Speaking 6+ Languages With My Polyglot Grandma (Part II)

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:34 - A language joke (we're nerds)
1:28 - Our conversation begins (in Spanish)
1:50 - In what language do you dream? (in French)
4:43 - Where does the motivation to learn come from? (in Italian)
5:00 - Do you have a favorite language? (in French)
5:37 - Do you feel that your personality changes with the language? (in English)
6:08 - Do you have any favorite expressions or words? (variety of languages)
7:16 - Advice for language learners (in Spanish)
10:32 - Do you translate in your head? (in English)
10:40 - Ego in Language Learning (in Spanish)
11:22 - Expanding the mind (in English)
11:40 - A few words in German
11:53 - On speaking a dying language (Ladino)
13:00 - Speaking in Portuguese

[valquiros]

Me: a native Spanish speaker
Also me: looks at captions when they're speaking Spanish lol

[mickaelsflow]

"Sometimes it's difficult to accept when somebody's correcting you"
"Not everybody accepts it. I accept it because I want to learn."

Put so simply and yet, it's the one thing I'll remember most from this exchange. <3
Failing, trying, being corrected is part of learning. Accept all of this IF you really want to learn.

[zayncharania]

Nathaniel Drew and his Grandma: The Sequel

[popboy]

It's not only her fluency or proficiency in any absolutely amazing is her fast witty reply to any
She perfectly manages to use slangs, double entendre, sayings, in each language she speaks....

What an honor having a grandma like her!!

[MikeyAtalla]

These videos of Nathaniel with his grandma are so wholesome

[geislergg]

I am a native Spanish speaker who started speaking English at the age of 33 because I moved to the US. I am still learning, and feeling this journey will never end. I was especially moved by that question of you "Do you translate in your mind?" because that is was I use to do, but not anymore, and noticing once again by watching your adorable granny, makes me feel so satisfied. I am far from being an advanced speaker, but I'll keep trying.

[hungryforlanguages]

Your grandma should have her own YouTube channel. I bet she would do better than most polyglots, including myself:)))

[nicolasvega]

Es tremendo su Argentino, no puedo creer que habla tan fluido y con un acento tan natural. De verdad me encanta.

[casiunangel]

Can I declare myself a fan of your grandma?

[Tabatha]

My heart melted. What a wonderful relationship & gift to be unified by the love of languages.

[xLillyLx]

Nathan is like a crazy fan girl in this video and I love it haha he looks so happy

[rosibee]

je suis orgullosa that i didn't have to leggere i sottotitoli perché je sais todos los idiomas falados neste vídeo.

[shad]

When she spoke italian, she actually sounded like an italian grandma. Her accent was perfect.

[Gabriellho]

It was so funny when she said “Achtung, achtung!” hahaha, so wholesome

[judithtiral]

Tu abuela es increíble (de tal palo, tal astilla) ❤️

[CanalconCdeCami]

Being a beginner in the polyglot world (I only speak 3 languages fluently, I’ll get on more in the future!) this was so fascinating for me to see (for the second time). I even realized that I can pretty much understand Italian and a bit of Portuguese. But what’s also amazing of becoming a polyglot, is that you can show your values through these languages, because each one of them will focus on some specific point that allows to show a certain personality trait! And as I told you once Nathan, it’s so cool to hear that you have an Argentinian Spanish because it reminds me of my family that’s there!

[ChloeCara]

Anyone just find watching Nathaniel & his grandma interact so healing? I want what they have 🥺

[saulocodes]

When she said "je t'aime beaucoup" man I almost drop a tear.
I miss my grandma so much.

[Zenitram]

As a Spanish speaker, I am amazed his accent sounds so authentic. Though I don't speak French that sounded super natural as well.

[giuliamattielli]

Es impresionante realmente habla como una argentina (te lo dice una argentina), y los pasos del frances al italiano impresionante! Realmente que mente brillante! Su inglés también! Voy a ser esa abuela en algún futuro! No se si seremos nerds pero personalmente hablo 5 idiomas y todos los consejos que da son sumamente buenos! 🤍