Why One Viewer Wants Me to Call It Quits
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I studied Spanish in Spain and there are multiple accents in Spain. Your efforts to teach functional Spanish are greatly appreciated.
Thank you! 😃
@Donna Foster There's not just multiple accents in Spain. There are multiple languages, too. Such as Galician, Astur-Leones, Aragonese, Valencian, ect,.
@@alexibarona5807 Yes, and there are multiple languages in Mexico, too.
You're doing extremely well!
How all places there're a Lot of accents
Ignore your detractors. Your content is extraordinarily valuable - it's very practical, being rooted in your own experience of learning in Florida and Mexico. As for the accent complaint - we're not trying to pass ourselves off as native Spanish or Mexican, we just need to be understood.
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I agree!
As a Mexican I can tell you, your Spanish pronunciation is great, keep up using Spanish words in your videos. I have an accent when I speak English and I want to keep it, I feel that it makes us special! 🥰
Thank you!
I think your great ! I have learned a lot. Thank you
Well said. Thank you!
A huge part of language learning is dealing with the fear of being laughed at or criticized. You demonstrated in this video how to not let criticism drag you down. It’s always inspiring to see self-taught people who have mastered a second language.
Trying to talk shit to an ex cop isn’t going to get you results you want.
Love the channel. Keep it up
bahahaha..love your comment
Erik; I would have to disagree, talking s*&t to an ex cop ( oh i don't know lets say Derek Chauvin) does get You the results you want...... just saying thanks for your comment
@@tomm9540 I was right. You’re actually a Karen.
Please do not stop teaching Spanish…I am learning so much from you! You are a great teacher and make things so clear. What I don’t understand is… If somebody feels like they are harmed by watching a video, then don’t effing watch it! Lol 🤦🏼♀️
Please don’t quit! Your explanation of the benefits of learning Spanish from both native and non-native speakers are spot on. I love your lessons.
Hi Paul, As someone who is working hard to improve my Spanish, please don’t stop making your videos. I find them clear and helpful. Thanks for all your work.
Hi Paul,
So glad I found your videos. Thanks for your work. It has been sooo helpful to me from Texas.
I plan to attend an immersion school to improve my Spanish even better.
Please don't stop...Your story is inspirational.
LOL!! Please DON'T ever quit your Spanish classes!! They are wonderful, helpful, fun and easy to follow. I REALLY appreciate your efforts!!
Paul, Please know that I for one, love your videos and find them so helpful. Please don’t listen to this person. Your effort to help those of us willing to learn is so very much appreciated. I love your teaching style. Let Tom watch someone else’s videos if he doesn’t like yours. He doesn’t speak for the rest of us.
Please do not stop teaching Spanish. Your lessons are very useful for the novice learner. The critic is simply full of himself. You are not. I find you humble and and good natured. As a retired public school educator- you Rock!!!
Please do not stop teaching Spanish, I repeat, please do NOT stop teaching Spanish through the videos you make. They are very helpful and much appreciated. It really does help gringos learning from one who has mastered it. It’s easier to relate in that sense. I like how you make some videos based on a phrase and going over the different contexts it can be used in. I like the tips and tricks you have for those learning. Please make more videos of conversations and usage of the subjunctive form. Thanks for all the content you have created 🙏
Glad you’re not easily offended and have a great sense of humor. 🤣 My advice, disregard Tom’s comment! You’re doing an amazing job and I, for one, appreciate ALL of your videos! Be blessed and please keep them coming! 😊
Thanks Julee; I too have a great sense of humor too and disregarded the petty vindictive bitchy Video of Qroo.......thanks again
Paul, I'm a Mexican and have followed you for a while and your Spanish class. Let me tell you that first you made the effort of speaking Spanish, and you do it formidable, thank you! My husband is from the USA, so we started to watch you. I am so impressed, so amazed for the way you can teach Spanish grammar, (so complicated, even for natives) in such an intetesting and simple way, your capability to deduct a whole language and make it seem so easy, it's genious!! Please continue sharing your gift and your method, you have a lot to give. Thank you.
Keep it going Qroo
Your channel is among the best out there for Spanish learning, and I’ve seen dozens. I’m not an expert, but I’m pretty sure the biggest obstacle for learning a language is not nailing the accent, but learning basic grammar and vocabulary, especially for beginner and intermediate. These are the vast majority of viewers. The subtleties of mastering Spanish pronunciation probably only comes with practice, listening courses, and immersing yourself in the language. One could go on and on about how this comment is wrong, but the bottom line is, there’s one in every crowd.
I am speechless by the note Tom M left in your comments. I am a native Spanish speaker and I learned English with a French accent, and somehow a UK accent as well, I was able to communicate with English speakers well despite my accent. I think being that picky about expecting native speakers to teach a language is just absurd. You live in Mexico and Mexicans are not picky about accents as long as you can communicate somehow with them. You are doing a very good job of teaching Spanish and I love your accent which matches your awesome personality. I admire those who try to learn another language and those that share their experience while they were learning. You are doing a great job! Don't stop, plz.
I Am Born And Raised In A Hispanic Country (DR). As A Native Spanish Speaker All I Have To Say That You Are A Great Gringo Spanish Teacher, Who Has A Great Control And Dominion Of Our Language. At The End Of The Day Each Hispanic Country Has Their Unique Accent And They Don't Like Each Other Accents. So Don't Feel Discouraged And Keep Doing What You Doing Because You Are Doing Great And Pay No Mind To These Jealous People.
I don’t usually read all cap messages, but yours was worth reading every word and it actually brought me to tears since it was so genuine! Muy buen mensaje!! Bendiciones!
@@JuanMoreno-wo5yb too many hateful people making negative comments all over UA-cam avenue so I had to step up and tell things like it is...
And your third reason to keep the channel is that you’ve broken through to the point of being fluent and you know what is necessary to get there. I recall times when my native speaking teachers couldn’t understand why I wasn’t able to grasp a concept or pronounce something correctly. They couldn’t put themselves in my shoes. So while most of my teachers have been native speakers I also benefit from learning from a native english speaker. Let me give you an example. There are words that I just couldn’t pronounce correctly. I learned a trick. When that happens start pronouncing the word in syllables but start with the last syllable and keep adding on the previous syllable. Let’s use afortunadamente as a simple example. I kept screwing it up so the exercise I taught my native language speaking teacher was say it like this a few times mente; amente; damente; nadamente; tunadamente; fortunadamente; afortunadamente. I had to reteach my brain before it came out smooth and fast and not some english version of this word. I know to this day my spanish teacher uses this method when students encounter trabalenguas. Keep up the good work and I think you honor the spanish language and culture by your efforts to help others who may not learn spanish otherwise.
What a great tip! Thank you!
That real great way of learning. Thank you.
I love tips and that one has got to be one for the books, Spanish books that is!! You should get it in the Spanish books and get paid for thinking of it! Copy write it! Thanks!
wow thats crazy cool, so learning a word frtom the backend forward is the way to go with big words? never heard of that until now, what a great tip man...
I follow MULTIPLE Spanish teachers on UA-cam and find that a combination is best. You don’t have to rely on just one source. Everyone has a different accent from different Spanish speaking countries and also a different teaching style and content. I love your content and also love the gringo teaching gringo thing. You know how our brains think naturally. You figured out shortcuts and you’re sharing them with us. That’s a huge value add. Please keep up the great work!
bingo
A very well-known phrase here in England, Paul; "Keep calm and carry on". Take no notice of unnecessary criticism. You have enough fans like me who really appreciate your videos. I'm looking forward to a new one soon. Best wishes !!
I've been to Spain, DR, Puerto Rico and lived in Mexico and 'am fluent in Spanish with, I'm told no gringo accent. Your lessons are wonderful for me as they let me understand the grammar and the reasons behind the structure of the Idioma. Your accent is subtle and unimportant considering the great work you do. Gracias por todo lo que haces and please don't stop.
Thanks Tomas.
You’re one of my favorite Spanish instructors! Your unique approach is super helpful. I recently moved to Costa Rica and I’m still working on picking up the local accent and pronunciations. But believe me, thanks to my Irish genes, everyone knows I’m a gringo long before I ever open my mouth. Keep up the great work!
PLEASE DON'T stop Paul. I am one of the native English speakers you refer to in this video. I have learned more from you than anyone else I've watched on UA-cam. I have watched about 30 of your videos and, yes, you know how to predict some of the pitfalls and issues English speakers will have when learning Spanish. You're a great teacher. Keep it up.
What! At first I was worried you gave the heckler your energy, but you handled that very well 👏🏻 I will always come to this channel (daily) because out of all the places, I’ve learned to most. You’re my biggest Spanish speaking role model! #Goals! ❤
I was not heckling anyone, I was making an honest observation....big difference! But thank you
@@tomm9540 Honest yes. Profoundly flawed, also yes.
I love your sense of humor and resilience. I get so much help from your videos. Thank you so much for the consistent effort! Please don't stop teaching us!
¡Oh! En nombre de los que hablamos español como idioma nativo, ofrezco mis disculpas por tan pobre comentario. Por mi trabajo hablo con muchas personas que han aprendido español como segundo idioma y ninguno lo hace a la perfección, su acento nativo siempre impera. Lo importante es utilizar las palabras como son y practicar hasta lograr una buena pronunciación. Tú lo haces muy bien. ¡Sigue adelante!
Gracias por su comento muy amable. Soy un hablante nativo de inglés y es estupendo cuando veo un comento como usted ha escrito aqui.
ABSOLUTAMENTE
@@patrickphillips2800 "...comento como usted ha escrito aqui." Corrección: un comentario como el que ud ha escrito aqui. En Español muchas veces abreviamos el "usted" a "ud" cuando escribimos.
@@ABZOIN Gracias por la corrección. La recordaré en el porvenir.
Con saludos cordiales,
Patrick Phillips
Loved your pronunciation of hasta luego at the end 🤣
When you are unfairly attacked, you know you are doing something right. They are just envious. I have been learning Spanish for a good number of years but have never been able to speak it. Your concept of local fluency finally unlocks the door. I particularly like the self-repeating shorts. Please make more of them. Do you have a patreon account or a paypal account?
I’m an intermediate Spanish speaker and I am currently on a missions trip in Guatemala as I text this. You have helped my Spanish tremendously. Today, I was paired up with a group of English speakers and I was sent to Spanish speakers houses in order to translate. It was one of the best experiences and I can tell you that my accent is just like yours. They completely understood me and I was fed at every house because they appreciated my ability to speak their language although not perfect. These people are so kind. So, I will continue to speak Spanish and listen to people like you who offer great tips for improving.
I appreciate your sense of humor, thick skin, AND your Spanish lessons. Keep up the good work.
Paul, your Spanish lessons have helped me out so much! My Mexican friends tell me I have a great accent … and you’ve been my only teacher!!! Please ignore this person.
I am Norwegian but speak English fluently and currently learning Spanish and your methods have helped me immensely. Getting rid of accents is almost impossible regardless and it will probably stick with you forever.
pero con esto dicho, muchimos gracias Paul :)
PLEASE DO NOT STOP TEACHING SPANISH!! The quality of your excellently-paced, thorough, considerate, extremely helpful lessons, to those of us “Gringos” striving for as much fluency as we can manage ☺️, is just right!!! I was taken by surprise by the comment to which you were responding, because it had honestly never occurred to me that one of my objectives should be to try to mimick your accent…I am always trying to get anywhere near you in the ability to accurately communicate. And I made my own decision on how to deal with my own accent years ago, when I first seriously decided to pursue Spanish. When I’m watching you and trying to learn what I need from a particular lesson of yours, your accent is the last thing on my mind. Thx for all you do!!
Watch out for people like me: a native English speaker who's second language is French. French makes it easy to understand Spanish grammar, verb conjugation, etc - but watch out for pronunciation - I can now butcher three languages in one swoop.
That said - keep up the great work! You have my respect too!
You are genuinely my favorite Spanish teachers on UA-cam! If people are so worried about their accent, they need to be doing accent training like repeating words from movies and music, outside of these informational grammar type videos. You are doing your job super well! Don't let dumb UA-cam comments ever deter you from producing these amazing videos!
How many non native English speakers manage to speak without an accent? It comes with the territory. Love, love, love your work, and I'm grateful that I discovered your channel.
I was taught "English" by both non-native speakers on the Texas Gulf coast, along with deeply-rooted native "white" Texans with drippy, thick accents. I somehow managed to learn the language fairly well. Keep it up QRoo Paul, and seriously, your videos are exceptional quality - content, sound, and post-production.
Paul I appreciate everyone of your lessons they have helped me out immensely accent or no accent I’m sure when you speak Spanish in Mexico you have no problem being understood it’s so easy to just swap channels if he doesn’t like your videos keep teaching brother😊
Too funny! Keep up the good work, Paul!! I was recently asked about my Spanish accent… I was asked what part of Mexico I learned my Spanish in. I’ve been complimented on my pronunciación quite a few times, and I’m quite proud of that, but there’s no way I sound like a native speaker. I do the best I can.
Dont stop, I have tried to learn sanish from native speakers and while their pronunciation may be great, their ability to translate and/or explain in english is lacking. You do a great job and really have helped me to advance. Dont Stop Please!!!
You’re the best Spanish teacher I have had and I’m grateful you’re sharing your knowledge with us. I’ve learned so much from you and I’m glad you didn’t let someone’s negative comment bother you.
Dude, you rock! Don't worry about one person that has an opinion, there are almost 24k that think otherwise. Your teaching style and dry wit is perfect for us gringos to learn from. We can always move click on native speaker videos if we're feeling confident. Keep up the good work, it is appreciated ;-)
Good one! A couple of years ago I walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain. One day, a guy with his little group of friends, commented on my pronunciation of “Buen Camino”. I smiled and thanked him knowing full well he was making fun of me.
But now,after learning from you, I realize he was actually impressed with me. I sound just like you. I’m going back in the spring. Thanks.
I am a Canadian citizen born in Mexico . I have an accent in Spanish. Your videos are awesome! Keep ‘em coming! God bless!
OMG! This video got me a bit riled up! At the guy who commented and inspired this video of course. I'm a 48 year old gringa who has gotten pretty serious about learning Spanish in the last two years. I have literally Googled, "How is the best way for older people to learn Spanish." I've searched the same thing on UA-cam. I am constantly looking for any and all ways to improve my learning capabilities because it is harder to learn as an adult. I found your Spanish videos, and loved them!! I need to know tips and tricks for non-native speakers. I do take weekly lessons online from a native speaker, and she often has to type out the words so I can see them because I can't make two cents out of her "accent." I mention that because some of the time, learning from a native speaker is hard. I need to be able to see or spell the word in my head before I worry about accent and pronunciation. One time, I was watching one of your Spanish videos and my husband walked in, stopped, and said, "Wow. This guy is a really good teacher. Is that his profession?" That is exactly why I watch your Spanish videos: because the method works with my brain, age, etc... I will worry about the accent after I can understand what I am hearing, reading, and trying to communicate. Keep up the good work! I also love your expat videos!
Paul, Please know that I for one, love your videos and find them so helpful. Your effort to help those of us willing to learn is so very much appreciated. I love your teaching style. Let Tom watch someone else’s videos if he doesn’t like yours. He doesn’t speak for the rest of us. If Tom is so good why doesn't he start his own channel?
Accent is NEVER an issue. It is pronunciation which is THE REAL ISSUE. What I am looking for is instruction on how to learn Spanish better. I realize my accent since I began learning Spanish in my 40’s and many of those I pay closest attention to are native speakers. Nevertheless, if ANYONE wants to learn another language, they MUST take advise from those who have done it and are surviving if not doing excelente. Well, I have heard some Hispanic Spanish teachers who also teach English but not that much of how they learned and some tricks along the way. I would avoid some of them but in this case I am sticking with the QrooPaul guy cus I like his haircut! 👴🏻
😂. Totally right about pronunciation versus accent.
Paul, I greatly appreciate you helping me QUICKLY learn Spanish, my son proposed to a lovely Peruvian woman so I had six months to learn and give my wedding speech (brinda). Pay no attention to that detractor for he can't relate to how challenging it from the native English speaker perspective, most critically in verb conjugations. I've had both types of teachers and I prefer someone who has English as their first language. Of course we will all have an accent speaking our second language but that's a badge of pride: I have the guts to tackle another language as an adult. Keep on Paul!
I love your sense of humor and had an insane amount of fun with the way you responded to Tom's somewhat weird comment. The ending made me laugh out loud😂 Please keep making videos, they're awesome on every level.
Please don't stop teaching Spanish! I love your tips and explanations. Plus you speak clearly and at a perfect speed for me to learn. Thank you!
I watch all kinds of Spanish learning channels and also have paid for Spanish courses. You course has taught me so much and … it is one of the most inspirational …
You rock it … you are living my dream .. ¡Viva QP!
If you no haters you must be doing something wrong. You're doing something you have a passion for, keep teaching Spanish! Cheer's from San Jose, Ca
The way you teach is super. The way you teach gives me confidence that I can learn Spanish for simple communication not that far away. I'm 66 years old.
Please keep up your videos. I’ve understood more about the subjunctive from your teaching. Might I add that many Spanish speakers have an accent when they speak English. It’s inevitable, as you explained.
As a gringo, I appreciate help from a fellow gringo who understands some of what I’m going through in my adult language studies. If I am EVER fortunate enough (doubtful) to approach your level of fluency, I’ll worry about my accent 😂. Keep up the good work! Many of us appreciate it.
Having taught Spanish I, II, III, and IV at the high school level for nearly 40 years, I greatly enjoy watching you teach. One day a student asked me what a word was that I didn't know, and I admitted I didn't know the word. He said, "But you're a Spanish teacher and you don't know a word?" To which I replied, "I speak English fluently, but I don't know all the English words either. No one does. That's why they make dictionaries!"
Please continue making videos! Your teaching style has helped me A LOT! I am a native English teacher and I can tell you that both native and non-native teachers are beneficial. What makes a good teacher has A LOT more to do with other things than what your native language is. Again, PLEASE continue making the great Spanish learning videos. Thank you, A New Follower Who Wants More
Thanks. I do plan to make more videos for this channel. Lately, I just haven't had much time between traveling and creating content for my main channel, Qroo Paul & Linda.
I rarely comment, but so many thought have come into my mind thanks to Tom. None that I can print here. Keep teaching Paul and maybe you room can come up here to Los Angeles and teach English to all my Mexican friends. Looking forward to meeting you someday.
I would really be messed up without your lessons. For years i been learning Spanish and the last year i learned more from you then any other teacher. I really appreciate you
Thanks! That's great to hear!
Hey Paul, all of my spanish speaking friends tell me they find it sexy to hear a gingo or ginga specking spainish with an american accent! I am a ginga who can speak spanish. Your accent is beautiful. You sound like a native speaker to me. Has the person that wrote the comment ever heard a Cuban, Dominican or someone from Argentina speak spainish? I have friends from all over the spanish speaking world. Your fans all love you Señor Paul. You speak clearer than a lot of my Mexican friends. Keep up the good work. I just subscribed to your lifetime membership! I am referring lots of people your way!!! Peace, Love, and more qroo Paul !!!
Thank you!
Please do not stop!!!! Everyone is entitiled to their opinions!!! You are an excellent teacher!!!! Muchas Gracias!!!😊
Please do Not stop making
The Spanish lesson videos !
I love your style and I’ve learned a lot 😊
What an IGNORANT comment that was made to you by Tom. Youre a GREAT teacher !!! Some people have too much time on their hands !!! I teach middle school Spanish 1 and 2. I tell my students that being conversational and understanding each other is the goal .
I completely agree! People who learned a foreign language as an adult have a unique perspective that help other learners. Please keep it up!
Great video! I love how you responded. As a gringo I have a surprisingly minimal accent (I've been complimented that I sound Mexican when I speak) but I've been speaking Spanish to some degree since I was a kid in a prodominanly Mexican community in SoCal. I find value in many different teachers because each provide a different perspective and at times I prefer gringo instructors for the exact reason you cited, you can relate to the challenges an English speaker will run into and talk about how you addressed it or learned. Another UA-camr that I love is The Spanish Dude and he has a heavy gringo accent but he helps to see the language in a way that can help an English speaker understand better than a native could. Sometimes things that confuse us make no sense to native speakers so his and your perspectives are invaluable! Thanks for the great content!
Paul, don't quit. Your videos have helped me immensely. I was sad to see that you already quit the cero to conversaciónal series (but I get it). I still recommend those and other videos to other learners.
Paul, you hit the nail on the head. For an English speaker learning Spanish like me, the perspective of other native English speakers who have reached fluency in Spanish language is incredibly helpful. Thank you and keep up the good work.
I doubt it very much that your accent would bother anybody, your Spanish is very good, keep your videos going !!!!
Lol!! Dude you're absolutely hysterical!! And I greatly appreciate you continuing this channel! I love it! You're one of my favorite gringos!
I love your vids. Your accent doesn't hurt your lessons. Thank you for your good job and efforts. You speak clearly and concise.
you are bang on. I am a polyglot, double native, and my Spanish is not typical GreenGo. Keep up the GREAT work!
Hi. Im a Swedish adult trying to learn spanish with an english teacher. And Im also learning >Spanish with a woman from Polen who is also speaking swedish. I listen to those who I know has learned a second language, because they has the experience.Thank you for all the lessons, and Im happy to see that you are keeping up the good work you are sharing😊
Thanks for sharing that and for watching. I agree that people who learn a second language can provide some valuable insight about the target language.
Keep it up. I really enjoy your lessons. My spouse is from Colombia, but I like how you explain the grammars from the perspective of Gringo. What’s more, you give me confidence that I can speak Spanish as well as you do as an adult learner.
Paul, you're way too nice! 😂
Your Spanish sounds great.
Your accent is minimal and it's clean, easily understood. And what's the purpose of speaking? Yeah.
I get that people are jealous of others' talents and abilities when they're feeling insecure about their own. I commend you for being so kind and crafty to answer in such a genteel fashion that essentially says what I'd say in two words (o tres palabras en español). 😁👏💪🙏☮️ Bendiciones!
You keep teaching. I have learned so much. My husband is a native speaker from Mexico and he can’t even teach me.
So great! I spoke English and French when I met my wife who was a Mexican Spanish speaker. 30+ years married and I now speak pretty darn good Spanish. In fact, I am often mistaken for a Mexican both on the phone and when in Mexico...I do not look Mexican at all. Further, when we were in Spain my wife and I had heck of a time, and again, she is native born and raised in Mexico. Keep it up Qroo...
You have no reason to stop making these videos. It is ridiculous to think teaching with any particular accent is better than another. I have had native speakers tell me they understand me better than people from other Spanish speaking countries. Speaking clearly is more important than accents. Thank you for not stopping. I am glad you are continuing.
Paul, please keep up the lessons. Don't let one person's opinion ruin a great thing for everyone else...PLEASE!!!
I have recommended your videos to many english-people. You’re great! We non native speakers REALLY APPRECIATE your approach!
Keep the lessons going very helpful. They are easy to follow and to the point.
Greetings from Playa Del Carmen
Please continue your Spanish lessons. Your contributions to people trying to learn Spanish are greatly appreciated. Your journey is like many others in the quest to speak and understand Spanish. Please continue!!!!!
You are amazing Paul! Love all your videos, including the awesome Spanish lessons. Love your sense of humor and entertaining, informative videos! 🍻
Do NOT stop making video’s. I’ve learned more from you than any other course. I think you accent is great! Keep up the great work! Definitely a very little accent if any. 😊
DO NOT stop your videos and your teachings!!! from a bilingual (Spanish/English) follower who loves your videos.😊👍
Thank you. :)
Oh my gosh Paul you are so funny!!! I love all your videos and I am so glad you will keep teaching Spanish!!!😁 us gringos will always have the gringo accent but we are trying to learn to communicate 🤷🏻♀️ keep making these awesome videos!!!! 😍 mucho gracias 👍
I only wish I could speak spanish half as well as you do. I think someone who went through the language learning process really understands what is needed for communication. Please keep up your very useful and helpful spanish lessons especially for intermediate level.
Keep up all you do. The Spanish lessons the numerous topics you talk about. Personally you speak clearly you research your topics I have always found valuable information in each one of your presentations.
Qroo Paul, I never leave comments but I felt compelled this time. I am a gringo sailboat cruiser and spend my winters traveling through Latin America. I am not very talented at learning languages and have tried many methods of learning Spanish, including many UA-cam channels. I have to say yours is the best I've come across. Your approach of teaching phrase patterns is the most effective method I found for bringing my Spanish up to the next level and the experience you bring to the process is well thought out and presented and is extremely relevant to me. I think your accent is excellent and as good as it gets for a non-native speaker, so keep producing your excellent videos, because they are very helpful and we love them. Thanks Dan..
I agree with your comments about accents: learning languages as an adult entails an accent. I like to think of it like this: when you live in a place all your life, you often never visit "siteworthy" spots. (say, the Statue of Liberty in New York or the Domus Aurea in Rome). In the same way, a non-native speaker can sometimes provide critical information that a native speaker might have trouble articulating. Keep up the good work, Paul. You've earned your beer money!
That was pretty hilarious. I just sent a link to your video to a couple of gringo friends of mine who are Professors of Spanish at a large, state university. I hope it's not too late for them to go back and pick up a different Ph.D. I also sent it to my wife who has, unfortunately, been taking Spanish classes from those same professors and their colleagues - several of whom are also gringos. My wife does have a PhD in English. One would think she would have seen the problem of taking a foreign language from someone other than a native speaker. I suppose she'll have to start over.
But, trying to be useful, maybe: "Qroo Paul's Dance Lessons?" I think that would be noncontroversial.
As always, I absolutely love your videos. They are among the best out there.
I just recently found your channel, so this video is already old... I'm glad you didn't quit! You are my favorite spanish-learning channel! Like many commenters have said, your insights about the structure of spanish are valuable and have already helped me. I just watched one of your newer videos where you and Linda talked about the 'redundant le'. Awesome and entertaining, and great illustration of the separate insights of a native and non-native spanish speaker.
Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to write. I am still enjoying making videos for the channel and the extra income doesn't hurt either.
Hi Qroo, PLEASE continue with your channel and teaching Spanish. I began learning Spanish in high school and that was decades ago. I picked it back up after getting involved with salsa dancing. I got stuck with the subjunctive and you explained it so well that I finally felt more confident in my Spanish learning capability. My husband is Mexican (my salsa dancing partner) so I practice with him and have him check my answers from some of your quizzes. I especially like the fact that you teach from a native English speaker's perspective (which I am) so I feel that I am in good company. I was in Mexico a couple of months visiting my husband's family and if I knew of some of your techniques, my Spanish speaking would have been better. So, please keep the lessons going! Hasta luego.
Thanks for the positive feedback. I plan to keep at it. :)
Some people are goobers. PLEASE DON'T STOP!!!! I plan to move to Mexico in the next 12 - 24 months and am finding your videos so very informative. THANK YOU!
Your Spanish lessons are soooooo helpful. Beyond pronunciation and vocabulary, my husband and I have learned so much about grammar, sentence structure. Please keep the lessons coming.
Hahahahahaha. Paul you made my day. Ok, I am certainly not teaching Spanish, however I am learning it from you in a very clear and fun learning environment. I don't expect to lose my "gringo" accent after all I am a foremost English speaker and learning Spanish as I get ready to retire. I travel yearly to Spain and as lousy as my accent is, I am understood wherever I have traveled which has been extensively over the country. My first visit to Spain was by a rented BMW motorcycle on a solo trip. I spent several days in the village of Alájar where I encountered few English speakers and heck, they all lived through my bad Spanish. Since then with your help I have improved. Don't ever quit after all, beer money is a good thing!
That's awesome!
I watch Charly Sinewan and Soy Tribu and sure I'll not catch every last thing but it's kinda like continuing education listening to them, and they're both excellent content creators.
I am living in Ecuador and have been studying Spanish for 3 months. I have a Ecuadorian Spanish teacher I meet twice a week for 2 hours and she is a really great teacher and I’ve made a lot of progress in 3 months and get compliments from her and other native speakers on my pronunciation. But it is also very helpful to learn from non-native speakers like you. You understand how a native English speaking person is trying to process learning Spanish. Even my Ecuadorian teacher refers me to watch videos to have concepts explained in a comprehensive way to help me understand.
I just recently discovered your channel and it is already one of my top 3 favorite channels to watch for learning Spanish.
I would be thrilled to speak as fluent as you. Maybe in a year or two.
Wow! The impertinence of that viewer. You have one of the best accents I have come across for a non-native speaker, and you have a natural teaching talent. Please keep up the good work!
Thank you very much. :)
Learning a language is about communication and connection with the world and another culture... I love your content and the lessons you provide. Please don't stop! ❤
😂❤ Keep doing your spanish lessons. I’m living in Colombia and listen to Latin-american spanish on a daily basis. If accent is that bad noone could teach spanish at all. The pronounciation differs widely geographically even within a country but that doesn’t seem to have any influence on the way peop use their language. Neither good nor bad😉
As an educator of forty years, now retired. I can assure you that you are an excellent teacher. Your grasp of grammar and the clear way you explain the mechanics of Spanish have been very helpful. Please keep it up. Thanks.
Thank you very much, Rob.
Spanish is the second language I am learning as an adult. The insights you provide are very helpful. Please keep up your good work.