Shocking Random People Speaking Fluent Chinese: Yokohama Chinatown #5

What about dating Chinese men? I've dated a few Chinese men before, one pretty seriously in university, but now I'm with a Japanese guy. What gives? To be honest I date people just for who they are as a person, but there are some challenges in international dating that people should know about. See me, an American girl, walk around Chinatown speaking fluent Chinese and shocking the locals.
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[@OrientalPearl]

Some viewers have asked about live-streams and other KZbinrs studying languages have approached me wanting to do live-stream collaborations. These would be focused on language learning and life abroad. Is that something you would watch? -Anming

[@PopescuSorin]

是

[@amaliadeoliveira3261]

Oriental Pearl yes i would watch

[@aikighost]

Its a good idea. Maybe talk to laoshu505000?

[@DirtyDan666]

Yes Ja

[@ugnedvar702]

Yes, I would!!!!! 😍😍😍

[@youmustbefibbing7376]

"Are the ducks real?" must be the best icebreaker ever!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's a first lol

[@kwichzwellbreck3567]

Even better the follow up ^^ = "Ah that is why there is blood!" =)

[@owoman]

I think that woman was not too friendly or interested in japanese

[@MrStalyn]

I also thought they were fake lol. 笑。

[@seafood_hater]

@@owoman Some people are just reluctant to learn. My mom has been living in Singapore (an English-speaking country) for 22 years and she still doesn't understand a word of English. I keep imploring her to study at least the basics but she just refuses. She thinks it's too difficult and unnecessary. Each is to their own. *shrugs*

[@epiccamper]

"Switch to a new one" lol! I lost at this part, I really find it funny how people "suggest" a boyfriend/girlfriend from their country when a foreign person speak their native language.

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm with you on that one!

[@immers2410]

I think the guys had a candidate in mind

[@yu-jd5jg]

Chinese people appreciate your ability to CHITCHAT in Chinese. They feel extremely comfortable talking to you

[@gilliermedrano2699]

"If you study a language don't be shy" Very encouraging thoughts

[@gilliermedrano2699]

2 years ago and I just watched this video again , I understand a lot now , I'm improving :))

[@h.marqxesd3110]

@@gilliermedrano2699 ohh do u learn Chinese? I tried some Duolingo lessons but I don’t see any improvements? Do u have some tips?

[@light80050]

I really love this girl's attitude toward language studies. I have to learn from her!

[@geraldgilbert6725]

My Dear Anming: I am an 86 year old American who was stationed in Japan 1957-1959. I lived part of the time "on the economy" in downtown Tokyo a few blocks from the Tokyo Army Hospital where my Eurasian girlfriend worked. I have spent this entire evening glued to the computer enjoying your videos. Had my circumstances been different at the time I would probably still be living there. I can not begin to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and how true your philosophy of life rings true to me. Domo arigato. May you and yours enjoy long life and much happiness.

[@philho1565]

I like the honesty and authenticity in your videos. The difference is that you are living this every moment of every day. You're giving us snapshots of your real life whereas the US based guys use a "hold my beer" approach when they visit Chinese businesses in their own hometowns. Keep it real. :)

[@OrientalPearl]

I think you put that very well. I feel the same way about their video approach.

[@navedabbasi163]

One common thing I find in xiaoma's and anming's video is: Chinese person: Your Chinese is so good Them: Hai xin ba. Hai xin ba.

[@OrientalPearl]

Because that's the expected response.

[@scandiifps5230]

Oriental Pearl what if you weren’t so modest would it seem rude? Btw love the vids!

[@IDrowsyZz]

ScanDiiFPS yea, she made a whole video on the culture

[@MxMoondoggie]

It's the same when being praised by Japanese people. If you agree that your language skills are good then you come off as arrogant. People in China and Japan are expected to be humble and will respond in this way. Not being humble is like a big social no no.

[@dreambig5098]

Oriental Pearl you can say 我也这么觉得。

[@MisadventuresOfJason]

I attempted Chinese yesterday and butchered it 😭 but like you said, don’t be afraid and learn from your mistakes! thanks for encouragement ❤️ Anming, the convo w the woman was so sweet. Your Chinese is so eloquent.

[@OrientalPearl]

I didn't get it perfect the first time either. Making mistakes is a good thing if you can learn from them and improve.

[@ejohnjr907]

I love that I feel like I'm walking around with you in and around the city speaking with people and buying things and food. I feel like i'm right there with you! thank you sooooo much!

[@_Yousef]

i have depression and your videos makes me feel better 🖤

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad that these videos make your day a little better.

[@_Yousef]

Oriental Pearl they do, because i’m majored in applied linguistics as a masters degree too, and it’s so nice to see the reactions also, so thank you for sharing them, keep up the hard work.

[@JirayuChai]

Me too..

[@reemoneemo1373]

me too

[@caramel325]

Your energy is simply outstanding! Your commitment to growth, to live with the uncertainty and your thirst for knowledge. I love your content and what you stand for!

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, thank you!

[@emilythejoyfulnomad]

I love how open you are to connecting with everyone you meet. Such a wonderful outlook. Thanks for all the enjoyable videos :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gregpotter2278]

Anming, you are always so friendly and humble with people you encounter. They think highly of you because you are speaking their language with the fluency of a native speaker and it shows your years of study and experience, so naturally it instantly brings for mutual respect between you and the other Chinese or Japanese speaker. Because of these skills & gifts, you are going to have great success in your career of international affairs between China, Japan, and the US. I think that, post-COVID, there will be a greater need for relations to improve and I think you will be a mover and a shaker one day, well beyond your success on YT. You are such an amazing person and I'm honored to be your fan & friend, Anming!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you as always Greg! I'm really looking forward to post-COVID days!

[@gregpotter2278]

@@OrientalPearl You and me both! I'm ready for the COVID to end and be able to start my new life in the Czech Republic or Poland...but the travel ban has to lift first...

[@user-jv7ig6ie5b]

I love your videos. I'm a Spanish teacher from the UK and love how enthusiastic you are about language learning. The only thing is, as I'm colour blind, the green subtitles are difficult for me to make out. That's my problem though, as I haven't seen anyone else complain about it! Keep up the great work.

[@MixolydianMode]

This kind of videos are interesting because they provide double content. First a walk through Yokohama chinatown where i have been myself before and then the surprise of the people noticing your chinese. They open up at the same time feel a little bit flustered while talking to you non chinese blond woman. I always enjoy.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's exactly what I was going for. 2 in 1!

[@MixolydianMode]

@@OrientalPearl You are doing great!

[@Hicchan]

This comment is not about this video in particular but I've been inspired by you and I've used Chinese in the two establishments I'm a regular at despite being studying it for just one month. The owners of both places have seen me many times (to the point one prepares my lunch order without me saying anything and the other remembers my hair dye colour code) and their reactions have been totally positive. They seemed delighted I've started learning their language and they've offered tips and help with practice. I don't know if I would have had the courage to do it had I not been a regular, but in my case it has been a great experiment and something that will keep me motivated to learn more (because I know they will ask about my progress when I return!). Thank you for your videos!

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad that you are taking on Chinese!

[@charleskindle]

Everlasting battle between mom-in-law vs daughter-in-law... scary 😔

[@OrientalPearl]

The struggle is real lol

[@MrTioung111]

But 'MIriam in China' has very good vibes with her Qinghai villager MIL.

[@yxkiko]

My mother and my paternal grandmother have a good relationship (I'm Chinese and both my parents are from the countryside) especially since my mother helps her a lot with health kind of stuff (she tells her what's better to eat and use) When I think about it, my maternal great-grandmother was scary as heck, but I loved her too ^^

[@Cicuta__]

Your positivity, confidence, energy and zest for life is very inspiring and calming! Just wanted to say that.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, thank you!

[@sana6024]

Just started learning chinese! I enjoy watching Chinese dramas, movies, music and variety shows so I've picked up a few phrases and words. These kinds of videos are always really fun to watch, thank you! 👍

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad that you are enjoying these videos!

[@timelston4260]

It's cool you talked with that Chinese woman and made her feel welcome in Japan. Awesome kindness.

[@danielgarcia2596]

I enjoy your videos so much, you encourage me to travel abroad (when this whole situation allows us). Please keep doing vlogs, they are genuinely good.

[@tdonithan863]

I’m learning so much from these videos. Impressive the information intertwined with normal interactions with the people.

[@LeandraMaphorisa]

Your videos motivate me to keep going so that I can walk around and do this one day😂😂😂❤❤It looks like so much fun!

[@anandotiv7608]

Never stop making these videos please, so good :)

[@OrientalPearl]

More to come!

[@adrienlawrence1024]

everyone is so nice and all you have to do is break the ice :) I'm writing down all these icebreakers for when I travel and want to try speaking to a native speaker

[@aro4457]

Great job!!! Amazing, really nice to see someone, especially an English speaker take on the challenge of learning mandarin, there are only a few of them especially on this platform. Although I do have to say at 1:41, 怪不得, the 怪 sounds more like the second tone instead of fourth, and some other small details like one very common theme is switching out the fourth accent for the 2nd or 3rd, but still, super impressed, your grammar is better than mine lol.

[@kjames1414]

I love your channel. It reminds me of non Navajo speakers who come to the reservation and speak such great Navajo. Kudos to you.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's a really cool language to know.

[@530MAIDU]

Wow 😯...I’m not the only Indigenous Native American Indian that appreciates “Oriental Pearl”. She’s Amazing 😉. I had to be diligent in learning my own Tribal Language but with hard work 😓 ..we can accomplish our goals. 🙋🏻‍♀️🔎🔥💪🏽🌟❤️

[@jfl2886]

Great to see how friendly people were when you strike conversations with them.

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

Your cinematography is getting so good! Also, kind of sad that everyone was like, "Ditch your current guy," haha 😭谢谢!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much! I like to add artsy things into the videos.

[@cwy6060]

You are my inspiration for learning Japanese, love from Philippines.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Philippines. There were many Filipinos in my Japanese school.

[@Paradisepuppy1919]

I thought she spoke really good Chinese and I really like how the people said you speak Chinese really well to her I guess they were surprised

[@johnl7300]

I loved how you got into a pretty deep conversation with the waitress from Harbin! It's really nice how you can just chat them up with such ease! I was thinking other than chatting with locals that you can introduce some Chinese food to your audience! Considering how many Japanese people are watching it, I think it's a great way to get them to know about some street food and other great finds in Chinatown!

[@OrientalPearl]

Yeah, I hope that more Japanese people will visit these restaurants. Business is really hurting because of corona.

[@jamzy007]

Thank you for the upload

[@MatheusMartins-zl7sk]

0:36 It seems everywhere I look a part of my country is in there. Brazilian flag and the other video someone was playing "girl from Ipanema" on the piano. I just love it. I love your videos. I've been learning Japanese for a year now and your videos are such a motivation to keep studying and get to have the same experiences you have.

[@user-jz8vv4sc7k]

I just love your videos, your enthusiasm makes me want to learn another language... I'm subscribed & I ❤all your videos with a 👍

[@johnaviator]

Always bring me a smile watching your Video. Thank you!

[@OrientalPearl]

You are so kind

[@tronggiapmedia]

Love videos like this, thanks Anming

[@gauravchopra3677]

4:30 Loved this conversation between you and the friendly Chinese lady. Also,lovely music just before the conversation started. Anming, because of your ability to confidently speak Chinese and Japanese and the graceful clothes you wear,you have a very admirable personality. You look very beautiful too!😍 I love your channel,I think you'll eventually have at least a million subscribers! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much!

[@gauravchopra3677]

@@OrientalPearl Thanks,Anming!☺️

[@kidgokuxl]

You make me miss Chinatown in Yokohama. I see there's a lot of new shops and places in your videos. It would be nice to go my old neighborhood. I really miss walking down by the harbor towards rainbow bridge. On Sundays it was always so busy, like carnival time. Thanks for the video! 🇺🇸⚘

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope you can come back here and visit.

[@crawdad1233]

KZbin collabs is a must love em

[@abnerrulez143]

The most interesting thing is that you really know their customs and family issues! That chinese man was took by surprise when you talked about Mother-in-laws!

[@ehrro]

This is a general issue everywhere not only in China.

[@jssc_san]

Happyy to see ya again 🙈

[@fridiksalinas5426]

I'm studying the Georgian language. It's difficult, but I'm doing it because I will move there soon. Your videos are inspiring. Keep up the hard work and I hope your thesis gets approved soon. Take care.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's so cool. One of my best friends is a girl from Georgia studying in China.

[@pobreuniversitariopobre690]

I’ve been learning chinese since 2018. Watch your videos just encouraged me going on. I hope one day I could speak as good as you do. Bests regards from Brazil!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

You can if you work hard! Thank you Brazil.

[@su-kivino259]

I’m a student of Waseda Univ. I respect you from my heart,先輩！

[@OrientalPearl]

That's so cool! I love Waseda!

[@davidbachelard4974]

Ces vidéos sont une bouffé d'air pure. Franchement merci de nous faire voir la réalité du Japon. Chaque vidéo de ce genre est un plaisir à voir.

[@Teech_]

Keep doing what you are doing the videos turn out great imo. Ahhh I admire you!!!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much!!

[@noordar786]

Love from uk ! You are my true inspiration !

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much 😀

[@RespectOthers1]

Years ago Anming bought a piece of arid land in a foreign country against other people’s opinions and planted wheat. Today she is on a combine harvester happily reaping her labour of love. :D

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@markberry9233]

This is fascinating to watch, and impressive that you have conquered conversational Chinese and Japanese! I love to travel and love languages - I learned conversational Spanish from scratch backpacking through Mexico and Guatemala for about a year. I have considered the idea of retiring to a non-English speaking country (still many years away), and you’ve reinforced the idea that it is doable.

[@1chigotea97]

You are such an inspiration.I am young but I am learning another language.Thank you for helping me through

[@OrientalPearl]

Happy to help!

[@111mizuki]

EYYYYYYYY my fav kind of videos woahhhh 🔥😍😍😍

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad you like it!

[@amandalowe7457]

Love, love, love your videos!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks so much 😊

[@notnoah-]

I love foreign language roadrunning. you're doing great! I wonder what/where to study when I grow up.. moving far away sounds scaaary, but also very exciting ^^ Greetings From Germany, keep going :)

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Germany! Life is an adventure!

[@yellowtiger6296]

Your videos are just excellent!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you very much!

[@LoongAqua]

Another lovely video!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elsaredin6374]

I literally love all you're videos and I especially love the Chinese food market and I really would like to speak Chinese

[@russy381]

Another non notification video :( And yeah the only way to make friends is just to chat to people something alot of people seem to fear dunno why though. It looks so good at this time of year it's good to see life back in the streets etc anyway 祝你有美好的一天 (have a nice day) incase anyone was wondering. I hope I didn't butcher it great video again ♥ it thank you

[@OrientalPearl]

Did you press the bell next to the subscribe button?

[@russy381]

@@OrientalPearl it's been pressed since day one

[@DavidSawang]

5:08 I love the chuckle after “for one it’s cheap, hehe”

[@janglalgoupiak1891]

I find Chinese language prank videos to be much more fun and entertaining than Japanese ones. Their reactions are heartwarming.

[@OrientalPearl]

Fair enough. It's hard to get reactions out of Japanese people. They contain themselves a lot.

[@jimmurphy4703]

How did I miss this one? Really great as usual 🖖

[@OrientalPearl]

I don’t know. You must have just been relying on KZbin homepage recommendations. Many subs do that. That’s one reason I have stopped making videos.

[@NewYorksFinest]

Watching your videos. Has me wanting to learn/pratice Chinese for sure! Especially since, i've been going to a small chinese place near me. For about 10+ years. The ladies there are super nice, i'd def like to thank them in their language & just have a simple conversation with them. Would be nice!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's so wonderful! Keep up the hard work. I'm sure you've made lots of new friends too.

[@NewYorksFinest]

@@OrientalPearl Thank you! Sadly, I'm barely anywhere. With everything going on, I've had way too much personal things going on. I barley know hello and thank you. 😅 I REALLY need to sit down and dedicate some personal time to learning. I am friends with the owners tho of said shop since it's been 10+ years of me going but mostly use English. I'll definitely try and actually learn more.

[@misakit.4110]

as someone that's studied Japanese for 8 years, I'm no where near your level :( I attempted Chinese once and quit straight away. Its so hard. Props to you!

[@OrientalPearl]

You can get there. Chinese is hard at first and gets easier.

[@brandonestrella7193]

I love your videos its so wholesome n beautiful to see people of different backgrounds speaking the same language having a genuine good time melts my heart whats best way to learn both Japanese and manderin?

[@OrientalPearl]

I made a video about that called “20 secrets of successful language learners”. Please check it out.

[@brandonestrella7193]

@@OrientalPearl thank you so much it means alot I want to learn either one maybe more Japanese and seeing you speak it like a pro is inspiring I just don't know where to start haha

[@alexkij3888]

Thanks! I learned some new Chinese vocabularies from watching your videos.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's great! I'm glad it helped.

[@vickybui6572]

I've been learning Chinese along side with English. I think it's fast to learn speaking Chinese thanks to the pinyin, which is alphabet-based, but it's more struggling for writing. You're fluent in the top three popular languages in the world including Japanese, Chinese and English. How amazing !

[@nini-bq3uw]

omg i barely find you and i just wanna say you are my inspo and hope for the future

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you for watching the video! Keep studying hard.

[@ATiM-]

Hmmm... I don't rly learn any language but i rly love your videos! Speaking other languages can open so many doors! Would love to life in japan as well and speak japanese language as good as you do i'm in love with so many japanese stuff since my very early day's! But somehow i'm too scared of leave my country... :( You very good anming and your videos are so much fun to watch! P.S.: I also subscribed to your channel. :) Best regards!

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much for subscribing!

[@ATiM-]

You totally deserve it! ;)

[@jackest4114]

At this point you should start doing mukbangs with all the unique food you find at Chinatown 😂😂 Great video as always Anming!!

[@OrientalPearl]

HA! Mukbangs!

[@TarynMychalMai]

I’m from Detroit as well and still reside here! Nice to find a native’s channel! Inspiring!

[@user-rm7xd7bm5n]

I love your channel ❤

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you!

[@jimross7648]

Another interesting video. You actually showed how language bubbles can imprison people from fully experiencing the dominant culture of the country they are living in. Until you told me that it just wasn't Western issue, but an all native language groups issue, I was unaware of how prevalent it was. After you pointed that out, I realized I should have known better,because I've known people whose first language was not English, also grouped in there native language bubbles in primarily English language dominant countries. I guess it just shocked me that I met people in Asia who couldn't understand why I would want to learn an Asian language, when I could get by in my own language in Asia. It is individuals like you who choose to not get by, but actually become involved in where they live by learning to speak dominant language. Your channel is so unique in that you just don't show that you can learn to speak a second or third language, but that it enriches your experiences and changes your understanding of the both culture and individual people, when you can converse in their language. You don't sugar coat the difficulties and work that is required to learn a second language, but then you demonstrate what is possible once you have put in the work. Thanks for the inspiration. I eagerly await your next video.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's right! The stereotype is that Western people come to Japan and get caught in language bubbles, but actually it happens to people from all different countries. It's easier to be comfortable while surrounded by familiar people and languages.

[@szewei85]

Haha i just seen your long chat video mentioning that this will be your last video of chatting with strangers. So now i am watching this and i will say you really did went out with a big bang.😄😄I think you picked the right timing 2 switch new directions.😆😆Jan-Jun is one heck of the long period making same theme while still sustaining high umph all the way. I am glad i was not the type that got bored after a month. Now i give you green light 2 explore new themes. Hahahaha.😁😁

[@OrientalPearl]

This will not be the last of these videos. I just said it can't sustain the channel by itself. I will do some of these, but more of other stuff.

[@trofimlysenko4576]

i amazed the way you speak chinese & japanese, very fluent. btw i'm from Indonesia i like watching your videos.

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you like them!

[@yplee4453]

Your chinese is perfect :) very impressed!

[@GaryAa56]

You have some amazing language skills!

[@tompinnef6331]

Hello again - thank you for the video. I get to see a country (countries) that i will never visit. Very interesting to see how you interact with everyone. Take care be safe. Spin

[@alansmith7071]

Hi Anming. Great video again. In the video you put a small bit of a music track.What sort of music do you listen too, if you listen to any? I recently found the Wagakki Band and love the mix of Rock and Folk music.

[@OrientalPearl]

I use music from the KZbin audio library. I like My Chemical Romance, but I'm not allowed to use their songs.

[@drohegda]

Thank You OP Excellent!😊☺😁

[@jliang70]

I think you Chinese is absolutely brilliant, native speaker level just like me. I was born in Beijing and moved to Australia at 12. So I am also fluent in English.

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Great job…be an Ambassador like Anming. It’s lovely ☺️.

[@dragonshrilldragonkill8534]

Dang that's some good Chinese...lol. I really enjoyed the street and building shots and the dragon looked great. I think a collaboration would boost your channel and garner greater exposure, so why not have a "kick at the can". Interesting side note, whilst watching your video up pops and ad for italki, does this mean you have hit the big times? Lol. As always, stay safe and wash your hands.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks! I always like to add a little bit of scenery into videos.

[@saulperez5240]

I love the way you are , the way you speak Chinese is incredible, wow I give you a ten

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much!

[@mickrobinson6518]

Really enjoy watching your videos,,👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad to hear it

[@jrushing6880]

enjoyed ur videos lately...... just subscribed.... Mississippi, USA

[@OrientalPearl]

Hello Mississippi! Thanks for subbing!

[@RichlandFord]

🚨Wait this is #5... Yah that means I get to watch 4,3,2,&1 ... Cereal and language it's going to be a good morning!🚨

[@OrientalPearl]

Wonderful! You can catch up.

[@chrispy1963]

I've really enjoyed watching your videos,so many thanks for them,and keep them coming. I have a question for you. I was married to an Indonesian woman for 20 years and learnt Bahasa Indonesian quickly. Now I am in a relationship with a Thai woman and wish to learn Thai,but am finding it a Hell of a lot trickier than Indonesian,as it's extremely tonal. Have you got any recommendations for certain language courses or books that make this particular problem easier? I understand that the best way to learn is to talk with native speakers,but am in the UK(a small town with no Thai's),and only spend about 4 months of the year in Thailand at the moment. Thank you

[@OrientalPearl]

Thai is a tonal language like Chinese. Pronunciation is very important and mistakes can change the meaning of words. I put links to a 7-day audio lesson software in the video description. Thai is included. Check it out.

[@chrispy1963]

@@OrientalPearl Many thanks for that,and good luck with your videos. Do you have any idea when you will be allowed to return to China?

[@Jacobo_Hersa]

First time that I could be this soon, I haven't watch it yet, but you already have a like from me, have an excellent week

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for liking it before you watched it! lol

[@530MAIDU]

I love ❤️ the Chinese lady stating that the Japanese can’t express themselves lol 😂. The fact that thy are so proud of her distinct home and surrounding area was fantastic as she went on to tell you that’s “why” your Chinese language skills were 👌🏽❤️👏🏽. I’m praying 🙏🏽 about the flooding, earthquakes and other events that maybe the media has negatively portrayed for whatever reason. God Bless you and Remain cautious of TIGER 🐅 Mommas! Your dedication and cultural awareness is simply beautiful to me.

[@OrientalPearl]

People in the Northeast are very funny. Actually most people in China are very proud of their hometown.

[@andrewcepeda]

i am learning to draw Chinese characters, thanks to you! Happiness, Blue, I, and more!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's great! You can learn to write them little by little.

[@isydneylife5830]

It’s interesting when you described it “to draw” instead of “to write” 😂

[@andrewcepeda]

@@isydneylife5830 is because I do not have a brush, so I am using a pen!

[@RY-dy3ph]

Love your videos, only complaint that I have is I don't speak Japanese or Chinese. So I rely heavily on the sub titles. Yours is in white which is good but the person that you are talking to is in green. Sometimes it blends with the background which makes it hard to read. Can you use a bright or fluorescent green or maybe yellow so it can be easier to follow what they are saying to you. Just a thought... keep up the great vids...

[@OrientalPearl]

That's fair enough. I'm working on getting new software to make real subtitles with.

[@1982spqr]

Don't be shy is hugely important, the practice is more important to me than the risk of a potentially awkward encounter.

[@armanikolah]

I love your videos! Now I want to learn Chinese from a Harbin native! The best of the best! Do you feel the "ChineseClass101" are Harbin natives?

[@OrientalPearl]

They always use very good clear speakers for the videos. I'm not sure exactly where they are from, but it's somewhere in the North of China.

[@hubrisnaut]

I have just found the Americans living in Asia channels who speak the languages and am really enjoying them. People enjoy it when you can speak their language.

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad you’re enjoying it and I hope you subscribed 😊

[@hubrisnaut]

@@OrientalPearl I did. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptial. It was funny when the Chinese men were telling you to leave your boyfriend and you said 'why? He is nice. Now you are marrying him! I am sure you are busy, It was very thoughtful of you to take the time to respond to my comment. Thank You. I look forward to seeing more of your videos,

[@michaelt3308]

Very cool! Thank you

[@Ronlawhouston]

Oh my gosh. Tonal languages! My ex is Vietnamese. It is so hard to speak. Still if you manage to say a few lines you build a connection. I actually sang at a Vietnamese wedding and got a standing ovation. I am a very good mimic.

[@jackylee5850]

Well both Chinese and Japanese are one of the harder languages in the world to learn, so it's no wonder their respective citizens would be impressed that a foreigner can speak fluently, it proves to them that you've put a lot of effort into learning it. English on the other hand is universal and one of the easiest language to learn, so even if you're from a non-English speaking country nobody really cares if your fluency is perfect or not in those English speaking countries Still, those are some very good pronunciations, respect

[@janicelaurin7263]

I am always hungry after I watch your videos now. All the food looks so interesting and delicious. I've seen you order Bubble Tea many times. What exactly is Bubble Tea? I've never heard of it.

[@OrientalPearl]

It's milk plus tea plus tapioca pearls.

[@homerthompson416]

Curious, as an English speaker did you find Mandarin or Japanese harder to learn? Or is it hard to answer since you knew a lot of the Chinese characters in Japanese from your knowledge of Mandarin? I'd kill to understand Mandarin but I'm currently self-studying Japanese and that's plenty hard already. Maybe one day if I ever get good at JP I'll give Mandarin a shot though. Must have taken forever to learn to pick out the tones in Mandarin.

[@OrientalPearl]

Knowing Chinese helped a lot with Japanese.