Why Ukrainians can't speak English? My story of learning :)

[@TayaUkraine]

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[@underland1983]

Your english Taya is really good. I understand you perfectly well.

[@robertoromerro]

I suggest a topic: Quick history of Ukrainian/Russian and other slavic connected nations' notable groups/subgroups, such as Sarmatian, some other nation they merged with, Cossacks, why are there two different cossacks. during second world war, in the soviet union. (but there were some other notable events such as religion taken up and so forth.

[@adrianclark2422]

Thank you for let me know

[@samparkerSAM]

So Glad 😊 Your Doing Good 👍, Taya Mafia!!!

[@samparkerSAM]

I learned french in school, now Iam studying Ukrainian I have to keep reminding myself not to use a french accent 😅

[@ukrainianfamily461]

We are glad that there are people in Ukraine who, despite the initial difficulties with the language, tell the whole world about our country. Thank you.

[@nole8923]

Your English is very understandable and will get better with time. The more you interact with English speakers the better you will get. And after Ukraine wins this war it will become closer with the United States and Britain, especially with business and tourism.

[@melhordoquebom]

Os USA tá destruindo Ucrânia, Acorda.

[@nole8923]

@@melhordoquebom You don’t know your history the last time Russia defeated Ukraine. The Russians committed genocide on them.

[@ZzPapaBill]

@@melhordoquebom The Ukrainian people, as all people, must be free to decide for themselves. The days of conquest by force must be ended...😀

[@jeanyves5380]

Hi, She just has a charming accent that could disturb some people. People should speak more foreing languages : it make them charming.

[@ukrainianigor]

can you check my pronunciation?

[@alexsonicz8388]

Greetings from Australia, my mother's accent was like yours, charming. Keep hoping for a better future for Ukrainian people 🙏

[@eugeneczerwinskyj3354]

My parents had an accent like you and I loved it. Miss their accents since they are gone. A lot of Ukrainians have come to Toronto where I live and when I hear them speak I start talking Ukrainian to them. This also keeps my Ukrainian up to date.

[@stevenbfine]

Your tutors did a terrific job! You speak excellent English!

[@jonsmachineshop]

Your English is excellent. Virtually all English speakers have some kind of accent. I'm in the southeastern US and you're much easier to understand than a lot of people here. I'm trying to learn Ukrainian and you're right, it's not easy. Some days it feels like I'm going backwards. Keep at it, you're doing fine.

[@bnovelli]

Taya, don’t listen to the haters. Your English sounds great. I completely understand you and your accent is delightful. Wow! The picture of you and Lana at 7:00, you look so different! Hope to see you tomorrow for the live stream.

[@ahlee2]

👍

[@EugeniaFromUkraine]

Dear Taya, I can confirm your words: first I was also asked not to create blogs in English as my accent was horrible, yet I have just pressed record and started from small and moved to more confident pronunciation. As Taylor swift said: hates gonna hate hate hate hate. We need to continue no matter what

[@Christian-ve4bs]

Happy to see you uploading again! You speak English very well and I think your accent is cute! Слава Україні! 🇺🇦🐆

[@ahlee2]

[@Trandpur]

🇮🇳❤️🇷🇺

[@rthjong]

Hello Taya, I am Dutch and I travelled all over the world. I always encouraged people to speak English however bad it was. It’s all about wanting to understand and talk to eachother and not about perfect grammar etc. Your English is excellent! What I also liked a lot is that more women than men in far away places have the courage to speak English. 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[@mannydib]

Taya, I'm a native speaker of English. Your English is very clear, your accent is adorable and you have a lovely speaking voice. Don't listen to the haters. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇸 from USA

[@ethan073]

British and American English are extremely similar. It is very rare for an American not to understand a British person. A small amount of vocabulary is different, especially slang words, but if you learn British English you will have absolutely no problem communicating in America. Love you Taya, thanks for the video!

[@alisonmckie3818]

The English slang is harder to learn that the English language.....one word can have multiple meanings

[@samparkerSAM]

@@alisonmckie3818 My Thoughts Exactly... Its similar in New Orleans Louisiana. We have a phrase " do you know what I saying" when you hear it , the phrase sounds like "DoSang?"

[@alisonmckie3818]

@@samparkerSAM as all slang I think it's the way you say it.....to weather you.ll get a cuddle or a smack in the face lol....I do love the southern USA accent

[@samparkerSAM]

@@alisonmckie3818 We also have Y'ats they sound like folks from Jersey Shore, The Way i talk to other New Orleans natives is Entirely different, we still use Conjugations like Être so the descriptions of every day chores or task can have a strange sound to those not use to french.

[@alisonmckie3818]

@@samparkerSAM is it cajin they call it ?....iv heard that accent .....I sound like geordie shore 🤣

[@michaelhannemann7565]

It is beautiful to see you back on KZbin again Taya ❤️ and your story of learning English is great.... I simply love listening to the way the English language rolls off the Ukrainian tongue.... it has that touch of pure elegance.... a sound that is not formally heard in the natural English speaking world Thank again... it has been a shear pleasure listening to your wonderful stories again 😀 😊 🙂

[@ti6tanium]

My wife and I love your accent. It reflects your very pleasant character. Don't lose it.

[@darioarmellini134]

I love your accent! Don't change a thing! I am teaching English to a lady in Dnipro, she is doing great! Thank you for all your videos! Kruto!

[@tinopilar8563]

I feel relaxed and calm whenever I watched your blog. I love your accent.

[@TsumbuUmba]

The idea of a speech, of speaking, is being understood. And you express yourself clearly. I am not an expert in sociolinguistics, but I am certain than even William Shakespeare had an accent 😉 So don’t pay attention to the haters. Your English is very good and your accent is just phonetics, reflecting the sound of your culture.

[@johnloken1445]

I praise your efforts to provide videos in English, and hope you do not feel there is a need to apologize for your accent, rather be proud of your accomplishment.

[@spectrumifs]

Your parents were very kind to pay for your English language tutor. Your English if very good!

[@babyvarsgeos1607]

Your's is the correct accent 👌 😍 Your dedication is praiseworthy .

[@greg5775]

Taya, you are doing just fine. Slava Ukraine!

[@DESIBEAT404]

I am from India🇮🇳. I really like your way of speaking English. That's great

[@IceCreamLatte779]

Your video topics and pronunciations are unique and endearing. Take care.

[@ahlee2]

[@alisonmckie3818]

Your English is really good ...all the words well pronounced .....we.r all behind Ukraine 🇺🇦......love from uk 🇬🇧

[@fredericoschnack3177]

ahhh... For us Brazilians (and Portuguese too) it is very complicated to understand the difference between the present perfect and the simple past too. With my degree in International Affairs, I need to complete the course with at least two different languages fluent ​​than our native language (Portuguese, of course). I already have fluency in English, German and French already. With a PhD from the University of Cape Town I came into contact with Afrikaans too, it seems to be quite simple. I think the most difficult languages ​​to learn, for those of us who use the Latin alphabet, are any languages ​​that change alphabets, such as Ukrainian, which uses Cyrillic, Arabic language, among others... (you said you got in touch with Japanese , Taya, must be pretty hard too). All the best Taya, may all Ukrainians be safe, all Brazilians want peace in Ukraine. Until this 'madness' ends, I will immediately go to Ukraine to help rebuild your beautiful country.

[@waltp3373]

I am an American who can speak some Ukrainian and a little French that I took in school. You are learning English very well. You are obviously very intelligent. Keep working at it. You will get better. Practice makes perfect no matter what you are learning. I enjoy listening to you.

[@samparkerSAM]

Hello From New Orleans Louisiana !!!

[@chuckie5671]

Don't pay any attention to those people that criticize your accent. I find your accent heartwarming. Keep up the good work Taya!

[@firstnamelastname8060]

Don't listen to your own people, lol! Your accent is awesome.

[@douglaslafreniere5707]

Great video Taya ! So nice to see you again

[@randyarnold6361]

Great topic Taya! I have studied German and French, so I understand the difficulties you face. I have also travelled outside of the U.S., so I am aware of the local dialects with many different languages. Your English reflects the hard work you have put into learning it and your accent is just fine! know

[@CanadianEh]

I think that the accent is super beautiful, and never lose it completely. The way that it is right now is beautiful. It may be the thing I like about you most Taya... next to your beautiful eyes

[@mikehuston3751]

Your English is great and I love your accent. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Peace and Freedom!

[@ukrainianigor]

Nice English! I am from Ukraine too and I have same pronunciation ))

[@domonicsdaniel4497]

As a Hungarian native having learned 9 languages (currently speaking 4 fluently), I hate to hear people shaming "accents". Like, come on, man, it's not like anybody can ust pick up a native accent even at C2-level of fluency. Language skills do not equal accent! Also, accent is beautiful! I especially love Slavic accents in both Hungarian and English from learners, by the way :D It's just so ... Spicy, I don't know :D Like, if I learn Ukrainian, even for decades, I'll SURELY have an accent. That is normal. And beautiful and unique, not something to be ashamed about. And of course, if the learner wants to, they can put more effort into getting rid of the accent, but for each learner, it might take anywhere between a few months to a year, and even then, not everybody cares about it.

[@fernandoiturburu3718]

"Also, accent is beautiful!: RIGHT ON!! (Only somebody fluent in foreign languages can appreciate, say that).

[@samparkerSAM]

Most Americans proclaim I dont sound like I'm from New Orleans Louisiana... My response " Say Bae Who Dat is wit that, Naw I Know Where you got yo shoes 👞 at......???? ON YO FEET!!!! Its a Classic Street hustle in New Orleans.

[@gamalielcollazo2770]

I like your English. I understand what you are conveying. Stay confident and continue to speak English👍😀

[@RobsonMorais2]

passing by to leave my support for your channel. And congratulations on the beauty and friendly.🇧🇷

[@Roborocketry]

I like your accent. Don't stop. :-)

[@marekme7657]

Taya you doing great,your english is good and this is not easy when you live in the country where people don't speak english.

[@thesentinel07]

i love you Taya 🥰 always take care and be safe!

[@davidgibson1404]

Taya I love your accent I could listen to you all day its very relaxing and very good English, love to you from the UK, Slava Ukraine

[@chrisjames3087]

Excellent forethought by your parents. I learned Spanish as a child, and it's benefitted me greatly.

[@cartersense]

You speak wonderfully. Don't listen to the haters.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

Thank you, Taya. It's always a joy to see your new videos. As for future topics, more language discussion is welcome along with anything having to do with Ukrainian culture, even regional culture. Food is fun, but it's been done so much already.

[@ahlee2]

[@quentenwalker1385]

Your accent is Beautiful. My fiancee is Ukrainian and she has a similar accent and it is SO beautiful.

[@joetucker334]

Your eng..is not a problem ! ..your appearence and your voice is most applicable and accepted thoug!!

[@austin12ascot]

Taya, your accent is lovely. Interestingly, you speak American English, whereas, Anna from Ukraine (KZbin) speaks English English, very well.

[@TrigramHealing]

I'm happy to see your face again.

[@donaldgriner3767]

I like your accent. You speak English extremely well. Don’t worry about having problems with the past perfect tense. I still don’t understand it and I’ve spoken English all my life. I wish I would have learned a second language. God bkess

[@donaldgriner3767]

That was supposed to be bless

[@RichinPhoenix]

I’m amazed when I hear you speak English and how clearly understandable you are when speaking English. In the US we are mostly language illiterates. I didn’t have a foreign language until Middle School and it was French and I remember very little even though I had another year of French in college. So it is amazing to me that you know Ukrainian, Russian and English.

[@adammaher2685]

love your videos taya! shoutout from canada!

[@auraak7702]

Taya, You speak good English and your pronounciation is good enough to understand the words and sentences formed.No one is perfect and learning and improvement is never ending.Mostly mother tounge will influence accent of non native English speakers. Nice to see you posting videos again. You have my subscription now.

[@thedustyhead]

Your English is fine . I'm used to hearing English with the Ukrainian accent now . I don't have a problem understanding you . Your parents sure were good to you and your sister .

[@budztv670]

I'm glad to see you again taya ..hope you safe with your family.

[@kilpel2]

Your accent is the best I have ever heard,and your English is easy to understand. The tutors must be why you and your sister sounds so good.

[@kamaboko1]

I enjoy your accent. It’s relaxing to listen to.

[@michaelwestgate2124]

You have a lovely accent and your English is very good. I also bet your grammar is better than most people born in the U.K. There is a saying that goes - America and England are two countries divided by a common language!

[@JonasWaldmensch]

Taya is the reason I Love supporting Ukraine ❤️

[@BillGreenAZ]

I remember taking lessons from you years ago and you said some people didn't like your accent. I told you that some people see it as an endearing quality of how you speak. Also, when I visited Odessa years ago, I went to a super market to get some groceries. The woman taking my money spoke to me in Russian and I asked if she spoke English. She did not. Another woman I met in a bar in Odessa spoke English very well so I asked her where she learned English. She said she learned it in school. So I don't know why this woman learned English so well but the woman at the super market did not.

[@davidens8204]

you are an inspiration to armchair linguists all over the world .. Greetings from the West Coast of Canada

[@jamesoram1630]

Taya, You have a wonderful accent. Do not be ashamed of it. Your English is good.

[@paulneelis]

Your English is very understandable and I love your accent (it is very cute)

[@oauthoracle6942]

I got my hat and love it. Wear it everyday when I’m cold sitting still at work. Thanks stay safe.

[@chandie5298]

2:07 I can't speak for other people but I'm from the US and I really enjoy hearing english spoken with different accents. I have no expectation at all for everyone to sound the same. Native speakers of english in the US do not speak with the same accent. And I have friends in different parts of the UK and they all have their own very distinct accent.

[@rusnikfromtranscarpathia]

You are Awesome! Good for you and Svetlana,,,and big thank you to parents! Never be ashamed of wanting to improve your future! Such a Terrific Taya! Hugs & Smiles! Слава! 😊🤗💙💛🇺🇦🔱🌻

[@danherrmann8755]

Great job. You will do fine. I know nothing about Ukraine but I will try. It all takes time. God bless you and your country.

[@Rosinsmoke]

you sound fine to me I live I Florida don't let the haters even faze your positive vibes

[@raviyadavraviyadavyadavji1055]

I listen your English history.. and did consider because of you my English language very well done..now I continue watching your videos...

[@jayantabhaduri387]

Your English is understandable . Thank you from India 👍

[@benj7027]

Your English sounds perfect to me ,I easily can understand all you saying ...I am impressed that you can understand and speak fluent English , that's great ....

[@edicongazoto2022]

Hello Taya, I'm from Brazil, don't worry about your accent, it's wonderful, the important thing is that you fought and learned the language, you are a warrior, overcoming all adversities and maintaining a successful channel like yours, congratulations and move on, success girl.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Your English is Wonderful Taya, and so are you.....Stay safe and keep Happy.... Bless you and all Ukraine.... :-)) xxxx

[@MrAzlantheLandlordSdnBhd]

Your accent is VERY endearing. I LOVE IT!

[@9876qazwsx]

Thank you, Taya for this video. I really enjoyed it. I have always lived your "accent". 😉

[@GrandPitoVic]

Hello from America. Your English is very good. Your accent is very cute. Keep up what makes you happy.

[@chandandutta6463]

very nice expression while elaborating the topic, thank you !

[@aparecidodasilva2939]

Aparecido da Silva há 0 segundo Hi my dear. I got to know you quite recently on the KZbin. Do not worry about your accent. It is very nice. I wish I could do well like you. Be sure. I have been training my hearing listening to you speak English just like other KZbinrs. During this criminal Russian invasion. Despite that or because of that, i new youI and learned how to love your country, yourself, your family and every single Ukrainian. Be sure, very soon I will visit your country. And you can be sure that you will be my tour guide in Ukraine. Love you! May god bless you, your family and all your people.

[@INDYANDY4C]

Yesterday, I saw your video from a day ago, and this video is from 5 months ago. Your video yesterday was very fluent. This is my 2nd video of yours that I am watching and I see a big difference between this video and yesterday’s. You’re doing very well! British and American English are slightly different in spellings and expressions, but 95% the same.

[@RBHEARTBEAT24]

New Follower Of Your Channel. From The Philippines ilike Your Content❤️

[@juniourx2203]

Am from Kenya your English is perfect ...and understandable ...here in we speak our traditional language and we learn English ,kiswahili ,in school from kindergarten as a compulsary subject I did a little bit of french in high school ....great to see you❤

[@icysparks2007]

Last week during a flight delay in Warsaw, I struck up a conversation with a young Ukrainian man currently living in Latvia. He told me he chose Latvia because over there they speak perfect English with no accent and he wanted to learn to do the same. I asked him why Latvians speak perfect English and he says it is because Latvia relies on international business in order to survive. I thought this was very interesting. He was very goal driven, having built his own technology business with Latvian employees and now expanding his business to Poland as well. I bring this up because of what you said in the video about Ukrainians being obsessed with learning perfect English.

[@lefurrling]

Дякую, це було дуже цікаво. Твоя англійська чудова, як завжди!

[@joshuadmello5562]

Your accent and English is very good!

[@carstenjensen3123]

Please keep up the english learning. You are doing great, and are quite understandable.

[@authormikemontie250]

Another interesting video Taya. You now have over 150 thousand subscribers! In spite of all the difficulties of the war you still succeed! God bless you and Ukraine.

[@charles6705]

I love your accent! And could listen to you for hours.

[@johnblackburn40]

I enjoyed you story of your English journey your parents are awesome for giving you the teachers at an early age Im just now in my life learning another language I started with Duolingo and found I needed an actual teacher, I can tell you this has greatly improved my lessons and I would tell everyone in the world to pick at least one language to learn other then their birth language especially in the USA we have forgotten our history from moving over here and need to reconnect with our past. In closing Id like to leave you with a funny (before was was was, was was is) live long and prosper ! пока

[@theexperimentalcqdx4208]

Love your accent its so beautiful

[@angatuedward6580]

I once asked this question and kept wondering. Now I have some info❤️❤️❤️ Surprisingly I love and keep watching your videos because of your accent.

[@Skargar]

You speak great English and your dialekt is very charismatic. You could even say that it fits perfectly to the channel and your work.

[@mngbennett]

I think your English is great and your accent is lovely. It has kind of a sing song quality to it which is pleasing to my Canadian ear. As a Canadian our English based on British English but heavily influenced by American. I get your observation about the differences between the versions but I wouldn't worry about it.

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

Nice video. I like that you focus on day to day life, without letting the war define your content. 👍👍

[@sileapek3372]

I wish you for the best, You are doing great stay safe , thanks for sharing your story with us.

[@pradipdatta8790]

Taya, after some time we meet each other. Your voice is so sweet which is beyond imagination. Carry on with various sphere of life.

[@dairsensi]

I am American and I think your accent sounds very nice. Your English is very clear and easy to understand. Don't let those people discourage you from speaking.

[@joir2000]

This is a comment to support Taya's videos and KZbin channel.

[@brucebooth4489]

English is so hard to learn because there are so many exceptions to the rules... interesting that you think French and German are tougher. You are totally right American and British nearly different languages to someone that doesn't speak either, and in some cases on America TV they will have subtitles when there are British people speaking...

[@Loudes012]

Yes Ukranian is a little different from English. I have studied the Ukranian alphabet a few times and find interesting the "P" has the "R" sound, the "Y" has the "U" sound, and the "B" has the "V" sound in English. Great video and hope your beautiful country is free from Russian aggressors soon.

[@evelynwalker1998]

Just like in Greek P sounds like r, B sound like V, and X sounds like heavy H. They also have the greek Φ which has a F sound.

[@rickchollett]

I know some people who are native speakers of English and I find it difficult to understand them sometimes. Your English is very good! Hugs from Texas!

[@pyreeight8639]

I could listen to you talk for hours Taya ❤

[@mazbahulhaqueashik5338]

Your english is really very very good and your pronunciation is very clear! Best wishes of you! You are looking so pretty! Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩