I built my own AI tutor to teach me Chinese. Mind blown.

[@xiaomanyc]

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[@volunteerguards]

Joe momma

[@Queleb1]

It doesn't seem to do anything when I click the 'Keep me up to date' button

[@veenoir1991]

I wonder if he could learn songs super fast if he were a musician

[@philiprowney]

A coder, it all makes sense now. I can code in 11 langs and speak 4 badly. I like learning 1-10 in as many as I can. My dyslexia and dyspraxia didn't get in the way of my memory ;-)

[@rafaelribeiro4297]

Realmente isso é verdade

[@ApolloCCR]

This could legitimately be the future of tutoring in any subject.

[@combobreaker449]

Using it right now for learning Computer Science concepts, it helps a lot understanding how functions work together and why certain things exist.

[@virgilhd]

@@combobreaker449 what platform are you using to learn it?

[@Minato_Akiyama03]

Can't wait for Japanese version, imagine interacting with anime characters to learn how to read and speak a freign language iss becoming true

[@yawsanevruh1116]

Xiaoma being a former software developer was quite a shock to me! When I read the title, I was like "There is no way he taught himself how to create AI just because he wanted to make this". As someone getting into learning French and hopefully other languages in the future, as well as being an undergraduate computer science major at the moment, this new AI for language learning is actually insane. I really hope this fully comes to fruition and can be accessed by people all over the world one day! Thanks, Xiaoma!

[@Adventureboundcruisetravel]

I'm wanting the German & French versions...

[@smartcentral2562]

my first thought was that he had a team of devs, but great for him having those skills!

[@kwameboakye5119]

undergrad cs major here too !

[@bluemermaid915]

7:27 I hope your dream comes true! It would be a great tool for the world! Love your channel!

[@shiuido359]

It's not as hard as you imagine! You can actually use AI to create this tool for you. Just ask ChatGPT (4): "I want to make a program where the user speaks and a chat gpt AI responds." then work through what it says. Then afterwards ask it to pre-seed the AI to act as a language coach for X language. This app is probably a hundred or so LoC, this stuff is not complex at all.

[@HCoRE8]

Wait a second. Him being a programmer actually explains a lot when it comes to learning languages.

[@twmcmahan]

How is that? I'm a programmer, and Don't see an obvious link

[@earthandstar3392]

You got me there!

[@americanbookdragon]

@@twmcmahanprogramming is just another language.

[@PierreMiniggio]

@@twmcmahan Developer here, I'll give some insights about why it makes sense. Because there are a lot of parallels to be drawn between learning a programming language and a human language. When you're learning a language (regardless human or programming one), you're learning building blocks that then allow you to unlock being able to affect the real world using some of your language skills. The more language skills you develop, the broarder your horizon becomes. So usually, your goal as both a programmer and a language learner, is to figure out what building blocks matters the most for you to learn to then do what you wanna do, while also enjoying the new fun things you get to discover building on top of these skills and discovering new goals. Also, when learning programming languages, you're also learning about concepts that apply to many different languages, just like human languages. In fact, this same logic applies to every single skill, but there is a stronger link between these 2 skills through the fact that in both situations, you're learning languages as well as practical applications of languages.

[@imsosticky5447]

​@@PierreMiniggio i disagree that learning programming languages and human languages are more alike than other skills. They arent lol. Especially going from English to Chinese.

[@Ultrajamz]

Would love this for Japanese, especially if it had modules or modes for accent/dialects

[@skullface215]

Same here. Grammar has been my next huge mountain to climb after studying vocab for 2 years

[@HannaSis]

absolutely!

[@chrissetzer1216]

We definitely need this for Japanese!!

[@ReloGP14th]

yeah ill donate for the one who does the japanese one. where i live is so rare to find a japanese and the timezone is not helping me when talking with one in japan. that could save me

[@cameronburnett9679]

​@FCotherI think the most interesting way to learn kanji that I've found so far is with the Migaku browser extension. I never used it that much because I've been on a short 3 year "break" but it seemed useful even in beta.

[@parv6683]

This feels so much like a real interaction its insane

[@Hilzoti-白狼龙]

Omg please I need to sign onto this RIGHT NOW!! You are such a huge inspiration, 小马! I love how dedicated you are to language and how hard you try! Always fun watching you stun natives of so many countries with their mother tongue! Keep being awesome!! Edit: It's very impressive that your AI is so advanced already that it recognized you using "they are fine" and noticed your incorrect pronunciation! Then you just switched languages in a snap, and switched back!! And he's so polite and encouraging!! So, yes, it's very exciting to see what that tutor can do! I'm so jacked and I definitely want to be a part of this!!

[@yaakovrapoport4909]

Wow! Insanely amazing AI tutor. Was quite shocked how personalized it was, and the fact that it's something that can be available 24/7 and be so flexible based on the student's level and be possibly no cost makes me really believe this technology to have a bright future. I really wish it becomes something everybody can access and will use. Wish you the best Xiaoma!!

[@yellowboat8773]

Man these ai responses to KZbin videos are so generic

[@mrchewey]

This seems perfect for me. Social anxiety for speaking in foreign languages is what holds me back tbh

[@Hilzoti-白狼龙]

Same! It's so embarrassing to talk with other people! This way you can get the practice in without that pesky anxiety!

[@befer]

this is the opposite of what you need when you have anxiety, it'll only make it worse lol you need to start going out and talk with people, not be scared. people dont bite, and if they do, learn to bite back you cant be anxious forever, you're losing out on a lot of experiences and a big part of life

[@Hilzoti-白狼龙]

@@befer As nice as that sounds, it's not really as simple as that... some people can't just stop having anxiety...

[@befer]

@@Hilzoti-白狼龙 they can lmao you literslly just gotta not have ot

[@Hilzoti-白狼龙]

@@befer You're not very empathetic... or understanding. :( Guess people should just stop having depression, ADHD, pschizophrenia, or any other mental affliction. Dang, why didn't we all think of that before?!

[@Spookalypse]

This is genius! An AI that teaches you languages without having social anxieties is just amazing. I do am very intrigued how this project goes. Huge props to the devs!

[@trolojolo6178]

Social anxiety doesnt exists. It's the resentment against your mother that holds you back. You need to forgive her. Go meet her and tell her im the face, doesnt matter what she says. Its about you.

[@freddyportillo9316]

I have to honestly say this: I've been a language professor for over 15 years and this is a BILLION DOLLAR idea, I would love to jump in man wow.! this is amazing.

[@nisaba5752]

💥pow!💥 Ikr?!? What language(s) do you teach?

[@rlmccalpin]

Just saw your page today...I am really enjoying it. Thanks

[@llumbucket987]

This is incredible! There is a lot to be worried for the rise of AI, but also a lot to be exited for. So many nuanced areas in life are going to be improved by applying some ML and AI. Projects like this are going to bring so much positive energy to the world. I am a data scientist and ML engineer, whilst also learning Spanish, and I have been so excited for the genesis of AI powered language tutors! What’s more is this is only the beginning, and I think you know that.

[@TheArmchairrocker]

Congratulations! You seem to be a pioneer in a new area of language learning. This kind of interactive learning appears to replicate the much needed immediate input/response/feedback given during conversation with actual native speakers. Finding this kind of interaction can be difficult, especially if there are no native speakers available or the student has difficulty interacting with others due to personality or other social factors.

[@RamithGopinath1398]

Quality content as always! Whether its your "shocked natives" videos or in-depth analyses like this, its not just entertaining, but also, super informative and engaging to watch. The future of technology and how that ties into language learning is super fascinating and I look forward to seeing more such videos!

[@Viking8888]

One thing you didn't ask the AI is if it could slow down when speaking. Most beginners to Chinese (like me) can't wrap their head around the language at full speed. Heck, even half speed could pose a problem! 😉

[@lilliputlittle]

That is the first thing that I had issue with. Maybe having a polyglot programming AI to teach foreign languages is not ideal. There are so many subtle nuances in the spoken words that having them pointed out and sounded out maybe more beneficial. I'm sure he has thought about those things but it would be beneficial to highlight features that vary upon learner skill if financial backing is the goal.

[@francegamble1]

Yes, I am learning Chinese as well this year and it takes someone speaking slower for me to get the tones during a sentence. I agree that asking AI to slow down or help with tones would be nice.

[@themarkfunction]

You know, this isn't only fantastic for learning languages but also for retention! Think about folks who acquire a language because of time spent overseas or something, then they return home and don't get to use it often. Soon they may get rusty or forget it altogether. But this would provide an interactive dialogue for maintaining proficiency! I love it

[@ChengYMoua]

Signed up!!! Excited and can't wait!!!

[@TL-mc6lz]

This is exactly how I want to learn and refresh my French skills! I took 5 years of it in school, but that was more than 10 years ago, so I've forgotten so much that I don't even know what I still remember of it. It's all over the place when I try to study, some programs or topics seem far too easy, while others are way too hard. I'm so excited for what AI can do in personalizing tutoring and learning. I've already been using ChatGPT for things like this, but the speaking component is going to be a game changer!

[@e.travelman]

I love this so much. This is what I've been waiting for. Launch it asap, I'm here and ready for this amazing gift you've created Ari. Thanks

[@nathanhales2970]

This looks promising! I've been almost exclusively focusing on input lately. This would be a great, less-embarrassing way to start practicing output.

[@xavierdelorme8870]

I appreciate this and this sounds very exciting! You mention the anxiety of human interaction with native speakers. That is part of the challenge/excitement that comes with learning languages. Hope this won’t be lost in our search for comfort through technology in this new age 😅

[@rockthatflag]

Xiaoma!!!! I’m so proud and amazed by you! From one polyglot to another you bring it to a totally different level! ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[@tranquility5225]

Being an English teacher myself, I must express how truly engrossing your video was, particularly when you seamlessly transitioned into fully interacting in Chinese. It was commendable. I was wondering if you could extend the capabilities of your AI tutor to include other languages like Arabic and Tachelhit? It would be a valuable addition.

[@BartMolkenboer]

Sick, signed up. Can't wait to be a part of this and eventually even maybe help you improve it.

[@innitamailman]

Holy shit I was just thinking about all this kind of stuff. Just restarted my journey in mandarin as well. You were a huge inspiration! I want to be fluent in at least two languages. Im definitely subscribing to that email list. I’d love to find more teaching content from you as well!

[@17napps38]

I can't believe this isn't available to the public yet! This is so awesome!! Keep it going man 🙌🙌

[@JonMurray]

This was awesome!!! I love how without skipping a beat it’s like, sure let’s continue in Chinese! Haha! Amazing. I just signed up to your learn Chinese phrases email list the other day as well! Perfect timing! This looks like such an incredible tool to help learn languages. Well done to you and everyone involved!

[@frankieslight]

Wow bro I'm completely blown away by the applications of AI in language learning and what you've developed over at street smart.

[@SATORvii]

Duuuude! That is unreal! Can't wait to try the demo!

[@hunterswildlifejimmyw3314]

Wow!!!! This is so exciting! I can't wait to have access to this! Great work my man!

[@fictionallove_2416]

Holy. This is why I want to be a software engineer because I want to change how the world works. Just like him. He made learning languages easier, and the Ai really sounds so accurate.

[@TroyRubert]

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Absolute love this. Ari

[@xS0UL3ATERx]

I Joined! Excited To See This Come To Life! 110% Behind You! This Is Amazing.

[@CommanderMMD]

omg this is the coolest thing ive ever seen!!! I signed up for the email listing, ive been wanting to learn Japanese for a really long time now but having a tutor like this would be so beneficial!

[@MichaelM69]

This sounds like an amazing tool. Would love to see a way to slow down the pronunciation of the words in the target learning language, especially for beginners. Looking forward to seeing this in action and possibly testing it!!

[@carlhopkinson]

I agree totally. Learning will be accelerated for ALL subjects.

[@dersvan]

this is great, Ari! I'm a data scientist, developing ML/AI in the biomedical field. I am very keen to see where this goes!

[@notaperson]

I had this Idea a few days ago because I have been on the self learning journey as I cant afford a tutor. Was doing research into building my own only to encounter this... 谢谢你 小马 This is one of the greatest gift given unto us who seek to excel in 汉语

[@KueSala]

This is exciting and amazing! Can't wait for more to come!

[@teachingEverythingAmLearning]

Can you please drop this as soon as possible and please make that an opensource project?

[@chinesevoicegarden]

A 24/7 Chinese teacher in your pocket, or laptop, I'm in!!

[@largestella7996]

This is actually really helpful for learning languages that aren't on mainstream apps or sites, bravo 👏

[@matthewwusinich5181]

Amazing work sir. As a delegate of the new society, I congratulate you on your success. I look forward to strengthening my own language skills. Currently I speak English (Philadelphia/New Jersey) and a bit of Espanol und Deutsch. I would love to practice any language.

[@vicky_skates]

im mindblown lol i’m studying computer science in school right now, you were a software developer too? you are literally so smart its insane

[@diaxoff]

I need to get in to practice my spanish, moved to Balearic islands year a go, and i speak about 20% spanish lol. Been watching you forever already, great content. Greetings from sunny Mallorca

[@ltbrooklynny]

Love it! My parents are Chinese-Japanese but I was born in France and live in NY, and my Chinese is awwwwwwwwful!

[@MrTankfarmer]

HELLO! I received your email update earlier, so I came back here to watch the original video again. Personally, I cannot wait for this to come out, learning a different language has always been a dream for me. GOOD LUCK!

[@prod.seajay]

Xiama so cool mane, I had no idea you were a software engineer before you pursued your youtube career. I'm so excited for your endeavors on this!

[@AFHProvider]

That is fucking cool. I love it. I took Mandarin in College and sucked. Now 25 years later I can hardly remember anything. I gave you my email address. Can't wait to see what you are doing. Awesome.

[@98bballstar]

This is absolutely incredible. I cant wait to see its progress

[@AIRKEV23]

This is AWESOME! I pray and hope that you offer Tagalog as one of the first programs 🙏🏾 Appreciate you man💯 I’m in

[@vesperslynd2676]

I think the biggest benefit I see right now with using a bot like this for my target language, is that it won't get tired of answering my questions. I am excited for when I can use one like it.

[@sammydance1920]

That is awesome. Looking forward to trying it out. The immediate feedback is really helpful. Will you have different tutors in the future?

[@BeckyAngelix]

Omg I need this!!! If I knew my conversational partner was a computer it would eliminate a lot of social anxiety about making mistakes :)

[@kevinfitz1875]

This was honestly the coolest experience to watch. If this is what it looks like in it's earliest stages. holy crap. The possibilities are endless on this. Just wow. :O added myself to that wait list IMMEDIATLY.

[@destineealexandriagonzalez5464]

Way to go, as a junior dev I love this project and am grateful and inspired by this.

[@persephonefairchild1059]

There's a program I'm using right now called Langotalk and its concept is similar to this, but already this looks far more advanced. Langotalk doesn't correct pronunciation or correct you like this. I'm really looking forward to this project!

[@tracysamuels8754]

Wow that’s incredible Ari..Can’t wait for it to b up & running xx

[@MashaT22]

Hebrew and Yiddish please! In addition to tutoring, I’d love a feature that can use the bot as a translator when I have medical aides who don’t speak a word of English and I don’t speak their language- this can really help people like me with a brain injury to communicate. Google translate just doesn’t cut it. I hope you’ll have a native iOS and Android app available - and maybe Alexa too.

[@JharniJiaHuiLim]

Xiaoma is very passionate about his work and that’s so awesome

[@YoikySploiker]

Xiao This is absolutely amazing! I can't even believe this is possible, I'd love to see how it goes

[@DevWithEv]

I have had a similar idea for a while with some other functions, but to see this already in action is amazing! Keep it up, I am excited to see where you take this. Come a long way since Ari in Beijing

[@normalmrniceguy2746]

OMG Xiaomanyc! I just read the email update, I am so excited! I've tried using different Chat Bots, but there aren't any good ones in other languages. God speed!

[@Wonderwice84]

That's pretty impressive. Looking forward to seeing the end result!

[@bmkbbk123]

very cool man! imagine later down the line when you have a ton of languages in there. you could use it to speak with just about anyone.

[@MikeTrainormusic]

If you take this guy on a trip with you, you're going to do alright and get along with everyone

[@justinwhitelock8150]

Can't wait to see how this handles other languages. But so far it looks promising.

[@andyhammond]

my mind is also blown, and also got me excited to learn Spanish through this thing. love the opportunity to practice speaking without the feeling of judgement haha

[@mcharge10]

I've been wanting to learn spanish for years but have just been lazy - I don't have a desire to really learn to read/write it, but just speak/converse. This would be a new approach I haven't ever had in the past and based off of that demo I think this is very promising.

[@brock8696]

EPIC! I'd love to use it in the Future! I just got back from a 3 month language study in Brazil, but I can't do that every time I need to learn haha. This is great

[@projectRA4]

This would be really cool if it worked, especially for many other languages as well. Can't wait to see how this turns out!

[@gaveller]

This looks awesome Ari, I live in China and am currently on HSK3. I've signed up for the updates, let me know if you need any Beta testers, good luck!

[@phen-themoogle7651]

I'm bad at Chinese, but fluent in Japanese so interested if there's gonna be a Japanese version of this? Could be fun talking in Japanese constantly with it xD Also might try to learn Chinese again, looks really really well made!! Nice job!

[@ReloGP14th]

i wish there is a japanese one as well. but its impossible for me to learn cuz japanese are rare where i live and the timezone is different. this will save me tbh

[@charlii7386]

I love this project! It’s awesome because it forces you to talk the lenguaje not like duolingo. I hope I get in the alpha🙏🎉🎉

[@archerdavidson6066]

This was honestly very interesting and astonishing to see. Big leap for you ! And congrats

[@lolface-sp3hl]

Omg i see so much potential in this project. Awesome job man!

[@Jemdawg1000]

This is incredible. You guys are changing the world with this!

[@JeffAboularage]

I shot my Russian through the roof just by turning Siri to Russian and learning to pronounce things just the way she did. Sort of a poor man’s hack, but it works! Nevertheless, your idea is much better than mine, so whatever you come up with, I’m all ears!

[@shinobihouzin]

This is amazing, your really bridging the gap between different cultures and through ai it seems like a perfect fit for online education

[@MsDeeInTheLifestyle]

WOW!!! Whew! This is truly amazing and very exciting. Yes!

[@thohirrantau5910]

Xiaoma i become your fan because you fluent in Chinese..So inspiring..

[@Sung.Jin-WooAmv]

I'm really excited for this Project and look forward to the Progress, let's do this!!

[@_max6477]

I'm super excited for this!!!

[@clarissabaciu5385]

Would love to see a video with the technical aspect/software behind this if you were to make that info public

[@JoshGodwinArt]

Nice this is pretty close to something I've been working on as well. Awesome that you got this working already in such a polished way.

[@will.barnish]

Thank you so much. You are a legend, this could change the world Xiaoma 🙌

[@Jauphrey]

Xiaoma coming equipped with some chatGPT-built biceps in the thumbnail, gawdamn homie good job!

[@goswami]

This would be even more amazing for lesser known languages that simply lack the educational resources online.

[@alangfp]

I'm a language teacher and my mind was blown away!! This is incredible! I can see how this could improve my student's speaking practice out of class. Awesome!

[@dantepereyra8918]

🤯 this is incredible Xiaomanyc!

[@coastalphriends4913]

Oh man! Even at Beginner level, he spoke very fast! I was challenged with hearing the pronunciation!

[@yodaz101]

For a first attempt....that's bloody good... Really good.

[@derrick1916-i7d]

That’s awesome Ari. Best wishes

[@SteadfastHero]

This is crazy Ari. This can completely revolutionize how people learn and study foreign languages

[@Brandonarchambault]

Absolutely insane. This was so cool to see and I will definitely utilize it for learning mandarin myself.

[@scottaseigel5715]

Dude, you discovered my idea! Way to go 😁

[@billyxkid5062]

This is so sweet! Now this is something I can get behind I love apps, but it’s just costs a lot and I really want to learn tons of new languages this was a sweet idea

[@Henry-teach-Chinese-in-jokes]

Hope somebody recommend my videos to those who want to learn Chinese. I’ve made many videos for an illustrated account of Chinese characters in a funny way. About 3000 Chinese characters cover 99% characters in newspapers and books. From my previous videos you can learn about 400 common characters. There are about 120 commonly used Chinese character radicals. From my previous videos, you can learn about 80 basic radicals. I’ve spent about 100,000 hours studying English humor and Western culture, and many years studying Chinese culture and jokes. My native language is Chinese.

[@LarsEspen]

0:34 Norge Video! What an amazing video

[@lisatom42]

Super stoked about this project! Signed up!