How Life Changes When You Learn A New Language 

Learn 150+ languages with quality native-speaking teachers on italki🎉. Buy $10 get $5 for free for your first lesson using my code SPROUHT5 : Web: go.italki.com/sprouhtmay App: italki.app.link/sprouhtmay What has language learning taught YOU?👇

I am Ukrainian, and if I hadn’t decided to learn English I wouldn’t have found such a great channel

I speak 5 languages fluently, and have lived in 7 countries, including in the Middle East. It has made me a citizen of the world for which I am grateful and was a blessing. The only way to connect to local culture is to speak the language, otherwise you will always be a tourist.

I traveled to Spain on my own and for two weeks I spoke only Spanish as a native English speaker. I had many years of Spanish, but I got a lot better using it everyday. I welcomed the loneliness aspect as it allowed for deep introspection and I learned a lot about myself during that trip. There's nothing wrong with some time to yourself and doing things alone, not everyone needs to thrive with others.

That moment with the old lady was so wholesome ❤️. I was kinda nervous at first for y'all but y'all did fairly well 😭

I'm a 43 years old argentinean. At the age of 21 I moved to USA. I spoke very little Ingles, whatever I learned in highschool wich was nothing I found my report carts with failing grades in English class. I remember saying to myself why would I learn English when I live in this small town and I'm so poor I cant afford to go anywhere. Somehow I ended up living in USA for 22 years. Learning English at the age of 21 opened a new universe. After 22 years of hard work I moved back home and I living my dream life. Now I teach English for free to kids that can't afford English classes while I reinvented myself studying computer science and it is a huge advantage to know English in this industry while I'm in Argentina.

I've managed to acquire English and it has changed my life dramatically, now every day is different and I don't even remember how I'd been living without it. And I expect Japanese to give me something of the kind. I've been learning Japanese for years now, thousands of hours, able to read and comprehend speech, but I realize I would be scared to death to talk to those people and it breaks my heart. I see how you deal with them and they're sweet to you, I do want it but something in me is terrified of going out and having a conversation with a stranger. The thing is everyone is a stranger in this world before you talk to them. I've moved away from my country and really feel so lonely out here most of the time, I can speak some and they can answer some, even have a laugh occasionally, joking around via 300 words or so. I don't really think loneliness is all about the language as I've seen people get together with only an online translator. It's deeply rooted in the fear of people themselves.

I've been learning Japanese for 2 years already, and honestly i cant wait to learn another language, its just too fun to learn languages

I started using italki to learn Japanese back in December and it added so much quality to my learning and structure. I'm absolutely in love with the language and have been working hard MOSTLY every day to practice. Having someone to speak with 2 times a week for an 1hr and 45 minutes is incredibly helpful.

Learning extra languages is initially to be interested in the culture, traditions, and people of that country. What you're trying to do has a great impact.

It's so beautiful what you're doing man, congrats!

Hi Will, I'm Will from Montreal. I don't know why but your video happen to be in my recommendation. I've been living in Japan for 2 years and am really impressed with your determination to learn a really complicated language for English speakers (although being born and raised in MTL, French grammar is much more complicated).

Knowing at least 2 languages changes all the possible life paths one can have. And, the perspective you gain from knowing how other cultures think and what they value are invaluable and insightful in helping you understand your place in the world.

Amazing video! You guys did well! Thank you for coming to Japan!!

So encouraging! Thank you so much for what you do. You're really showing us how to make the most of our short time on this Earth.

This is one of the best videos on RU-vid. Very inspiring and a great reminder of how important it is to connect with people.

What a fantastic video! Really admire what you two are doing!

I love it! Very beautiful! Everyone looks very friendly and kind ❤

I also found taking in-person language course helpful. It was a slow process. But now i appreciate so much of the culture is learned through the language. Sending a lot of support to you guys. U got this..!

I studied Spanish as my 3rd language at 29 year old. I think the key is to constantly remind yourself the purpose of why you’re doing it and do it constantly. Talk to native people and incorporate your hobbies with the language you’re learning (songs, movies, games, etc)

I will never regret learning new languages. It gave me the opportunity to work when I thought I wasn't enough for job positions in my country. I also had the chance to meet people from other countries while I learned more about their cultures. I feel more curious about this world, and It opened the door to new knowledge. I hope everyone can have the chance to learn a new language.

Thank you for coming Japan, and made wonderful video.

During the pandemic, I was bored and had nothing to do so I went on an application called Hilokal to just mess around (it is a language exchange platform). I only went there to make jokes and feel less lonely about the whole Covid thing, until I met people from diverse backgrounds who were very kind to teach me their culture. At first, when you don't know their language, you would really feel like a stranger to them, worse than that, a scary person. But after learning their languages, it brought me to different cultures and identity that I now share within myself. Now, I feel like I am a little bit Malaysian, Indonesian and Chinese (the languages I learned these past 3 years) inside. Their culture, tradition, music and expressions --- they all just become a part of you. The best part is that people from these cultures will always welcome you as you respect and value these gifts. I am very grateful 🙏 As to the question as to what happens if you already learned some languages; You might mix everything at once haha like, I tak tahu u zai nali yesterday talaga, aduhh Tak tahu -- don't know 🇲🇾 在哪里 (zai nali) -- at where 🇨🇳 Talaga -- really 🇵🇭 Aduhh -- expression like sighing (?)🇮🇩

Beautiful videos about life man. Seriously rejuvenating to watch. Keep up the good work!

It’s really cool how you developed your own style through trying different things, shifting is your own creative option so I wouldn’t want my opinion to limit the direction you head in but I really like this style of content you’re making it seems to fit you and the story is really impactful

Learning people’s own language is definitely important for relationship with them. Obviously, English is the most spoken language in the world and you can tell your thought to ppl and understand what ppl say. Boom. But, they are so happy if you speak in their language, even if it’s only few words. Like “How are you?” “Thanks” “Nice” Yummy” “Cute”. Or even if you just TRY, they smile and teach you. This is what I learned from my experience where I work with more than 5 different nationalities! Big like👍 from Yokohama, Japan. I’m so glad you speak in my first language, Japanese! Cheers!

Great video, really enjoyed the concept and the different experiences and people you takes to

There is something inspiring and moving about this. Thanks

Wow, it’s so cool how you travel around living in different countries and learning different languages even if it’s only 50 words or so❣️😎 I’ve been in French Immersion since I was in preschool so I’m pretty fluent and that actually came in handy when I was 7 yrs old in Mexico haha I met a girl there who was French and we played in the water park together because I could converse with her, it was so awesome❣️ Love your vids Will, they’re always so educational but in a cool way❣️😎🥳

It opens doors you never imagined! Bravo!

Wow this made me emotional. It really showed the reality of language learning. I lived in Japan for 5 months and was trying to learn Japanese. Recently I went to Istanbul, Turkey to learn Turkish. Thank you for sharing the vulnerable reality of it, as well as the rewards and beauty of it.

I’m Japanese. I always enjoy watching your videos. I was very moved when I saw the scene of an eighty-year-old sushi chef. Thank you for your wonderful video.

I love languages but on the other hand it takes time to master it. I'd spend hours at home learning it but I don't know how to practice it. I love getting to know new people, travelling and learning new cultures. I sometimes hate the fact that I like languages because I love meeting people and the dark side of learning a new language is loneliness especially if you live in a country where your target language is not spoken

As a Japanese English learner, I'm glad that you two try learning Japanese even though English is already a universal language. It's respectful for your new challenges and also for your taking values in another culture and interaction with people.

Hey felt so much connected and goose bumps while watching this video.. Learning language is a feeling that uplifts you and gets your heart and mind open for more opportunities, travels, happiness, joy of traveling and world is ONE place. Language of love connects us all. Love the work you do and keep going brother ❤. See you soon some day😅

This got me thinking. Can you make a video about interracial couples? I almost dated a guy who just came to the US, but the language barrier was a barrier even for a relationship. Different cultures and languages could be barriers in romantic relationships, but honestly I want to be with someone outside the US.

As always fantastic work! I think the majority of people want to learn different languages so that they can know about different cultures. Earlier I thought that people learn languages only to get better jobs but I was wrong. Last month, I interviewed some people on the street and asked them why they want to learn a different language, and surprisingly the majority of people said that they want to know about different cultures and make new friends.

Thank you so much, is very nice video

Aw! I saw her restaurant on insta! Very special place. Love to support local place like that ❤

It is quite a motivating video.

Language learning is soo fun, I've managed to learn fluent japanese in 3 years and now I'm planning to move there soon.

I'm Burmese. I can't go to school because of my country situation so I decided to learn foreign language. Now I've learned Korean for 2 years and trying to improve my Korean and also learning English ❤

I have been learning Japanese for 4 years and when I went in April I was able to communicate simply. Best advice is start with words then branch to sentences. Also Tandem is a great app to find language partners. I have 6 I talk to weekly and many more I message. I recommend it highly.

dude! thank you for continuing to share amazing experience with us! it's true what he french guy says @10:15 which is actually true, that to be able to learn the culture of the people. you have to learn how they speak. because it does channel & use different parts of your brain which is also link to emotion perception. that you'll be able to somehow think how the local do. very interesting

I totally figured out learning a little new language can go a long way watching this video.

I thought this was a takashi video lol. I'm learning both Japanese and Korean now. Would love to also know Arabic and Chinese... I only know English natively right now.. I just feel knowing multiple languages would expand my life experiences. I'm 35, so I hope by 40 I'll get that 🥰

I came to the USA in the summer when I was 10. By the time school started, I knew enough English to carry a conversation. Yes, it's much easier to learn a new language when you're young. Now, I speak 3 languages.

You have a way with people!! I got emotional when you were had your picture taken with the 80yo female chef that made such for you!

is there a chance you could turn these into podcast, im a delivery driver and would love to listen to these videos throughout the day. it’s truly inspirational for me!

As a Malaysian, I speak Cantonese at home, learnt Chinese at school, actively using Malay language for syllabus, English for general communication and Japanese for work. I can say, language is fun.

Great video enjoy learning an other language

Hey man! I love this video. I really do appreciate It! Almost in a weird way. I love this one last restaurant footage you went to so much. Probably you're not reading It, but wish you all the best and I hope you all well and always be! Cheers!

I spent a full year living in Japan, and although it was a truly amazing experience, i wasn’t speaking any Japanese and it surely made me feel lonely for the most part of my time there. But Japan, especially Tokyo is a lonely place to live, even for native Japanese people.

I speak 3 (and a half) languages, and a good portion of learning the 3rd (French) happened on iTalki. For me, learning a new language will expose you to 1. a whole new world of very beautiful music you didn't know existed because, well, you don't know/interact with the language, and 2. the different ways of life of people, today and long ago.

Great video as always 👍 You have another subscriber living in Tokyo right here! In case you are still looking for someone to practice your Japanese with 😊 I’m bilingual in Japanese and German.

Perfect video

Also be mindful in Japan people respect the elderly very much and you asking her age and “are you trying to kill me” might not be the best things to say. Also you can say “(dish name) kudasai” to order food. And “ijo desu” (that’s all) when you finish ordering. And then “itadakimasu” before and “gochisousama deshita” when you finish eating. The food dialogue is kind of the same everywhere you go in Japan.

Have great day in Japan. I’m so grad you love Japan.

Man this channel has grown into an amazing format. You've taken the standard clickbait "on the street" videos and made them beautiful and informative.

Good video. Learning English was such an precious decision in my experience because I can now speak English which I couldn’t 1 year ago I can access lots of ideas and different opinions,information as well as knowledge. Being able to get English contents like books,videos,even google(there is no as much information as English in my first language on the internet) is AMAZING.. If you are an English speaker why not learn a Asian language? It will give you an incredible experience I’m sure

THIS VIDEO SHOULD BE 2 VIDEO / 1:INTERVIEW OF PPL HOW THEY LEARN AND 2: YOUR STORY

i miss japan...in 2019 i went to japan alone for 3 weeks and i had a really great time

This is an EXCELLENT Video. Something I never thought of. I am American and live in Brazil with my Brazilian wife who is bilingual. Since she is always there I don't feel lonely, however I also know that learning the language is only the start. I am sure we all know relationships we have had when two people don't understand each other even though they both speak English etc. Knowing a common language is always just the beginning. i remember being in an electronics store with my wife looking for triple A batteries. She asked the person in her perfect native Portuguese if they had them. After several minutes, only because he moved to the side, did we realize he had been standing in front of them all this time and thought we wanted an i Phone charger. Always remember just because you know the whole language book, you may not know the whole story. There is much more to communicating..

"Can I make myself less loney?" *cuts to shot of him and friend he traveled to Japan with* 🤨

(10:10) True, I have heard some people who speak Japanese and English notice a slight change in personality. When speaking Japanese, they tend to be a bit more reserved. When speaking English, they tend to be a little more direct.

I am Japanese and living in Canada. I feel the same way as you do now, a little lonely, try to feel less lonely as possible, but I still love living in Canada 😊

good video bro cheers from montreal

Learning in general is a lonely process but you see the gainz later and it is freeing.

Started to learn spanish after many years of procrastnating..thank you man✌

at the moment I'm learning Korean from Duolingo, I'm practicing German because I forgot it and I'm learning Spanish too, sometimes it's hard for me because I forget past and present and future in English, because English is not my native language, but I'm sure that you will enjoy it a lot ,will help you quickly and easy to learning a language, as long as you want to learn it.

You should direct a documentry with a powerful message for WORLD! You have the potential

Watching this n learning French .

8:03 is Takahashi from japan

노션을 활용하시는군요! 저렇게 공부하는 것도 진짜 재밌을 것 같네요ㅎㅎ 언어는 새로운 경험과 추억을 만드는데 큰 도움이 되는 것 같아요. 기회의 폭도 넓어지구요! 언젠가 한국에도 와주시길 :)

That's what i want. That's what I need.

3:14 Don't get disheartened lads. I've been in Japan for years and years and I still take lessons every Saturday. You're doing well, for the amount of time you've been here. Enjoy your little successes and breakthroughs. Good luck :)

love love and just love from INDIA

1:53 SHIMO-KITA-ZAWA !!!

Wow that sushi looks beautiful 😋🥹

I'm portuguese, I live in Spain, I speak portuguese, spanish and english. It's kinda lonely because you don't just learn a new language but also a whole new culture that makes you open your mind and your point of view on a lot of things. For example, I love my country but it's not my home anymore after so many years living abroad

I went to Costa Rica and thought about what I wanted to say/do for the day and next day. I translated it, said it a few times and went on my way. The people I spoke to knew what I meant and it was fine. I did the same thing in Shanghai.

Wat a coincidence I recently started watching Takashi n u n both of u r together ne

Would it be worth visiting Japan only speaking English to just sightsee, try the food and do some excursions for a couple of weeks? Committing the amount of energy to learning the language may not seem worth it.

I always want to learn Japanese and honestly wouldn’t be too hard if I put in the work. That being said, I guess I feel like it would be a waste afford if I don’t get to go to Japan. I need to find my “why” or else I wouldn’t stick to it. That being said going to Japan and talking to older generations I feel would be insightful for me to understand better about life

日本人ですが、英語話せますし英語の文化がすごく好きです。 日本の文化にあまり興味がないので、日本人でも日本のコンテンツについていけなければ　アウトサイダーに感じてしまいます 連絡くださればいつでも会いましょう！

I learned German, moved to Germany, got married to my German partner. Then I started learning Arabic (still a beginner) and visited Jordan, made good friends. Now I also have many Palestinian friends in Germany. It's been a great experience.

Hello how are you and nice video 💯

I'm an Indian immigrant living in a suburb in Southern US. I'm quite comfortable in English and still find myself feeling like an outsider.

Thank you for this amazing story🙏 Your conversation progress (8:40) with the "okami-san"(proprietress) of an ordinary local sushi restaurant🍣 has brought tears to my eyes 🥲

Learning something new is knocking in the door of the unknown. Opening this door carries you to a lot of experiences and opportunities you would never imagine. Learning a language is not the exception and this is my short story: My mother tongue is Spanish and already have a great English level because of my studies. 8 months ago, I had to choose my theses topic and I was so lost. However, as a universe signal, I came across with a Japanese song that I had listened to in the past. So, everything changed since that moment, I felt in love with that group and then decided to know what the songs meant. After that I wanted to learn Japanese, and I started my journey. I began to look for material online and I developed my own study plan. It worked so well; I just have 3 months of learning and I already can answer A1 exercises and write like 200 kanjis. This made me so happy and motivated me to transport my experience to my theses. Moreover, the next year I will apply for a scholarship to Japan... It seems like nothing much but for me means a lot and I know this will have a huge impact later in my life. So, I really recommend you to go beyond the knowledge you already have and go for the motivation of knowing the world through a different perspective :)

funny thing is the girl at 5.50 is my teacher lmao for almost 2 years

You should do videos in Europe I live in Scotland there is some beautiful natural places

English opens too many doors, it's incredible 😂

حسيت بشعور جميل وانا اتابع الفيديو ❤️❤️❤️❤️ تحمست اكمل تعلُم اللُّغة الأسبانية!! واسافر العالم✈️ ¡Español lingua es muy especial y ermoso para mi!

Welcome to Alan-Whicker World ... where the only occupation is interviewing interviewers.

I was born and raised in india , i used to speak to only two languages - Hindi and English . Now , i'm Studying MBBS in kyrgyzstan and i'm trying to learn Russian .

Interesting🤔…I can speak Portuguese, Japanese and…English…basically I can communicate with almost half of people in the world with those languages…yet…my life is super lonely….this tells me that I’m doing something wrong here…this video hits me…😵

i am also a Chinese teacher on italki,also i learn English French on it, i think learn a new language to open ur eyes🎉🎉

That was great. I too want to go to Japan but now i'm more motivated to learn Japanese.

I saw Takashii-San and clicked this video so fast!!!