Andre, you will have no problem over here. Being friendly is nearly entrained in us. Go into a shop and they are with you as quickly as possible and smile even if you say you are just looking. Servers in food places may be tried to death but a smile from you and Bob’s your Uncle as our British American friend might say. Don’t be scared of us! We really are like this!
I really like USA has so many immigrants and visitors from all over the world that we are innately good at understanding a variety of global (English) accents. Trust me, you would have no problem communicating at all.
Andre, would you consider teaching us about Portugal as well? As an American, I love seeing your impressions of America. I also think I find your culture as interesting as you find ours, and you would be a great teacher! 😊
Andre, don't sell yourself short. You are extremely curious, anxious to learn and give thoughtful, insightful reactions. You are extremely intelligent and not afraid to put yourself out there. Please keep on with your amazing reactions. You give me a happy heart!💗
@@lavenderoh Some places in the US genuinely don’t get many tourists or new people because they don’t live in an area where people move to often and therefore they don’t hear many accents. America is huge there no need to rag on this person. I live in Virginia in a small town with under 2,500 people. No one here besides the few Latino families that we have have any accent other than the one. The only times I’ve ever heard an accent on anybody is when I’ve gone on vacation to other states. I heard so many new accents when I went to Tennessee and visited Dollywood. I also hear accents on TV obviously.
I live in a city and hear a lot of accents. But if you live in the country you will have a heard a limited set of accents. Also, not everyone can afford to “get out more” or travel. Some can’t even afford to get a ride to the doctor’s office let alone “get out” for leisure.
@@lavenderoh What are you talking about you bird brain. I have been in every single state and many countries. I'm saying where I live in the United States nobody has any accents. It's 99.9 Americans
This is true, European accents are rare, so people tend to love them. There's a pretty good chance his accent will be perceived as Russian though. I don't know where he's from and few Americans will be able to pinpoint his accent either.
If he needs someone with whom to speak Portuguese, he should either go to Hawaii or to San Francisco, because Steve Perry of Journey lives there and speaks it fluently. Just bribe him with ice cream.
Oh, just to clarify: many Portuguese immigrated to Hawaii in the 19th century and brought the ukulele with them. Steve Perry, as far as I know, doesn't live there.
I don't know if I've ever heard any reactor mention it, but the Us is very informal or laid-back. Nobody's going to care if you mess up a word. Your English is more than okay, it's very very good. Do you have an accent? Yes, but It doesn't in any way make you difficult to understand.
Nobody will have a problem understanding you in the US, Andre. People will probably hear your accent and be interested in you, where you are from, what your channel is, and they will be driving you crazy asking all kinds of questions. People in the US will do that because they are honestly interested and will sincerely wish you well in your endeavors.
Hello Andre, I looked up to see what States have the largest Portuguese communities.. Here is what I found: California. 327,558. Massachusetts. 270,183. Florida. 89,709. Rhode Island. 83,002. New Jersey. 79,206. New York. 53,102. Hawaii. 49,481. Connecticut. 46,482.
I studied some Russian and my wife had been an exchange student in Brazil, and when we were on our honeymoon in Portugal we were both startled that a lot of the sounds in Iberian Portuguese as well as the rhythm did seem quite similar to Russian. But when I played a bit of this channel for her and asked where she thought Andre was from, she just listened for a few seconds and immediately said "sounds like Portugal."
Laurence moved to the US because he fell in love with an American student. They were attending the same university. & both were in dramatic plays. Laurence ❤ Tarah. Laurence has said he had a fascination with all things USA, since childhood.
Americans deal with nore accents conpared to other similar countries. Our country is massive. Massive..... Accents are wildly different even 10 minutes awag (10ish miles, 12ish kilometers) as an example in chicago the accent changes for every single side of the city and a thousand times in between
Growing up an Army Brat meant I lived in different states and different countries as a child. My parents were smart and embraced the countries we lived in and got to know the locals and took us out of the American housing areas and into the cities we lived in and the areas around. The beautiful thing about our world is our wonderful differences, wherever we are.
Re: Not moving to USA permanently. Completely understandable. I've been to a number of places around the world that I loved, but at the end of the day, uprooting leaving behind family, friends, social circles, is extremely difficult even if you didn't have any issue with work / livelihiood. Also, 11. 😀
There’s a large Portuguese community in Massachusetts. Many Portuguese became fishermen along the coast and actually there was an American movie called Mystic set on the coast of Mystic, Connecticut which is a New England State near Massachusetts. Many of the characters are a Portuguese community. I’ve been to Mystic, it’s a beautiful town on the Atlantic Ocean as well as coastal Massachusetts. I hope you get to see the movie.
Your English I perfectly fine 🌸 I’ve never had an issue understanding you and even when you mix up words or are trying to find the correct word, I know what you mean. Don’t worry too much about your English 😊✌🏽
I live in Atlanta Georgia. Large enough city to host the Olympics, but not NYC big. But I seriously cannot think of a type of cuisine that I could NOT get within a 10 minute drive of my house. Italian? Portuguese? Chinese? Japanese? Russian? Spanish? French? Indian (vegan and non)? Probably more that aren't right off the top of my head. They used to call us a "melting pot" of cultures, but it really is more like a salad. Every item has its own flavor, benefits on its own, but it also works well with the other ingredients. And it's an American salad, so of course it has ranch dressing on it.
Lots and lots of different accents in the U.S.. Most of us are used to hearing many different languages and accents. You'd be surprised how easy it is to navigate this country
As an American first studying abroad, I found myself often feeling foolish when I got to know Brits, Germans or Austrians and eventually asked about their ancestry 😂😂 . It took me a bit to completely understand that (almost) everyone was still living where their ancestors were from. Ancestry is such a typical conversational topic here once you get to know someone socially…. So naive!
I live in Kentucky and have worked with many people who have come here from other countries and you speak very well, your annunciation is great. When you come try to plan to come in the spring or autumn, you wont burn up or get to cold
Don't worry about your accent. The US is a melting pt and you can hear multiple accents every day. Yes, unfortunately, we have some idiots who make an issue of it, but 99.99% of us are just fine and delighted to meet you. We are a nation of immigrants, other than Native American Nations, we ALL are born of immigrants. We have Lots of accents, not just southern ones. And Southern can take on many accents and sayings.
There's a saying down South, "Don't worry about the mule going blind, just load the wagon" You will have more than enough to worry about besides your accent.
There are large Portuguese communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and in Rhode Island as well. There were a lot of Portuguese and Azorean sailors who were crew members on the whaling vessels that came from New London, Connecticut; Newport, Rhode Island; and New Bedford and Nantucket, Massachusetts, and as a result their families still remain in the area.
For a 2-3 week stay in the US, it’s advisable to concentrate on one region and plan return visits for other areas. For those who like parks with forests and US history, the mid-Atlantic region is worth considering. Explore the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, the Pocono Mountains, and the historic importance of Gettysburg. You can also visit big cities such as Washington DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia or discover hidden gems in small towns that most tourists overlook. Close proximity between attractions allows for efficient sightseeing and less time spent traveling. To truly appreciate destinations like the Grand Canyon, Glacier Park, and Yellowstone, it is advisable to allocate more time and plan longer vacations. When my Danish cousins embarked on their gap year in the US, they explored the entire country. Afterward, I asked about their communication experiences and they revealed that the New York area posed the greatest difficulty, while the south was the easiest. Their explanation was that it had nothing to do with accents, but rather the speed at which people spoke.
I work in education and work with a lot of students who are learning English as a second language. You’re doing great, and would be easy to understand if you visited the US.
We are a Melting Pot and used to it. Most of us Live & Let Live - toward others. We stay in our own lane and allow others to also. A few are not that way, as expected. Some just do not have respect for self or others. Sidestep those quick as possible and go on your way. Appreciate your views and overview of the country. Interesting. We like us and the diversity - the food types are so varied & YUMMY! What is not to like with different foods. Glad you enjoy us to. Life is really about whatever takes your breath away. The south in Feb = March of not used to a swamp. The north in the summers. Unless you are part polar bear. Thank you again. Bless you & yours.
Your English, is way better than my German, or Spanish! I know enough to understand what they are saying mostly, but responding in kind is topic dependent.
You have a lovely grasp of the ebglish language and you are completely fluent to our ears. You add small rolla of the tongue on occasion most of our accents wouldnt have but it only adds to your unique accent and nice
Your English is good. My grandpa was born and raised in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and came to the US in the 50’s. When I was born in 1992 he still had an accent even though he’d lived here for decades by that point. He was sort of hard to understand with his thick Russian accent. One of the Russian phrases he often said when upset was yebat tvoyu mat which I learned means fuck your mom😂😂😂😂. And I know Russians don’t claim people from the Caucasus Mountains as Russian. He considered himself Russian because it was easier to explain that than to say that Russians considered his people as terrorists in the 90’s. Thankfully he wasn’t religious!
I’d love your show. Just wanted to comment that I am Portuguese. Most of my family is from the Azores. There are many Portuguese settlements in the United States. My grandmother lived in San Jose, California, in an area known as little Portugal. We had many relatives that settled in Massachusetts. There are also a lot of Portuguese that settled in Hawaii. I’m sure there are many many more. These are just the ones I know of personally. I thought it was interesting that your accent is so much different than that of my relatives that still speak Portuguese. I’m 74 years old, but I have to tell you that you are adorable! I hope that you get to come to the United States to visit. You will love it.❤
Chicago is in northern Illinois. It borders Indiana on its west side. Lawrence lives in Chicago. He's been in the U.S. for 16 years now. This video is a little old.
Andre, I have said to you several times that when you come over here for a visit, that you come for AT LEAST 3 weeks, and preferably for 4 weeks. I took my wife in our honeymoon 2 years after we were married *had to save up for the trip), and we went for a full month, and that was barely enough time. I also gave you an idea of where to go in the US on each trip, and I had listed 5 trips that you would take over a few years. This was a very informative episode. I learned a lot as well, and I suspect anyone who watches it will also. For instance, I knew nothing about the rerouting of the Mississippi river, nor about the shale. Great video, and your comments too. I also listened to your comments about 'moving' to America. I have been watching a lot of You Tube videos, and many foreigners who have their own channel(s) have lived in the US for a significant period of time, sometimes as a student, and others while actually working. here. My point here is that you do not have to think that living over here has to be permanent. I myself lived in Europe as a child for 6 years, and loved it, so I know what it is like to live in a foreign land, although I did not have a family yet. So, give that a thought. I have also lived in many different places within the US, as a child and more so as an adult, and I and my family have been to most of the National Parks (mostly out West) you have covered in your videos. I have also traveled to all but 2 continents (Asia & S. America) around the world. I have been around quite a lot..
11! I like the Lost in the Pond videos a lot so I will always support you reacting to Lawrence again. I don't think people are going to have a hard time understanding you at all. Your English is very good! The only possible exception that I can think of is maybe the hard of hearing or elderly? I wouldn't worry about it too much!
We’ve been to Chicago NYC NOLA Houston Las Vegas Atlanta Miami Denver I think those are the biggest - and Chicago is our favorite but we haven’t been since the troubles.
Your English is easy to understand. We love a good accent, like it's a puzzle to try and work out. You would be welcome here, most of our fore fathers and fathers came from Europe and everywhere else. We also break our languange, no rules. As long as you feel welcome here stay with us as. We are you and you are we.
You are easy to understand... and Americans are very open and interested in people from other countries. I truly believe you will be perfectly fine with your English skills. I'm from Texas/Oklahoma, and I understand you perfectly. If I laugh, it's because it's interesting to hear your version of words.
I'm so happy that you the Southern accent is your favor in America! Sometimes I go into spaces on Twitter with people from different countries and its always interesting. A lot of of friends there ask me to talk bc they also like Southern accent. I wish you had a Twitter or X.
You have a great accent - it is not a problem. That said, if you go to smaller towns, they may ask you to repeat a word, but all in all, Americans LOVE accents. Most of our radio ads include some type of accent. I do hope you visit - I think you and your family would have a great time!
Before coming to the US, maybe you can do a warmup by going to Brazil, especially since they're in the southern hemisphere, so it’ll be summer there in November/December. If you do go there, just remember that RU-vidr Vinheteiro lives in Sao Paulo, & he too has a son (Bernardo) who’s less than a year old. Fun fact: his middle name is Andre’.
Andre start planning that trip now. If you're going to stay only a couple of weeks you might want to plan a regional visit to be closer to destinations. Since Texas is your main interest I would plan visits to surrounding states. Maybe it will take several vacations for you to see it all. A travel agent could be very helpful to your planning. The New Zealand Family has been here for 2 months and traveled in an RV, and still didn't see everything. Their trip last year was more spread out and they had to fly a lot.
Just listening to you , I had no idea what a Portuguese accent sounded like . I immediately thought you were Eastern European… Russia , Poland , Ukraine… somewhere in there . Shows what I know . You will do fine here , we have many people with accents living here . Spanish , Asian , German , French , Italian … Greek , Australian , British …Caribbean … so we are used to it .
Andre, I grew up near a small Portuguese town on the West Coast. Most of the people living there were farmers and fishermen. I am not sure how the town was founded, but if you spent any time there, you certainly heard lots of Portuguese conversations going on. So, like groups from so many nations, they too have joned to become part of the American Experience.
Your English is very good. We are all immigrants except for native Americans and and we welcome everyone. My best friends are from India, Germany, Croatia, England and all have accents and I love to hear the differences
An idea for future content would be showing us some great places in your country. I would love to experience that with a super tour guide such as yourself.
I can understand you quite well. You’d do great here. I love your videos and your very sweet personality. The world needs more people like you in it. I once watched your reaction to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich . You should try peanut butter and sliced banana sandwich sometime. Just slice the banana horizontally in little circles and put on top of a layer of peanut butter and put a piece of bread on top to make a sandwich.I really like it better and we eat quite a lot of those here.
your English is *far* better than many citizens here in the US. Your accent is interesting. It presents almost as Eastern European. Other people I know have a more latinized accent, but I know that accents are now influenced so strongly from media, entertainment, etc. You have nothing to worry about when it comes to communicating in the US.
The skyscrapers where you asked if it was Indiana, no it was Chicago. As a city it really has a lovely skyline, and it looks quite different from different angles
There are people who have lived in the US for decades and dont speak English at all, and they get by. Anything more than broken English is accepted and people will do their best to understand. You have excellent English skills and will have no trouble at all, I'm certain. Most Americans are friendly and will make the effort to understand you even if it's difficult for them for whatever reason.
There are people from all over the world in the USA. I take a ride share to get around and often find myself asking the drivers where they are from. Most like having conversations because they get to work on their English. Every time I’ve met a driver who recently got their citizenship a “Congratulations!” follows.
There are some rude people when it comes to accents. My mother is an naturalized citizen who taught English as a second language. There was a nurse who treated her like she didn't understand English and was very rude. But that's few and far between. I think most Americans are welcoming and love people from all over the world. I know I do. We are a melting pot. You'll fit right in! I can't wait to see your videos when you visit. And I hope you have such a great experience.
No, no. That city skyline was Chicago, Illinois. That tall black building is the John Hancock building. (Yes, the famous Declaration of Independence signatory). It has a nice observation deck/floor with a restaurant that has a beautiful view of the city.
Madeirans also. As well as Greeks, French, Italians, Irish and other people from around the world! You'd LOVE Cape Cod which is 25 miles or so East of this city. Beautiful beaches, shorelines, etc here in Massachusetts. Just don't go there in the WINTER!!!
In New Bedford Massachusetts Portuguese is the most spoken language. I walked into the Bank the other day all the employees were speaking Portuguese as well as every customers. If you came here I promise no one would even notice your accent.
I dont know about New Jersey specifically but there are Portuguese coomunities in the north east. Many settled there and worked in fishing and whaling. A lot of Portuguese including all my great grandparents settled in Californias central valley from Sacramento down to Bakersfield. Most got into farming or had dairies. When you drive through the farmlands a lot of the farms have Portuguese surnames...Silva, Santos, Mancebo, Sousa etc.. many still speak a mutated form of Portuguese and put on cultural events, eat Portuguese dishes and so on
I'm an American who's family has been here since colonial days. As a kid i asked dad, 'what nation did we come from" 'why... England of course" he answered as if i should already know.
I think it would be a good idea to practice your vlogging skills for your US trip by making some videos of Portugal for us. I'd love to see your country!
