Surprising Strangers Speaking Chinese and Japanese: Tokyo Streets

Are you ready to talk to native speakers? Do you feel afraid to use the language skills you've learned? In this video I show you how easy it is to start a conversation with a native speaker in any circumstance. It's time to get over our fear of rejection, making mistakes, and looking stupid. Go out and speak Chinese, Japanese, or any language today. No more being afraid!
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[@OrientalPearl]

Don’t ever be afraid that your language ability isn’t good enough to speak to a native. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. That’s how we improve and learn. I encourage everyone from beginners to advanced learners to set their fear aside and start talking today! -Anming

[@robertallardice8119]

Oriental Pearl I am watching from Scotland.

[@davidmyemail]

You're right, being able to strike up a conversation is fun and rewarding. Very worth it. The thing I would caution is to be psychologically strong enough to handle rejection. I think that unless you're prepared to deal with it, at least initially, there's real pain associated with rejection, and you must prepare to take a hit on your self-esteem w/o letting it damage you. You certainly seem to have succeeded in that aspect!

[@Juan-yc6wf]

You made thousands of mistakes, me too. 哎，亲！我学英文也好不容易嘞！ 学日语的话，一点都不想学，一听到日语我也不知道全身都鸡皮疙瘩。很不习惯，嘻嘻~

[@MrKhushrenada]

Happy Birthday Anming. Or as we say in Dutch Gelukkige verjaardag. ;)

[@doxhart4599]

Thank you this very encouraging?

[@abra238]

"Your Chinese is really good." -"It's ok." "Modest" I laughed 😄

[@user-wd8wx5md5z]

It is just usual politeness. Not matter how good, you are, you have to be modest.

[@seafood_hater]

@@user-wd8wx5md5z No matter how good you think you are, there's always someone better than you. Chinese philosophy. Just wanna add.

[@yooks5]

@@seafood_hater no matter how good you are, there are always Asians better than you :v

[@Kieffu]

Her: The only way to learn is to make mistakes. Teacher: Why are your grades are so low? Me:The only way to learn is to make mistakes 😎

[@jayeden3532]

Well, the only way to learn is by correcting those mistakes😂

[@OrientalPearl]

That's right. And when my students learning English make the same mistakes again and again it drives me crazy.

[@Finicky9]

Probably best to make your mistakes before you take the test LOL

[@Tekhelet75]

😂 the shocked expression on the men’s faces when you started talking to them!

[@someoneprice2371]

lol

[@RofIStomper]

Yeah, of course it's shocking. It's not everyday a very beautiful woman approaches us for a conversation!

[@alitsuki]

LMAO! Fr 😂

[@andremaccarini1656]

@@RofIStomper Right? lol I'd be wide eyed too hahaha

[@00mongoose]

You damn smooth, lol. You use compliments so effectively to lower peoples guards.

[@loonmanding8628]

Eventually you'll become like Xiaoma, that gets recognized every 5 mins.

[@OrientalPearl]

Did he ever just try switching the filming area lol?

[@damonreaney2764]

@@OrientalPearl Right? He mostly spends time in Chinatown NYC and nearby areas. Right now he's learning spanish very quickly and that's been a welcome break from his "White Man shocks Chinese people at the market" type videos. Both are fun. I like watching people interact in different languages. The joys of being understood.

[@OrientalPearl]

Damon Reaney Yeah, I never liked the tittles for those videos, but maybe it was just to get views.

[@Cubeforc3]

@@OrientalPearl I'm trying to imagine applying Laoshu505000 titles to your videos.. I don't think it would work 🤐😂

[@Blake_C137]

I've really liked the videos Xiaoma and Matt vs. Japan have done in VRCHAT during Quarantine. @orientalpearl should do some of those too, maybe even try to do a VRCHAT with those 2 guys, that would be fun to see the 3 of you going back and forth between English, Japanese, and Chinese with native speakers in VR!

[@dougmcewan1825]

I can ONLY speak English ... however I'm so bad at it that many people think it must be my second language lol. I am fascinated by people that are good with different languages so thank you for your videos.

[@OrientalPearl]

You can do it too!

[@jkl180able]

Dude, I am the same with my own native language. But you know what it is , it is not that I am bad in my native language I just have confidence problem, I get embarased when I talk to people, that is because I have low confidence. To speak ANY language you have to have confidence. The same confidence as Oriental Pearl.

[@thomasprell4193]

@@jkl180able and also you have to want to talk to other people like her

[@natsinthebelfry]

You should learn Esperanto! I thought I was bad at learning languages until I learned Esperanto, and now I'm almost fluent. Even if you don't care about becoming fluent, it can help you prepare to learn other languages more easily. Think of it as a recorder; you know, the instrument that´s often taught to children. It helps them understand basic underlying concepts of music theory and how to interact with music, right? The same can be said for Esperanto and language. Plus, it's based on mostly Slavic, Germanic, and Romance languages, which means I can understand a large amount of vocabulary from those sources without having to learn them all from scratch. It's been amazing.

[@mcarbone4]

How can u be bad at it? I’m sure you are better than u think

[@lanceelisterio1704]

Your videos are very motivating to those people who's studying chinese and japanese❤️

[@terriblyupset742]

Nah, she just wants to show off.

[@misty7__]

@@terriblyupset742 How is she showing off? Everyone has the ability to learn a language if they really want to.

[@martygodfrey4026]

@@terriblyupset742 what if she is, what is the problem with that... it's good to be proud of one's accomplishments

[@hughmadson5131]

Motivated or motivating?

[@lanceelisterio1704]

@@hughmadson5131 motivating sorry✌️ thank you for correcting me❤️

[@Sinbad6679]

Not just Americans . . . I'm English and living in England. I just love your channel and follow a few other language & foreign culture channels, too. Keep up the good work!

[@OrientalPearl]

Paul Cinnamond I’m glad to hear that the English are watching too. Welcome!

[@silviui.]

You are so sweet, natural and honest. I really love your videos. You are an inspiration for everyone who wants to learn more languages. Your videos are so good for our current international state of affairs. We really need to celebrate diversity through mutual respect and appreciation. Every nation has its beauty through its people, language, food and culture. Much love from Romania, Bucharest

[@OrientalPearl]

Hello Romania. I agree with you. We all have more common with eachother than we think.

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Well, you made that young man's wish come true by not cutting out his footage, so kudos 😁

[@benttranberg2690]

In your own words, don't be afraid. Don't be afraid to get famous. I immensely enjoy learning more about the far east through your videos. I like your positive attitude. Thanks a lot.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for the tips!

[@trailnameindie]

Kindness and humility. You figured it out at a young age. I’m learning Hindi now so I can honor and pay respect to some local Indians. It’s awesome.

[@OrientalPearl]

Hindi is a cool language. Have you watched Karl Rock and Bald and Bankrupt?

[@trailnameindie]

No, but I will. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@trailnameindie]

I watched the video. I did spend 6 months in Hyderabad. I’m definitely not concerned about scammers. But I can say that I can’t wrap my head around of an Indian custom with head shaking where you don’t know if they agree or disagree with you. Beautiful people though.

[@glent2133]

@trailnameindie I'm also starting to learn Hindi, I have alot of Hindi speakers here in Australia atm. I also started to learn some mandarin phrases aswell.

[@kkottii]

@@trailnameindie i'm indian & my native language is hindi. if you need any help, feel free to ask! good luck! :)

[@junjungatbos3548]

"The only way to learn is to make mistakes" Wise words👍🏾

[@KallMeKaii]

I speak Dutch, Turkish, English a little bit of German and trying to learn Korean and Japanese. Maybe because I am part Turkish, but Japanese and Korean seem to be easy to learn for Turkish people and vice versa (as far as I was told by others). EDIT: Seeing your first time getting exposed was kind of heartwarming, though! Haha, that was great! I am sure it must be nice to also meet people whom watch your content by chance.

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, you can speak to over half the world.

[@muslimahinthehouse5491]

People lay their guards down, when you speak their language. Automatically, they start seeing you, as a "friend' and very relatable. You start seeing the glimpses💫 of smiles, and the twinkle😀 in their eyes. Globally, we; humans all the same, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, culture, race, or socioeconomic backgrounds 🌏

[@Okk681]

Breaking down the language barriers really opens up a whole new world for people and it’s nice to see

[@OrientalPearl]

That's right. I wish people would see eachother as humanbeings. We are all in the same boat.

[@muslimahinthehouse5491]

@@OrientalPearl In this life, many are busy pointing out our differences, rather than recognizing our similarities, and appreciating our uniqueness 🌹💫🌹

[@muslimahinthehouse5491]

@@Okk681 you're completely right about that.

[@Okk681]

After finding this channel, I realized I’ve never met a foreigner who can speak Chinese. Though I can speak english so that’s fine for me, but for someone like my mother, I feel like she is wary of non Asian people because she never really communicated with them much successfully before, language barriers can be difficult like that where it can alienate or divide people.. I’m not sure if I explained my feelings correctly lol

[@OrientalPearl]

You should introduce her to me.

[@rosaliebosma]

there's no way to "express your feelings correctly," feelings are very personal, so as long as it's you writing them down, it's perfect. Also, it seems that you're quite good at English, no worries

[@malblount1792]

It's not just your well spoken Chinese that gets you noticed....its your lovely nature too. You are soooo talented and gorgeous with it.😘

[@OrientalPearl]

😊 thank you

[@LouLou69420]

About a year and a half ago, I found this channel and I got really inspired to learn Japanese. At the time I knew 4 languages and since I loved learning languages so much, I told myself that I was gonna learn Japanese. I studied very hard and now I can proudly say that I'm advancing very quickly in the language. I have Japanese friends and I talk to them often in Japanese. One of my dreams is to go to Japan and talk with the locals. Thank you very much!

[@paecpc]

I am still amazed at your ability to master both Japanese and Chinese , cause they are both very different language!! And why are you able to spot a Chinese amongst the Japanese crowd!? 真 厉 害 Cheers! You are getting more viewers, congrats!

[@OrientalPearl]

I walk around and eavesdrop lol.

[@JomerTB]

51k subscribers?!?! I remember watching one of your videos about three months ago and I don't think you had as many as you do now. You blew up! I'm sure you'll have a million soon since you always post such great videos plus it's so unique and cool to see someone who you'd never guess speak Chinese and Japanese as fluent as you do.

[@OrientalPearl]

All of the 51k subscribers are from the last 3 months. The channel took off in late February.

[@FrankDeFelicecasan]

People are basically shy, afraid you won't like them. But you are outgoing and they seem to respond to you!

[@johnl7300]

You are so right about making mistakes. I believe the whole issue with perfection is embedded into Chinese and Japanese culture, so they are really reluctant to speak or make any conversations with other people in a foreign language. Usually it isn't until you engage with them that they might start to speak with you. I can't imagine how many times you must have been made fun of before you got the hang of it!

[@OrientalPearl]

I used to get made fun of by my students in China when I taught elementary school. When they finally stopped taunting me I realized I had gotten pretty good.

[@aniar.3314]

Your ability to approach people is amazing!

[@thatcanadiangrandma]

You're so loveable as a person, i watch for the language of course but also because you're giving pretty useful lessons for life ( maybe you're unaware of it but you do) and the lightness of your personality, you're candid and you go on in life just wanting to be yourself, authentic, your desire to communicate with other human beings and make friends...That's very heart warming to see. Your kindness radiates truly. Please don't change no matter how popular you may get.

[@OrientalPearl]

I promise not to change.

[@gissneric]

Do you feel like sometimes they don't feel like having a conversation? Can you read that immediately and move on?

[@OrientalPearl]

It's funny that you mention that because it happened that day. It was the worker at the bubble tea place. I deleted the video. That's only the 2nd time that's happened. It's rare.

[@Cubeforc3]

There's plenty of "speak foreign language in public" channels that clearly can't read cues and keep talking to people when they clearly want no part of it.

[@bvgroote320]

@@Cubeforc3 *looks over at laoshu accusingly*

[@Bayo106]

@@bvgroote320 loashu is slightly socially awkward though and sometimes they eventually becoming interested

[@theobserver1320]

I am always fascinated by your language skills. Even if you have certainly learned intensively for this, I think it's so great. 😘 You are a great woman. 🥰

[@OrientalPearl]

Wow, thank you!

[@alyssarrie]

Wow thank you for that pep talk about not being afraid of making mistakes!! I am currently learning Spanish and am always sooooo scared to talk because I have this unrealistic standard i set for myself that i need to speak perfectly. In reality, i'm still a beginner! Youre right, the people who are the best at learning languages are the ones who arent afraid to make mistakes. Love your videos :)

[@OrientalPearl]

Making mistakes is part of the learning process. You could even say it's most of the learning process.

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

What a great, inspirational vid. And I'm super happy that you're getting more exposure and views in Japan! It's an awesome thing!

[@emilykoi3111]

I recently was in a lesson with my Japanese teacher and I knew she was getting flustered because I kept forgetting 'wa' after a persons name in practice. Thank you for reminding us language learners and mistakes are how you learn! Thank you for another video An Ming 🌸

[@OrientalPearl]

Well, the good news is that in casual Japanese when you are talking to your friends "wa" isn't used much.

[@silvercat4509]

I have tried studying mandarin and Japanese. both are pretty challenging and interesting,if I hav time to study, but I had to stick with Japanese. For me doing both at same time was not at all a good idea. I love your videos and super impressed how you pronounce the “ur” sounds. Please keep making videos! Definitely encourage me to keep going with my studies ! I am going to start classes soon to get better 1:1 directions. Thank so much for your positive attitude! Makes my day!

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@gct1913]

You're so fun to be with. I love watching your videos, they make me smile , laugh and be happy. There is nothing shy about you!

[@MiguelLopez-zn1wo]

It's humbling seeing their reactions when you start speaking. Another great video! 😊. Keep it up!

[@howtotobat5931]

i've been binge your videos and i caught myself smiling while you interacting with these people, sometimes i feel like i'm the one who interacting with them XD i wish to be as socially as you, thank you for your hardwork!

[@informant4003]

Yay glad you got recognized out in the wild! Like someone actually went to you and said hey I've seen your videos! It'll start happening a lot more soon. Congrats

[@victoryhalberg1254]

Before the second guy leaved, I honestly thought he was your friend, not someone you just met at the street. It's really amazing.

[@OrientalPearl]

Ha ha, tricked you.

[@Paul_Wetor]

If you had a nickel for every time somebody said, "Your Chinese is really good"....

[@OrientalPearl]

I would have become rich lol

[@seventeenshome7691]

@@OrientalPearl Consider yourself 'Rich with Fans' 😂 I really like your channel btw. It has given me a push to actually start learing a new language😂 (I'm so irrelevant😭)

[@speedyg2012]

Nice, we all need confidence to speak to people. You never know how a conversation can make a friend or make their day. Enjoy your week Ann, enjoying my birthday at work rn.

[@OrientalPearl]

Happy birthday!

[@Adonisrose7493]

happy birthday

[@speedyg2012]

Thanks.

[@kars.6131]

@@speedyg2012 Happy birthday

[@luciavisalli9811]

Just found out your channel, suscribed. I am studying both chinese and japanese in university and I aspire to reach your level of fluency in both of the languages! You're really an inspiration to me! Keep up with the good content😊

[@OrientalPearl]

Welcome! I'm really happy that we have the same interests.

[@Onequikmedic1]

Yay! Youre KZbin famous! Great content brings the subscribers. Great job! Keep up the good work!

[@miguimau]

"You just called me a cow" :D

[@DecrepitBiden]

Bovine is a more gentle word. Kinda like pre-owned for used, transient for hobo/bum. 😜

[@kayleemc9207]

I adore your videos! Watching your interactions with others is great! You seem like such a genuine person! You’ve made me more interested in learning another language! I wish I would have been more motivated to learn when I was younger!

[@OrientalPearl]

You're never too old to learn.

[@opethdan2408]

You're right about just throwing yourself out there and not being afraid of messing up. Every mess up is a learning process and improvement opportunity.

[@WhereMyChicken]

This was a good video because it was different but the core of who you are makes it so good.

[@krisfrederick5001]

I remember the "cow" mix up from a few episodes ago, I guess I am retaining some this after all.

[@OrientalPearl]

You are! Now you won't make that mistake :)

[@Kartella_]

Funny enough, after watching your previous video, I was met with a new opportunity to speak my target language with someone. That's pretty rare in this small town. It's like the energy your video gave me summoned this new friendship. I challenged myself to speak to them, and now I have a new language partner :)

[@OrientalPearl]

That's amazing! I'm so happy to hear that. Wonderful things can happen.

[@OdieKN]

I wish more people saw this. Absolutely amazing

[@christianhaile9211]

Cool video. I'm so glad that subscribed to you Oriental Pearl. I really like how you inspire people to talk to other people in different languages, and making friends, by being yourself. 😁

[@kidd1991]

I love your videos, I've literally been binging them haha! This one is really motivational, I wish I'd used my lockdown time more productively and studied a language. But there's always time, and I won't be afraid to make mistakes!

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope you watch all 83 videos.

[@ruthcastillo9172]

Thank you so so much! I have just only started to learn Chinese for the past 3 weeks and I have struggled to bring myself to say a phrase or two in Chinese because I was afarid of saying something wrong and getting embarrassed. But your videos really give me more motivation to learn and actually try to speak it with natives. And it's true, there is no need to be scared or anxious and seeing how easily you make conversation and interact with natives really makes me want to try too! Sorry for this long essay lol, but I just wanted you to know, thank you so much! 谢谢! Ps. Love from Belize!😆 🇧🇿❤

[@OrientalPearl]

Hello Brazil. Making mistakes is essential in the learning process. You have to make mistakes in order to get better.

[@cristianomaura9046]

You are amazing! I really like your videos. Thank you!

[@jameshansen8684]

I find it interesting that, although English is your native language, you speak Japanese with a NE Chinese accent. Not super strong but you can hear it at times (which I particularly understand if you're used to switching). It's pretty cool actually!

[@OrientalPearl]

I think you’re right and it’s cool that you picked up on that.

[@Sterarch13]

Two of my goals are properly learning japanese and overcoming my social anxiety, you´re inspiring me to pursue both of them, thank you very much!

[@OrientalPearl]

I used to be really shy and anxious too. People change.

[@TurtleSushii]

You're becoming famous in Japan. Only a matter of time before you're on television, again.

[@ryelydude]

again?

[@bernardobila4336]

When was the first time?

[@klinsblue]

@@bernardobila4336 China broadcast. She's shown parts in previous videos.

[@russy381]

Another great video but now with helpful hints & tips excellent work 👏

[@sergioolvera7762]

It is really motivating to see your videos, it makes me improve my English with many people and also I'm trying to not be shy at the same time haha. Thank you so much! Cheers from Mexico. 😊

[@OrientalPearl]

Hey Mexico! I'm glad this is helping you. Keep up the good work.

[@chinabill379]

I am a youtube-r from China. Honestly I wonder how long it takes for you to command mandarin so fluently, did you live in mandarin speaking environment for a long time, your language skill is really something that I admire.

[@OrientalPearl]

I started studying Chinese in 2012. It took 3 years to pass HSK6

[@aceportgas5212]

I'm one of your subscriber, and i really like your videos... Stay safe and more power to your channel..... Love from the Philippines.......

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you Philippines!

[@rjcamus3839]

i really love learning other languages the problem is i don't know where to start but because of your videos I am now motivated to pursue learning languages. Thanks for the vids

[@williamf7196]

I also discovered your channel just few days ago. KZbin randomly recommended it. Your channel is very good. Keep it up!👍

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm glad that you found it! I've been waiting for you. :)

[@dancrosby9991]

Wow! Just...WOW!!! Both Chinese and Japanese???!!! You seem to be equally proficient in both, so much so, that you can help Japanese people with learning Chinese and able to help Chinese people with learning Japanese as second languages! I hope you pursue a career in education, obviously in language instruction! You've already have inspired me to perfect my Spanish and to go on to learn German next! You've learned the best kept "secret" of language learning; don't be afraid of making mistakes and cast aside your timidity. When I first met my wife (who is from Ecuador) she spoke no English. NONE! I knew just the raw basics of Spanish but I needed badly to improve. Well, we both seeking to learn, so I attempted to teach her English. Her pronunciation was so bad, I swore that she'd NEVER learn. Turns out, I had no patience and I was just a terrible teacher! She began practicing (actually SPEAKING) every day. Fending off smirks and laughter at her mistakes, but advancing until 2 and 1/2 years later she had virtually no problems making herself understood anywhere. :) A common trait among her detractors was that they only spoke ONE language and that one poorly! Meanwhile, she continues to improve her English while the English proficiency of those insensitive clowns who smirked at her, remain STAGNANT! It's all because she doesn't have any fear! It only took myself about 30 years to learn Spanish because of my timidity and fear of making mistakes. Most of my advances came because my wife broke-down complicated Spanish into simplified Spanish for me. You're 100% correct about abandoning one's apprehensions about making errors when learning another language. LOSE YOUR FEAR! ¡PIERDE TU MEIDO!

[@OrientalPearl]

That's so cool that you want to learn Spanish and German. I wish you the best of luck in your studies.

[@TheMelopeus]

Your reaction when you got "exposed" was so funny。Now I want to go to my local chinese shops and talk with the owners so much maby I get as popular as you are :)))

[@OrientalPearl]

Anyone could do it. Just remember to smile and laugh.

[@charleskindle]

@@OrientalPearl You should smile and laugh more often, so cheerful and lovely 🙂

[@taurusnbr1]

Omg , you have such great energy! Keep up the great content, I can’t stop watching and I should be going to sleep by now. Thank you for sharing

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m glad that you love the videos so much.

[@gregpotter2278]

Anming!!! I absolutely love it that you are getting Chinese and Japanese fans that are seeing your videos and they live locally there near you! You are becoming quite the little celebrity around town...keep up the great work!

[@OrientalPearl]

Hi Greg. Yeah, I had better start filming further from my house. lol Just in time too because Japan as ended the national emergency.

[@gregpotter2278]

@@OrientalPearl Wow...that is great news though!! Are they reopening borders with China yet? Any updates on Toby?

[@Jerry113]

if i speak to someone, im afraid their eyes might drill a hole into me

[@OrientalPearl]

lol that's all in your head

[@Uriel-Septim.]

So you don`t think it is embarrassing to talk to strangers in the street, but if they have watch your videos on youtube it is :D

[@OrientalPearl]

That caught me off-guard. lol

[@toujourslyonnais]

You're so awesome. You inspire me to keep on learning. Keep up the videos!

[@OrientalPearl]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Thorium_2600]

i agree with you about learning new languages. Speak it and learn from your mistakes. That is how we make improvement on our language skills.

[@Stu28732]

Fame at last... be asking for your autograph next lol 😂 excuse me we brits are watching too, not just the Americans lol 😂 take care be safe 💕🇬🇧

[@OrientalPearl]

You're right. The UK was #2 on this channel just after America and recently Japan moved into spot #2.

[@beatrizvifv11]

It’s really easy for you to make friends, that’s so nice. I’m from Brazil and I’m trying to learn Chinese but unfortunately it’s not easy to speak Chinese with natives here.

[@OrientalPearl]

You could always try an app like Hellotalk and set up a video chat with a native speaker.

[@breezeh1127]

So endearing how excited everyone was to see you and go to your channel ❤️❤️

[@OrientalPearl]

Breeze H Hey friend! That makes me smile.

[@care2share994]

You are absolutely right about that. I always try to make an effort to talk as much as I can in any language I know and I’m not afraid or shy to make mistakes at all. My advice is just like yours exactly! Don’t be shy or afraid to communicate at all. Every time I walk into any store I try my best to speak their language even with just a hello, thank you & goodbye. Practice makes progress. Anming, if I may, I have a suggestion for you. You know how you mentioned that KZbin videos are longer than TikTok videos. Well if you have free time, like 15 more minutes a day, could you kindly extend your videos even more. Not for bloopers, but for reading out each conversation you had and breaking it down for us. Like sounding out the conversations word per word if you don’t mind. Explaining what it means. It would really help us practice and learn what we hear. This will make all your videos a combination of entertainment and educational language learning. Anming aka “A”dvanced “N”orturing M”otivational “I”nstructor “N”arrating “G”enerosity 💝

[@OrientalPearl]

I would like to, but I tried doing 15 minute videos and the audience simply would not watch more than 5-6 minutes. KZbinrs want to keep audience retention around 50% ideally. If I make a 10 minute video, people watch 5 minutes. If I make a 15 minute video, people still watch 5 minutes. It hurts the video's performance.

[@care2share994]

I totally understand 👍🏻

[@gtarules1]

It's funny, I have the same mentality as you: what's the worst that can happen, ignore you? My native language is Spanish, grew up learning English in elementary school, and then took Italian in high school. Then I studied German on my own. I used my Italian in Italy every single time I traveled there. No one knew I wasn't Italian lol. My German is not as good, but again, even the basic elementary German I know, made me blend in (I think it's the skin tone and knowing the proper pronunciation). I am now learning Japanese.

[@OrientalPearl]

I wish you the best of luck with your Japanese studies!

[@IWonderWhatsTheAnswer]

È raro trovare uno straniero con un bell'accento italiano quindi devi essere veramente bravo! Che posti hai visitato in Italia?

[@mickig1591]

I studied English when I was at university but for reasons of my work I stopped practicing it and there are many things that I have forgotten. Now with your advices I have decided to study a master's degree in English to perfect it and speak it perfectly.

[@OrientalPearl]

That's wonderful. Never give up on your dream.

[@gauravchopra3677]

Loved the way you laughed through the video!

[@nanaki3283]

Oriental Pearl, you are such a motivation for me and many language learners. Every time I watch your videos I feel so motivated and relaxed. I’ve been studying Japanese for 1 year and of course make many mistakes while speaking or writing. I really enjoy how you just get out there and speak with natives. It’s so inspirational! 🙏 whenever I feel stressed out or I feel like I don’t want to study. Your videos encourage me to continue forward and let me know that everything is a learning process while learning a language or anything💪

[@OrientalPearl]

I’m so glad that these videos have been inspiring you.

[@eb6132]

You should start a Speak Chinese or Japanese challenge for us Subscribers, Like make it official, we have to record ourselves for a bit speaking these langauges we are learning Chinese or Japanese with natives on the streets and send them to you lol Idk I think it would be something really inspirational, as you have inspired us your followers to speak out even if we are learning :)

[@OrientalPearl]

That sounds like a good idea, but I would have to have wifi outside the house, which I currently don't.

[@TennisGvy]

My heart sank when she said "We normally use TikToK" :( TikTok... I just don't get it

[@Jerry113]

*aging intensifies*

[@kalsummers9555]

its actually for people of all ages. Way more people are using tiktok. ur gonna use it too i bet haha

[@zackychwan5808]

tiktok is from china

[@TennisGvy]

@@zackychwan5808 I know, I tried 抖音 even like 5 years ago when it launched and hated it. Tried it again a few months, still hated it.

[@danielbargs]

Im shocked the lady knows tiktok but not youtube! God, i think i need to tiktok too now lol haha

[@bruh_ok_]

It's great watching your videos because I know both English and Chinese, you speak Chinese really well! 请继续努力！

[@norrickhiga7689]

I agree. Not being afraid brings one confidence and with confidence a person can really learn anything. How fun was that..!!! I loved that you get exposed by people who see your videos. You're a star...

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks for watching until the very end.

[@norrickhiga7689]

@@OrientalPearl I simply love your VLOG's and, of course, I watch it until the very end... 😂😂😂 I want more...

[@roy.actual]

You're so fun, Anming. I would think you'd stand out anywhere you go in Japan and China. There can't be that many blonde women who are fluently trilingual and make youtube videos there.

[@OrientalPearl]

I haven't found any others yet. Maybe they just don't do KZbin lol

[@jayeden3532]

It makes me want to go to Japan and do what you do😂 Right after I master the language.

[@OrientalPearl]

I hope you have the chance to come.

[@jayeden3532]

@@OrientalPearl I am planning on working in Japan when I'm prepared, skills and language are both important. A pitty I can't meet you in person in Japan, I would really love to chat with you about the languages😄

[@mohamedmostafa-uy2bq]

我是阿拉伯语的人，我已经学了两年左右汉语，你的频道真的帮我 提高我的听力水平

[@OrientalPearl]

太好了。世界各国的人都在学汉语。

[@bluegreenstudio8096]

哇 ，好厉害 ，很多外国人会说中文但是不会汉字，你的汉字没有错误的，文法也标准👍

[@Tom-ob4gr]

Yay, been waiting for another one of your videos all week. 😍

[@OrientalPearl]

Thanks Thomas. Sometimes it take a while to do the filming. I might have enough footage for a 2nd video from this day.

[@Tom-ob4gr]

@@OrientalPearl Completely understand. I was over the moon when I saw your video notification come up. So happy that your channel exists

[@care2share994]

Same here 🤚🏻

[@lin.yiming]

*An American girl in Japan speaking Chinese*

[@prxspective5509]

07:53 He was like, damnn she is speaking good! 👌

[@siphu]

They had a really strong reaction. I think they might have seen her videos too.

[@WetPollito]

You are famous!, ppl recognize you on street!!

[@joannaliu8823]

I've watched quite a few of your videos and I find them all really encouraging, friendly and warm!! I'm currently learning Japanese by myself and as you said, the only way to learn a language better is just to be brave to make mistakes and talk to the native speakers! Thanks so much for your videos!! これからもずっと見ていますから、頑張ってください！応援します！！

[@OrientalPearl]

I'm so glad that you are learning Japanese! That's wonderful.

[@japankofun]

As you would know, Japanese don't generally strike up conversations with strangers, they very much keep to themselves - as opposed to being in China, or even Australia where I'm from where it's a rather common thing to talk to anyone. Your videos have me wondering, do you ever get "rejected" (for a lack of a better word), ignored, cold stares, WTF looks, "what are you trying to sell me?" etc. when you approach people? The willingness of the Chinese ppl doesn't surprise me at all, but surely the Japanese ppl must be taken aback? In fact, I'm generally very wary of the motives behind strangers approaches and if I didn't know who you were I would most likely say "no thanks" and walk away. I wonder if the camera makes them even more hesitant, or does that somehow actually make some people let their guard down ?

[@OrientalPearl]

That's true. They don't always like to break the ice, but some Japanese people get really chatty if you break the ice first. I've met many Japanese people that were the complete opposite of shy.

[@THEBIGGESTSCUMBAG]

WHEN U LAUGH I INSTANTLY SMILE (:

[@sohqur]

you have a unique face...i have never seen this type of face before in my life...and your smile is very cute too....please take is as a compliment....honestly my intention is not to hurt you..i swear you are very cute...you have really amazing hair...your videos motivated me to learn different languages...and i have already started with spanish..in my list i planned to learn spanish...russian...japanese and chinese if i get through all this then i will plan for further languages in future..lol...god bless you..u r really amazing person..thanks...

[@philiphitt7988]

Wow, it's shocking to see how many subscribers you have now. Keep up the great work young lady, you're amazing.

[@OrientalPearl]

Thank you so much!

[@charleswendt4868]

hello dear, long time no see, thought for the day. “We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience. ” ~ Martin Luther King, J

[@OrientalPearl]

I love this quotation.

[@charleswendt4868]

@@OrientalPearl To day it is appropriate some major cities are having riots and looting, Detroit and Grand Rapids are a couple, I am sure you have heard the story

[@manchuckmi]

Maybe someday you’ll become a US diplomat to China or Japan to make peace for the countries.😃

[@OrientalPearl]

That looks to be about the only job left in the current market lol

[@mendellalvarado4285]

Very encouraging & awesome video! 👍

[@OrientalPearl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aldobhary173]

Thank you for your advice. I will try my best.

[@Lee-ew9wy]

You have an audience from all over the world. I'm watching your videos from The Netherlands and am realy enjoying them.

[@OrientalPearl]

Hello Netherlands! Thanks for watching.

[@elizabethhempel8533]

Thank you for these videos! I studied Japanese for a while but swapped over to Chinese because it somehow resonated with me more and I found the grammar easier ;) I'm now at about HSK3-4 level Chinese. I haven't taken any formal exams but all my mock exams indicate that I am at this level (intermediate). I have studied by myself and have found that listening to videos documenting everyday conversations on the street are a very powerful tool for learning. Once I feel that my Chinese is at an acceptable level and I am more confident, I will probably give Japanese another try.

[@MrOnePieceRuffy]

You are so amazing! A really motivation bomb!

[@Tony02062]

Glad to see you back,missed your videos

[@OrientalPearl]

It was only a few days. Sometimes I can do 2 a week and sometimes just 1.