I have an idea for your app. How about you make up a currency for the app and we buy the lessons with that currency? We can get the currency for free by running ads. So that way we don't get random ads out of nowhere and the people who are using the free trial don't miss out on anything in the courses. If you don't want to run ads then you can get the premium trial. You can try to make the premium trial more convenient such as getting more of that currency and have cool features along w/ it. It's a win-win!
YESSS. None of my friends get it. That connection you can make with people by showing interest in their culture or language is amazing and the look on their faces when they hear you speaking.
IKENNA!!! I'm from indonesia. Thank you so much for changing my life🥺 6 months ago, i couldn't even answer when people ask me "how are you?". But, after I watched your youtube videos and read your book in June 2021, and decided that i'm gonna take my IELTS exam in Dec 2021. I used your method & took classes on italki intensively as you said. And in Dec 2021, I did my IELTS exam and I got a 7 (C1 level)🥺 Now i'm able to apply to US universities and hopefully I can continue my master's degree there. Thank you very much!!! you're truly my inspiration✨
For people learning languages in the comments you don’t need people to learn a language yes, it helps to have someone to talk to and have someone for support and part of a purpose but I have been learning languages off and on for almost 17 years and I mostly had to rely on myself!
I’m currently learning Thai and Tagalog and it’s honestly really crazy how much has changed because of it. Tagalog is my mother tongue, but I lost it growing because my mom only understood and couldn’t speak, so now that I’m relearn it. It’s really been nice to finally reconnect with that part of myself and connect better with my family. As for learning Thai, I realize how many more opportunities I have and I connect with my Thai friends more when speaking their native tongue and although it’s hard, iKenna has been one of my main motivators and was the reason I started learning in the first place. So thank you and I hope you better soon!
The only, thing I regret is after I graduated college that I didn’t take less courses to focus on language learning but I am doing it now and it’s so fun!
Hi, Croatian here. I can imagine this scenario happening 100% 😂 It's very rare to see people show interest in our language, not really among the popular ones XD But if you try to speak like you said even the most basic of basics all doors are open to you. People here really appreciate it! Same thing happened to me on my trip to Italy. I went to a restaurant and tried to order in Italian. My Italian is broken as heck but waiter understood me and was glad that I tried. We are divided by different languages but doing even little steps can break barriers. So go for it people, give it a shot!
The reason, I started learning Swedish again in the first place, was a friend of mine moved to the USA to live with family and work and I got busy with school so we didn’t keep in touch for a few years but he moved back to Sweden not long ago and I got my degree 7 years ago. We started talking again asked how my Swedish was. I said not great but I can start learning again as a way to connect. Also, I started learning Russian again as well to get in touch with the Slavic part of my roots.
@@maja2197 Tack så mycket! Yes, I definitely, would like to keep language learning a priority from now on. I am taking a bit of an extended break from college. I lost a family member so, I am not ready but decided 2-3 courses is enough from now on in terms of college. I want to get back into French but in a couple years maybe.
I've been learning Vietnamese by myself for the past 5 months and I am honestly IN LOVE with the language. I have studied Japanese by myself and have gotten to N2 and I stream and have a whole Japanese friend group where we plaay video games together everynight and I was shocked to see my love of Japanese translated over to Vietnamese I've done some Korean, Chinese and Spanish but never really felt the connection but with Vietnamese it's like I'm studying Japanese again I love it so much!
I loved this in-depth conversation on language learning. It felt like I was just in an imaginary audience enjoying and learning about both of your experiences. It's enlightening and inspiring. I want to continue and learn my languages myself and get to where I want to be. ❤️
I was learning russian before because I really love their history and culture (take note, I was only learning it for fun) I'm originally studying german since I'm planning to move there in the near future. You know, to be able to learn the language, you have to talk to the natives. It was all fun learning the language but I also fell inlove with a russian guy whom I randomly met on a language learning group on Facebook. Had to stop learning russian or hearing anything about Russia, had to dump all my sticky notes and hide all my russian literature books because it constantly reminds me of him. On the other hand, I can now fully focus on learning German 🙂
I just loved it so much, at times I feel like I can't find an interesting content to consume in English consistently. And Ikenna's podcast came to save me today.
Loved the bit on being humbled when learning a new language. Creating a huge grounding effect. Very applicable elsewhere in life. Started wrestling at 14 and went on to wrestle for my university. Many lessons learned along the way that get I use in everything I do.
I’ve been waiting for this day to come and it brought me a much joy watching and listening to you both talk so passionately about languages. So inspiring and I’m so happy I came across both your channels many years ago to see you still smashing your goals and life ✨
Ikenna, that video of you speaking Mandarin with that waitress is one of my favorite. I always saw those Shen Yen posters and I'd never known the story behind them.
This is so important and necessary more today than ever. Thank you Jo and Ikenna for this discussion. Currently learning Italian and one of the best lessons I’ve learned is connecting with other students and of course tutors that open me to not just the language but culture, community, and wholehearted learning. ❤️🌎
this got me fired up! it's sooo true. I went into a random meat store in Brooklyn, tipsy and really having to use the bathroom lol😅 I asked them in Spanish and the woman running the store said "because you speak Spanish, okay" and let me into the back of the store where they had some personal stuff going on... little things like that are so special and i'm so grateful to be able to have experiences like it
That was great, the moment you talk to someone in their mother tongue, the effect is like a firework, I experienced that in Japan and it's my best travel memory back there 🤩
Hi Ikenna, I’m not sure if you’ll read this, but my sister had pots which was brought about simply by a physical ailment (she had cranial instability as a result from competitive cheerleading). Anyway, her C1-C-3 vertebrae were hanging forward which was causing insufficient blood flow by pinching her vagus nerve and jugular vein. She went for prolotherapy treatments in Florida at Caring Medical. She is completely fine now. Hope you will look into this. Be well!
So, within the next 2 years my sister and I both wish to visit Tokyo together. I want to become fluent in Japanese so our experience all around can just be THAT much more. And, after about 1/2 months of studying the language. I've started to become discouraged. And recently I've found your channel and have found myself unable to stop watching them. But, this little podcast has relit that fire in my motivation and drive. Hearing about your experiences with how it has widened your life on Earth is amazing to me. Thank you for being you and please don't change! Much love Ikenna
I'm half Spanish half Portuguese but my family stop talking in Portuguese so I can't speak, it's really sad, I want to start learning this year. It's something that I don't understand, when parents can speak different languages but they only talk to their kids on one I have 2 mother tongues, Spanish and catalan, I stopped talking in catalan since my grandpa died, now I want to speak again cause speaking one more language is really awesome
I picked up german extremely fast, and i also started japanese and know basic Chinese, so i started VR chat because of you. Has anyone else had a brain fart when there are multiple people talking to you in different languages? It’s like i just forget how to speak for a second😂
Very true, when I travel to a place it's not because I want to see the sights but to learn the language of the people who live there. I'm moving to Portugal this year, but I am not moving because of the great weather; I'm moving because I love Portuguese and I want to learn it among native speakers. If I wanted to live in great weather, I'd stay here in San Diego.
Thank you very much for this video it’s really helpful for knowledge and personal experiences I’m thinking of learning Spanish and your videos have helped me decide that I’m going to and hopefully I can in 2 or 3 years great video and thanks to jo for sharing the experiences
I also met my last boyfriend because of French and the one before that because of Japanese. Lol. Was good to see two of my faves in one vid. And I love discussion on how languages change personality.
When i was in Japan back in 2007 i had to meet my japanese friend at Shibuya station near Hachiko statue. But i got lost inside the train station as it is huge😅 so i came up to the station officer, bowed i little and said: Sumimase, doko Hachiko? (Sorry, where Hachiko) I knew it was grammatically incorrect but i hoped he would understand and point the right direction, but instead of pointing he smiled, took my hand and lead me accros half the station to the Hachiko☺️
@@brucemoreno5947 How did you start learing Chinese/Mandarin and why did you pick it? Do you have problems with the tones and what is the most effective and fun way to learn the charachters? Do you know any other Asian languages?
@@milosm9280 I've only begun studying Chinese/mandarin in school,no I've only learned a little Chinese,and yes only some trouble scene I'm still learning,and I've tried some RUclips vids
Can you do a video on the best way to learn Japanese or any apps that are good for it? If you already have a video that has something to do with Japanese could you respond with the link to it?
Hope you enjoyed the video!
🧡 Patreon (for full episode being posted)⇢ patreon.com/IkennaRUclips
Will your have to pay to use your new app?
Manda salve
will you release it on yt at a later date then?
I have an idea for your app. How about you make up a currency for the app and we buy the lessons with that currency? We can get the currency for free by running ads. So that way we don't get random ads out of nowhere and the people who are using the free trial don't miss out on anything in the courses. If you don't want to run ads then you can get the premium trial. You can try to make the premium trial more convenient such as getting more of that currency and have cool features along w/ it. It's a win-win!
I live for conversations like this
YESSS. None of my friends get it. That connection you can make with people by showing interest in their culture or language is amazing and the look on their faces when they hear you speaking.
It's funny how humbleness and confidence go hand in hand with language learning.
IKENNA!!! I'm from indonesia. Thank you so much for changing my life🥺 6 months ago, i couldn't even answer when people ask me "how are you?". But, after I watched your youtube videos and read your book in June 2021, and decided that i'm gonna take my IELTS exam in Dec 2021. I used your method & took classes on italki intensively as you said. And in Dec 2021, I did my IELTS exam and I got a 7 (C1 level)🥺 Now i'm able to apply to US universities and hopefully I can continue my master's degree there. Thank you very much!!! you're truly my inspiration✨
this is inspiring
@@Iemonic yeah
@@Iemonic thank you! :)
Yay way to go!!! Congratulations!!! That's amazing!🥳❤🎉🙌
@@nicoleyoshihara4011 thank youu nicole!✨✨
For people learning languages in the comments you don’t need people to learn a language yes, it helps to have someone to talk to and have someone for support and part of a purpose but I have been learning languages off and on for almost 17 years and I mostly had to rely on myself!
I really love both of you guy's insights, i can't even wait for the full episode on patreon, this is a true learning collab!!
I’m currently learning Thai and Tagalog and it’s honestly really crazy how much has changed because of it. Tagalog is my mother tongue, but I lost it growing because my mom only understood and couldn’t speak, so now that I’m relearn it. It’s really been nice to finally reconnect with that part of myself and connect better with my family. As for learning Thai, I realize how many more opportunities I have and I connect with my Thai friends more when speaking their native tongue and although it’s hard, iKenna has been one of my main motivators and was the reason I started learning in the first place. So thank you and I hope you better soon!
What language does your mom speak?
The only, thing I regret is after I graduated college that I didn’t take less courses to focus on language learning but I am doing it now and it’s so fun!
Hi, Croatian here. I can imagine this scenario happening 100% 😂
It's very rare to see people show interest in our language, not really among the popular ones XD But if you try to speak like you said even the most basic of basics all doors are open to you. People here really appreciate it! Same thing happened to me on my trip to Italy. I went to a restaurant and tried to order in Italian. My Italian is broken as heck but waiter understood me and was glad that I tried. We are divided by different languages but doing even little steps can break barriers. So go for it people, give it a shot!
The reason, I started learning Swedish again in the first place, was a friend of mine moved to the USA to live with family and work and I got busy with school so we didn’t keep in touch for a few years but he moved back to Sweden not long ago and I got my degree 7 years ago. We started talking again asked how my Swedish was. I said not great but I can start learning again as a way to connect. Also, I started learning Russian again as well to get in touch with the Slavic part of my roots.
That’s great! Keep learning and improving.
Which country do YOU live in
@@ItsameAlex Canada.
Lycka till! Så kul att höra :)
@@maja2197 Tack så mycket! Yes, I definitely, would like to keep language learning a priority from now on. I am taking a bit of an extended break from college. I lost a family member so, I am not ready but decided 2-3 courses is enough from now on in terms of college. I want to get back into French but in a couple years maybe.
EYYYYY Jo!!!!! 🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️ A beam of sunshine!!
Only 5 mins in and what y'all have to say is making me smile so hard!!
I've been learning Vietnamese by myself for the past 5 months and I am honestly IN LOVE with the language. I have studied Japanese by myself and have gotten to N2 and I stream and have a whole Japanese friend group where we plaay video games together everynight and I was shocked to see my love of Japanese translated over to Vietnamese I've done some Korean, Chinese and Spanish but never really felt the connection but with Vietnamese it's like I'm studying Japanese again I love it so much!
what jo said about arabic and islam was so interesting and this convo was just so interesting in general- thanks for the motivation boost Ikenna!
I loved this in-depth conversation on language learning. It felt like I was just in an imaginary audience enjoying and learning about both of your experiences. It's enlightening and inspiring. I want to continue and learn my languages myself and get to where I want to be. ❤️
Two of my favorite polyglots in one video?? 🙌🙌🙌
I love languages. Great to see this incredible talk with those nice people. Jo and Ikenna.
I was learning russian before because I really love their history and culture (take note, I was only learning it for fun)
I'm originally studying german since I'm planning to move there in the near future. You know, to be able to learn the language, you have to talk to the natives. It was all fun learning the language but I also fell inlove with a russian guy whom I randomly met on a language learning group on Facebook.
Had to stop learning russian or hearing anything about Russia, had to dump all my sticky notes and hide all my russian literature books because it constantly reminds me of him.
On the other hand, I can now fully focus on learning German 🙂
I love Jo, she's incredible. Thank you for having her!
I just loved it so much, at times I feel like I can't find an interesting content to consume in English consistently. And Ikenna's podcast came to save me today.
Ikenna you were one of the main reasons why I started my RUclips Channel. You inspired me to use Pimsleur to learn Japanese.
Ugh my two favorite language learning people in the same video?? Heaven.
This is the best cooperation we could ask for.
I'm teaching myself 5 languages, I have always been interested in that kind of thing.
Japanese is my best so far
Loved the bit on being humbled when learning a new language. Creating a huge grounding effect. Very applicable elsewhere in life. Started wrestling at 14 and went on to wrestle for my university. Many lessons learned along the way that get I use in everything I do.
I know Jo! I haven't seen hee since the interview we did for my music video. Congratulations on your success
This just completely changed my life!
She has the best energy! Just so upbeat and warm. I saw here helpign someone learn Portugese...I think it was.
I’ve been waiting for this day to come and it brought me a much joy watching and listening to you both talk so passionately about languages. So inspiring and I’m so happy I came across both your channels many years ago to see you still smashing your goals and life ✨
Yusss! It's here!
Do more of these buddy. These vids r motivating. Good job. Keep going :)
I listened Jo podcast this morning, 2 very inspiring people. I was waiting to suscribe to the patreon but now I'll do it!
Ikenna, that video of you speaking Mandarin with that waitress is one of my favorite. I always saw those Shen Yen posters and I'd never known the story behind them.
Good conversation :) I speak German born and raised in Austria. Viel Erfolg beim Deutsch lernen!
awesome. I might just patreon you to get the full interview.
This is so important and necessary more today than ever. Thank you Jo and Ikenna for this discussion. Currently learning Italian and one of the best lessons I’ve learned is connecting with other students and of course tutors that open me to not just the language but culture, community, and wholehearted learning. ❤️🌎
this got me fired up! it's sooo true. I went into a random meat store in Brooklyn, tipsy and really having to use the bathroom lol😅 I asked them in Spanish and the woman running the store said "because you speak Spanish, okay" and let me into the back of the store where they had some personal stuff going on... little things like that are so special and i'm so grateful to be able to have experiences like it
Yooo, what a dope video, salveee🇧🇷
I've been struggling with staying consistent with practicing Spanish but y'all really inspired me. Keep up the amazing content!
It really changes how I view the world, and also how I think
I love watching Love with Leena about Muslim culture, daily life, and cooking. She says, “enshalla” all the time.
Not been keeping up lately, Ikenna I'm so happy you're well,good and healthy now 💗💗 more ups
thats what I needed. Thank a lot!
The collab I’ve been waiting for.
That was great, the moment you talk to someone in their mother tongue, the effect is like a firework, I experienced that in Japan and it's my best travel memory back there 🤩
Love this interview and hearing different opinions about language learning 🙌🏽
I know Jo from DamonAndJo so this was a great surprise to have her here
Hi Ikenna,
I’m not sure if you’ll read this, but my sister had pots which was brought about simply by a physical ailment (she had cranial instability as a result from competitive cheerleading). Anyway, her C1-C-3 vertebrae were hanging forward which was causing insufficient blood flow by pinching her vagus nerve and jugular vein. She went for prolotherapy treatments in Florida at Caring Medical. She is completely fine now. Hope you will look into this.
Be well!
So, within the next 2 years my sister and I both wish to visit Tokyo together. I want to become fluent in Japanese so our experience all around can just be THAT much more. And, after about 1/2 months of studying the language. I've started to become discouraged. And recently I've found your channel and have found myself unable to stop watching them. But, this little podcast has relit that fire in my motivation and drive. Hearing about your experiences with how it has widened your life on Earth is amazing to me. Thank you for being you and please don't change! Much love Ikenna
Try ajatt or refold. You’ll be fluent in time for your trip
@@dwarfyman4899 I'll give it a try. Thank you so much for the recommendations!
My two favourite content creators in one video!!
I'm reading your book, I love it
You inspire me with every of your videos
Currently learning japanese, thank you so much!
wow so many videos! love that
them: people are so so nice when you speak or learn their language!
me: i am learning swedish
swedes: why
Best one yet senpai.
Title was none of the propositions finally x)
U both deserve million likes
I'm half Spanish half Portuguese but my family stop talking in Portuguese so I can't speak, it's really sad, I want to start learning this year. It's something that I don't understand, when parents can speak different languages but they only talk to their kids on one
I have 2 mother tongues, Spanish and catalan, I stopped talking in catalan since my grandpa died, now I want to speak again cause speaking one more language is really awesome
I picked up german extremely fast, and i also started japanese and know basic Chinese, so i started VR chat because of you. Has anyone else had a brain fart when there are multiple people talking to you in different languages? It’s like i just forget how to speak for a second😂
Great podcast Ikenna you're the best!
Babe wake up a new iKenna video! :D
Very true, when I travel to a place it's not because I want to see the sights but to learn the language of the people who live there. I'm moving to Portugal this year, but I am not moving because of the great weather; I'm moving because I love Portuguese and I want to learn it among native speakers. If I wanted to live in great weather, I'd stay here in San Diego.
Very true. In the future, I might need to go and live in Italy so that I can know more Italain.
@@uniquepolyglot2022 I strongly recommend it, even though I haven't been there myself, yet. Good luck!
Thank you very much for this video it’s really helpful for knowledge and personal experiences I’m thinking of learning Spanish and your videos have helped me decide that I’m going to and hopefully I can in 2 or 3 years great video and thanks to jo for sharing the experiences
Omg i love her back from Damon and jo
W podcast episode & W guest!
Vai com DEEEEUSSS sim!
Great video.
More like "how ikenna changes your life"
I also met my last boyfriend because of French and the one before that because of Japanese. Lol.
Was good to see two of my faves in one vid. And I love discussion on how languages change personality.
When i was in Japan back in 2007 i had to meet my japanese friend at Shibuya station near Hachiko statue. But i got lost inside the train station as it is huge😅 so i came up to the station officer, bowed i little and said: Sumimase, doko Hachiko? (Sorry, where Hachiko)
I knew it was grammatically incorrect but i hoped he would understand and point the right direction, but instead of pointing he smiled, took my hand and lead me accros half the station to the Hachiko☺️
this is so fire
Yes you read my mind sensei. Jo Franco.
Next with Luca Lampariello pls
I thought that I mixed their channel as I stayed up all night BUT
Wow I'm so happy that my fav polyglot RUclipsrs met each other ⚡♡♡
Something that motivates me is that one of my goals is to achieve being able to both learn and speak my target language,currently I'm learning 中文.
is that chinese
@@milosm9280 是 it is Chinese.
@@brucemoreno5947
How did you start learing Chinese/Mandarin and why did you pick it?
Do you have problems with the tones and what is the most effective and fun way to learn the charachters? Do you know any other Asian languages?
@@milosm9280 I've only begun studying Chinese/mandarin in school,no I've only learned a little Chinese,and yes only some trouble scene I'm still learning,and I've tried some RUclips vids
我也想会说普通话，可是我说的不好！
this is super cool
Olha a Jô aí mané. Muito tempo que n via nada dela
OMG YOU GOT INSPIRED TO LEARN FRENCH BECAUSE OF STROMAE?!?!? ME TOOOO
If you start learning danish i will be really impressed
I would, but I have no one near me to speak to unless I find online people
Hey ikenna! Unrelated to the vid but are the airpod maxs u have worth it? :)
Can you do a video on the best way to learn Japanese or any apps that are good for it? If you already have a video that has something to do with Japanese could you respond with the link to it?
Hi Ikenna, do you have plans to study Polish in the future?
y should learn arabic too i’m like 2 years ikenna
Brazil 🇧🇷🥰✅
For me, 6 months to a year before, I see any real progress/things starting to stick.
2:06 nah girl that's just cuz Italians are like that
Favs!!!!!$
im learnin Japanes n french rn
this makes me wanna start learning a 3rd language haha
what do u use to learn new languages?
What does this say about me if I just get more and more narcissistic with each language I start learning? xd
can you speak tagalog??
Are you Nigerian?
🖤🖤
oh.
Write me when u want to learn italian ahahahahah my english is terrible but i'm a good italian teacher ahhahaha
🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Manda salve
Is it me or does Ikenna's girlfriend look like Sarah Jeffery?