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[@rev3160]

When I started watching you when I was a child I only knew English but now I know French and I just started learning Portuguese. Thanks for all the memories and good times

[@thisformilan3839]

Can you help me learn French? The pronunciation is tuff and unlike Spanish which I did in school I have no idea how to pronounce anything

[@IkramTo]

as someone who been studying it for 7 years i know how you feel plus the pronunciation isn't that much of a deal @rmilan3839

[@bnu-9940]

@@thisformilan3839 hi :) i’m french if I can help 😊

[@AriesMultiverse]

Je suis française. I'm french and I plan to make a KZbin channel for those who want to study it easily. Just don't give up ! 💙🤍❤️

[@bnu-9940]

@@thisformilan3839 maybe I can help since I’m french, do not hesitate

[@VictorWilliams12]

Hi, fellow polyglot here, my friends and I have followed you for a while and it's just dawning on me that it's been like 10 years 😿 Glad to see your passion still burning 😊

[@mylene_b]

Omg me too, now I feel old 😂😅

[@eda.98]

I didn't recognize her at first because it's been a long time, but when she showed the old videos it clicked. Omg it's truly been a long time!!

[@okkonehydaa4581]

In first in Brazil and in Portugal citizen speak the same language...

[@256ugkalix3]

como estão poliglotas..Eu Estou aqui...Muito obrigado todos...Tchau tchau

[@izabelazanin1124]

​@@256ugkalix3 ela é brasileira? Tem uma energia brasileira muito forte pra não ser kkkkk

[@ginabee1212]

I love how you noted that "The world is more available to me" when you learn new languages. You are excited about connecting to more people. Back in college, my Freshman Comp professor wrote this quote on the board: The limits of our language are the limits of our world. - Wittgenstein This quote really made a difference in my life. It made learning languages to be so purposeful.

[@ginabee1212]

As far as language learning goes, I have learned so much Russian using a combination of Pimsleur and Duolingo. When I used Pimsleur CDs to learn Polish 17 years ago, I didn't have Duolingo, but I STILL remembered SO MUCH Polish when started with Russian, but Duolingo really upped my game.

[@jofranco]

Wow that sounds like one hell of a teacher!

[@camelbro]

This is the exact reason I started language learning and why I've deliberately learned the 5 most spoken languages (Mandarin still under construction). To communicate with the world

[@Iron-Bridge]

This is a great approach and philosophy to have when learning languages. ☝️ There are a number of closed minded older minds from my part of the world who are too afraid to approach languages this way.

[@maxximum9553]

Learning languages makes me happy, as does meditating, journaling, traveling, reading, and learning in general. Even though I'm at a rough point in life, these things make me feel better. Love you, Jo!!

[@EMAHTICA]

Same omg

[@zioness-kb9pr]

Me too, love this

[@felinefokus]

💙

[@milan_beyenech]

Hi, do you know about Jesus? He lived, died, and resurrected so that those who believe in Him shouldnt perish but have everlasting life. Cause yeah, right now, those who live in sin are dead in it; the wages of sin is death, but God gave a gift of life through Christ Jesus. So what? He loves us, He doesn't desire that any perish but reach repentance, and that includes you ❤. I pray you turn from your sins if you haven't yet and then seek God. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him in faith. 😊

[@cissantos5646]

I felt represented in your comment

[@camileviana2224]

I am brazilian, from Salvador and your videos are an important moment to my english studies, so, I love when it has a new video! Desculpa pelos possíveis erros.rsrsr...

[@vivies2]

Your English is good, there're some mistakes, like, you should've said "I love it when there're new videos" but it's normal and I'm sure you'll improve soon. I'm currently on the path to learning Portuguese and I've to say it's harder than I thought. I'm having a hard time with all those verb conjunctions haha Good luck!! ❤

[@AutumnGoldsmith]

Haha we are opposites! I am an American and I am learning Portuguese. We got this! ❤

[@CookieFridays]

You know what.... I just watched this video because it's you; because I've been learning Spanish since I was in high school and I'm gonna be 34 this year and I'm still not where I want to be with the language. But you kind of just made me think that I'm probably learning too passively. The idea of repetition and really going hard to drive home what you're learning - that is very good advice. A lot of us have the problem of only being able to understand and not speak the language, and that is for lack of hammering home the grammar and the "essentials/basics" and also simply practicing speaking

[@cochinowithabowlcut]

yesss for spanish it can be pretty easy to find resources! you should def listen to music/watch tv in spanish because if helps you learn how it’s actually spoken. i struggled for a long time because i spoke like i swallowed a textbook lol but learning a more colloquial way to speak is better for travel or meeting new people.

[@2EZEverything]

I’ve been “try learning Spanish” most of my life, my mom tried teaching me and I’ve listened to Spanish learning videos on repeat and well I still know very little Spanish and have never held a conversation. But now well I need to learn be able to hold a basic introductory conversation in Hindi in 7 days, I’m 4 days in now and I can speak more Hindi than Spanish, I have chosen the things that I should be able to understand and speak for a first conversation like “Hello, my name is” and have written it down in Hindi then English to fill up a page and now I can actually remember and spell out almost everything I have written down, I am feeling really confident in this upcoming communication.

[@T-McGee]

Yes, this is my issue as well. I do it passively and that's the reason, after almost 6 years, I'm still struggling. I don't practice everyday but this year I made the goal to reach B1/B2...B2 hopefully. Luckily I've already laid down the foundation so all I really need to do is continue building on what I have. I have 6 months to reach my goal, and I should be getting her journal tomorrow.

[@affys_world]

A goal without a plan is just a wish ❤💯

[@mellotrie]

I mostly use Duolingo to learn French due to my busy schedule. I'm listening to French radio while working to get used to the accents and I has hyped that I could almost understand the language. It proves that applying language learning in daily life, (like listening to radio lol), is crucial.

[@Rude_Boi]

Add more tools than Duolingo. It's a tool, but not a very good one on its own.

[@virginiabowen]

I loves languages with a compassion help mr

[@Roumiiiiii]

Don't use Duolingo because it makes sentences that don't make sense or that you will never use

[@jmk1962]

​@@Roumiiiiii- I agree some of the sentences on Duolingo are a bit weird but it's free. I use it daily so I don't forget what I already know. It just keeps it ticking away in my mind so I don't forget.

[@isabellenicolas4783]

How long did it take you to get to a level of understanding?

[@justtiffany94]

Hi I’m from Belgium so I speak flemish. You are doing a great job in our language 💪 I’m trying to learn Korean and I’m definitely gonna use your tips. 감사합니다 (thank you)

[@cba3962]

SAMEEE, I just started though so I only know the letters in 한걸

[@nurailidepaepe2783]

flemish isn't a language 😭 (i'm flemish born and raised and studying linguistics at uni)

[@whatinthestaymoaengene]

@@cba3962do you mean 한글? sorry to be that person lol! dont mean to be rude

[@whatinthestaymoaengene]

저는 한국어를 공부해요 :)

[@whocaughtthis]

Can we take a minute to appreciate the beauty of the cinematography of these videos

[@jofranco]

Appreciate this comment 🥰

[@iveelenerdenebat3046]

⁠i wish i was like you😢

[@raiysanafiys]

Thank you for making me feel so seen! My mother introduced me to Spanish and French when I was a child. I ditched the French early and devoted myself to Spanish. I added American Sign Language to my list in high school and Chinese to my life in my early 20's. I stopped nurturing them in my late 20's. In my 30's, they spinning the block on me! You have inspired me to document my journey and to understand the gift I truly have.🥰 This is my first time on your channel and I look forward to more of your content.

[@rompecabeza1509]

You are an inspiration just like our beloved Jo ;)

[@raiysanafiys]

@@rompecabeza1509 I'm honored to be equally inspired!

[@najmaelmi6213]

This video came at such a perfect time. I've been in the Middle East for a month now learning Arabic and hit that mental block you described, convincing myself this language is just too hard to master. Needed to remind myself that it's a long but beautiful journey ahead that could take me years or decades, but language learning will always be worth it in the end. Shukran ya habibti Jo!

[@user-gq7cq6tx7n]

Where in the Middle East are you!? I’m in the same boat, sis 🥲 Arabic is so hard but beautiful!

[@JenniferKennedy562]

You've inspired me!! I used to love learning languages when I was in college. I at one point was fluent in Spanish but haven't used it in such a long time. I'm feeling motivated to get back fluent in Spanish AND learn Italian for an upcoming trip to Italy! Thanks.

[@jofranco]

YAY! You cna do it!!!

[@amayaperry]

There’s a few languages I want to learn and with time the list will likely grow… I took French from middle school to my sophomore year of high school but was never great at listening and speaking. I considered learning Spanish bc it’s the 2nd most spoken language in the US but somehow i fell in love with Korean. I sometimes get criticized for choosing Korean before learning Spanish (which is also on my list) but then i realize that if i follow what everyone else is saying instead of what i want-I’ll learn nothing. Never fully committing to any new language. Plus you never know where life may take you. I might need Korean someday. This video came at a perfect time. Thanks

[@julies319]

Same! From the French in school and not being good at it, to feeling pressure to learn Spanish, but learning Korean instead.

[@christinewhack8860]

I’m learning Swahili now. I started when I was in Kenya and am preparing to go back and be able to speak and sing in Swahili. I needed to see this. The why is there. Time for the action and accountability. ♥️

[@jimmywalker8354]

Kenyan here! Great that you're learning Swahili!

[@malyali25]

I want to learn Swahili too since my family is Kenyan. I now a bit, but I'm going to relearn once I learn German

[@Las2ha3]

Aww that is great. I want to learn Swahili and Spanish after I become fluent in French. I know a few words in Swahili.

[@mercybarakah1954]

Kenyan here ❤, I'm fluent in Swahili ofcourse, but I'm tryna improve my spanish , welcome back to Kenya 🇰🇪

[@diydivineL]

A Kenyan here learning French and polish 😊. Happy to know that you're learning Swahili.. Hongera!

[@outinnaturee]

I have watched videos of people explaining how to study languages and this is by far the most detailed and helpful. Thanks. Am learning Chinese, 你好

[@TheBaritonoAssoluto]

What helps getting through the hard times is discipline or setting up a good habit routine for learning. Plus everything else that Jo said.

[@jofranco]

So true! Habit is more powerful than anything else!

[@hamiltonblankson]

I look forward to meeting you one day. Born and living in Ghana, I got my DALF C2 last year. I now speak some 8 languages in total ... And you were definitely a big inspiration when I started this "madness" back in 2013. Thanks and all the best to you! 🥴

[@B-Proficient]

Wow C2!

[@TechDaddyFr]

I just discovered Language Reactor thanks to you. It's amazing. I was frustrated trying to improve my Portuguese with Netflix but always had to switch between Portuguese and English subtitles. By the was, I am from Belgium but the french part, but I speak Flemish as well :)

[@jofranco]

bravooo! boa sorteee!

[@PortuguesePlayandLearn]

Some french words are very similar to the portuguese ones 😄

[@yokotastrong3902]

I needed to see this video. I started learning Portuguese (Brasileiro) over a year ago and I’m so glad I stuck with it. Watching this video inspired me to start practicing more vocally and more intentionally. Thank you!!

[@alinakhli8056]

Hi there! I just started learning Brazilian Portuguese. How confident in Portuguese do you feel after one year, what would you rank yourself?

[@imyourproblemnow692]

You just dropped the entire goldmine. Thank you for this!

[@mmaria7497]

I learning english beacuse is so essential in my studies of college, so I'm watching your videos and the others channels, this is helping me a lot in my process of learning english. Thank you!

[@kevdiat]

Aren't you terrified that one language will override the other. I had a brain fart in my Japanese tutoring and started spotting out French for some reason.

[@cochinowithabowlcut]

i’m learning arabic and whenever i try to speak my brain fills in the blanks with portuguese. same happens with spanish when im speaking portuguese. it just takes time, you’ll get there!

[@human8137]

Lmao same, but for me spanish and chinese

[@fonsam]

Language interference is a thing.😂 But it's also fun. When you're detailed and focused, it happens less. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Language learning rocks!😊

[@leta5034]

I often start a thought in German, fill in some words with Spanish, and then remember that I'm supposed to be learning Irish and try and translate it but then by the time I also remember that thought was something I wanted to say out loud and I try to translate it into English I've lost the thought entirely.

[@qxzv]

This happened a lot when i tried to learn two languages at once and i was sometimes making sentences and it made sense if u spike both languages but obviously that isn’t the right thing lol so i just chose the one I preferred and stuck to it:) it was also making me make slower progress now that i just learn one it’s a lot easier and faster to learn for me

[@alysonnolte6144]

High school Spanish teacher/aspiring polyglot here. Not sure if you have any formal study in language acquisition, but your tips are spot on, and your passion and motivation for learning languages shines brightly and infectiously! Planning on sharing a clip of this with my students at the start of next school year. 😉

[@EileenElectra]

Reality hit for me a year in. Then, I fell out of learning the language for 6 months, started back up again 2 months ago. I have a lot I’ve been reviewing, but I’m coming at learning with more patience, like you mentioned.

[@Belectraaaa]

I came across this video randomly and I love it cause I love learning langs, i know a bit of french but I'm actually learning korean and japanese😊

[@saber4398]

I remember when Jo started the 21 day challenge. I started it but never got further than the first day. Hopefully will try that again 😊

[@nikochkaaa5653]

hi, I'm from Russia.I'm learning English and I've also started learning French. Thank you very much for your video. Good luck to everyone who is learning other languages now! I believe we can do it!

[@music_observe]

I just learn from putting the language in my face long enough and studying 90% verbs and 10% nouns and focus on what makes the language different from mine and it’s family tree and also learn it in the other languages I speak and knowing I’ll know more of it in time if I keep finding out what I don’t know

[@indiahawkins8732]

So glad to see you. And I appreciate this video and the free language learning sign up

[@juleswifey6003]

*I COULDN'T FIND YOUR CHANNELS! I'M SO SO GLAD TO HAVE FOUND YOU AGAIN!!! OMGOSHHH!*

[@asagorcus]

I'm attempting to learn my first second language which is Arabic misri and gotta say you're the reason I've gone with Pimsleur and on top of that I found an amazing tutur on Preply, Somaia! She is really really awesome! I've hit that kinda slump that you talked about there and I have to say Somaia told me the same thing and I'm kinda recognizing this part of the journey. For me its not a slump much as its a realization of what it actually takes to really learn a language/culture. It's a lot! But I've not stopped having an awesome time learning with a new friend! So thanks Jo! 🤘👿🤘

[@EXTR4_4z]

How’s your learning going? Good choice going with Egyptian though, it’s definitely the easiest dialect to learn!

[@shelbykay9851]

That’s so cool. I did pimsleur for Spanish for a while but fell off and have been about getting a tutor. Hope you stick with it and are patient!

[@user-lr6sv5uj7c]

As an Egyptian your pronunciation of the Egyptian dilacet is so good and I recommend for you to watch Egyptian films and series you will love it

[@MeganLashelle]

Thanks so much for this video Jo. I decided to pick up learning Spanish last year after dropping it years ago. While doing Spanish lessons I thought let's add French too! lol. For a while I thought I was crazy for trying to do both, but this video makes me more confident in learning more than one language.

[@NoRevengeNeeded]

How are you all not excited!! She is amazing!!

[@user-ni1gz7rh4o]

As an Egyptian your pronunciation of the Egyptian dilacet is so good and I recommend for you to watch Egyptian films and series you will love it ❤

[@jofranco]

what films do you recommend?!

[@user-ni1gz7rh4o]

@@jofranco and film بيت الروبى

[@user-ni1gz7rh4o]

@@jofranco if you want a series there is grand hotel and طريقى both of them on KZbin

[@tangidjames]

I just started learning French for the millionth time, and this video popped up JUST as begin to get overwhelmed! So excited to try your strategies!

[@jofranco]

Have you found a series you love yet?! That's changed the game for me in Dutch!

[@elik934]

Watch under Paris in French with English subtitles it’s a great movie and I followed along so well

[@nialeilakande]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I am definitely motivated thanks Jo!!! Tuning in from NYC❤❤❤going back to re-learning Italian, Russian and Arabic ❤❤❤

[@jofranco]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@BrownSugaBabe]

I am so happy I found your channel!! I’m learning Korean but I’ve gotten stuck between upper beginner/lower intermediate.

[@StrudelNoodle]

I feel like I might have hit the language guru inspiration jackpot with you. Subscribed and liked !

[@jofranco]

Glad you’re here :)

[@janaramonsalazar533]

I don't have a deep reason that explain why i want learn portuguese and japanese. I have that feeling that make me be curious about others cultures (I Love anime❤😊), in this moment portuguese and japanese language. Is Just that. Understand others in a different language than yours is AMASING✨.

[@stephaniebastardo]

Omgosh me too! I love anime and I want to learn Japanese and hopefully visit one day. I’m also trying to learn Portuguese just cuz it’s similar to Spanish and my niece already knows it too lol. Good luck to us 😁👏🏼💪🏼

[@mrmongala8229]

My girl has the best video on this topic that I’ve seen thus far. 👏🏾

[@3AMentality]

Thank you. I'm researching the best way to learn a language. I speak three languages and will start studying my 4th language in 3 days 😁

[@piratkamira7403]

Wow, cool

[@NaimaNaji-nc6yb]

I feel like my honeymoon phase has been going on for a year now, idk, I have felt frustrated before, but it's met w an attitude of "yeah I'll get this eventually....keep going girl"

[@vilkascott-kitching562]

You are a fantastic teacher and polyglot role model. On my 4th language. Nothing better than learning all about a new culture through language 💙.

[@ropecrewman36]

How fitting! The ad that YT gave me was for Pimseleur, featuring a familiar face. I watched to the end, of course.😊

[@rafaelam5831]

Que bom te ver novamente por aqui! Agora com uma nova abordagem...gostei também!

[@Frenchie-gc3fh]

No way, I saw her book in a book store I visted last week. It looked interesting but at the time I had no idea she created it. Mind blowing!

[@jofranco]

Welcome here :)! Yea! I created it, it took like 3 years and I still have so many updates to make to it! I worked with a publisher, but the concept and how the book is organized was all from my trial and error!

[@sjzonio3146]

If anyone needs a tagalog study buddy let me know! Im philam and finally seriously started learning 6 months ago. Ive hit a wall and this video was very helpful! I hope i can buckle down even more to have more quality learning time!

[@kathleamari3934]

I would like to be that study buddy but how would we do it?

[@Basiieee_Artist]

I'm new, been watching you on ads until I googled and hey I'm new and looking forward to your vlogs.

[@kannonfps]

This is by far the best video i've ever watched about learning languages, not kidding. I've watched SO many of them yet this one takes the cake without even asking for it.

[@Crazy_Humorous]

Je bent altijd welkom in Suriname! Ik ben Surinaame en ik vind deze video heel leuk! TIP: Misschien kun je Nederlands ipv Vlaams leren, LOL! Succes!

[@cassiebozeman2599]

Nice video. Love the journal. I learned Spanish about 5 years ago, become fluent. I haven’t spent much time with it since then bc I started a business and life got busy, but I still remember most of it. Obv I need to spend some more time w that language, I’m thinking 1-2 days a week just to refresh me. The other days I want to dedicate to learning French! I also want to learn Arabic but I haven’t decided on a schedule to keep up with all this yet. But that’s the general plan going forward.

[@Frenchcourse-pi2jl]

oh my GOD, this is amazing. first of all, I'd like to say that I'm a huge fan of yours and second, the fact that you said my country makes me 10 times more interested in your Flemish learning journey. I'm originally from Suriname and we do speak Dutch and from what I hear it can be a challenging language or even an understandable language, which ever one it is, I'm sure the journey will be well worth it. the languages that I currently would like to learn and are learning are French, Italian and Turkish. Have fun on this Flemish learning journey. I hope that one day you can come to Suriname and speak Dutch.

[@woodsy424]

Hola Jo, ¿qué tal estás? My name is James and I came across your channel for the first time today, and I wish I had found it sooner. I watched your video on your reasons for learning languages and I found it very inspiring. I speak English and Spanish, understand a bit of Italian, French, and Portuguese and have this fleeting desire to someday be fluent in all of the above, although the realities of life have held me back. I also saw that you grew up, or at least spent a good amount of time in Connecticut. I was born in Connecticut and lived there for 34 years before moving to Spain to live with my Spanish wife and daughter. I was just wondering what part of Connecticut you're from. I don't have a channel of my own but I hope to someday create videos on language learning as inspiring as yours. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. Perhaps we can chat someday.

[@Improvemypronunciation]

Yup! I’m on my way to leaning more languages! I use Preply 🏋🏽‍♂️

[@enas2085]

بكتب عشان ارجع بعد ست اشهر تعليم متواصلة باذن الله واشوف فين وصلت شكرا لتحفيزك ❤ 🤩

[@queena7444]

اي المصادر الي هتدرسي منها ندرس مع بعض❤

[@What.ever_youwant]

@@queena7444 لو حابه نساعد بعض هاتي الانستا

[@enas2085]

@@queena7444 مرحبا 🙋‍♀️ اعتذر على الرد المتاخر دوبي انتبه للاشعارات ،حصلت بودكاست جدا جميل وسهل وحملت تطبيق لينك الان بس ما جربته واتابع هنا وبالتيك توك ايطالين

[@kuma.k]

I basically was a bilingual person since birth and I never ever cared about English. Never. I was learning it in classes, but it was just some basic stuff and I wasn’t really passionate abt it. I was in grade 8 ig when i’ve actually started to care about English, because I had only one year to choose what do I want to do with my life. Yeah, in my motherland we can go to college since we’ve done grade 9. So, I decided to be an IT guy and that was a point when I started to realize that I NEED to know English. I’ve got a tutor and started learning. It was half a year when I started studying for English and I was pushed in a situation when me, my lil sister and my pregnant mom have to leave our country just because we wanted to be safe.(there is a war in my motherland now) My English wasn’t fluent AT ALL in that moment of time, but I actually knew something and I was the person that took responsibility for all my family(besides my father, he couldn’t move out from our country) because I was the only one who understand English. I moved to Italy for half a year and there is the moment when my English started to improve. But it was not because of environment(in town where I lived there was really few people that could possibly speak English,so) it was because I started to get all my social media, all of my activities in internet in English. There is the point of my comment. If you are not interesting in content in that language that you learn you will never ever reach your goal. And if you’re interested, now I live in Canada, I’m 17 and I go to school with Canadians. I do the same thing as they do, I can read, I can write and I can understand. Yeah, my English is not the best, it could be better and it’s gonna be in the future.

[@metasebiyakebede3450]

I admire your energy!!!

[@jonalyncossill8343]

I'm learning Spanish I just finished the 3 months online class last month but I knew nothing I was disappointed. After watching this I felt uplifted. Thank you. Gotta start that 21 day challenge today :)

[@RealJamaicanKitchen]

omg, mi back side,I didn't knew you were a (actual person that speaks different languages) I always saw you pop up on some of my ads whilst learning Spanish and I'm always saying that's a natural beautiful woman is she real.now i see your page popped up😊😂

[@cordeliam8644]

Omg I cannot BELIEVE IT, just bumped into your channel and it’s been ages since I last saw a video of yours, so happy!!!!

[@ATLsOwn]

The effort and skill that went into the cinematography of this video is so advanced and amazing. THAT should be your profession, if it isn't already. #LoveIt

[@jofranco]

Thank you for this comment!!

[@ATLsOwn]

​@@jofrancoit's deserved. After I commented I went thru more of your videos and discovered that you ARE in fact a professional at this. #Salute 💪🏾

[@melaniemanning2462]

I love pimsleur, people were always surprised when I recommended that at the bookstore where I worked.

[@YogaBlissDance]

@8:32 you are so funny a natural comic....luv you with the songs rapping.

[@UmaStarAngel]

omg thank you. you are amazing....i love learning languages but never actually put an effort into it..until 2020, where i started learning mandarin. u are soo right....need to practice everyday..consistancy..!! you are inspiring. thank you angel

[@toabetterself]

I am french and am now bilingual in english. I started my spanish journey and when I become more fluent my next one is going to be ASL 😊 I find it so empowering to know different languages 😊 thanks for the tips Beautiful

[@admiraloverdone]

omg your editing and camera presence is sooo good !!

[@keeuha]

Thank you for the tips. Currently learning a second language, Spanish

[@KuteesaMercylina]

am on day three learning chinese and i think your ideas are really helpfull ... thanks alot

[@avaloninallcaps]

I'm so happy I stumbled onto you! I love your vibe and ordered your book almost immediately after you mentioned it lol. I'm currently learning Japanese, Spanish, and ASL so I need it 😭

[@metrovalleyeats]

Wanna be a polyglot but my ADHD has held me back for the last 10 years 😅😅

[@coficofi3737]

Dude, I used to feel the same way until I found methods that actually work for ME and learnt to see it as a sorta superpower. I currently speak portuguese, english, japanese, spanish and italian. Here's what I do: grab every positive adhd trait, weaponize it. Exploit it to a maximum, just like the goverment does to our funds. Being atypical just means you gotta find ways to navigate life differently and we do, cause we depend on it. That makes us more resilient than typical ppl. Anything a neurotypical person can do, we can re-invent and better!

[@OldWorldMusique]

I need guidance on how to do that.... I can't function 😭 ​@@coficofi3737

[@chicoziebirb5139]

Onto my 4th language right now! I'm so determined to get fluent

[@EXTR4_4z]

Keep going!

[@lilith_618]

It’s been 8 years since I’ve taken French in high school and I’m still very much a beginner. I keep falling off but i really want to learn more languages. French, Spanish, italian(specifically the Sicilian dialect) German, arabic(Egyptian preferably) Russian and so many more.

[@CreativepreneurJourney]

This is amazing!!! There is a lot of stuff out there for people to learn the languages.

[@jofranco]

I need to make one of these videos a quarter because I'm finding so many new good apps and resources!

[@CreativepreneurJourney]

@@jofranco That will be great

[@lovemj44life]

Thank you, i'm so excited for my journey into learning Portuguese.

[@casselylove4761]

Crazy to me as a Belgian to hear that you’re learning Flemish 🤯 (even if I’m from Wallonia hahaha)

[@T-McGee]

I see you all of the time on those commericials but didn't know you were actually living that life 😂😂 I just bought your notebook after seeing someone else posting it on IG. Had no idea that was YOUR book! I'm so excited about receiving, too.

[@jofranco]

Welcomeee! I'm for real lol!

[@annetted5794]

Spanish...I have dreams of speaking fluently but I am definitely not there yet.

[@mer784]

Coming across this as I’m a couple of weeks into learning Egyptian Arabic for my trip at the end of the year was fate! I needed the reminder to push through the frustration of not getting everything immediately. Thanks for all you do 🫶🏻

[@asagorcus]

Fellow Misri learner here! 💪

[@NgocHueNgocHa]

As an ESL learner, I work hard despite challenges. Your video is truly inspiring and gives me hope. I found out about Immersive Translate from KZbin comments and am eager to try it for improvement.

[@GAMZEJ]

I speak French and English on good level , got Spanish lessons at university years ago. Turkish is my native language. Working for tourism 17 years now but I couldn't advance neither on German nor in Russian due to laziness. ( this 2 language is the most important for our clientele in hotellery right now) I felt motivated after seeing your videos even I am 42 now 😅❤

[@user-bg5tw9bw3d]

i regret now cuz i dont know you soon. Now i have struggle with my english, this video boosts me a lots efforts to study hard more. Thank you, wish you healthy and make a lots high quality video like this

[@dwalker6868]

Inspired thank you for sharing. Stay blessed.

[@DebSki-gd5ji]

i swear i saw you in an ad at the start of this video

[@whatinthestaymoaengene]

dude same💀💀in some pimsleur ad

[@amy_from_terrasen4851]

Started learning Spanish a couple weeks ago just for fun, but now I am committed to becoming somewhat fluent so that with some passiv learning I can achieve a similar result as I did with my English. Thanks for the resources

[@Hanna-zr6hz]

Your energy is so inspiring and contagious that it makes me want to learn even more languages! 🤩 (But I’ll stick with my French journey for now)

[@delulu_noorie777]

I have a friend whose just 14 and she knows 7 languages and she is really fluent in at least 4 of them she speaks them all with such great accents so I am insanely proud of u polyglots u r super impressive ngl

[@Yasidiomas]

I'm Brazilian. Is your video so good .

[@terahbonks8471]

Boy! The insights in this video! Girl you are 100% in a league of your own!

[@thetoedilexperience]

Omg the algorithm finally loves me! I love you and wasn't looking for on today and boom.. found you.. every time I see you somewhere you are my beautiful motivation not so spent inspiration to get my butt back to work and do my Japanese, Arabic, & Hebrew vocabulary N writing work, my Spanish & French listening😢😂lbs stay blessed sis

[@f7oor]

GREAT video. AND. I can't believe you're learning Flemish! So few people learn it. Veel plezier!

[@studyingasahobby]

Hi Jo! You are an inspiration and it is so cool that I am learning Flemish just like you! We got this, girl!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jofranco]

[@tijnkappert3539]

Flemish?

[@Kayla11113]

I'm 62 and want to learn French and Spanish. I am starting with Babbel the free version of Duolingo and the free version of Busuu. I'm hoping to add Pimsler when I get some vocabulary built up. This was a great video. Very encouraging! ❤

[@santanagonsalves6461]

Jo I haven't seen you on KZbin for years! I'm glad you're well.

[@torikellyreeves]

Learning French, Russian , Korean and Hebrew. More developed in French. Just recently got back to learning Russian. And just started learning Korean and Hebrew.

[@wednesdaygreenleaf9578]

Ik studeer ook Nederlands! Veel succes! Ik vind Vlaams zo mooi, ik zou meer moeten luisteren :)

[@thecalhmroom9673]

Thanks for this Jo much love and blessings ❤🙏🏽

[@historywithDLC]

Ayyyeee pimslur girl I ain't know you had a KZbin channel. Instant sub

[@jofranco]

Thanks for being here :)

[@bryangallo3163]

Bravo. You are a great teacher. This is fantastic. And super helpful.