I guess. There was a dr that worked in our ER before and he is from China. He was very shocked that I showed interest. I even spoke a little bit for him (not very well but hey 🤷🏾‍♀️ brownie points with the dr lol) I have a lot of love and respect for their culture which drove me to dip my hands into trying to learn. Over the last two years I have picked up a good bit by just watching tv shows/movies and listening to K-pop, C-pop etc. I totally get where you are coming from with how you learned. I think that’s honestly the best way to learn any new language. My friend Haru is Korean, she helps me with my pronunciations. With my dyslexia, my brain is just wired differently. I want to learn so much more than I have thus far. I have a lot on my plate right now and I just don’t have the time to commit the way I truly want to. That’s not exactly stopping me thou, I try to squeeze a lesson or two in when I can so my process is slower. I know I’ll get there eventually. Anyways said all that to say that it’s really cool how you just put yourself out there and went for what you wanted to achieve! I think its awesome to branch out and make yourself more diverse. To bend in and be able to relate to the world around you.

[@incognito96]

You are being disengeniuos to other blk ppl, you are talking about blk ppl who have never been out their state, but as blkppl we do like things outside of our culture,

[@wombraider09]

I respect you and your content. Jokingly I call you Bruce Leroy.

[@derwinrountree3027]

I enjoyed the video. Congratulations for starting the school. I definitely want to learn Mandarin but I am moving to Thailand soon. How do you think I should approach? I watch all your content Frankie. You are amazing and very inspiring! Lets go

[@frankieslight]

Hey Derwin, Thanks for the feedback i just want to clarify that the school is no longer open.

[@cryptogammy4352]

Excellent content!! I may very well sign up for your course. I am currently brushing up on my Spanish to become more conversational, but I studied Mandarin many moons ago in college (never fully conversational, though). You are an impressive young man - keep doing you and slaying every obstacle 👍👍👍

[@aj__love5919]

Thank you so much because these tips can go with any language we want to run🙌🏼!

[@frankieslight]

You're so welcome!

[@marylouie7318]

Your life profile video was amazing! Very inspiring! You put yourself out there to challenge your goal to something you really want. Your very lucky and GIFTED.. you are so motivated! Good luck to you and I hope you use what you learn to inspire others. A+ to an excellent professional video👍🏻

[@frankieslight]

Thank you Mary !

[@user-jt7pi3nk2p]

Luv ur content .would definitely love to commit myself to something for sure this time and stick with it.

[@Skull-tl4rk]

Yall both inspire me man it's just so cool.

[@LynnSmithOfficial]

Great video big bro, very inspirational 💙 proud of you

[@frankieslight]

Thanks sis

[@Mazalmucha101]

New subbie here!👏🏾 I really loved listening to your story! Currently I’m trying to learn Korean and your video just gave me the most motivation!! I was slacking and being inconsistent cause it was getting more difficult for me😞 btw my own language is Hebrew so let me just say: תודה רבה!🤍🤍🤍

[@tameashajanaye3200]

I like sistah Soulja as well 😩 I wanna learn Spanish so I was curious about what you did to learn Chinese like apps etc maybe I can use them to learn Spanish

[@cspel002]

Ill look into your academy because I'm learning Korean for almost a year and I can hardly speak. The only place I see Koreans is at the local hair stores. My tutor and language partner is in Korea so zoom only gets me so far. Im struggling

[@frankieslight]

Yeah man come check out the academy so we can get you to become conversational

[@terencebanyahudah5691]

I understand how you feel brother Jackie. I sometimes feel left out when my wife, who is Filipina, speaks with the family in the Philippines. Everyone is speaking Cebuano. Do you have any tips on how to learn so I can join in the convo? Please help. Oh… my wife is from Queens, NY; Richmond Hill. I’m from Baltimore. We live in Florida now. Thanks brother.

[@MunahBoss]

I’m the exact same way I was always with every “social group “ in middle school high school. I’m so intrigued to travel and learn different languages well maybe 1 LOL now that my oldest will be off to college Soon

[@frankieslight]

Haha wow that's crazy Priscilla I always thought I was weird but glad there are others like me ! thanks for watching

[@MunahBoss]

@@frankieslight you’re really out here schooling us!! Learn us!! 😂😂Thanks for your videos 💯

[@huxa7624]

RIP Laoshu man but off that note thanks for the video!

[@vinniequakennedy222]

Your self awareness is amazing

[@keewee43232able]

That the best way to learn any language awesome congratulations

[@ky...]

"it was just me and my black ass in there" I'm sick😭😂😂

[@HobbsBhipp]

You found your 'calling', when you stumbled across that late brother's video.

[@kymthompson7239]

Currently teaching myself Swahili and a little ASL. MY boyfriend wants to learn Spanish.

[@er6333]

You should get a group together to go to different restaurants in NYC. I’ll go

[@mme1792]

I've always wanted to learn how to speak Japanese.

[@frankieslight]

Well this academy would greatly aid you in that process ! Japanese is a fire language I can see you speaking it Michelle

[@zrosix2240]

The thing you said about not being interested in speaking Spanish connected with me hard bruh. I had the exact same thought process when I chose to learn korean. A friend asked me “why don’t you learn Spanish, it’s more useful” and another asked the same thing but for French, and I was just like “I don’t really have any interest in it. I close my eyes and picture myself speaking Spanish and I’m like ‘ok? not very impressive.’ Like I wanna IMPRESS people”

[@themain1612]

Inspired me soo much bro I’m about to give it a try

[@adgurl01]

I’m currently living in Shanghai China. Been here 3 years now. 我的中文不好👎🏾🤦🏾‍♀️I really want to get better. I want to be able to communicate with 我的男朋友。你是中国人。❤️他的音乐不好🤦🏾‍♀️ we use an app to talk to each other. I want to surprise him and really speak his language.

[@frankieslight]

Click the link in the bio and you can join for as low as $1 per month and learn Chinese!

[@brybry865]

I didn’t realize he died though. I use to watch him all the time

[@kevinp8108]

He died of a heart condition. I watched his channel all the time! I love how Moses aka Laoshu broke down cultural walls by speaking so many languages.

[@Startrise1]

I literally taught myself the basics of korean but I feel like I made it to a point where I have a lot of questions and no one to answer then and when I watch yt vids and it’s gets even more confusing. 😩😩

[@Lost_Man1999]

Hey this video is really great so i would encourage you to upload the same video again but change the title for example: how to learn any language in 8 months or less. Becauae someone did the same thing and first video had 700k viewers but the new title had 2.5 million viewers .

[@melindachalmers4489]

Thank you I can’t wait to learn

[@sheliamcqueen1023]

Wow! LETTTTTTS GOOO!

[@MunahBoss]

I’m in!! Most definitely

[@mohamedkamara8225]

Please make this a series bro !

[@queeniejordan3948]

I would like to learn Japanese. When do you think you can offer that?

[@dotaallstars8081]

I want to sign up, I only see silver and gold membership, where is the other one?

[@Ahmad-lw8ek]

14:00 😂😂😂😂Man I died cuz I relate

[@iamdannyreid]

signed up!!

[@willwala8762]

Nice one buddy

[@GreaterStrongerBetter]

What’s the youngest student you’ll accept in your academy my son is 13.

[@frankieslight]

Hey Telishia, I think 13 year old is old enough to start learning and implementing my language learning strategies. I wish i started at 13. If you have any questions you can message me on Kofi or private message me in the free discord

[@baloutheboo6407]

Give it up for the Algorithm

[@CosmoTruths]

I just found this video 😂 ignore my comment on your other one

[@dorismoore1987]

Wow! Awesome!!!!

[@mssalahuddin7]

Awesome!

[@frankieslight]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jayhall1849]

great video

[@herbertstokes2046]

It's a gift

[@imhereforthework]

R.I.P. Loushu

[@ladyempress3262]

I went on Kofi. I still do not understand how to sign up.

[@islamicsourcesreviewed388]

I have the same problem! Do you already resolve this problem?

[@soinc9900]

24:50 that was hilarious 😂

[@yngsportsandhiphopchannel7918]

Lol now i have to learn to

[@dalexicon3194]

Hi I did click the link where is the bronze 1 dollar tier membership ? ofcourse, I want to improve english grammar but I want learn swedish language, please There is only silver and gold. for chinese and english

[@frankieslight]

Bronze has become free since creating the membership tiers but only silver and gold get access to the academy.

[@KymSue1111]

Im half Cantonese and cant even speak Chinese at all

[@Notorious-AP]

Hopefully i can speak mandarin too

[@user-jm3mq7uj6b]

🙌🙌🙌💯

[@topnotch710]

Bigly 🔥🔥🔥

[@YoungEli9]

Moses could’ve worked for the CIA

[@uscbruin213]

Cute Asian girls in high school motivated him 😂

[@jasminechan6319]

您好棒

[@JustShara4]

💛💛💛💛

[@somewhatinteractive]

Yoo what's up

[@frankieslight]

Hey what's up!

[@somewhatinteractive]

@@frankieslight nothing much, glad you decided to learn Chinese, it is quite surprising, ur Chinese sound good by what you said in the video, i love it! ❤

[@anthonysane]

que lo que

[@intromaster]

Great story but took too long to get to the point of your topic…