African Market Can’t Stop Laughing When I Speak Swahili

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Recently I visited Nairobi Kenya and went to various local street markets to practice my Swahili and other East African languages including Maasai and Kikuyu. People were definitely surprised to see an American speaking these languages! Me and my friend @SeaboltSpeaks had the most amazing time trying the local produce and street food which was uniformly excellent.
Thanks so much to Francis of Incredible Kenya Adventures who took us around - he’s a Nairobi local with his own tour company which you can check out here: www.incrediblekenyaadventures...
0:00 Buying apple mango at a market
1:54 Are you really speaking Maasai?
4:42 You need a Kikuyu wife
5:51 Speaking Kikuyu?!
7:23 She cannot stop laughing when I speak Swahili
9:57 Will you buy me a soda?
11:16 A restaurant inside the fruit market
12:51 Trying cassava
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  • @xiaomanyc
    @xiaomanyc Жыл бұрын

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  • @katiedenes2086

    @katiedenes2086

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you offer a course in Hungarian?

  • @UndoingRuin08

    @UndoingRuin08

    Жыл бұрын

    I would be interested in taking your Golic Vulcan 101 course

  • @entertainmentzone5969

    @entertainmentzone5969

    9 ай бұрын

    bado uko nairobi?

  • @peggyancog1644

    @peggyancog1644

    3 ай бұрын

    Why didn’t you offer lunch for your guide? Is that expected not to in that country like in some countries no tips or your expected to barter? The 1st mango (apple mango?) looked so sweet n deep orange! And the finger banana too. We have those here and one called apple bananas. Great market all the fresh stuff!

  • @jim01q

    @jim01q

    2 ай бұрын

    Pass

  • @InfernalBleeding1
    @InfernalBleeding1 Жыл бұрын

    hearing Hakuna Matata in regular conversation is wild

  • @swedishshortsnout5610

    @swedishshortsnout5610

    Жыл бұрын

    Also, asante sana, lol. Whenever they said that, I heard Rafiki chanting "Asante sana squash banana, wewe ndugu mimi hapana" (i.e. you're a baboon, and I'm not)

  • @samawati432

    @samawati432

    Жыл бұрын

    As a Kenyan filmmaker I can see both sides of the Hakuna matata audience 😆

  • @jasonm.3933

    @jasonm.3933

    Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful phrase!

  • @layzy24

    @layzy24

    Жыл бұрын

    @@samawati432 first time I'm hearing it used regularly.

  • @RahulTheKey

    @RahulTheKey

    Жыл бұрын

    LOOOOOL

  • @TheSecondVersion
    @TheSecondVersion Жыл бұрын

    Sad that different peoples fought over land, resources, religion, etc., instead of just arguing over *what Ari is studying in Kenya now*

  • @michael4.7

    @michael4.7

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @elnico135

    @elnico135

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 💚

  • @HJ-si7hd

    @HJ-si7hd

    Жыл бұрын

    "What. Are. You. Studying. In. Kenya??" "I am in Kenya now. Indeed." 😂😂

  • @likwidmagik

    @likwidmagik

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HJ-si7hd "What we have here, is a failure to communicate!"

  • @jeremy7412

    @jeremy7412

    Жыл бұрын

    eoples youtubeeeeu.com/watch?v=GosSbY7X5ZL peoples fought over land, resources, religion, etc., instead of jus

  • @Dafuqisdat
    @Dafuqisdat Жыл бұрын

    Such genuine ppl, "taste first before you buy." Such a beautiful culture and people.

  • @beanscollections2020

    @beanscollections2020

    Жыл бұрын

    Except for the gold digger near the end 🤣 everyone else was very cool Seems good looking women are the same world over lol

  • @mrcool76789

    @mrcool76789

    10 ай бұрын

    @@beanscollections2020 that's just nature

  • @KristenLB
    @KristenLB Жыл бұрын

    Xiaoma is seriously the coolest. Unbothered and doesn't get anxious or stressed speaking languages ( at least it never shows). Just a simple man going along the road while eating a giant carrot, making friends left and right :)

  • @snowdog03

    @snowdog03

    Жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @jan-3356

    @jan-3356

    Жыл бұрын

    He does get kind of stressed because he stutters a lot.

  • @KTobi999

    @KTobi999

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@jan-3356he just stuttering because he's speaking a different language and he's trying to get it right not because he's nervous

  • @eolsunder

    @eolsunder

    Жыл бұрын

    we will start calling him Tuzi now, Rabbit with the carrot.

  • @eolsunder

    @eolsunder

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jan-3356 that is because his brain is going 1000 miles a minute figuring out the language and getting it out, those 1000 hampsters turning wheels. My 1 little sleeping hampster wouldn't have a chance.

  • @KingoRichie1990
    @KingoRichie1990 Жыл бұрын

    *Hakuna matata* means "no worries" in Swahili. That's the part we all understood, right away. 😆

  • @manuelgerman1426

    @manuelgerman1426

    Жыл бұрын

    🦁🦁🦁

  • @rach6926

    @rach6926

    Жыл бұрын

    It's our problem freeeeee philosophyyyy

  • @karmaakabane8634

    @karmaakabane8634

    Жыл бұрын

    Fr fr

  • @johnnicastro5931

    @johnnicastro5931

    Жыл бұрын

    It means "no worries" for the rest of your days

  • @doikleberry

    @doikleberry

    Жыл бұрын

    Hakuna matata is informal, hakuna shida is formal 😄

  • @D_SQ
    @D_SQ Жыл бұрын

    This is actually hilarious because I'm Kenyan, and I know it's already ridiculously impressive what you are doing, but I will tell you if you had pulled out a little bit of Kikuyu language instead of Maasai at that market, it would've been OVER! There aren't many Maasai speakers in Nairobi, so basically nobody understands it, but Kikuyu speakers are everywhere in Nairobi. But good for you. Very impressive. 😂

  • @ccaywatson6105

    @ccaywatson6105

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true

  • @alexcarlough5768

    @alexcarlough5768

    Жыл бұрын

    He speaks it at minute 5……

  • @megami.x

    @megami.x

    Жыл бұрын

    If he had done that, he would’ve been married off before he knew what even happened 😂

  • @D_SQ

    @D_SQ

    Жыл бұрын

    @@megami.x Married off, given shares in the business, the whole nine yards. Crazy. 😂

  • @D_SQ

    @D_SQ

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alexcarlough5768 Yes. And that just one word ( a greeting) he had picked up from an earlier interaction. From just that, he had already impressed and was given a Kikuyu name. Imagine if he had basic Kikuyu vocabulary to actually start a conversation. It would've been pandemonium in the best possible terms. 😅

  • @georgegakere8283
    @georgegakere8283 Жыл бұрын

    As a Kenyan I have to say,"Umejairbu sana" which means you have really tried. Your Kiswahili and Kikuyu trial was good. Happy to see you were in our country and learning new languages. Karibu Kenya tena.

  • @god6384

    @god6384

    Жыл бұрын

    the astonishing thing is how good he is in understanding what they are saying

  • @georgegakere8283

    @georgegakere8283

    Жыл бұрын

    @@god6384 I know man! Crazy! The dude is impressive. I hope he comes back to Kenya.

  • @LaurelinTheOther

    @LaurelinTheOther

    Жыл бұрын

    Amejitahidi lakini kiswahili chake hakijafika 🤣

  • @georgegakere8283

    @georgegakere8283

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LaurelinTheOther Ndio Ala! Wewe unajua aje Kiswahili kaka?

  • @Prettywins

    @Prettywins

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LaurelinTheOther oh cmon it was good 😅 wacha zako..

  • @TGIFrank
    @TGIFrank9 ай бұрын

    The first minute of this video is a masterclass in learning language through immersion. Instead of freezing up when you forget a word, you make your best substitution and the listener politely corrects you. You immediately repeat the word to increase the chances of retention and so that your pronunciation can be corrected if necessary. I love your videos and if I wasn't signing away my paychecks to make Denver rent I'd check out your program for sure.

  • @RockNRollSoul
    @RockNRollSoul Жыл бұрын

    Seeing people have their eyes light up when their native tongue is spoken to them is always heart warming 🔥❤️

  • @JoCaTen

    @JoCaTen

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a saying, if you talk to a man in a language he understands, it'll get to his head. If you talk to a man in his language, it'll get to his heart.

  • @gsomethingsomething2658

    @gsomethingsomething2658

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Enormously so!

  • @nedcramdon1306

    @nedcramdon1306

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoCaTen "it'll get to his head" . Could you elaborate?

  • @JoCaTen

    @JoCaTen

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nedcramdon1306 oh yeah, bad phrasing on my end. I meant to say "that goes to his head" as in he'll understand, not "get annoyed"

  • @KarePassion

    @KarePassion

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoCaTen I think that you said it right the first time. "goes to his head" as a saying, typically means that it will inflate his ego.

  • @Pwn3dbyth3n00b
    @Pwn3dbyth3n00b Жыл бұрын

    "What is your Tribe" "I'm jewish" lol I died laughing

  • @dgphi

    @dgphi

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't get why that is funny.

  • @brianjschumer

    @brianjschumer

    Жыл бұрын

    I think because jews way back when had 12 or so tribes, only 2 or 3 exist now

  • @pedo-momo.slayer

    @pedo-momo.slayer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats not funny though. Jews had 12 tribes back then.

  • @assurhex1449

    @assurhex1449

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brianjschumer Well Ashkenazi are converted pagans not actual jewish tribes. It's easy to confuse so it's ok. Not sure if it's blackface whitewashing or what.

  • @107moneymike

    @107moneymike

    Жыл бұрын

    Same, when they said, "from heaven", meaning Jesus Christ was Jewish too... and he said, no. New York.

  • @soccerchick1
    @soccerchick1 Жыл бұрын

    Ari is going to save the world and bring world peace by learning ALL the languages.

  • @DuperMate

    @DuperMate

    Жыл бұрын

    and buy hoes soda

  • @Axeloas

    @Axeloas

    3 ай бұрын

    If it was so easy xD

  • @JHulse29
    @JHulse29 Жыл бұрын

    I love the idiom that translates to "the tea has gone to school" meaning it's very good. We need to start using this, give positive vibes to education

  • @TheNosnets

    @TheNosnets

    Жыл бұрын

    the tea has attained an education

  • @mwanikimwaniki6801

    @mwanikimwaniki6801

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha yeah. "imeenda shule" or gone to school is usually a phrase used to show something has been done well

  • @kevinkaminski5748
    @kevinkaminski5748 Жыл бұрын

    “Take my number, I show you around” 😂 “Buy me soda” 😂

  • @Actionronnie

    @Actionronnie

    Жыл бұрын

    It was like a speed relationship,he went through the process of dating, marriage and divorce in under a minute 😂

  • @pietrojenkins6901

    @pietrojenkins6901

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Actionronnie she's a gold digger .Very embarrassing .

  • @ST-gh8zd

    @ST-gh8zd

    Жыл бұрын

    Not the brightest fellas

  • @layzy24

    @layzy24

    Жыл бұрын

    I would've gone to town with her 😘

  • @fuckdicat

    @fuckdicat

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Actionronnie lmaooo

  • @samthemultimediaman
    @samthemultimediaman Жыл бұрын

    Knew that lady who wanted a "soda" was trouble from the second I saw her on the screen lol

  • @christophers.4007

    @christophers.4007

    Жыл бұрын

    same! i saw that trouble coming from a mile away.

  • @Weeeeeeeeeee1334

    @Weeeeeeeeeee1334

    Жыл бұрын

    She was fine though

  • @riseagainphoenix

    @riseagainphoenix

    Ай бұрын

    @@Weeeeeeeeeee1334 ladies who are trouble always are :P

  • @tmac9938

    @tmac9938

    25 күн бұрын

    then why didnt his guide help him out with her

  • @pollicollopy5850

    @pollicollopy5850

    10 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @liamnevilleviolist1809
    @liamnevilleviolist1809 Жыл бұрын

    6:43 was such a sweet moment. A moment when a man lets you stroke his beard because it's so rare to come in contact with one :) I know many people who would pull away. I'm so glad Jon is one of the better people in this world. That made my day.

  • @mr.perfect2852

    @mr.perfect2852

    10 ай бұрын

    I would’ve pulled away

  • @stephaniemcpherson2558
    @stephaniemcpherson2558 Жыл бұрын

    Xiaoma isn’t just teaching people new languages but a way of living. Just strolling through life, doing his thing; open arms & open mind. THAT is what we should all be doing!! Embrace. Not hate. ✌🏼♥️

  • @gladiolus22
    @gladiolus22 Жыл бұрын

    so good to see Africa being represented in such good light! carry on the good work sir!

  • @eloerch7

    @eloerch7

    Жыл бұрын

    I LOVED the laughter.

  • @Noah-go8xc

    @Noah-go8xc

    Жыл бұрын

    From an outsider looking in (USA native) we have a very negative view of Africa. I don't really think it's for bad reason when you consider Somalia and South Sudan being some of the highest crime rate in the world. However, it's great to see a video displaying the daily life of African people that make an honest living. I'd love to see a video on Morocco and Egypt.

  • @crazydolphin33

    @crazydolphin33

    Жыл бұрын

    All the ladies working the stands seem so nice.

  • @BlueMoonFoxtail

    @BlueMoonFoxtail

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Noah-go8xc Well this is a problematic comment. Some of the most dangerous cities in the world are in the US. Not to mention the fact that we can't even send our kids to school without worrying about mass shootings. The US needs to stop acting like it's above everyone else in the world. We're a laughingstock to pretty much every other country.

  • @ugwuanyicollins6136

    @ugwuanyicollins6136

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Noah-go8xc you realise africa is very Diverse you can't just generalise

  • @paulblac8776
    @paulblac8776 Жыл бұрын

    I love that you took the effort to learn our languages👏🏽🇰🇪

  • @jamingaming9251

    @jamingaming9251

    Жыл бұрын

    You should do your best to learn the language of the land.

  • @hirzuko

    @hirzuko

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamingaming9251 you should shut your swine ass mouth

  • @itsZombieMan

    @itsZombieMan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamingaming9251 It’s interesting how people talk about “cultural appropriation” not realizing the more you try to be like a certain culture of people, the more they respect you and like you. They think they’re doing these other cultures a favor by “speaking on their behalf” but all it does it just make them feel better about themselves

  • @jamingaming9251

    @jamingaming9251

    Жыл бұрын

    @@itsZombieMan yeah virtue signaling just makes them feel better about not having any virtue. People with virtue don't need to signal, it radiates out of them.

  • @gerryscotti182

    @gerryscotti182

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@itsZombieMan cultural appropriation is just a american thing and it doesnt even exist, they obsess about other cultures and how one should respect them but they just want to make us more divided

  • @dylanmcdowell3894
    @dylanmcdowell3894 Жыл бұрын

    I had a Russian teacher once who spoke 7 or 8 languages, maybe more. She was absolutely brilliant. At the time, she was studying Swahili and said it was one of the hardest languages she had ever encountered. Good for you, dude 👍

  • @cuebj

    @cuebj

    Жыл бұрын

    That's odd. It's not tonal. It's a lingua franca of regional Bantu, Arabic, and other languages related to trading around Indian Ocean. Tonal and click languages of most of Africa south of Sahara are usually more difficult. Very convenient in days of British Empire and subsequent Commonwealth

  • @cuebj

    @cuebj

    Жыл бұрын

    It's quite easy to pick up 7 languages that are variations, eg Romance languages of southern Europe. My father had 5 very different languages: his native English; French & German learned at school in England and in pre-war Switzerland and Germany till university in 1938-39; Hausa learned as the operating language in Nigeria Regiment in WW2 from 1940 to subsequent career after war; and Tiv in his final Nigeria placement from 1956 to 1961. Also a bit of Welsh from his first posting in WW2 from 1939 to 1940.

  • @itsnadaaaa

    @itsnadaaaa

    Жыл бұрын

    Swahili is actually quite simple for native english speakers since the grammar rules are relatively relaxed. For a russian speaker, transitioning to such a simplified language is probably a nightmare

  • @Notepad37

    @Notepad37

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@cuebjnot at all easy

  • @beanscollections2020

    @beanscollections2020

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cuebj Is it not true that learning a language and its difficulties are based off how similar to your native language? Like why it's far easier for native English speakers to pick up romance languages like French and Spanish than it is to learn Mandarin.

  • @jaru75
    @jaru75 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe I missed you coming to my city Nairobi 😢 am such a follower of your channel. I truly wish I met you. Asante for coming

  • @Seissmo
    @Seissmo Жыл бұрын

    That woman took the money for the soda and dipped. 😂

  • @oogieboogie848

    @oogieboogie848

    Жыл бұрын

    @Seis At first I thought she ran a booth. Did she ask him for soda money? She sure was giving him bedroom eyes to work him over, lol.

  • @SkydivingSquid

    @SkydivingSquid

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oogieboogie848 immediately knew that girl belonged to the streets. She was going to eat him alive.

  • @gaugea

    @gaugea

    Жыл бұрын

    lol i laughed at that too

  • @mike971000

    @mike971000

    Жыл бұрын

    She wasn't just getting him change ?

  • @ClownOfTheCocaine

    @ClownOfTheCocaine

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@SkydivingSquid He was so shy. 😆🤭🥰

  • @ZefTillDeath8878
    @ZefTillDeath8878 Жыл бұрын

    Xiaoma: "This is my first time in Kenya" Random woman: "ahhh take my number..." Well that escalated quickly 😮

  • @s.d.2833

    @s.d.2833

    Жыл бұрын

    When she said “buy me a soda” I knew exactly what type of woman she was lol

  • @rowluxillusion5235

    @rowluxillusion5235

    Жыл бұрын

    @@s.d.2833 so true lol!

  • @chriscast329

    @chriscast329

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a set up for sure haha

  • @anthonyn7918

    @anthonyn7918

    Жыл бұрын

    She's a con artist

  • @joshuabolton3866

    @joshuabolton3866

    Жыл бұрын

    You knew as soon as you saw her what the deal was

  • @user-wq6vq6no2k
    @user-wq6vq6no2k10 ай бұрын

    What amazes me is how he keeps all the languages straight. I speak Swahili and Spanish and also understand some Maasai and the few Kikuyu words he is using. But my issue is that I keep wanting to mix up Swahili and Spanish! This guy is amazing for trying so many languages and understanding what people are saying to him!

  • @Alichask29
    @Alichask298 ай бұрын

    Obviously his skill is crazy no doubt but the thing that keep pulling me back to Ari's videos is watching so many different types of people engage and interact in a way that most of us cannot because of language barriers. It really makes you feel more connected to everyone when you engage with different cultures 🎉

  • @harryh.1704
    @harryh.1704 Жыл бұрын

    I love the consistency of this channel. “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it”!

  • @colibri224
    @colibri224 Жыл бұрын

    I've been and lived in a couple african countries in the past. You have no idea how delicious and sweet the fruits are over there unless you've tasted it. I miss them so much.

  • @rOceans-XbL

    @rOceans-XbL

    Жыл бұрын

    i remember growing up in za and the watermelons are so good just one of the pleasures of living in africa

  • @janellek21

    @janellek21

    Жыл бұрын

    The other thing African countries do better than anywhere else is beer. I've liked every African beer I've tried.

  • @wocko1

    @wocko1

    Жыл бұрын

    The fruit would be a lot more tastier in Africa as they are naturally ripened on the tree, not gas ripened. I went to Asia (Indonesia to be exact) and the fruit was SOOOOO much BETTER than it is here in Australia.

  • @SactoKevin

    @SactoKevin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@janellek21 tusker is delicious. But even soda is better tasting there

  • @kenneth9874

    @kenneth9874

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately most fruit is bred for shelf life instead of flavor 🙃

  • @zodiac-186
    @zodiac-186 Жыл бұрын

    Being an American growing up and living the first 10 years of my life in Kenya this warms my heart and even though I lived in Kenya for 10 years I never got the chance to learn Kiswahili (almost everyone around Nairobi speaks English) . I know a few greetings and simple words/phrases however I would love to learn and go back and speak to people in Kiswahili.

  • @MainaGakere

    @MainaGakere

    4 ай бұрын

    Karibu tena Kenya,

  • @CedarsMindOfficial
    @CedarsMindOfficial Жыл бұрын

    Kiswahili is a very easy language to pick up and very fun to speak as well. I used to live in TZ and everyone is so nice.

  • @IkennaLanguages
    @IkennaLanguages Жыл бұрын

    This was such an amazing video. I had a smile on my face the whole time, was super cool to see everyone light up when you spoke. Kenya seems dope.

  • @eloerch7

    @eloerch7

    Жыл бұрын

    The laughter was infectious and true.🤙

  • @lousassoul6038

    @lousassoul6038

    Жыл бұрын

    i agree..i just commented saying that this was one of his best

  • @jaynenoa

    @jaynenoa

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you plan on a possibility to learn Swahili with Fluyo in the future?

  • @good8072
    @good8072 Жыл бұрын

    "From heaven? No I'm from New York" LMAOOO

  • @nelemaipuu2182

    @nelemaipuu2182

    Ай бұрын

    I think before that was "heaven?" "no, I wish,New York". Omg laughing so hard😂

  • @HomesteadDNA
    @HomesteadDNA Жыл бұрын

    One of the fun things I enjoy in every video, is while we have different languages. We all laugh the same, and smile the same.. Its a universal message.

  • @melissaschloneger9902
    @melissaschloneger99027 ай бұрын

    I was drooling over the food and drinks. Food and kindness and language - brings people together

  • @coltoncowan682
    @coltoncowan682 Жыл бұрын

    I love that he tips and gives money. So many people go to these places and bargain when they dont even know if theyre getting scammed for 15 cents usd more than the average citizen.

  • @kailew2960

    @kailew2960

    Жыл бұрын

    Would you rather tip someone that gave you the right price and was nice or someone who gave you a tourist price because they knew they could get away with it.

  • @2Cor120
    @2Cor120 Жыл бұрын

    This takes me back to my time in Africa. I spent two months learning conversational Kiswahili and I was amazed at the doors it opened for me, when others saw me stumble through their native tongue. They so appreciated me making the effort!

  • @ih302

    @ih302

    11 ай бұрын

    It really does go to show how things could be so much different in the world if we would all spend more time speaking to one another.

  • @dg8620
    @dg8620 Жыл бұрын

    Man I wish I could afford to go to Kenya. The people seem wonderful and the fruit out of this world

  • @laff000
    @laff000 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy watching this guy interact with different cultures and languages. But the one thing that I see in all of these videos is how friendly people get when you just talk to them on their level. A lesson we could all use.

  • @RICH12DAY34
    @RICH12DAY34 Жыл бұрын

    Can we make Xiaoma Americas ambassador to the world ?

  • @luketimewalker

    @luketimewalker

    Жыл бұрын

    YES PLEASE! :D

  • @richardtodd6843

    @richardtodd6843

    Жыл бұрын

    I was literally about to make the same suggestion.

  • @NatsuDragneel-xt4hs

    @NatsuDragneel-xt4hs

    Жыл бұрын

    that’s actually a good idea

  • @Happy_Biker

    @Happy_Biker

    Жыл бұрын

    He already is...?

  • @aikighost

    @aikighost

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Happy_Biker hes definitely an ambassador of good will :)

  • @ArixWolf
    @ArixWolf Жыл бұрын

    I've always dreamt of learning a language to visit a foreign country to make people's day.. They feel so respected when you take time to learn their culture and dialect.. I've never had a brain that really soaks up knowledge like that but it's a life goal. I'm only 34 I guess I have time. I wish I had a guy like this to teach me. He has such an amazing personality.

  • @Kleng121

    @Kleng121

    Жыл бұрын

    He has websites that give you tips to help with learning and absorbing languages. I think it's posted on his channel here on KZread.

  • @btaos1625

    @btaos1625

    Жыл бұрын

    👍🏻🙏🏼👍🏻

  • @ArixWolf

    @ArixWolf

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kleng121 thanks so much!!

  • @luketimewalker

    @luketimewalker

    Жыл бұрын

    My father became fluent in Spanish at 40 and in Russian at 50!

  • @eloerch7

    @eloerch7

    Жыл бұрын

    U must buy his course and report back!

  • @bangchanIover
    @bangchanIover Жыл бұрын

    everyone was so friendly and fun in this video, i loved the vibes!

  • @Topper-gf8xl
    @Topper-gf8xl9 ай бұрын

    When you are doing is great, it's breaking down barriers and making people laugh. Something we really need now. Thank you.

  • @Helmutlozzi
    @Helmutlozzi Жыл бұрын

    How friendly those people were when they asked you to come sit and have some food and tea!! So lovely.

  • @bdeliu3187
    @bdeliu3187 Жыл бұрын

    That woman totally swindled Xiaoma 🤣

  • @ret4kind

    @ret4kind

    Жыл бұрын

    He's just in the business of buying souls like Jules in Pulp Fiction.

  • @vanderwielcompany1252

    @vanderwielcompany1252

    Жыл бұрын

    When traveling you never what situation or set up you run into. It seems like he was able to get rid of her pretty well. She seemed abnormally abrasive, so he had to watch out.

  • @porlorlorl

    @porlorlorl

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vanderwielcompany1252 wtf are you talking about “he was able to get rid of her pretty well”? He gave her money as soon as she asked for it. He didn’t get rid of anyone; she took from him what she wanted and then left once she had it.

  • @fetB

    @fetB

    Жыл бұрын

    @@porlorlorl Thats not all she wanted, but she probably realised its all she can get from him. She was out to properly clean him

  • @NathanLipetz

    @NathanLipetz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@porlorlorl that money is worth basically nothing. She likely wanted something more scary like organs or everything you own

  • @davide_design
    @davide_design Жыл бұрын

    I love how your intelligence and talent makes people smile. It's beautiful.

  • @BigDoggTheDon
    @BigDoggTheDon11 ай бұрын

    I have Tanzanian work colleagues and I love saying Jambo to them. It feels so much better than simple hello

  • @creegs123
    @creegs123 Жыл бұрын

    The timing of this couldn’t be anymore perfect! I just started relearning Swahili for my trip to Tanzania!

  • @atiliolavoie5986

    @atiliolavoie5986

    Жыл бұрын

    Twende, me too! Best of luck.

  • @fanbutton

    @fanbutton

    Жыл бұрын

    Going to Tanzania...I wouldn't worry too much about speaking Swahili. But you might want to learn to speak Asante Twi.

  • @creegs123

    @creegs123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fanbutton I believe that’s more spoken in Ghana my friend

  • @creegs123

    @creegs123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@atiliolavoie5986 Same to you! Climbing Mount Kili

  • @zoehammond2685

    @zoehammond2685

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here!! So excited to visit

  • @TheSecondVersion
    @TheSecondVersion Жыл бұрын

    "Buy me a soda" Speech: 100

  • @GGnumba4

    @GGnumba4

    Жыл бұрын

    @@colinrobinson4233 I would have been kidnapped with a smile on my face.

  • @judyl.7234

    @judyl.7234

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GGnumba4 If you even made it back alive, there would probably be little creepy crawlies in your nether regions. Very dangerous idea.

  • @joeybboy3433
    @joeybboy343311 ай бұрын

    I am in Kenya right now and making friends/meeting girls is literally as easy as it seems in this video if you are a mzungu! I highly recommend coming here for many reasons, ask me anything about living in Kenya as a foreigner

  • @KSilence92
    @KSilence929 ай бұрын

    Wow those people are very welcoming and friendly they approach you and start conversations 😊

  • @whiskeywarlord9425
    @whiskeywarlord9425 Жыл бұрын

    You have had more offers of marriage than the show Married at first sight

  • @TheMule1
    @TheMule1 Жыл бұрын

    A wife offered herself to you! That was too funny :D

  • @alohalana3326
    @alohalana3326 Жыл бұрын

    The way that people connect with you because you learn the language and can actually communicate is truly beautiful! There is a joy and appreciation that it brings that is so wholesome! You can tell people really enjoy your genuine enthusiasm to connect.

  • @murisanfamily
    @murisanfamily Жыл бұрын

    I love this video and I love all the people who wanted you to come over and speak to them. Watching these interactions really showed that there is still kindness in the world

  • @Danne313
    @Danne313 Жыл бұрын

    Its so cool to see you traveling to the actual countries and speaking to people on they home turf, gives happiness! Thank you brother🙏

  • @tabularasa_br
    @tabularasa_br Жыл бұрын

    Bantu languages are by far one of my favorite languages families of all. I need to start learning Swahili again. Such a beautiful and rich language.

  • @NO1jkpg
    @NO1jkpg Жыл бұрын

    I know you have family but this is what you should always do, travelling around world and speaking native language. This worldwide spreading positves feelings, is what we need. You are a ambassador of the world.

  • @iraeaglemind
    @iraeaglemind Жыл бұрын

    All these people seem to be so happy.They are all laughing and super friendly.

  • @steve39127
    @steve39127 Жыл бұрын

    You make a great ambassador for our country. I’m sure there’s lots of people around the world who respect that someone came there took the time and spoke thier language 😮

  • @sarahp9086
    @sarahp9086 Жыл бұрын

    Everyone is so friendly, and generous, and kind! What a wonderful place! Kenya is now on my list places I absolutely must visit! And hopefully Francis is available when the time comes.

  • @pietrojenkins6901

    @pietrojenkins6901

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah ,, but that woman @10:47 is a bad representation of the country . She's clearly a GD and wanted more....

  • @1972danhall

    @1972danhall

    Жыл бұрын

    I have been to Kenya and Tanzania many times for work. They are great places to visit. The weather is great and the people are very friendly. I still have many friends that I keep in touch with.

  • @beanscollections2020

    @beanscollections2020

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pietrojenkins6901 Nah....she can be found in any country. Good looks+bad morals She is a bad representation of women, not Kenya.

  • @craigwright2977
    @craigwright2977 Жыл бұрын

    You are an ambassador for America. Your friendly nature, willingness to not only learn about - but to immerse yourself in culture and language, will leave a lasting impression on all of those you come in contact with. How nice that the people you meet will be left with such a positive experience with The American Visitor. Love your videos.

  • @peetsnort
    @peetsnort Жыл бұрын

    My dad could speak swahili and in the last year's of his life in cape town the parking attendants couldn't do enough for him. His car was totally safe when he went shopping. Just 6 years ago. Rest in peace Pete.

  • @raiyan4887
    @raiyan4887 Жыл бұрын

    It’s so nice to see you speak different languages and enjoy experiencing different cultures ❤

  • @JeremyJud
    @JeremyJud Жыл бұрын

    Soda girl saw you and said OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!! ahaha

  • @itsmrlowe
    @itsmrlowe Жыл бұрын

    The people are all so beautiful and the energy is relaxing. I want to go so bad after watching this. I love friendly people ❤

  • @ilovejewelyn
    @ilovejewelyn Жыл бұрын

    I visited Kenya in August and fell in love! Beautiful country! This was fun to watch!!

  • @SlaskenTacos
    @SlaskenTacos Жыл бұрын

    THE legend says she Still trying to find the soda shop untill this day.

  • @AllenandLorie7733
    @AllenandLorie7733 Жыл бұрын

    You being so respectful of the food and the people is just amazing man.

  • @Hertog_von_Berkshire
    @Hertog_von_Berkshire11 ай бұрын

    I was brought up in a Swahili-speaking house. Well partially. My parents had lived and worked in Uganda and had a good smattering of the language. Certain things were always expressed in Swahili. At bed time it was always "kwenda lala sasa".

  • @13zounds
    @13zounds Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being such a great represent of Americans. Thank you also for being such a great inspiration. Language is the greatest bridge. It’s also how we understand one another. I really appreciate you.

  • @melodicchronic5181
    @melodicchronic5181 Жыл бұрын

    I traveled to Kenya and Tanzania in 2012. I was there for 2 and a half weeks. By the end of the trip, I was speaking a little Swahili. It helps so much to be immersed into a culture to learn the language. Nairobi was nuts though, I only spent 3 days in Nairobi. The rest of the time was spent trekking around on 8 hour road trips every other day. Interestingly enough, the most incredible Italian pasta I've ever eaten was at an Italian restaurant in Nairobi. It was easily the most memorable trip I've ever taken.

  • @LaurelinTheOther

    @LaurelinTheOther

    Жыл бұрын

    it's not possible to "speak" a litte Swahili after 2 weeks. you may have known a few phrases, but that's about it. 😉

  • @melodicchronic5181

    @melodicchronic5181

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, okay. Thanks for clearing that up.

  • @weeding7568
    @weeding75689 ай бұрын

    The man at the beginning so simply and friendly asked “how is life”! Like it

  • @EH_1995
    @EH_1995 Жыл бұрын

    The woman at 10:15’s eyes lit up like 🤑 when she saw you 🤣🤣

  • @zoochini3447
    @zoochini3447 Жыл бұрын

    As a born Kenyan, you did well... Love your channel man

  • @birdineye4738
    @birdineye4738 Жыл бұрын

    I can't get enough of watching content in and around Africa, there is an abundance of kind people all around the markets and rural places around the continent!

  • @thedude-nf1uf
    @thedude-nf1uf Жыл бұрын

    These are some of the most heart warming videos on yt Thank you for all the hours you put into connection different cultures

  • @Ihatecabinetmoths
    @Ihatecabinetmoths Жыл бұрын

    OMG that last just took your money for a ‘soda’ and bounced 😮

  • @tomo870
    @tomo870 Жыл бұрын

    I really loved Kenya when I visited for 6 weeks in 1999. The people were so friendly, they would give you the clothes off their backs even though they had nothing themselves 😢 The poverty was heartbreaking - I gave all my clothes away the last day I spent there.

  • @SactoKevin

    @SactoKevin

    Жыл бұрын

    There is not extreme poverty like you say. It exists in the slums but Kenya is one one the richest African nations otherwise

  • @tomo870

    @tomo870

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SactoKevin there was in 1999 mate

  • @SactoKevin

    @SactoKevin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tomo870 you are talking to someone with dual citizenship there. Born in cali in 90. Been back 5 times

  • @gazooie1958
    @gazooie1958 Жыл бұрын

    You got to have a special mind to be capable of learning languages like that.

  • @andyjones1060
    @andyjones10608 ай бұрын

    I love how his buddy is getting all that praise for his tattoos and beard. The worlds a wonderful, diverse place.

  • @afroninja93
    @afroninja93 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos man! They have opened my eyes to how we can connect to each other through the power of language. Truly inspirational!

  • @joerunge3915
    @joerunge3915 Жыл бұрын

    When you said your life is going really good it felt so genuine! I'm happy for you and glad you are doing well!

  • @jksalamat
    @jksalamat Жыл бұрын

    In the west, we have forgotten about community and unfortunately the focus is now on “me”. It is so refreshing to see pure happiness and contentment. We have so much to learn.❤

  • @fredrikxx2867
    @fredrikxx2867 Жыл бұрын

    This man is a lot, and he impresses as allways, i hope you never lose The proudness of yourself you deserve it, not just that, but so many people getting a healthy laugh of joy because of your personality and language skills, you bring nothing but happyness as far as i understand, been watching your vids for years. Thumbs up from norway

  • @rafiki7592
    @rafiki7592 Жыл бұрын

    Huzzah! Finally a language I know! Nakiongea lugha ya Kiswahili.

  • @wm6549
    @wm6549 Жыл бұрын

    I love that Arieh is tipping these people. Great video.

  • @mattslev
    @mattslev10 ай бұрын

    What an incredible skill to pick up languages so easily.

  • @barkinghampalace5032
    @barkinghampalace5032 Жыл бұрын

    I'm jealous of this man. Some of the people he meets you can just feel their charm through the video. You are doing great work

  • @kharmaiz
    @kharmaiz Жыл бұрын

    What absolutely beautiful people. Such happiness and bright smiles. The fruit looks delicious!

  • @WAB0I
    @WAB0I Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite videos I've watched!! Love seeing what the culture is like down in Kenya!!

  • @desertlizard4723
    @desertlizard47239 ай бұрын

    The joy you bring these people is amazing dude, dont ever stop. You make people proud.

  • @philipmulville8218
    @philipmulville8218 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. So nice to see such warmth between people. Love it.

  • @j.h.3777
    @j.h.3777 Жыл бұрын

    You are a great ambassador for your tribe around the world!

  • @solodolo9450
    @solodolo9450 Жыл бұрын

    Soda girl 😂

  • @troublesome07
    @troublesome078 ай бұрын

    I find this so wholesome.

  • @pewithjc
    @pewithjc Жыл бұрын

    The people of Kenya are so beautiful, amazing and kind!!! It is so impressive what you are doing!! The kids were fascinated with the hair on my arms because they don’t typically have hair on their arms!! One of the boys at the school we visited said Mr John when I grow up I want to have a big belly like you! I said Joseph when I grow up I want to have a tiny belly like you!! 🤪🤪 They say it’s a sign of wealth for a man to be overweight in Kenya. Such a beautiful place and the people are even more amazing!!! Bwana asifiwe 🇰🇪

  • @JahCyrus1
    @JahCyrus1 Жыл бұрын

    Really nice to see you doing many different languages. It reminds me of when I used to watch Moses aka Laoshu's videos ( may he rest in peace ). I also know that many youtubers took inspiration from him and you also made a video after his death about him. He was the first guy I saw speaking this language which I didnt even know existed. This is just nostalgic.

  • @jevaughn6676
    @jevaughn6676 Жыл бұрын

    Much love from Jamaica bro😂🇯🇲

  • @robschilke
    @robschilke Жыл бұрын

    It's nice to see you actually in the country practicing. Hopefully you can go on more trips for videos like this.

  • @bethaniel841
    @bethaniel841 Жыл бұрын

    I love seeing your hard work makes others so happy ❤ I find myself just smiling at the screen, could watch this for hours 😊

  • @JR-yh6ck
    @JR-yh6ck Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for learning our language and you are always welcome❤️

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