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This American Guy Goes Around Chinatown Speaking Perfect Chinese & Everyone Is Freaking Out

"I only know a few words" - Xiaomanyc 😂
Ethan
By Ethan 3rd April 2020 6.8k Views Add a Comment
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American Guy Goes Around Chinatown Speaking Perfect Chinese
American YouTuber Xiaomanyc explores Chinatown, speaking flawless Chinese, and captures the amazed reactions of locals on camera.
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We all know we should try to speak the local language when travelling, but most of us can only say hello in different languages, or manage a few basic words at best. Then there’s the popular American YouTuber Xiaomanyc, who takes it to a whole new level.

Xiaomanyc, also known as Arieh Smith, is a polyglot and content creator from New York City. He is passionate about learning languages and connecting with people from various cultural backgrounds. His videos showcase his linguistic skills as he converses with native speakers in their mother tongues.

Arieh films himself going around NYC Chinatown pretending to be – in his own words, ‘an ordinary and clueless white’ guy fumbling his way through menus at local Chinese restaurants. Suddenly he switches to fluent Mandarin and Cantonese leaving staff and patrons shocked.

Just check out some of these reactions 🤣

There’s the time he ordered fish dumplings

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Xiaomanyc ordering fish dumplings in fluent Cantonese

And this girl was freaking out

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Xiaomanyc freaking this girl out with his fluent Cantonese

And that time when even the chef was convinced he was Chinese

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Even this chef thought Arieh Smith was Chinese

Xiaomanyc is now offering his very own language masterclasses. If you’ve ever dreamed of learning Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or German, this is your chance to learn from a true language aficionado. Drawing on his personal language learning journey and the techniques that have brought him success, Arieh has developed comprehensive masterclasses to help you become fluent in your chosen language.

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These masterclasses go beyond traditional language courses, focusing on practical skills and real-life conversations. Arieh’s engaging teaching style ensures that you’ll not only learn grammar and vocabulary but also gain the confidence to speak with native speakers. By incorporating cultural insights and encouraging students to immerse themselves in the language, Xiaomanyc’s masterclasses provide an authentic and enjoyable learning experience.

Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to advance your skills, Arieh Smith’s masterclasses offer an unparalleled opportunity to learn from a language expert who truly understands the challenges and rewards of language learning. Don’t miss this chance to unlock your full linguistic potential and connect with people from around the world!

TAGGED: Language, North America, NYC
SOURCES: xiaomanyc.com, Street Smart Languages, YouTube
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