Hey, now...some of us gringos cannot pronounce the rr....which is why I am so delighted to be married to a Puerto Rican!! “R” does not exist there! Nor does “s” exist :-)
* Ricki Walls * WOAHHH I CANT BELIEVE YOU'RE ON THIS LEVEL OF INCORPORATING RU-vid VIDS WITH TEACHING SPANISH, WITH SHORT SCENES LIKE THIS. DUDE YOU'RE GONNA BE IN MOVIES SOMEDAY...MARK MY WORDS! You're an amazing soul...truly having an human experience! Good job hermano!
6 лет назад
Lol Acting in movies was never on my list of things to do, but gracias!!! Glad you liked the video!
Hearing is my problem. Once I break that wall. My Spanish will become so much better.
6 лет назад
I have trouble with this sometimes too depending on where the person is from. The thing is the only way to get better is to listen over and over again, so I guess you have a lot of podcasts, interviews, shows, and movies to watch and hear! You got this!!! XD
Never knew how different spanish is in a bunch of cultures. In fact when you said "mano" I thought you meant hand so i was like huh? Then i learned its just an abbreviation of "hermano"
Oh man I am learning "Spain-Spanish" and I had no idea certain words can be "dirty" in other variants of the language. So after watching this I messaged my Mexican friend "coger un bizcocho" and she just burst out laughing. Guess that confirms that xD Thanks for the informative videos bro. I am going to browse your channel to find some more!
This was good on so many levels. The creativity and thought that went into the skits were impressive. You're talented!
6 лет назад
I appreciate your kind words! It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed it. I wanted the bathroom thing to go on longer and to be a little different, but I decided to cut it for timing purposes I figured you guys would get the gist of it.
I love Spanish accents and my favorite is the Dominican accent but it's so weird compared to the Spanish I'm learning from an app. Hearing people use different words from their countries confuse me often. Your videos help a lot.
Great topic! And that bathroom skit was amazing. The locked out dude is how I feel I sound like trying to speak Spanish. It is weird now though, because I think I am picking up more of the PR and DR pronunciations of words, and I wonder if people will think I am trying too hard, if that makes sense. I know Duolingo hates me for dropping the "s" off of words now, haha.
6 лет назад
Let me tell you that I did that accent to show you that you could still be correct at Spanish and have an accent. I wasn't necessarily making fun of it, but just using it to show that that character wasn't native to Spanish, but if you pay close attention you could se that he was communicating just fine with the Spanish speakers. They could understand him, he just couldn't understand them. So if you sound like him, that is not a bad thing, however, if you wanna lose the accent, then just keep practicing. Does duolingo accept your answers? I know what you mean with the trying too hard thing. I've never felt it, but as a Spanish speaker, I have thought that others have tried too hard before lmbo, but 1. What does it matter? and 2. It was because they were just doing extra stuff for no reason lol. If you just imitate exactly what you hear, you'll be fine.
*for me, I'm starting to recognize 50-60% of what they're saying, but native speakers also speak incredibly fast. So my Duolingo lessons aren't cutting it, I need to not only hear, but understand more and be able to respond too*
Thank you for putting up these videos. I live in the UK and have family and friends living in Spain. I used to be at a level of "almost" native fluency (as close as a non native can be) about 20 years ago. Unfortunately I'm now very out of practice. My Aunt in Spain is originally from Peru so I'm lucky in that I can practice and pick up on other ways to say things from South America as well as Spain. I'm finding it hard to keep up the practice constantly. I have to do it though. In the next 5-8 years I hope to be living permanently in Spain (Calpe, Alicante). I've waited my whole life to do it. I'm 44 now so hopefully when I'm around 50 I'll be able to go "home" and just visit the UK. Thanks again for all your videos. Easy to understand, not too long and enjoyable too xx
6 лет назад
Wow that's so awesome! and thank you for watching!!! I have a dream of living in a Spanish speaking country too. I have to wait til i'm about your age unless I decide to re-marry my ex wife lol. Can I as you why you would like to know how long it took me to become fluent? I say this because a lot of people ask me this, when at the end of the day it has nothing to do with how long it takes them to learn the language. It's all about how much effort you put into it. To answer your question though, it took me around 2.5 years. You don't necessarily need to speak to a Spanish speaker all of the time. If you've been following my channel, you'll see that a lot of my ways are unorthodox. I recommend talking to yourself out loud to better your Spanish. I know it sounds weird but it helps you to sharpen skills and it's always great to come across something that you didn't know how to say, so that you can learn it. I did that and still do, I read books to find random new words, Watch shows, Listen to podcasts from different places about different things, and keep doing your post-its. If you plan on moving to Spain, start acting like you live there now and limiting your English to the bare minimum and you'll see great changes. Don't forget to review the fundamentals and keep studying vocab. If there is a will, there is a way.
Thanks Rickie. The reason I asked about how long it took you to learn Spanish was purely curiosity. Partly, also because it's clear from your videos that you have an in depth knowledge of how the language works and your explanation of things is always very comprehensive. In my experience, many L2 S panish speakers and teachers cannot explain things properly or in a way that is easy to understand. You do. When I ask people (which doesn't happen often tbh) how long they took to learn Spanish they usually tell me somewhere between 18 months and 5 years. Those that take longer can read and write Spanish perfectly but here in the UK particularly, if you embark upon a language course, there is very little speaking/conversation/ listening done. So people become proficient in writing things down, not in holding even basic conversations. I also find it a little strange that many people stick to one learning method when it doesn't really work for them. I do talk to myself in Spanish, in the bath, at home, when out shopping, in the street. You should see the funny looks I get! 🤣😂 I watch RU-vid videos in Spanish, listen to music in Spanish and although it costs a lot, I have Spanish TV at home. I also practice with my 13 year old Son who is learning Spanish at school. Anyway, I hope I answered your question fully xx
6 лет назад
Ah ok ahora entiendo jaja. I'm so used to people asking because they magically think they my time will affect their jaja. Here in the US it's worse. People take courses andnot only can they not speak, they can't even write! it's the worst! Keep up the hard work, amiga! : )
Rickie this was perfect and so true. I am still working on my spanish, but have had to use it to talk to people from many south american spanish speaking countries lately and their accents threw me off for sure. Learning other dialects is essential .Thanks for sharing this awesome video. Great acting btw. 😀
6 лет назад
Yes, I knew that if it happened to me, others could relate too, so I had to put it out there. I still get lost sometimes when talking to Cubans. Some of them just talk so mumbly, but I'm getting better since I literally see them every time I fly.
The only thing I worry about is mixing accents while learning to pronounce things and sounding weird almost like in English if I pronounced certain words like a British person and some like im from Texas that would sound weird if that makes sense
Lol that's what it's like for a lot of people. Were you ever like that in the beginning. I was never that bad, but I have used the "sí" before when I've been in situations where I can't hear the person very well lol
Hi Ricky. Can you please tell me how long it took you to reach the level of fluency you're at now in Spanish? Finding the time to practice for me isn't a problem (I have sticky notes all over the house with Spanish vocab) but being able to practice directly with a native speaker can be tricky at times. Do you have any tips in that regard or is it just a case of persevering?
This video was helpful. I'm learning Spanish. I speak primarily Mexican Spanish, but lately I"ve been learning European Spanish as well. Thank you for validating my choice. My best friend speaks El Salvadorean Spanish.
2:40 AJAJAJAJJ i relate to that so much! Es que si hablo bastante español y entiendo bastante también, pero es como que no quiero parecer molesto o que piensan que mi español no es bueno y que me vuelvan a hablar en inglés. 🤷🏼♂️ ill work on it!
Please post the Spanish words you are saying . After rewinding over ten times they are a bit unintelligible for a novice because you speak very fast. Then I will be able to tune my ears to you're speech speed after knowing the words you are using. We can use a translator if necessary after that further understand everything else. Everyone knows that the RU-vid translator never functions well. It barely gets the English correct.
Loved the generic spanish learner accent😂😂 i didnt kno cuarto was Dominican for pay me! now that i know, a lot of things that they were sayin is starting to make sense lol
6 лет назад
cuarto isn't pay me. It is "money" lol puerto ricans say "chavo" Dominicans also say "la funda" some other countries say "plata" or "lana." Hey I was in your country for three days but didn't know how to contact you lol. I was in Port of Spain.
Hey Klk I am Dominican and you speak our Spanish very well, Tiguere you are a Bacana pod, for a Chin I thought you were a Dominican, Greetings from Sto.Dgo. Dominican Rep. Quisqueya La Bella
Pero yo creo que al repetir la palabra que que no entiendes, la persona te podría dar el significado, el español tiene varias palabras con el mismo significado, si yo digo no entiendo lo que estás diciendo, la persona no entiende porque.
It's very important to say that despite a few differences in words and accents, we (Spanish-speakers) can understand each other well.I am from Mexico and have no issues understanding Cubans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Colombians, etc.Differences are normal, since Spanish is a widespread language and it's spoken in 21 countries.
My man you got my respect because your Spanish is on point... You speak Caribbean Spanish with a great flow, it would be the same thing like the English spoken in some islands, like Jamaica, st Lucia and so on... It's another rythim and pronunciation but we can understand each other. My advice to all the Spanish lovers or any another language, isn't to get married with only one accent...I mean if you are learning Spanish try to listen the different accents spoken in every country, in this way your gonna take your listening to another level... Plus: Spanish language has some haters like everything in life, but we have to keeping in mind that is a growing language speaking in south America, Europe, Africa, Philippines; and China is promoting this language in the schools, so is better to take the boat right now... Stay safe ...
Are you a flight attendent, did you get into learning spanish that way? Are you from Miami originally? I know a Trini guy in Colombia who is an english teacher and you remind me of him quite a lot :D Btw love the content and how you can do different accents like porteno (missing my spanish n's on my scandi keyboard hehe) & paisa, I'm partial to D.R accent myself as well like you. Oh and you NAIL the gringo - American on duolingo accent, living in Colombia & Ecuador myself I'm sooo used to hearing that from US expats, espescially the older ones lol
No I just use standard universal Spanish... Dominican republic Spanish is mixed, Argentinian Spanish is the closest to Spain due to heavy Italian immigration. The most broken Spanish is Chile.
This made a lot of sense. We tend to think of a language in generalities before we think of regional or dialect differences. After all, we don't speak English the way Brits do. To "knock someone up" in the US is to get them pregnant, whereas in the UK, it's to go knock on their door. A "fanny pack" in the us is a waist bag that sits over your butt, but a fanny in Scotland is a vulgar word for women's genitals. Even in the US, can you imagine someone trying to learn English and trying to understand the difference between someone from the Deep South and someone from Boston? We just need to be more open and aware of possible differences and enjoy the beautiful diversity the world offers.
I have really been enjoying your videos man! They shed some light in to things that I need to start working on. Thank you for the content! I can't help but admit that I cringed so hard when you were speaking Spanish horribly. I know people who pronounce a lot of the words like that! (- Por ejemplo ¿Puedo ir al baño? (PWAY-DOH IR ALL BAN-EO POR FAH-VOR.) Keep it going man! hahaha
6 лет назад
Lol It doesn't sound the most flattering, but I never judge because I understand that everyone doesn't wanna sound like a native, or they simply can't. As long as the grammar is correct and the vocab is good, then they'll be fine. Thanks for your support! More videos on the way.
Love your videos. Can you make some videos about the different words used in different cultures. As one is learning you may not come in contact with different cultures. I learned this slightly when I ordered habuelas in a Mexican restaurant and was told no frijoles.In Miami I was lost with Cuban words. Bit how can one learn what is said different if not exposed to it?
6 лет назад
I actually plan on doing that with some friends. and soon i will have slang videos out for the different countries.
We love what you do! Thanks for another excellent and muy informative video. Muchas gracias! I run into trouble because I never really pre-empt that conversations don’t follow a text book 😂
6 лет назад
Lol exactly. Real life and text book Spanish are completely different.
Dude....gringo spanish and Dominican papi character both Oscar-worthy PS. I tell myself (a gringo in Miami) that my Spanish was never *that* bad to start, but it might have been. Well done again 👍🏼😁
Gracias por esté vídeo. Yo quiero aprender como hablar con mis hijas en casa. Frases como, Get dressed, Time to start school the way native speakers would actually say it. Etc. ¿Es possible que puede hacer un vídeo como esto?
So I've been watching spanish novelas and movies. Some like "Ringo" (Mexican) I understand better than some (Mexican) movies on Pantaya. I try to listen to different shows from different places but one thing is for sure, I feel like I hear some of them clearly even if I don't know all the words and others I feel like they mumble or talk low or pronounce the words incorrectly.
Right on. I'm binge watching you vids very educational and helpful , I'm that intermediate guy that struggles if put in situation as such . Que tan chistoso también. Thanks
I grew up speaking spanish but as I got older I started going to school. And my mother needed to learn english to communicate with our teachers and stuff. So my dad only speaks English with her and told us to do the same to help her learn faster. But because she speaks English now she hardly speaks Spanish with us. So my vocabulary is bad cuz I haven't had a client conversation with a fellow hispanic since I was like 7. So I've not learned since then. But at least I still have the accent. Any advice on how to improve vocabulary?
Every video better than the last. Are you crew/flight attendant? Please please make a video with words in aviation in different accent. That would be great!
I cant type in Spanish at work and dont have time to think. Lol I enjoyed duolingo it help me a great deal with the basics and seeing sentences structures. I havent made it to the te me le, etc but I find your channel and only use duolingo now on my flights to Dom. Rep. to refresh and keep busy. I used it for about 1and six montha year consistently then it uograded and kinda started me over.
Hola querido amigo amo tu english negro me gusta deves enseñar frases slang americano seria de gran ayuda x mas exitos gran saludo desde gran argentina ser !!!!!!