Why I Love the Filipino English Accent

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  • Hey guys! This was a topic that I've always wanted to share with you guys. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. :D
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  • @miracleeleven587
    @miracleeleven587 4 роки тому +3253

    As an English teacher From the Philippines who's been teaching Koreans for about 15 years, I have to say, that THIS video has just raised my flag to the highest level. Thank you, Jessica!

    • @kda3368
      @kda3368 4 роки тому +65

      Aww, I felt the same. I'm a newbie English tutor in Japan and I feel really insecure at times if I'm pronouncing some words well with my accent. And yes I think that the Filipino English Accent is also a great way to teach students who are starting out as it is clear which helps beginner learners to understand easier( as what Jessica also said).

    • @esperanzacalpe848
      @esperanzacalpe848 4 роки тому +10

      Can u pls watch Lee da hae in utube she insult us for our accent..

    • @jaustmike9001
      @jaustmike9001 4 роки тому +29

      Some of the comments says they can't detect the Filipino/English accent but I think they misunderstood. I think Jessica acquired, specifically, the Filipino Teacher's english accent. She speaks similar to some Filipino english teacher but with a mix of Korean accent. I think it's a cool mix of an accent.

    • @missd4352
      @missd4352 4 роки тому +18

      @@jaustmike9001 I actually can hear a Cebuano-English accent in her. Not a Tagalog-E glish accent.

    • @akocran1987
      @akocran1987 4 роки тому +5

      Pried penoise

  • @SylviaKim
    @SylviaKim 4 роки тому +3039

    Oooh wow I honestly didn't know Jessica's accent was a Filipino English accent..!! I just thought it was pretty unique and different than other Koreans' English accent!! It's your identity now💞 No need to change😍😍

    • @neverendingadventure6036
      @neverendingadventure6036 4 роки тому +29

      Another collab with Jessica please? :)

    • @yayangaro9528
      @yayangaro9528 4 роки тому +34

      She has an accent but definitely not a Filo-English accent. Take it from me who was raised in the Philippines for over a decade and moved to an English speaking country in my teens

    • @jessicaleeseul
      @jessicaleeseul  4 роки тому +145

      Love you! 💞I'm looking forward to our next collab..............he..he..he

    • @mr.fabulous9473
      @mr.fabulous9473 4 роки тому +6

      i love you Sylvia. 😍

    • @marblueony754
      @marblueony754 4 роки тому +81

      @@yayangaro9528 Filipinos from different regions have different English accent. I came from the region where she learned English. She still has Filipino-English accent.

  • @johnflores2801
    @johnflores2801 4 роки тому +1337

    it's not the English accent that matters - it's the ability to communicate and express well like what you just did. love how you processed it. ❤️

    • @mybodyfats0057
      @mybodyfats0057 4 роки тому

      true

    • @mariariou6547
      @mariariou6547 4 роки тому +7

      I agree. I've encountered so many people with different accents even among Americans or British people. For as long as you could understand each other then accents don't matter. I learned my English in school. And from what I understood the sounds were based on the international standards agreed on by all English speakers. I'm sorry to hear such comments endured by Jessica. I think how you phrase your thoughts and feelings are more important. And Jessica admirably does it well.

    • @joeygonzo
      @joeygonzo 4 роки тому

      try talking to Asian Indians with heavy accent. haha I used to call them to get authorization codes for Autocad. I could not understand them.

    • @dylansprouse7128
      @dylansprouse7128 4 роки тому

      well very said. 💗

    • @hotice4417
      @hotice4417 4 роки тому +4

      But racist people dont care about that.. its like saying its not the color of skin that matters but the health of the skin.. how do u deal racist?

  • @MC-do4dw
    @MC-do4dw 3 роки тому +288

    I am Filipino. At age 30, my family immigrated to Canada. On my 3rd day, I had my first job interview in an international company. This interview lasted for 3 long hours. I did not only survived it, I nailed it. I got the job on the spot, and in the end my interviewer asked, “Where did you learn to speak English so well?” I simply replied, “ Back home”. 😊

    • @alexakie3433
      @alexakie3433 3 роки тому +5

      Awwwww 💖💖💖

    • @meekopal2369
      @meekopal2369 Рік тому +2

      did the job interview seriously go on for three hours? And was it for a boss-type job or something more low-key?

    • @MC-do4dw
      @MC-do4dw Рік тому

      @@meekopal2369 Yes, it lasted 3 hours! When I went out to the reception area to meet my sister who was waiting for me she thought I started work already! Lol! I started the following week. Anyway, it was an entry level position (international pharmaceutical company) but the Italian manager who interviewed me enjoyed our conversation so much. He asked me so many questions from job related questions to sports to politics to customs & traditions, etc. He was so surprised that Filipinos are so eloquent and knowledgeable … so much so that he told the other Filipina who was already working in the company, “Where did you find her?” (referring to me) And, my friend answered, “She just arrived here (in Canada) 3 days ago from the Philippines!” 🥰 The icing on the cake is I won the “Best Employee” award given 4 months after at our Christmas party! Siyempre, pinoy kasi eh! 😂❤️

    • @akosiDyeyEmzCeeh
      @akosiDyeyEmzCeeh 11 місяців тому

      3hrs just one on one interview?

    • @MC-do4dw
      @MC-do4dw 11 місяців тому

      @@akosiDyeyEmzCeehYes! But the work related discussion was just for about an hour. The rest was Kuwentuhan nalang. We discussed everything from politics to sports - naaliw sa akin at shocked siya that I can carry a good conversation in English and I’m well mannered at well-versed sa different topics. That’s why he asked my friend where did I come from?! He really thought I’ve been staying in Canada for many, many years. He was very surprised when I told him “I just arrived three days ago, and I have not even seen the CN Tower”.

  • @kateabastas718
    @kateabastas718 4 роки тому +474

    "Just remember, when someone has an accent, it means that he knows one more language than you do."

  • @seanreynolds1266
    @seanreynolds1266 3 роки тому +473

    I work with many Filipinos here and tell them often not to pick up our Northern Irish accent. We sound like warped vinyl but there's nothing more reassuring than a Filipino singsong lilt in English, especially as a phone voice. Some countries sound really aggressive or accusative in English, like German or Indian. A German or Indian could say with perfect diction that I've won a million pounds and feel like they were scolding me, a Filipino could give me bad news and I'd feel reassured. The accent really lends itself to English with soft skills. I'm not saying that accents are anyone's fault, its just the natural stress on certain sounds that either sounds like a lullaby or someone trying to start a fight!

    • @Luthien577
      @Luthien577 3 роки тому +18

      Reminds me of when I was hanging out with a friend in a mall years ago and this older foreigner approached us and said that he liked the way we talked. Sounds so gentle and melodic, he said. My friend and I are both soft spoken.

    • @domenicestemos6581
      @domenicestemos6581 3 роки тому +3

      Well said

    • @coyoteugly3442
      @coyoteugly3442 3 роки тому +5

      Her accent sounds so unique and sweet.

    • @maricarfeliciano3889
      @maricarfeliciano3889 3 роки тому +1

      Great analysis!! Thanks ♥

    • @chopperdoggo
      @chopperdoggo 3 роки тому

      This is so true

  • @fjavps3989
    @fjavps3989 4 роки тому +259

    When a foreigner is more proud of the Filipino English accent than some actual Filipinos.
    I completely agree with all your points. Accent, same with fluency in English should not be a measure of ones intelligence and status.

    •  4 роки тому +3

      Self hatred is real in the SE Asian community , colonial mentality

    • @mikeepogeeee
      @mikeepogeeee 4 роки тому +9

      Our own countrymen are the worst critics of our own accent.

    • @heroldhipolito276
      @heroldhipolito276 4 роки тому +5

      Im a filipino. And its not a filipino english accent. She is really great in english

  • @julstotheworld3556
    @julstotheworld3556 3 роки тому +241

    I’m an English teacher for 15 years here in the Philippines and most of my students are Koreans. I’m happy (and proud) to see this video. Thank you for uploading this 😀

  • @jo-fhreycorpuz
    @jo-fhreycorpuz 4 роки тому +641

    English filipino accent Sound like neutral english. Even clearer than the text voice on pc

    • @erlenen.tualai9682
      @erlenen.tualai9682 4 роки тому +11

      This is so true!!! 😂

    • @jasmineumali3184
      @jasmineumali3184 4 роки тому +5

      Omg thankyouuu!

    • @mikhailbolodo1597
      @mikhailbolodo1597 4 роки тому +22

      As a Filipino fluent in English, I can say that most of us do have this uniquely neutral accent that is somewhat more clearer than most accents..

    • @jasonni183
      @jasonni183 4 роки тому +8

      filipino tongue twister is so good that's why

    • @triptip00
      @triptip00 4 роки тому +9

      Agree with you, sir. Obviously, there was a time where we are one of the highest skilled call centre agents and it was our neutral accent that was our advantage over others.

  • @crichardk555
    @crichardk555 4 роки тому +534

    I am British, born in London, UK. I find your accent fluent, very easy to understand and very pleasant to listen to. Please do not change :)

    • @annabellesasi11
      @annabellesasi11 3 роки тому +13

      I love her Filipino English accent. It's clear and understandable. That's why I'm proud to have the same accent.

    • @lumpyspace3045
      @lumpyspace3045 3 роки тому +4

      "please do not change"ಡ ͜ ʖ ಡಥ‿ಥ

    • @svt80221
      @svt80221 3 роки тому +5

      @@annabellesasi11 it's not a Filipino accent. she said herself that she worked to change it and it now resembles the American accent than it does the Filipino accent.

    • @annabellesasi11
      @annabellesasi11 3 роки тому +11

      @s8v0t2 are your kidding me? I watched and heared what she said.
      She want to Change it since she's 13yrOld when she spoke in front of her fellow Koreans on stage, there's a person told her that's she's good but her accent is Filipino (That time British and American accent are popular) But now she's Okey and contented with her Filipino English accent because it's clear and understandable. . Watch and listen again. "If you want".

    • @svt80221
      @svt80221 3 роки тому +3

      @@annabellesasi11 you guys are delusional. she didn't know she had an accent until they told her...THEN, she changed it by focusing on American and British English and her English now is clearly very American. this is the true Filipino accent and it sounds nothing like she does: ua-cam.com/video/3rT-FFKKEv8/v-deo.html

  • @lunanolza2187
    @lunanolza2187 3 роки тому +259

    my European friends also thinks my english-filipino accent is attractive. they said it's clear and very understandable. they learned how to speak proper english because of me.❤️

  • @yojzar7491
    @yojzar7491 3 роки тому +117

    Sandara Park also use Filipino English Accent in her some interviews in Korean TV. For me Filipino English accent is much better in Korean English accent.

    • @ellecan2195
      @ellecan2195 3 роки тому +11

      Yeah, I agree. Though I also dont want to shame Korean accent but, you can clearly understand Filipino accent more than Korean accent.

    • @armynurseboy
      @armynurseboy 3 роки тому +8

      Yup, she learned to speak English in the Philippines.

  • @analynacordagonzales9542
    @analynacordagonzales9542 4 роки тому +147

    There's nothing wrong with accent as long as you can communicate with other people, we were born from different countries so it's natural to have different accents in speaking English, i don't understand why there were some people who still criticized the accent if someone speak in English.

  • @markgerber5605
    @markgerber5605 4 роки тому +661

    Hi Jessica. As a native English speaker from the U.S., and as one who has listened to many Filipinos speaking English (I have been married to one for 46 years), I have to say that I hardly detect any accent at all while listening to you. There may be a few words here or there, where a slight accent may be detected, however it is hardly noticeable if you are not intentionally listening for it. Even the few words where I can detect an accent, it is easy to confuse it with hundreds of other English accents that one could hear spoken.
    To my ears, you speak excellent English, with a knack for speaking it very clearly. Probably even more clearly than I speak myself. Even Americans have multiple accents depending on what state or area of the country they are from. I have found however, that Filipinos who are not accustomed to listening to English, do have trouble understanding if I speak at a normal rate. Unfortunately, for me to do otherwise or to slow down the speed at which I speak, makes me sound worse than a English speaking, computer app. One last note, and then I'll stop before this gets too boringly long, if not already.
    When I went into military service, I noticed different English accents because everyone was from a different area of the United States. After a period of time, I stopped noticing accents at all. It seemed to me that everyone was speaking the same. Sometimes I wonder if I picked up any combination of other accents during my four years in the military, just due to the exposure I had to a multitude of accents. On the other hand, I've never had a family member or anyone else suggest that I was speaking any differently than I always did. Thanks for your enlightening topic about the Filipino accent. I enjoyed it. Be proud that you speak English better than most of the people I listen to here, in the U.S. 😀
    Oh! Btw, I too love the Filipino English accent. 🙂

    • @jessicaleeseul
      @jessicaleeseul  4 роки тому +126

      Yes! At the end, genuine communication is what we all need to feel truly connected! No matter what kind of accent one may have. :) Thank you for sharing your story and also for the very cheerful comments about me! Truly appreciate it. 💖

    • @artifexmom3824
      @artifexmom3824 4 роки тому +2

      @@jessicaleeseul
      I agree with that Jessica.☺️❤️

    • @renpinero3171
      @renpinero3171 4 роки тому +34

      The problem lies is the mindset... colonial mentality!! Just because it sound british, american or australian accent, people think its cool or superior when in fact its not. That way of thinking is totally garbage!! Filipino accent is way way better than the rest of the english speaking world. I have been living here in the US for so long and have interact with many kinds of english speaking people like canadian, irish, welsh, australians and specially americans from the deep south, omg the way they talk is horrible. I have to ask them to repeat what they have just said. Even my American uncle admit it that its really bad. Thats my perspective.

    • @markgerber5605
      @markgerber5605 4 роки тому +1

      @@jessicaleeseul > My pleasure.

    • @Timsbackpages
      @Timsbackpages 4 роки тому

      Me too especially when they mixed English with a sprinkle of their own native language. Kilig time❤️

  • @hyunnatv6027
    @hyunnatv6027 3 роки тому +298

    The clearest Korean vlogger that speaks English fluently. ❤️

    • @benieperejan2823
      @benieperejan2823 3 роки тому

      Agree

    • @korukay
      @korukay 3 роки тому

      So true

    • @rann_004_ASMR
      @rann_004_ASMR 3 роки тому +3

      true, she speaks very well, a lot of people are just jealous haha they can't even speak English, hahahaha

    • @rbmarbella
      @rbmarbella 3 роки тому

      True!!!

    • @kamaldaud2782
      @kamaldaud2782 2 роки тому

      You are the second Korean I watch speaking fluent English.

  • @philippinephoenix6869
    @philippinephoenix6869 4 роки тому +169

    Hi Jessica. First time commenting ever on your channel... But you have in fact pointed out something that is very interesting from an socio-cultural educator's viewpoint, and that is when you said that the Filipino English accent makes English easier to understand. And I am thinking like that is so true. In fact, I could put the major English accents (U.K, S.African, Irish, Indian, Canadian, Australian, US. Filipino, etc.) on a scale with English on one side and on the other side the phonetic languages that have adopted English, and the Filipino English accent would stand as a bridge, making English language so much easier to grasp by non-native English learners. English is a non-phonetic language, which makes it difficult for speakers of phonetic languages (Spanish, Filipino, Ukrainian, etc.) to learn as they have to adjust to the slurs and elongations of vowels, diphthongs, etc. But as the English language has become second language for Filipinos, it has been modified with a phonetic pronunciation, which I believe is what makes the Filipino English accent so unique. Again, thanks for the eye opener.

    • @rin_box
      @rin_box 4 роки тому +4

      I never thought that English is non-phonetic... aah... now I understand why Filipino English is unique, I thought British/American English is just too slurred? haha so it's originally slurred

  • @Tenchua917
    @Tenchua917 3 роки тому +410

    I don't even know what a Filipino-English accent sounds like, it just sounds like normal English to me

    • @wowomah6194
      @wowomah6194 3 роки тому +18

      It actually sounds pretty light...my manager at work actually have an accent, you can still tell but it's very, very slight so that if you didn't know better it just sounds like some from of American accent since there are after all, probably like 20 different American accents

    • @annabellesasi11
      @annabellesasi11 3 роки тому +28

      All the words are clear and understandable.
      That's the only one nice accent .
      The Filipino English accent.

    • @frisc0pn0ib0i
      @frisc0pn0ib0i 3 роки тому +6

      Look up Jo Koy the comedian... he does the best impression of strong Filipino accent

    • @chrismagalona9592
      @chrismagalona9592 3 роки тому

      Uhm maybe you're Filipino?

    • @Tenchua917
      @Tenchua917 3 роки тому

      @@chrismagalona9592 I'm half filipino half chinese, why?

  • @crisvicar2126
    @crisvicar2126 4 роки тому +312

    The one who criticized her when she was a trainee didn't know that the Philippines is one of the places that Koreans go to learn English 😂

    • @michelledaquel680
      @michelledaquel680 4 роки тому +2

      big check dear

    • @lilyeighty661
      @lilyeighty661 4 роки тому +17

      YES, tuition fee is cheaper here, and in fact we are the best English speaker among the rest of Asian countries.

    • @aerierocel
      @aerierocel 4 роки тому +1

      yes, lol

    • @johnnyrife2427
      @johnnyrife2427 4 роки тому

      ?

    • @LuvieIrene
      @LuvieIrene 4 роки тому +3

      @@lilyeighty661 well yeah because you guys are practically bilingual. kind of like how canada speaks both french and english

  • @Beverlycrystal
    @Beverlycrystal 3 роки тому +343

    I used to work at a call center here in the US that would have off shore agents from the Philippines. I'm also Filipino, but Filipino-American born and raised in California. Agents from the Philippines would transfer calls to my line because the customer requested to speak only to a US agent, once they are transferred the person would always automatically assume I'm just 'American' and start making hateful comments like, "I'm so glad they transferred me to a person who speaks English" or "REAL English" 🤦🏻‍♀️ then they would start going on a tangent on how people in the Philippines are not speaking English, little did their ignorance know that English is an official language in the Philippines and they were speaking directly to a Filipino with a dual citizenship. So much ignorance that some people cannot differentiate between what an accent and language is. Just lack of understanding, period. I LOVE accents of all kinds, it's all about the listening skills. I never had an issue with understanding someone with a heavy Spanish, Korean, Indian, or African accent, etc. I agree, accents are very BEAUTIFUL to me and is part of the person's identity. No one should belittle anyone due to their accent, it's more of a personal problem if someone criticizes you for having an accent and cannot understand. Embrace your accent, it definitely does not define your ability, intelligence or skills. Having an accent while speaking English is also proof that the person could also be bilingual or multilingual. Be proud if you can speak multiple languages, including English with an accent. 💕

    • @shaungordon9737
      @shaungordon9737 3 роки тому +8

      I love Filipinos and their accent, but I have had times when I've struggled to understand them on the phone, and I'm a native English-speaker. Not all of them, but some of them have accents with are difficult for us to understand.

    • @bdstudios6088
      @bdstudios6088 3 роки тому +2

      I think it will take some time for all languages and accents to be accepted, respected for what they are, but it will happen

    • @elorama1044
      @elorama1044 3 роки тому +2

      @Beverly. Very well said. Spot on!

    • @elorama1044
      @elorama1044 3 роки тому +3

      @@shaungordon9737 Thank you Shaun. Same for us at this end. Native English speakers have different accents too, and are sometimes hard to understand. So, I guess, a little patience goes a long, long way both ways.

    • @rolandoreyes3144
      @rolandoreyes3144 2 роки тому +3

      Beverly, it is not the accent that is troublesome with the Filipino agents.
      It is the way they approach troubleshooting an issue. Unlike the US agents who directly address the issue after authentication, they go around asking questions not related to the issue, as if reading a SCRIPT before directly addressing it.
      The other thing they do is interrupt you while explaining your issue and they cannot wait to interject what they have in THEIR mind.
      The other problem is a lack of competence and expertise in big data analytics which is often a complex process of examining big data to uncover information to troubleshoot an issue.
      Another problem they have is the lack of technical setup to mimic the issue at hand. In the US, most companies have a TEST setup that mimics the PRODUCTION setup. An issue on the Production side can be duplicated on the test side, and therefore a lot easier and faster to troubleshoot the issue.
      I think it is more of a cultural style than anything else, because, in the US, time is of the essence, while in the Philippines, it is rather laid back.

  • @carollhyne899
    @carollhyne899 3 роки тому +232

    I always advise my students- "never be ashamed of your accent, you should be proud of it, it's your identity, don't get mentally ill trying to have the British accent or the American accent because you are not British nor American. Remember almost all English speaking tests are not graded by the accent, but by clarity and accuracy".. having a British or American accent doesn't make you more intelligent than other English-speaking individuals.

    • @russgarcia422
      @russgarcia422 3 роки тому +7

      They can't even had a correct spelling of a word.

    • @dondondigamon9134
      @dondondigamon9134 3 роки тому

      AGREE

    • @debbieco2967
      @debbieco2967 3 роки тому +9

      Yesss i agree..filipinos are too way better in grammar and spelling😊not to mention the fact that we have our own native language which foreigners cant speak😊

    • @cindzap001
      @cindzap001 Рік тому

      @@russgarcia422 yeah ahahaha

    • @jacelpobre
      @jacelpobre Рік тому +1

      agree po it’s our identity as a Filipino, I live in Australia I have no plan to change my accent I just want to learn how to pronounce the words correctly. Struggle is real sa english speaking country

  • @get_busy_living
    @get_busy_living 4 роки тому +76

    As a Canadian that's heard hundreds of accents I've learned to appreciate them all. Why? Because it means they took the time, effort and intelligence to learn English. How can you not respect that? Also, they can probably speak more languages than me. Don't worry about your accent as long as people can understand you.

  • @jonathanjuan6507
    @jonathanjuan6507 3 роки тому +99

    I have Filipino English accent. Have lived United Kingdom for more than 10 years now. But the most common comment I get is they could understand me better than the other local native British accent. Proud of my Filipino English accent. 🇵🇭

    • @armsky77
      @armsky77 2 роки тому

      That's right mate. Same here in New Zealand, and I'm not that fluent in speaking their language.

  • @odyseus11
    @odyseus11 3 роки тому +477

    In the Philippines: English is English
    Why go for an accent that cannot be understand by most people. As long as it is clear, understandable and your comfortable with it, go for it. 🤣👍

  • @dimpledimple5545
    @dimpledimple5545 4 роки тому +350

    there's nothing wrong with the filipino english accent. It's called a neutral accent. it's clear in terms of diction and articulation. it's just very clear. correct pronunciation. correct diction but without the twang. Makes it easier to understand. I always think that the Filipino english accent makes the language more proper to listen to.

    • @shoegalindeeed
      @shoegalindeeed 4 роки тому +7

      Neutral accent? Where did u get that? There is no neutral accent. Your accent depends on where you live. Fil eng accent is clear in asian countries but in western countries you do not need to pronounce every letter otherwise they won’t understand you.

    • @dimpledimple5545
      @dimpledimple5545 4 роки тому +11

      @@shoegalindeeed ask google

    • @remigiojr.ignacio4874
      @remigiojr.ignacio4874 4 роки тому +4

      Try to listen to cnn or bbc- those announcers speak in a nuetral accent when on tv

    • @chris9yearsago698
      @chris9yearsago698 4 роки тому +8

      @@shoegalindeeed neutral accent unlike british, aussie or maybe indian are quite hard to understand

    • @shoegalindeeed
      @shoegalindeeed 4 роки тому +8

      Travel more. Not everyone in the UK speaks like BBC and not everyone in America speaks like CNN. No country has a neutral accent. They are all distinct which makes everyone unique.

  • @nightsky5023
    @nightsky5023 4 роки тому +226

    What people should be more concerned about is if the person speaking in English has a good diction, has substance, & the eloquence in the manner of which they speak. Without those, even when you have a British or American accent will not necessarily constitute having a good and meaningful conversation. I am a Filipino-American and I personally prefer talking to people with substance and have good diction because it tells me that I can have an educational and meaningful conversation. A lot of people these days do not speak eloquently and with poor diction and comes with that is lack of substance. The accent, like you said just tells where the person is from, which I find very interesting and it could also be a conversation starter. Most foreigners, maybe not some Koreans, actually like the Filipino accents because the words are very well pronounced (even when the F’s & P’s and V’s & B’s are interchanged due to them not being part of the Filipino alphabet). Foreigners also appreciate that the majority of the Filipinos can speak English and that they have zero problem with communication when they visit the Philippines. I think people should pay attention more to the substance & context of conversations as opposed to accents because accents does not constitute how well the speech is delivered and how intelligent the conversation is. Sad to say, some Americans do not have very good diction and even writing skills so that just goes to tell you that not because they are native speakers does not mean they can speak it well and write well. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @jee4008
      @jee4008 4 роки тому +2

      Very well said Ma'am. 👏👏👏

    • @Dyob21
      @Dyob21 4 роки тому +1

      🤓 Facts

    • @s76rivera27
      @s76rivera27 4 роки тому +1

      TRUTH!!!!!

    • @cookielumantas6814
      @cookielumantas6814 4 роки тому +1

      Very well said. ^^

    • @esterphillips9497
      @esterphillips9497 4 роки тому +11

      So true. I have come across some native English speaking people in UK can't spell or use the wrong words e.g. bare instead of bear; principals instead of principles, etc. Sometimes it confuses me when reading emails because obviously the meaning differs depending on the words used. In my line of work, I do interact with different nationalities i.e. English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Americans, French, Indians, Africans, etc. It takes getting used to different accents but what matters really is the exchange of ideas, thoughts and opinions to have a good and effective communication or conversation.

  • @haruki4065
    @haruki4065 3 роки тому +405

    When my Taiwanese friend told me my English is bad cause it's Filipino accent, I ask him can you speak English? Then boom he can't even answer lmao 😆 looking down on Filipino accent when they can't even speak English. Hayst...

    • @alexakie3433
      @alexakie3433 3 роки тому +16

      Burn 🔥

    • @ellecan2195
      @ellecan2195 3 роки тому +20

      Lol can i say ouch for that friend? Cuz that burns lol

    • @annyeongheseyek7801
      @annyeongheseyek7801 3 роки тому +8

      Haba ng hair mo teh hahahah

    • @kristinbalancia1450
      @kristinbalancia1450 3 роки тому +32

      Or is it kind of discrimination just because were filipinos. Not of the english accent but because were filipinos. 😔🥵

    • @jenettepajares1868
      @jenettepajares1868 3 роки тому +2

      Then how can you understand each other if your friend cannot speak english?? Just curious

  • @bgyoxdarren1243
    @bgyoxdarren1243 4 роки тому +196

    Technically speaking, Filipino English has a neutral accent. Ours is by far the easiest accent to understand out there. We don't speak too harsh nor too soft.

    • @gleenxtoby
      @gleenxtoby 4 роки тому +3

      Everyone thinks they have a neutral accent lol. Unfortunately that is not the case. When other people hear you they can hear your native accent. This applies to provincial level in the philippines too, for example bulaceños might think they have neutral tagalog accent but we all know they have bulacan accent. Ofcourse they dont know that themselves until pointed out by other people.

    • @rrpp2097
      @rrpp2097 4 роки тому +3

      @@marikitanimation6791 We can easily mimic other accents. And that's Talent.

    • @D__634
      @D__634 4 роки тому +1

      @@gleenxtoby correction. Not everyone believes their accent is neutral. Brits are aware that they have an accent, even Aussies and Kiwis. Most Americans are more neutral but they also have that Southerners, New Yorkers and Texas, etc U.S.also have regional accents.
      I can say the Filipino english accent is one of the most neutral (if not the best) out there.
      We're talking about the english accent and not about local dialects.

    • @gleenxtoby
      @gleenxtoby 4 роки тому

      D ! You do know british english is the original english language right? So how do you define neutral accent? Which accent do you base it on? East indians believe they have neutral accent because their accent is closer to british accent. You think that filipinos have neutral accent because their accent is closer to americans? American english is not the original english language. It is british english.

    • @D__634
      @D__634 4 роки тому

      @@gleenxtoby oh yeah. I fully am aware where english came from. That's why people in UK are also called English. This is not about the language, every language has their own acents. I don't think you understand what accent raelly mean.

  • @thatwaslithe3849
    @thatwaslithe3849 4 роки тому +94

    you know she was telling the truth when the auto-subtitle is aligned to what she was saying

  • @DelicieuxAsAlways
    @DelicieuxAsAlways 3 роки тому +62

    For someone who works in a Call Center Industry in the Philippines, most of my customers from Australia would always say that my English is very cute, soft and easy to understand. When I first heard these compliments, I didnt know what to say. Should I thank them for complimenting my English or they are just being sarcastic? But now, I accepted it and Im proud, especially when I get comment that I sound so neutral and clear when I speak. I often get compared to an Indian English accent and telling me that I sound better. It flatters me, REALLY.

    • @enne1093
      @enne1093 3 роки тому +1

      Ohhh your way better it's true in short cute 🥰🥰

    • @reginaasor.1969
      @reginaasor.1969 3 роки тому +1

      Proud to be a Filipino.

  • @gurple9319
    @gurple9319 3 роки тому +72

    Actually jessica speaks english clearer than some actors in kdramas when they speak in english

    • @relielitasinger1802
      @relielitasinger1802 2 роки тому

      True

    • @vareseources
      @vareseources 2 роки тому

      She speaks better English than 100% of Korean actors who did not grow up in the US, AU, Canada, or UK... When Koreans speak English, it is like their mouth is full of something having difficulty pronouncing L..

    • @alejandrorey359
      @alejandrorey359 Рік тому

      Absolute facts. Koreans shouldn't even come at anyone who speaks English better than them.

  • @UrbanSipfly
    @UrbanSipfly 4 роки тому +91

    As an American, for the past 31 years, I have heard the Filipino English accent spoken at my house 🏠 😳!
    If my marriage to my wife💑 last until this time next year - it'll be 32 years!

    • @christianneilirvingteovisi4585
      @christianneilirvingteovisi4585 3 роки тому +1

      Wow! I'll pray for you and your wife a long lasting life and marriage. My grandma was also able to remarry an American who decides to live and stay with us. Sending love from the Philippines.

    • @UrbanSipfly
      @UrbanSipfly 3 роки тому +1

      @@christianneilirvingteovisi4585 Salmat (Thank you)! Sending back to you a hello from the Pacific Northwest of the 🇺🇸!

  • @ryancotimo6918
    @ryancotimo6918 4 роки тому +148

    I was a callcenter agent and american accent is what we always apply on our conversation but sometimes I use filipino english accent and most americans find it sexy.😂😂😂

    • @MexiCars
      @MexiCars 4 роки тому +8

      Its true like pa cute na English hehe..pag asawa ko minsan pag nagkaproblima kasi naka loudspeaker yan sya most of the time pag may kausap lagi ko sinsabi sa knya na the person you just talked is Pinoy or pinay because of the accent.hahaha pag indian naman natatawa ako kay di sila nagkakaintidihan minsan 😂eh pareho naman halos Nag Ra Rap kung magsalita, kaya mas Prefer nya Kalahi natin na Agent kasi malumanay (Hubby ko is Black American )😂

    • @grandadoboman1995
      @grandadoboman1995 4 роки тому +2

      Lol nope. Employers prefer a neutral English accent.

    • @3lyhkn3zn3d6
      @3lyhkn3zn3d6 4 роки тому +4

      haha same same same.. lalaking lalaki daw u g boses ko and lagi ako tinatawag na honey pag babae kausap. sexy daw haha. dun nga ako nkakakuha ng mataas na VOC eh. understandable and hindi masyadong mababa at malalim na accent. thankful nga ako at kahit papaano pinag pala sa boses . kahit payat at 5'4.5 lng ang height.. haha.. lagi pa tinatanong kung saang state daw ako pag sinasabi kung overseas .. sa Philippines nagugulat nlng sila.. haha

    • @ryancotimo6918
      @ryancotimo6918 4 роки тому +3

      May na experience ako na niyaya ako ng customer na pumunta ako sa bahay nya and alam ko naman daw yung address nya..Sabi ko impossible and nagulat sya nung sinabi kong di ako US based and nasa Philippines ako😂

    • @deathnote1508
      @deathnote1508 4 роки тому +1

      Juiceko ko po.. Haha

  • @ryan-smith
    @ryan-smith 4 роки тому +57

    Accent aside, the English grammar taught in the Philippines is American English grammar during the 1st half of 20th century when American English had only few deviations from the UK/British English.
    So for example, in the 80's in the Philippines, I was taught to construct the sentence "I have just eaten." That's more British when you hear it today, but American when you hear it in the 1920's to 50's. Now I hear more Americans and new Filipino generations say "I just ate."
    But either way, "I have just eaten" and "I just ate" are both American in different time period. So, I believe that whatever Filipino English teachers teach, you're assured that they teach American, and that's very good enough. Filipino accent is just a bonus.

  • @staphylococcusaureus7158
    @staphylococcusaureus7158 3 роки тому +61

    I'm confused as to why some people don't like Filipino english accent when it literally is hailed the most beautiful accent in asia. Western people actually loves listening to Filipino english, probably because they can understand it really well.

    • @ipendot
      @ipendot 9 місяців тому

      Xenophobia ia the way to mask their insecutity and set standard beyond reach making them dull, monolith, and boring. As saying goes, misery loves company

  • @DaneleChannel322
    @DaneleChannel322 4 роки тому +215

    I also found out that there are some articles saying that Filipino accent is the sexiest accent in asia so... Yeahh be proud of it💖💖

  • @EUK007
    @EUK007 4 роки тому +122

    I remember back in my grade school my English teacher told me not to focus on developing a particular accent, instead focus on the diction, intonation and enunciation. If you do, then you can be a great orator.

    • @jessamae1386
      @jessamae1386 3 роки тому +1

      Yup, relate.

    • @teacheroliviamix1273
      @teacheroliviamix1273 3 роки тому +2

      Yup!I couldnt agree more... and grammar too. Filipinos are very particular reg grammar

    • @Luthien577
      @Luthien577 3 роки тому +2

      This is why I almost always see someone correcting a person's comment if it's not grammatically correct, and it's usually a Filipino. 😂

  • @queening8469
    @queening8469 3 роки тому +93

    Well, my english teacher said that Filipino English Accent is the most clear out of all accents out their due to how, Filipino pronounce certain words and it would avoid misinterpretation. So yeah hahahaha..

  • @charllee6826
    @charllee6826 3 роки тому +117

    Your accent sounds like in between excellent filipino-english accent to neutral american-english accent, and you have a wide vocabulary. Kudos Jessica!

    • @joshuapadilla6588
      @joshuapadilla6588 3 роки тому +2

      I don't think it really sounds like a Filipino accent coz I don't have her accent lol
      All I know is it's really good

    • @sonnyathens519
      @sonnyathens519 3 роки тому +7

      Joshua Padilla Filipino-English accents varies depending on what region you grew up in or your social upbringing. There’s no singular Pinoy accent but they all sound neutral in general. Her accent does sound Filipino-English with a slight tinged of I guess Korean. There are also Filipinos that has problems with their P, F, B and V like Tita Che lol.

    • @UnforeseenDemise
      @UnforeseenDemise 3 роки тому

      @@joshuapadilla6588 you know why she sound like that shes korean and korean accent is slang thats why it sound like that:))

  • @dedethq
    @dedethq 4 роки тому +120

    I like how you speak English, it's very clear. I just remember when I went to India to work, by the way I'm a Filipino and my employer was Japanese. Whenever we have a meeting, my employer would always ask me to translate it in English what the person is saying. So I was stun because how can I translate English to English. By the way the people present in the meeting are from different countries, so I have to translate their English to Filipino English. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
    Like your vlogs...stay safe always.

    • @marilyvillanueva8311
      @marilyvillanueva8311 4 роки тому

      😁😀😂

    • @HJ-di1bo
      @HJ-di1bo 4 роки тому

      😆😀

    • @kaichowsky61
      @kaichowsky61 4 роки тому

      Cool 😎

    • @kenleeciu9536
      @kenleeciu9536 3 роки тому +1

      I can totally relate to this story. I was many times a sort of interpreter between my American and Asian friends at the dorm before. Though, we were all just speaking in English. hahaha

    • @annegirlinger
      @annegirlinger 3 роки тому

      LOL❣️ 😆

  • @user-wt4qs7fc2e
    @user-wt4qs7fc2e 4 роки тому +465

    It's because Filipino English is probably the easiest to learn. We say it as it is spelled. Water is water, not wota or wader. Butter is butter, not boda or budder. Filipino English should be the world standard!
    Take care as always, Jessica. :D
    EDIT: Why do people overthink too much and place things out of context? Being the easiest to learn doesn't mean it's better. Take what I said for what it is. I never said that Filipino English is better than other accents. I just said that it is PROBABLY the easiest to learn. It's an opinion. Some people here say their stuff as if what I said is fact.

    • @Rose-jp1wh
      @Rose-jp1wh 4 роки тому +3

      I totally agree..

    • @jinse-yeon1413
      @jinse-yeon1413 4 роки тому +3

      Agree

    • @ronlouiebayogos972
      @ronlouiebayogos972 4 роки тому +3

      PERIODT ❤️

    • @maru1018
      @maru1018 4 роки тому +13

      filipino english accent doesnt mince with their words. they prefer to speak it straightforwardly

    • @kerenmaeplato4556
      @kerenmaeplato4556 4 роки тому +19

      exactly, I remembered UP, SURPASSED THE STANDARD OF HARVARD'S, FEW YEARS AGO...

  • @xialenlouisse
    @xialenlouisse 4 роки тому +85

    thank you for this video! i’m from the philippines but i moved to the US back in 2005 when i was 10 and have been living here ever since. my american schoolmates have definitely made me feel very conscious and ashamed of my filipino english accent to the point where i made an effort to change it to fit in. now i speak in a very american way and i hate that i was ever made to feel that way as a kid. but in reality, there was nothing wrong with how i spoke. if anything, the only ones who should be ashamed are those who have such a narrow way of thinking...especially monolinguals. who are they to criticize our accents when they can’t even put in the effort to learn another language?

    • @imedkilat8652
      @imedkilat8652 4 роки тому

      I totally agree with this one!!! The audacity that they had to mock some accents and doesn't have any courage to learn another language haha so white (but not in general of their race) hahaha

    • @florentinoacosta6002
      @florentinoacosta6002 4 роки тому

      you got that right

    • @annegirlinger
      @annegirlinger 3 роки тому

      A good point!

  • @estaetaek
    @estaetaek 3 роки тому +158

    When I'm watching english movies my eyes are always in the subtitle so that I can understand well but in your videos I don't need to turn it on coz I understand all the words you're saying.😊💜

    • @rhandylorion2477
      @rhandylorion2477 3 роки тому +5

      I thought im the only one 😂😂😂😂

    • @estaetaek
      @estaetaek 3 роки тому +1

      @@rhandylorion2477 and now it has the two of us😂

    • @rhandylorion2477
      @rhandylorion2477 3 роки тому +1

      @@estaetaek oh hi ok 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @estaetaek
      @estaetaek 3 роки тому

      @@rhandylorion2477 oh hello HAHAHA😆

    • @estaetaek
      @estaetaek 3 роки тому

      @@rhandylorion2477 oh hello HAHAHA😆

  • @Weekendinspirations
    @Weekendinspirations 4 роки тому +78

    3:42 I overheard my Peruvian colleague giving advise to our Chinese colleague that if she want to learn English, she should learn it from a Filipino because they are the easiest to understand. I was elated but pretended I didn't hear anything 🤣🤣🤣

    • @MrSwordfish2010
      @MrSwordfish2010 4 роки тому +1

      Must’ve been a #ProudPinoy moment for you. Celebrated in silence.👏

    • @ronnieraptor
      @ronnieraptor 4 роки тому

      I was obliged to hit the thumbs up in this one.

    • @harveysantiago3757
      @harveysantiago3757 3 роки тому

      I might say we're next behind america using proper english.

  • @chessmasterbenz3094
    @chessmasterbenz3094 4 роки тому +82

    Jessica, I’m an American with Filipino background. I’m a 3rd generation American, and I find you accent to be VERY sexy and beautiful. You’re so FLUENT in English and you’re so ARTICULATE. Stay proud with your Filipino English accent.😄

  • @paularosento46
    @paularosento46 4 роки тому +124

    This is a great video. I watched a snippet video before of korean variety show imitating different english accent and when it comes to filipino accent, it seems like she's mocking it and most of the audience there laughed. I hate the fact that accent supremacy in our society really do exists. Thanks for doing such a content like this. It somehow breaks the prejudice and discrimination towards english. English is english c'mon

    • @jessicaleeseul
      @jessicaleeseul  4 роки тому +39

      Super agree 👍 Accent supremacy is something that should disappear!

    • @carolinedelafuente7251
      @carolinedelafuente7251 4 роки тому +7

      Bruh, are you actually offended by that? Lmaooo.
      Pinoys also makes fun of our own accent. They can mock our accent all they want but we're better than that to be offended sooo

    • @paularosento46
      @paularosento46 4 роки тому +10

      @@carolinedelafuente7251 not really offended but the supremacy in accent is something we should break. there are a lot out there that is good and fluent in english but ashame to speak using their tongue because of that accent shaming.

    • @marvinpapasin9890
      @marvinpapasin9890 4 роки тому +8

      Jessica Lee it is also common saying of the Philippines that

      “english is just a language and not a sign of intelligence”

    • @agent_8870
      @agent_8870 4 роки тому +1

      You right Jessica👍😊 accent is not important as long as you understand what you are talking about.🥰🥰 I am so proud of you Jess👏🤗 and thank you so much for loving our country🥰😉

  • @andiromero7195
    @andiromero7195 3 роки тому +27

    Turn on the english caption see for yourself its 100% accurate.

  • @Cloud99557
    @Cloud99557 3 роки тому +323

    Her accent sounded like those conyo kids who are studying in Ateneo and La Salle. BTW, Filipino accent sounded clear and understandable because of our neutral tone of voice.

  • @romequiamm851
    @romequiamm851 3 роки тому +76

    honestly..i've worked in an international company..having said that.we have a lot of people from all over the world.europians,mid easterns,africans,americans,asians,south asians,most of asians are having a hard time understanding europians/mid easterns/africans. and vice versa..but all of them are comfortable giving instruction to us filipinos then we pass it on to our fellows who finds it hard to understand..we became the bridge..i guess youre right..filipino english is easy to understand by anyone..we are not perfect compared to british accent.british speakers will find our english as similar to american,then americans will laughed at us coz sometimes we do speak like latinos,africans sometimes finds our accent weird but they prefer speaking to us anyway..hahaha.

  • @gozumrafael
    @gozumrafael 4 роки тому +81

    Not just your accent Jes, your overall personality, your body language and gesture too. You are like one of those modern intellectual pinays.

  • @YELLJapanPH
    @YELLJapanPH 3 роки тому +13

    I am a Pinoy English teacher here in Tokyo. I teach Japanese professionals how to speak English. My students all agree that they love the Pinoy English accent because it’s very clear and easy to follow. It’s not intimidating.

  • @IbrahimKaisyVlogs
    @IbrahimKaisyVlogs 4 роки тому +639

    Me arab who speak fluent and pure filipino accent except my English sometimes i sound arab accent English 😂

    • @riztuvpabondal2411
      @riztuvpabondal2411 4 роки тому +3

      I like Russian accent and arab accent english 📶🚩🔣💥🔥💡

    • @keanz-.com0747
      @keanz-.com0747 4 роки тому +4

      Aiwa hahahah

    • @jasonni183
      @jasonni183 4 роки тому +10

      me pinoy straight man but my accent is gay accent and that's why i didn't want to speak english at all.

    • @medilax91
      @medilax91 4 роки тому +1

      ahahahaha.. Aiwa..

    • @cruselove
      @cruselove 4 роки тому

      Kamusta ka my friend 😈

  • @user-eo8ll9vo4f
    @user-eo8ll9vo4f 4 роки тому +189

    Dara, Ryan, Dasuri and Jessica, the only koreans i trust when it comes to PH topics

  • @filcanucks
    @filcanucks 3 роки тому +263

    When someone tries to criticize my English. I always say, sorry if I messed up because English is my 6th learned language... LOL

  • @schubert06sebastian39
    @schubert06sebastian39 3 роки тому +26

    You acquired the "malumanay" trait of the sweet, calming and soothing Filipino accent when you speak.

  • @Telfund38154172
    @Telfund38154172 4 роки тому +148

    That is why, They or North America, Australia, Germany and other countries have call centers in the Philippines...he.he.he..

    • @reeceb1259
      @reeceb1259 4 роки тому +16

      Accurate. The average American is always relieved to hear a Filipino accent on a customer support call over an Indian accent. (no offense India, blame the UK)

    • @ellenmerquillo4007
      @ellenmerquillo4007 4 роки тому +3

      You speak very very clear and easyt to understand..

    • @07johngnzls
      @07johngnzls 4 роки тому +1

      I think outsourcing saves money for the company is the answer. And avoiding to pay taxes on those countries.

    • @reeceb1259
      @reeceb1259 4 роки тому

      @@07johngnzls 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

    • @marlojustine
      @marlojustine 4 роки тому +6

      @@07johngnzls there may be some truth to this but this doesn’t erase the fact that most foreign countries/ employers prefer Filipino than other nationality for their Contact Center operations. It’s actually a win-win situation. Filipinos are easier to train and becomes fluent in conversing in English quickly with neutral accent than others plus cheaper wages.

  • @nmbnmbnmb
    @nmbnmbnmb 4 роки тому +114

    It’s the most insecure people that are the most intolerant of other cultures and races. The happier you are with yourself, the easier it is to appreciate others.

  • @emilys1508
    @emilys1508 4 роки тому +167

    Filipino English accent is sweet , pleasing to the ears, they express it in a way that you will feel comfortable right away , not intimidating , not confrontational ( meaning Filipinos are not just speaking in English just to show they are good at it , its more than that , it comes out naturally the Filipino traits ...considerate, sweet , caring gentleness and politeness ) You' ll notice it in them while talking .Ive heard those real English speaker in different countries ( when they talk it sound confrontational , bragging and there is an air of arrogance ) I prefer Filipino English accent 🍹

    • @johnnyrife2427
      @johnnyrife2427 4 роки тому

      ?

    • @3671568
      @3671568 4 роки тому

      Are you filipino?😅

    • @yt_astrral
      @yt_astrral 4 роки тому

      Lol no

    • @yt_astrral
      @yt_astrral 4 роки тому +1

      Mayncrap(Minecraft), strrit(street), soopa(sofa), tibi(tv),bagpag(backpack),pon(phone)

    • @yt_astrral
      @yt_astrral 4 роки тому

      Wirr(where),waypay(wifi), sharp t, f and v becomes b and p, too much stress on a and i

  • @marlaqa
    @marlaqa 3 роки тому +27

    For someone whose first language is not English, I congratulate you for being able to speak it fluently and express yourself clearly. Accents don’t really matter as long as you are able to communicate your message well. And because you love the way Filipinos speak English, I will subscribe to your channel. Sending ❤️ from California.

  • @jziel7313
    @jziel7313 4 роки тому +70

    I remember when i was in Singapore i had a conversation with a caucasian couple and later on told me that my english is very good, and what country did i came from.. i said " oh im a Filipino" they said its more like American accent. hhhmm.. i grew up watching american tv shows and movies along with Filipino local films, i even watch British films as well to learn the difference, but i never notice that.. all i know is that i have a Filipino accent and happy with it. I experienced the same, in an interview i got quite offended concerning accent, that it would be much better if my accent is a little more of an "English" one since the company is England based🤔 well i'll just let it go, and i always say it to myself "i may have an accent, but rest assured that my brain has no accent and i can understand you well"😉

    • @paolocarreon8329
      @paolocarreon8329 4 роки тому +1

      I think a lot of Filipinos also incorporated or adapted the American or British accent without even knowing it because we are exposed to their shows or media more.

    • @jziel7313
      @jziel7313 4 роки тому

      @@paolocarreon8329 very true

    • @nancypacete7838
      @nancypacete7838 4 роки тому

      You' re right there. I totally agree just be true to yourself..that's s you

  • @robinfil8019
    @robinfil8019 4 роки тому +51

    I had a very funny experienced regarding this issue that please allow me to share. I have many American friends that noticed and laughed at my accent before. I became conscious about it and tried my best to change it every time I talked to them. During one of our gathering we decided to play a game which involved spelling. When we were playing I cannot stop laughing at them because I found out that my American friends were having a hard spelling their own words. Since then I noticed that they stopped noticing and laughing at me every time I talked to them with Filipino accent. 😆

    • @wendy8274
      @wendy8274 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @grinsubmarine7181
      @grinsubmarine7181 4 роки тому +1

      THIS 🤣

    • @mariloubautista4170
      @mariloubautista4170 4 роки тому +4

      I know about that. We Filipinos are better in spelling than most Americans. They speak English better because it’s their mother tongue but when it comes to written we are far better off.

    • @gjade1019
      @gjade1019 4 роки тому

      @@mariloubautista4170 may because of What Jessica pointed out, that we enunciate words well as how our by our English teachers taught us in school.

    • @xaxierxerxes4563
      @xaxierxerxes4563 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂

  • @dv0rak629
    @dv0rak629 4 роки тому +99

    Want to hear a magnificent Filipino English Accent?
    "Lea Salonga"
    You'll be amazed when she sings, diction is crystal clear.

    • @NilturienGreenleaf2016
      @NilturienGreenleaf2016 4 роки тому +4

      Lea uses an American accent.

    • @elprincep582
      @elprincep582 4 роки тому +1

      Lea uses AMERICAN ACCENT

    • @tommyong93
      @tommyong93 4 роки тому +2

      Lea speaks in American accent.

    • @miyamizumitsuha8307
      @miyamizumitsuha8307 4 роки тому +2

      She uses British accent when she was starting so..

    • @areyoureadyforit2508
      @areyoureadyforit2508 4 роки тому +4

      @@tommyong93 Yes, she uses the American accent but it is heavily influenced by Filipino English accent.

  • @ulysesmiclat5401
    @ulysesmiclat5401 3 роки тому +15

    I’m Filipino Canadian and I’m very proud of it! For those Filipinos who doesn’t want to have that distinguished Filipino accent should not be a Filipino! All Filipinos should Be proud! Stand proud on their culture and as Jessica said the Filipino accent!

  • @PrimAbelardo
    @PrimAbelardo 4 роки тому +21

    Exactly! I am teaching Koreans and they find it helpful. Korea's known to be a non-English country and SOME of my clients were close to Zero English and couldn't comprehend. since Filipinos don't use slang words and has that Filipino sweet accent, they could really absorb it well. They also appreciate the effort that filipinos show to their clients and as well as care to share grammatical errors in an approachable way.

  • @crazynolram7792
    @crazynolram7792 3 роки тому +98

    English sub auto generated her voice 100% accurate. damn. try to on it.

    • @isabayani9053
      @isabayani9053 3 роки тому

      Yeah your right that's it means she talked really clear

  • @strongman2253
    @strongman2253 4 роки тому +84

    personally I more like filipino accent than american and british.
    because it's more clear and easy to understand.
    And accent is not important as long as you can speak the language or as long as you can express your thoughts.

    • @TDLTDL100
      @TDLTDL100 4 роки тому +7

      I think that it's clear because the syllables are enunciated. Maybe this is so because the Philippine languages (like Tagalog) are phonetically straightforward.

    • @gvcompilation6263
      @gvcompilation6263 4 роки тому +1

      @@TDLTDL100 agreed

  • @yzaaa287
    @yzaaa287 3 роки тому +12

    I worked in new york for 3months and always got told that my “filipino english accent is pretty.

  • @jaysato
    @jaysato 4 роки тому +22

    i was born and raised in cebu and attended an intl school. at the time from grade school to high school i probably spoke in a filipino english accent because that was my english environment. but all around me were people from different backgrounds and we all spoke english. but until i moved to the US for college i probably picked up or molded my english to a more american accent. now im working and teaching here in japan as a teacher (im also a half japanese) and people say i have the american accent. at this point in my life im not sure what accent i have, the same with my eldest brother. but one time a british girl told me i have sort of a pidgin english. like its a mix of english. which is true since ive been speaking and picking up english from different english speaking people. one thing i remember in my teachers training in america, my teacher said its good to teach your students all kinds of english because not all teachers or english speakers are american or british. also because of me being exposed to all kinds of english, i was able to understand other foreigners who spoke english when i was working at an office in college where we dealt with intl students or foreign students.

  • @hayoungkam4590
    @hayoungkam4590 4 роки тому +29

    Non native english speakers should never be judged based on accent. It's a second or third language! That's already something to be proud of! Sadly, even us Filipinos judge each other by the way we speak the English language. And yeah, I heard that's the same situation there in Korea - that accent is something of importance. I just hope things get better. Glad to hear you're not embarrassed by your "Filipino english accent".

  • @mariloubautista4170
    @mariloubautista4170 4 роки тому +71

    You are right. We Filipinos may not have the best English accent but anyone who listens to us will understand every word we say. We don’t eat any syllables in fact we pronounce every syllable like you pointed out. Thank you for appreciating us and being grateful to your Filipino English teachers.

    • @BigMatt08
      @BigMatt08 4 роки тому

      Absolutely.kabayan

  • @kdramalover1000
    @kdramalover1000 3 роки тому +16

    It's good to hear that someone appreciates our accent. Thank you for acknowledging your Filipino teachers 👍 That's so sweet of you. What's more commendable than your English speaking skill is your attitude. You know how to be greatful and appreciate those people behind the scenes. ♥️

  • @miyamizumitsuha8307
    @miyamizumitsuha8307 4 роки тому +57

    I know she sounds a lil bit Filo, but overall Pia is the definition of Filipino English accent for me.

    • @Hans-lp2sp
      @Hans-lp2sp 4 роки тому +4

      True tho not so Impressive Speaker like other Half filipina, But She speaks like Majority of Filipinos when Speaking English.

    • @fudjiekho9924
      @fudjiekho9924 3 роки тому

      Exactly

  • @kanjotekina
    @kanjotekina 4 роки тому +91

    Some might look down on Filipino accent but some would argue that the Filipino accent is one of the sexiest. I think there are vlogs/articles regarding this.
    P.S. I like how articulate and clear you speak, Jessica. I can't remember a time where I'd have to rewind and listen again to what you were saying. 😉

    • @imjstanbdy
      @imjstanbdy 4 роки тому +2

      yes. sexiest accent in Asia and 21st in the whole world. 😍🇵🇭👏👏👏

    • @imjstanbdy
      @imjstanbdy 4 роки тому +1

      @@imstuckinatrashcan hahaha 🤣🤣🤣

    • @teenyt1702
      @teenyt1702 4 роки тому +2

      Dexter's lab featured Filipino accent by the way 😂

  • @serenity5262
    @serenity5262 4 роки тому +28

    Honestly, your english accents was so very excellent.
    Real fact: maybe those who's says your accent was not good maybe they just get jealous lol.

  • @stephanyjane1796
    @stephanyjane1796 3 роки тому +21

    For me, English is just a language. Not a big deal. Your accent sounds clear and beautiful. 😊

  • @enoshima6699
    @enoshima6699 4 роки тому +24

    I'm glad you love your Filipino English even though most are not. Sadly, there is still a mentality in the Philippines that one must hide his/her phonics in order to show skill, as if pronouncing something with the local flavor is something to be dismissed, But this also exists in Korea. I always find it rather amusing when I watch Arirang News there is this one female reporter that twirls her "R"s to sound nonrhotic but her vowels are pronounced the American way. So, its like a confused modern spin-off of the Mid-Atlantic Accent. LOL My theory is she learned from either, Australia or New Zealand but maybe her bosses wanted a more American accent so she compensates. It's so odd specially to someone who treats Filipino English as a co-mother language. I don't really care how i sound unless the person Im talking to finds it difficult, Which is rare for filipino english as it is similar to the popular American one.
    Also, Filipino English is not just an accent, it is a variety of english dialect that is our own. By learning it you have been invited to learn words and quirks of english that only exists in the Philippines, it is now also yours to grow and keep. By speaking it and choosing it, you learn not only Shakespeare's language but also the colonial history of the islands and the modern context of its people. You become a part of it, as it a part of you.
    Side note, in Korea, Filipino English teachers are also not qualified in the teaching visa for english teachers. The prejudice is not just societal in Korea but also enshrined in policy. The only foreigners qualified to apply for english teaching in Korea are from the following countries (US, CA, UK, IR, AS, NZ). If you think about it, it's quite insulting for a non-english speaking country to tell former colonies (Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, India) that our english is not good enough. If it was a question of english capability then an IELTS, or TOEFL could've been required to also ensure quality, but the policy simply prioritizes the White people dominated english speaking countries (US, CA, UK, IR, AS, NZ). Collectively, the four Asian countries of Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, India have the largest english speaking population in the world combined. Most of the educated class of these asian countries are also at least bilingual unlike the general population of the white dominated countries. The segment of the asian population that can teach and travel are also the highly educated class of these asian nations. Which usually means that they can utilize at least conversational or corporate english. Not just your average highschool grad who feels like he/she wants to explore the world and wants to earn on the side, so he/she decides to teach colloquial english in a school setting in Japan or Korea. Honestly, if you want good teachers look for people who are at least bilingual. The ability to process language is to a large extent transferable and useful tips are always bountiful when one speaks more than one language. English speaking asians should be more proud of their english dialect, this is the scar of our colonial past and we have to claim it from our former governors to be our own. Others can only see our worth if we know ourselves and value our self worth, this also applies to our language.
    Embrace it and confuse the sheep.

    • @joselinekeen4817
      @joselinekeen4817 4 роки тому +2

      Well, said and explained. As a bilingual it’s a big bonus, or I will say advantage. I am proud that I can write and talk in simple English.,thanks for sharing your thoughts.

    • @vaneealonzo5839
      @vaneealonzo5839 4 роки тому +1

      I can't like your post enough to let you know that I 100% agree and thanking you for this 👍👍👍

  • @lgt_jne
    @lgt_jne 4 роки тому +165

    I'm proud of my accent. Your accent sounds beautiful Jessica😘😘😘

  • @thatwaslit6532
    @thatwaslit6532 4 роки тому +24

    "ALL COLORS ARE BEAUTIFUL" stop the hate fight the racism.

  • @cristinabaracao9588
    @cristinabaracao9588 4 роки тому +33

    As a Filipino myself, I don’t see any accent in the way you speak instead, I found it very mature, formal and intelligently expressed. ❤️

    • @Ella-qc7gc
      @Ella-qc7gc 4 роки тому +4

      You should listen to those people working in a callcenter.. She sounds like one of them.. (Very clear and neutral) 😊

    • @carlo0000a
      @carlo0000a 4 роки тому +2

      yeah she is more neutral, me i love the english accent from the girls from province, it's so cute when they speak

    • @arnoldlozano6629
      @arnoldlozano6629 4 роки тому +2

      @@Ella-qc7gc sa call center most clients prefer filipinos, because they can clearly understand them.

  • @mattalvarez548
    @mattalvarez548 3 роки тому +8

    I moved to the US when I was 12 and my Filipino accent was pretty strong. I was met with a lot of ridicule, which made me feel very insecure and I worked diligently to conceal my accent(it still shows up around my family). As I got older, I learned to embrace my cultural heritage more and saw it as something to be proud of. Thank you for sharing your encouraging perspective on this video!

  • @itchyyy4703
    @itchyyy4703 4 роки тому +36

    I love Jessica and her accent the way she is speak soo cute she's like lecturing hahaha

    • @ghilmins1407
      @ghilmins1407 4 роки тому

      Your good 👏🏼Keep it up😊

  • @bes3543
    @bes3543 4 роки тому +132

    And MAY 2019 Filipino hailed as sexiest accent in Asia and 21st sexiest accent in the world.

    • @yeqo6439
      @yeqo6439 4 роки тому

      Yes and that makes us 1st in Asia

    • @carlorubio186
      @carlorubio186 4 роки тому +5

      "heLLo bhe bhe gh0rL, aRe u L0sT? with Bicolano accent HAHAHA

    • @BS-xl7pm
      @BS-xl7pm 4 роки тому +1

      Cause only filipinos are obsessed with voting lol

    • @MrJeszam
      @MrJeszam 4 роки тому

      Never thought that we are on the list. I find our accent as irratating.
      Example: Facemask - Pismask (Bisaya) / Peysmask (Tagalog)

    • @bes3543
      @bes3543 4 роки тому

      Let's just be proud. That is also based on expats visiting our country sabi nga nila soft and sweet daw ang accent natin maliban nalang kung galit ka 😂 pero totoo naman manood ka sa mga accent ng ibang asian country hindi naman po sa pagjajudge pero ang iba po kasi pag nagsasalita sila ang bilis 😊

  • @JL-qj4pi
    @JL-qj4pi 4 роки тому +171

    Accent discrimination is probably strongest in countries where people don't speak English fluently so their view of what English is supposed to sound like is very very narrow.

    • @ipostric
      @ipostric 4 роки тому +5

      I don't think so, I mean I consume alot of English (UK) media and I could honestly discern the instances how Southerners (stereotypical British) still mock other Brits (Indochinese descents, Irish, Welsh, and specially the Scots). For example, Scots would pronounce the number 6 as "sex" and so on. It also happens in the US, where ghetto and hispanics are prejudiced as well, plus East vs West coast comparison etc.

    • @marks4553
      @marks4553 4 роки тому

      @@ipostric stupid

    • @missd4352
      @missd4352 4 роки тому +7

      People from around the world have different accents whether speaking English or their Native Language. And even the Native English Speakers themselves have different accents depending on the place they come from. I mean, Americans has different accents from British, New Zealand, Australians and etc. And even Americans themselves speak with different accents depending on the region they are from like their are at least 5 different American Accents, the Southern, New Yorkers, Bostonian, Californian and Hawaiian Accents. So see? People who judge, bash or put down other people because of their different English Accent are absolutely IGNORANT and STUPID.

    • @ipostric
      @ipostric 4 роки тому +2

      @@marks4553 I don't understand where you're coming from lmao. I just simply stated why discrimination against nonnormative accents is not just prevalent only in non-english speaking countries, but also with english countries themselves. It's obvious that you only understood partial (or none) of my point.

    • @reyacacio1301
      @reyacacio1301 4 роки тому +1

      @@missd4352 ... absolutely agree with you except for the word "stupid."

  • @vanessac0382
    @vanessac0382 3 роки тому +9

    I'm from Manila and I have the same accent. Americans were very surprised when they learned that it was my first time coming to the u.s. they say i speak intelligibly and u speak well. It's not what they're expecting from an immigrant

  • @DrBuzz-ti1qc
    @DrBuzz-ti1qc 4 роки тому +50

    Ate jessica's accent is really addictive to hear. I really love her accent, since I discovered her channel, in my mind I keep hearing her voice even if I am not watching her video. Maybe that's the reason why I really love ate jessica's channel. Hope you notice me ate jessica

  • @keithlozada493
    @keithlozada493 4 роки тому +30

    this is the real Filipino English accent not those who overemphasized as "wanpipty" "juswa" and other words...

  • @twinkph6409
    @twinkph6409 3 роки тому +117

    They all look down to things that related to Filipinos..
    SAD🙁

    • @Kn1v3z
      @Kn1v3z 3 роки тому +32

      I believe thats because we filipinos became the ofw stereotype and began to serve other countries rather than them serving us. I know that we should be proud of how family oriented we are and our work ethic but this caused other races to look down on us and assume that we filipinos are desperate and will not be on top of the food chain. I myself am an electrical foreman here in Canada and it took a while to gain respect because of this stereotype

    • @arwellmosqueda3615
      @arwellmosqueda3615 3 роки тому +1

      @@Kn1v3z Yeah!!!; this make sense

    • @eternal6257
      @eternal6257 3 роки тому

      @@Kn1v3z yeah

    • @unicorntakigawa3652
      @unicorntakigawa3652 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah that makes sense . also, some of us Filipinos are not hundred percent proud of being a filipino compare to those people who only have 50% of filipino blood and that is completely sad😥

    • @Kn1v3z
      @Kn1v3z 3 роки тому +3

      @@unicorntakigawa3652 you have a point there. Our media back home is influencing that thought process as well.

  • @janecrispe758
    @janecrispe758 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you Jessica. English has always been part of our educational system from elementary to high school and college. The medium of instruction is English. And because of that we learn to speak properly. We are very conscious with our grammar especially when writing. Thank you for defending the accent.

  • @cristinebatalla4838
    @cristinebatalla4838 4 роки тому +19

    For me, as long as you understand the person you're talking too or having a conversation with then that would be fine. Every country has a different accent when it comes in speaking english. It's just that there are people who's being so perfectionist. So thank you ate jessica for explaining it clearly. By the way i love your accent. Your pronunciation is really damn addictive. 😊❤

  • @nigellestephens1843
    @nigellestephens1843 4 роки тому +23

    I love the positivity. May I also say that aside from “the accent” you also have acquired the positivity of the Filipinos. You’re definitely right everyone can understand you clearly bec. you enunciate and pronounce the words clearly. Love watching your videos bec of the good vibes.

  • @jbasilio2205
    @jbasilio2205 4 роки тому +11

    I moved here in canada last yr. And one of my canadian friend open up about how other speaks english. They don't care as long as we understand each other, like sometimes I'm having a hard time to communicate like I forgot the word and don't know how to translate it. They don't care and they dont criticize you because you dont speak english well. Just explain to them what you're trying to say by your hand gesture big help. They will understand you.
    By the way I'm a pure filipino.
    And I start watching english movies to learn more. Hehe
    To my co filipino people. Please just dont criticize and ashamed of your English accent or whatever or grammar. First of all english is not our first Language. So we have to be considerate to everyone.

  • @mikodelatorre8007
    @mikodelatorre8007 3 роки тому +8

    This is the clearest english ive ever heard in my whole life.

  • @itchyyy4703
    @itchyyy4703 4 роки тому +13

    Actually filipino can use other accent if they want, but just like jessica said filipino accent can understand clearly because we speak every syllables. And maybe that's the reason why we have a big job opportunity outside the Philippines specially for the english professor.

  • @NoelITan
    @NoelITan 4 роки тому +21

    Just to say this.. Personally I'm very proud of you.. I think not only me but all the Filipinos out there.. Stay safe always

    • @NoelITan
      @NoelITan 4 роки тому

      Just to add.. Filipinos speak the English language in the correct manner based on the actual pronunciations of the vowels and consonants.. It is not over rated and not slang.. Tama d ba hahaha that is why you're English speaking tongue is a stand out

  • @allanrivera2605
    @allanrivera2605 4 роки тому +10

    Filipino english accent is the sweetest to hear.. like the Ilongo accent, I love it!..(",)

  • @iamzeny
    @iamzeny 3 роки тому +10

    I’m very proud of my Filipino accent, and mostly being Filipino.

  • @eaire5470
    @eaire5470 4 роки тому +32

    I learned English when I was 2. I did not know learning English was an achievement lmao 🇵🇭❤️

    • @ceerwinyamson8784
      @ceerwinyamson8784 4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha that goes for me aswell

    • @jelen2579
      @jelen2579 4 роки тому +1

      when we're babies, they talk to us in english lol

    • @nineteal.s9710
      @nineteal.s9710 4 роки тому +6

      It is for non-english speakers. You and I are fortunate, we don't need to spend thousands just to learn English. Sorry but I find your comment quite insensitive, maybe just me. No hate tho, peace out.

    • @eaire5470
      @eaire5470 4 роки тому +1

      @@jelen2579 ikr

  • @annetlocsin3802
    @annetlocsin3802 3 роки тому +20

    I studied in the US and back there they like my accent.

    • @annegirlinger
      @annegirlinger 3 роки тому

      What's your accent?

    • @HansLotap
      @HansLotap 3 роки тому

      @@annegirlinger im pretty sure she has english filipino accent

  • @luluscrooge3891
    @luluscrooge3891 4 роки тому +18

    You're right about the Filipino accent being clear and easy to understand. The auto-generated captions captured everything you said perfectly. 😂💓

    •  4 роки тому +1

      Honestly, she dont even got a really strong filipino accent, its just a hint

    • @johnnyrife2427
      @johnnyrife2427 4 роки тому

      Nope! Not!

    • @luluscrooge3891
      @luluscrooge3891 4 роки тому

      @@johnnyrife2427 What do u mean

  • @Donz1989
    @Donz1989 3 роки тому +7

    Filipino English Accent is beautiful and I'm proud to showcase it whenever I travel abroad.

  • @timboersma3805
    @timboersma3805 4 роки тому +16

    If my eyes were closed I would say just an American accent. I am an American living in the Philippines 17 years.