American Shocks Jungle Village by Speaking Ancient Mayan Language

I've been living in Mexico recently where I've learned to speak the Yucatec Maya language, the indigenous language of the Yucatan peninsula which has been spoken in this region for thousands of years. In this video I wander around the jungle villages of Tulum and surrounding areas and try to speak to people in Maya. I'm not perfect in Maya but fortunately I can also speak some Spanish, and so we speak in a mixture of Spanish and Maya. Come back next week to see me order a whole bunch of food in Maya!

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[feedstacker]

Dude this man even included a local Mayan band as background music and credited them. Respect

[deburke]

When aliens contact earth we're gonna need your help translating what they say

[coryobrien]

How does this guy not have a Travel Channel show by now. I can see the pitch: Found in Translation

[seminoletrail]

This kid should be awarded a prize for being the best American Ambassador. He puts a smile on the face of whoever comes in contact with him wherever he goes

[Ris-vulpis]

Can we appreciate the fact that he is the perfect example of just going out and getting experience speaking? You could hear he was nervous and stuttering trying to remember but he still did it. I studied a language for half a year and I could barely talk to my native speaking tutor cause it scared me so much. And she was paid to help me.

[cristristam]

Humanity finds big foot.
Xiao : " I speak a little sasquatchian may I talk to him ? "

[williamhogge]

"How long have you been studying our language?"
Xiaoma looks at his watch... Lol

[keyyyla]

Him: "I've spent the last one and a half weeks learning the language..." - speaks incredibly well.
Me after one week in greece: "hola..."

[VanessaBrysonPhotography]

"I spent about a week and a half" ....proceeds to understand and speak an ancient language efficiently ... what. Is. This. Sorcery.

[traviscock]

He’s made friends all over the world and been able to talk to them in their native language by studying it for a brief period of time, fluently. This guy is amazing

[CrazyLampLady]

Our neighbors and my son’s best friend are refugees of Guatemala. They speak fluent Mayan. I find it so intriguing.

[daron]

Props to the Mayan peoples for keeping their languages alive after so much adversity.

[alexlv]

I’m mexican and i’m just afraid to find him One day in the streets and he starts to speak better than me

[jaebee]

its beautiful that you took the time and effort to learn Mayan language..and Spanish too. Thank you for honoring the people by attempting to converse in their native language.

[rVnsunshine]

It’s the most comforting thing to meet someone who has no reason to be invested or interested in your culture but still takes the time to learn and help spread it. Thank you Xiaoma, you really are an inspiration to me

[eternitysafro]

I like seeing how you stutter and that doesn’t stop you, sometimes I get nervous and embarrassed when I stutter speaking Korean & sometimes Spanish. So, seeing you to have confidence and keep speaking while stuttering or not having the perfect accent or pausing for sometimes is definitely inspiring. Keep it up Xiao!👏🏿

[Sinnbad]

It took me a week to memorize my neighbors name. His name is Will

[sbasauri]

Xioma: takes 1 1/2 weeks to learn an ancient dialect
Me: spends two years on duo lingo for Spanish

[Riowest_YT]

I felt the struggle but for a week that is mind blowing!

[beerussama]

Someday in the future: American shocks aliens when he speaks their language.