FOREIGNER reacts to WHY I can't speak FILIPINO even after 9 Years in the PHILIPPINES

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  • @WhatsupPhilippines
    @WhatsupPhilippines  Před 8 měsíci +1

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  • @dannynicart2389
    @dannynicart2389 Před rokem +589

    I'm Canadian and married to a wonderful Filipina. One crucial thing that I imposed on myself was to learn the Pilipino language. Now I can speak it fluently and fully comprehend it. My wife can’t say negative things about me.😁

  • @DwaineWoolley
    @DwaineWoolley Před rokem +296

    If you truly love the Philippines and the people, you will learn their language. We shouldn't expect Filipinos to adapt to us all the time. If you live here, you should adapt to them

    • @blp5840
      @blp5840 Před rokem +8

      True Daddy Dwaine! Char 😅

    • @cbuanimax
      @cbuanimax Před rokem +14

      Dapat lang and one good example of that are the Mormons. Even as short as one year most of them ay nakakasalita na ng Tagalog or local dialect. It is your willingness to learn and it is indeed when you love the country and it's people.

    • @petersalva6106
      @petersalva6106 Před rokem +3

      ikaw yung isa sa mga example dun sir dwaine..
      ingat kayo lagi ni ate shantal at sa baby po ninyo.. ingat po palagi

    • @amadoramos5040
      @amadoramos5040 Před rokem +5

      @ i agree, but one must be aware that filipinos who are composed of different ethnic groups have different language preferences even if filipino is our national and official language. others prefer communicating in english and/or their first language instead of filipino. a foreigner should consider the language preference of the filipinos one is interacting with. it is not always the national language that is prefered. but it is good to learn the national language since it is understood by the majority even if some prefer another language in their everyday conversations.

    • @coldhank
      @coldhank Před rokem +1

      Right. No Excuses

  • @dexterjosefamata9083
    @dexterjosefamata9083 Před rokem +112

    I have a lot of foreign friends here in the Philippines. Despite living here in the Philippines for a long time, only a few of them are fluent in Filipino. This is because that Filipinos are bilinguals. Meaning to say, a lot of Filipinos are fluent in English. Because of this, foreigners living here in the Philippines are not that pressured in learning our language.

    • @Balmung812
      @Balmung812 Před rokem +5

      yea visayas and mindanao mostly knows bisaya tagalog and english.

    • @dexterjosefamata9083
      @dexterjosefamata9083 Před rokem +3

      @@Balmung812 Visayans and Mindanaoans prefer learning to understand and speak English than Filipino so that they can become more globally competitive. #Fact

    • @miguelbalisi9952
      @miguelbalisi9952 Před rokem

      Highly Possible but hopefully Tagalog don't die off. My Lillie nephews and nieces as young as 7, grade 1, primary school? They speak English real good. When I was their age, won't mention how long ago, haha, I wasn't speaking that good English same as those my age. Just wondering in some non English speaking countries like Korea if their youngsters now speak English? Do you know?

    • @AngelStarr72
      @AngelStarr72 Před rokem +1

      I agree, I even have a foreign co worker who told me why will he made an effort to speak filipino language when everybody around him speaks English!

    • @GT-Oldschool
      @GT-Oldschool Před rokem

      exactly. theres no point. i think the only filipinos who are pressuring foreigners into learning the local language are the uneducated ones. dont listen to them.

  • @angelotimonera7967
    @angelotimonera7967 Před rokem +96

    Hi Nelly, it's not a problem not knowing the different kinds of dialects as long as you know tagalog its because it is the universal tongue in the Philippines. It means as long as you speak tagalog, you will never get lost for everyone in the country speaks and understands tagalog. Whether you are in Visaya or Mindanao, they understand and speak tagalog. If you ask them something in tagalog, they will surely reply tagalog to you. Just that simple.

    • @d.l.c7456
      @d.l.c7456 Před rokem +4

      The Visayans learned their 'tagalog' from teevee, with the thick accent.

    • @carpiofamilly698
      @carpiofamilly698 Před rokem +2

      @@d.l.c7456 agree , I have plenty friends from Visayas and Mindanao and they said that they learn tagalog bu watching teleserye

    • @teddyl6261
      @teddyl6261 Před rokem +1

      But English is pretty common/standard as well.

    • @jeffjeffjeff69
      @jeffjeffjeff69 Před rokem +1

      They are languages btw, not dialects

    • @gambitgambino1560
      @gambitgambino1560 Před rokem

      English is ok. It’s a waste of time to learn tagalog if everyone can speak english

  • @Iksmohj1
    @Iksmohj1 Před rokem +6

    Nelly,I'll give you some basic Tagalog that we use everyday.
    1.Magandang Umaga🌞
    -Good Morning
    2.Kamusta ka?
    -How are you?
    3.Ano ang ginagawa mo?
    -What are you doing
    4.Saan ka pupunta?
    -Where are you going?
    5.I love you😊❤️
    -Mahal kita
    6.Ingat ka palagi
    -Take care always

  • @robertvelasquez393
    @robertvelasquez393 Před rokem +65

    Yes Nelly Tagalog is universally understood wherever you go in the Philippines. Learn Tagalog language and you can communicate to Filipinos wherever places you want to visit the country.

  • @josephlinfordditan8836
    @josephlinfordditan8836 Před rokem +2

    Tagalog is not a dying language in my country. The reason is that it is in the curriculum of our schools from primary to secondary, and to tertiary! If you speak 4 of them, that is good. You can add a little more, and off course, since you vlog about the Philippine culture, Tagalog is the right language to learn for you. I am an Ilonggo. I am also a polyglot, I speak Hiligaynon, Bisaya (Cebuano), Waray, Bikol, Masbateño, Ilokano, Zambal, Chabacano, Maranao, Kapampangan, and Pangasinan. I also speak several European and Asian languages. Once, I spoke to both of you in German before but, you did not respond to me. That's why I never tried it anymore. There's no sense in doing so. I just defended the use of our national language in the entire country. What Jessica mentioned had been not proven because I toured the country from north to south. I talked to them in Tagalog and they responded well, as well as, in there native languages! All the vlogs I had reacted to responded , but yours did not. However, as a Filipino I still patronize your vlog because I sympathized with you! Viel Glück und auf viedersehen!

  • @sidexbloom
    @sidexbloom Před rokem +46

    I suggest if you're planning to learn Philippine Language You guys should consider focusing on Tagalog/Filipino since it is the national language it can be used everywhere in the country, don't get distracted by the dialects.

    • @larooshisiaccla8562
      @larooshisiaccla8562 Před rokem

      Tama ...

    • @RM-eu5et
      @RM-eu5et Před rokem +2

      Tama. Nanggaling ako s visayas ang tawag nila sa akin ay TAGALOG. tapos bigla sila ngtagalog lahat weeeee. Lugi ako eh. D makaintindi ng visaya tpos sila ngtatagalog wahahahah. Tama tagalog nlng pag aralan nya kasi halos lahat ng libro ay sa wikang english at tagalog lang nakasulat. Kaya kahit saan cgurong lugar s pilipinas my ngtatagalog o nkakaintindi ng tagalog.

    • @whitepouch0904
      @whitepouch0904 Před rokem

      It’s Tagalog and Bisaya. If bisaya she could almost understand 2 major islands.

    • @sidexbloom
      @sidexbloom Před rokem

      @@whitepouch0904 Isang linguahe nga hirap na Sila, tapos gusto mo pa ipagsabay nila Tagalog at bisaya???much better if mag focus sa language na may malaking benefit. kesa sa dialect na restricted Lng sa specific Area. tsk, tsk

  • @crxdelsolsir
    @crxdelsolsir Před rokem +14

    I understand Jessica was essentially learning multiple languages at a young age and learning 3 languages or more is difficult even if young.
    I wish you and Jessica the best in learning Tagalog and thank you for appreciating Philippines.

    • @kenchan4267
      @kenchan4267 Před rokem

      When we are young we learn 4 languages including are those: bisaya, Tagalog, English and spanish. When i am in college i added Deutsch language and i like it.

    • @nb6792
      @nb6792 Před rokem

      actually you pick up languages easier as a kid. I spoke Tagalog and Bisaya and English at a young age.

  • @jackibagbaga7638
    @jackibagbaga7638 Před rokem +10

    I grew up in Bontoc, mt. Province but tagalog is rarely spoken except maybe in pilipino language class in 1950's and 60's. We use to make fun of our pilipino teacher up to a point she gets frustrated. I started to speak tagalog only when I left the Cordillera region. I agree with Jessica, Filipinos should preserve our national culture and pilipino language.

  • @meldfourthcagape3687
    @meldfourthcagape3687 Před rokem +88

    I think for Jessica it's an extra pressure to learn Filipino because more korean vloggers are becoming fluent in the language like Dasuri, Ryan Bang and others. 😁😁

  • @George-ux6zz
    @George-ux6zz Před rokem +2

    Jessica really cares for the Philippines and the Filipino people. She's really a Korean but her heart is Filipino.

  • @carlodurian3730
    @carlodurian3730 Před rokem +5

    Nelly... you're flourishing... you're coming into your own... and you're succeeding in building your own brand

  • @elenanavas9857
    @elenanavas9857 Před rokem +24

    Many Filipinos are multilingual! We acquired our 1st (native) language at home, and Tagalog and English at school. Filipino (the official name) is not going to die yet!

    • @leticiachiok8057
      @leticiachiok8057 Před rokem +3

      Filipino language is not dying...highly spoken in the vernacular. Tho "Taglish" has become common amongst the youth.

  • @mec1695
    @mec1695 Před rokem +2

    Tagalog is the national language, they can surely understand you even in other regions.

  • @donpedroarellano
    @donpedroarellano Před rokem +2

    Just to clarify things "Filipino" is the person or nationality and "Pilipino" is the language or dialect. Being a Filipino and worked with TV Media, I had been around the Philippines and I can go around speaking "Tagalog" and still being understood simple because Pilipino is a standard subject in school around the Philippines. I beg to disagree that Pilipino is dying because Pilipino tele-serye is very much alive and Original Pilipino Music is also thriving doing good.

  • @janeacusar
    @janeacusar Před rokem +8

    One thing that will really push you to learn the language I think, is when you are dating a Filipino man and things are quite serious. That will make you so eager to learn. I have noticed that when you are dating someone of different language and culture, you get inspired to learn.

  • @MADesigns_
    @MADesigns_ Před rokem +13

    I really appreciate the effort of ForeigNoys trying to speak a Filipino language. I think it’s best to speak Tagalog since you’re based in Manila, and it’s one of the National language. But again, really appreciate the effort because learning to speak another language is hard. It takes practice.

  • @BingohTV
    @BingohTV Před rokem +10

    My daughter was born in canada, I raised her in the phil from 1 year old to 7 years old but she speaks very canadian english. The funny thing is instead of she has to learn the bisaya or tagalog, the yaya and the rest of the people working with us were the one learning good english.(not bad huh) When she went back to canada its just easy for her the get along with friend because of her fluency of the english language.now shes now 12 years old, she starts to learn tagalog by googling words she wants to know.

  • @raytigno9154
    @raytigno9154 Před rokem +2

    You don't say. I'm Filipino and I only know one dialect. You are far better than most of us. I'm still learning by watching all the TV ads.
    LoL!!

  • @monacolley1126
    @monacolley1126 Před rokem +4

    You're doing great, Nelly. One language at a time. The only things which matters is your well being and mental health. Enjoy your journey and it's always good to see happy.

  • @nenethantonio9077
    @nenethantonio9077 Před rokem +111

    Don't worry Nelly, all Filipinos know Tagalog as our "national language" even we have our own dialects in different regions.

    • @shienathea5442
      @shienathea5442 Před rokem

      Agree, don't be afraid to learn it, Nelly, so that they won't sell you 😄just kidding!

    • @Lou-wy1zy
      @Lou-wy1zy Před rokem

      yeah Nelly, you can start with tagalog, you'll be able to get by with it

    • @taglavis
      @taglavis Před rokem +1

      Compared to Cebuano tagalog is easier to study. But most Filipinos can speak Cebuano bec Mindanaoans also talk in Cebuano

    • @litoalonzo4626
      @litoalonzo4626 Před rokem

      To be good communicator just mingling with Filipino spoke Tagalog one or five words need familiarize it than memorize keep relax enjoy listen and try some simple sentence even it is broken Tagalog the more you socialize and not allow them speak to in English even you talk in English their response in Tagalog from it you will familiarize because you initiate to what you want says. Ex. Can we visit to Our friend? The Filipino response in Tagalog you familiarize those words and do it several time. Etcetera. I do see for one year you notice the progress😊

    • @alkaizerplaza1342
      @alkaizerplaza1342 Před rokem +3

      Filipino is our National language (a mix of all Philippine dialect) not Tagalog.

  • @boboydeguzman6997
    @boboydeguzman6997 Před rokem +1

    WheneverJessica speaks one can’t help but listen to every word. She’s an amazing speaker. Love the way she talks.

    • @hall-hyoo
      @hall-hyoo Před rokem +1

      True. You can tell she's very conscious of what she says and it shows in her videos.

  • @Petluka
    @Petluka Před rokem +2

    its a matter of dedication and immersion just like anything else.

  • @kuysvonito6688
    @kuysvonito6688 Před rokem +22

    Nelly all Filipinos speaks basic Tagalog. When you go to the north they speak ILOCANO but they can also speak Tagalog same goes with other regions. Try to learn Tagalog and it will make your life more easier for you when you go around the Philippine islands.

    • @WhatsupPhilippines
      @WhatsupPhilippines  Před rokem +2

      thanks for sharing 😊

    • @stellaolivesucalit4948
      @stellaolivesucalit4948 Před rokem

      Agree.....focus on Tagalog/Pilipino first as it's part of the school curriculum nationwide. I am from Cebu and when I lived in Manila for 12yrs, it took me while to learn the conversational Tagalog. My school mates were amused at my formal Tagalog🤣. I was more comfortable speaking in English....char😜. You'll get the hang of it Nelly when you speak in Tagalog more often😊

    • @gramo63
      @gramo63 Před rokem

      @@WhatsupPhilippines Nelly, nach 4-1/2 Monate am Bundesscprachenamt in Huerth (in der Naehe vom Bonn) koennte ich Hochdeutsch sprechen. We Pinoys learn foreign languages very quickly, but German -- ay! mas mahirap kaysa Ingles.

  • @imeldaedwards1060
    @imeldaedwards1060 Před rokem +3

    Salamat Nelly for this nice video/topic,reaction about our pambansang wika,tagalog or Filipino.
    Stay safe and happy,keep on smiling 😃

  • @marjunmarcelocristobal2678

    Learning the BASICS of Tagalog Will Work Wonders!!-- almost all Provinces,even if some do speak pidgin English,..a lot Still UNDERSTAND TAGALOG coz they watch LOCAL TV SHOWS,TAGALOG MOVIES,ETC.... and beside, when YOU GIVE THAT EFFORT TO TALK in our Language.. that means to US that the Foreigner LOVES OUR COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE!!-- HE/SHE GIVES MUCH EFFORT TO LEARN OUR LANGUAGE!!--- and that really Mean Sooo much to us!!

  • @mrsgomezmd
    @mrsgomezmd Před rokem +2

    Totally agree about making the effort to learn even basic greetings and introductions in the language of the country you are visiting.

  • @rellg.2607
    @rellg.2607 Před rokem +8

    I am not embarassed to say this, I have Filipino blood but I do not know how to speak the language fluently. I took months of tagalog classes and have not mastered the language, just the basics. I get confused with tagalog and visayan. There was a Filipino man that said something very bad and humiliating to me because I didnt know the language. Honestly, I don't expect non-Filipinos and foreigners to learn our language. We already appreciate you guys for loving our country and spreading awareness of our culture. NELLY never ever feel pressured that you have to learn everything, especially the language. I noticed that people tend to pressure people, especially foreigners. Just let people be.

    • @mariaclaradelossantos398
      @mariaclaradelossantos398 Před rokem +3

      This happens to me too. Its a generation gap thing. Most older individuals dont understand that the younger generation are raised to be English speakers. I just wish they won't make such a big deal of it especially since its not like we had a choice what our primary language is growing up.

    • @cbuanimax
      @cbuanimax Před rokem +1

      @@mariaclaradelossantos398 but it is a way lot better if you could learn to speak and understand our very own language, Pilipino tayo di ba?

    • @mariaclaradelossantos398
      @mariaclaradelossantos398 Před rokem

      @@cbuanimax tama ka. Nakakaintindi naman ako at nakakapagsalita. Mahirap lang talaga para sakin. If I need to articulate deeper thoughts I need to switch to English is what I'm saying. I believe kids in Manila are the same. Its sad but a reality.

  • @joycei5926
    @joycei5926 Před rokem +3

    It’s actually amazing to know Filipinos who can speak Bisaya and fluent in English but can’t speak Tagalog. Not to worry, you’ll pick up and learn. Take Basel for instance (wandering Syrian) and how fluent he is now in Tagalog.

    • @mariaclaradelossantos398
      @mariaclaradelossantos398 Před rokem

      Law of use and disuse. The Filipino subject was the only time I used Filipino as I never watched Filipino tv growing up. Therefore, I speak better English than Tagalog. I can understand it and can figure out even the deep words but dont expect me to translate from English to Tagalog or even write an essay in straight Filipino.

  • @Income700
    @Income700 Před rokem +2

    Hi nelly happy to watch you again its okay to learn tagalog lang po muna since it's so diverse,ingat po lagi and smiles.God bless po

  • @thebigmike6297
    @thebigmike6297 Před rokem +1

    That's okay Nelly as long as Filipinos can understands you , no problem.

  • @pilarferrer3115
    @pilarferrer3115 Před rokem +4

    Yes more than 120 dialects and languages in the Philippines but Filipino is the national language which is 80% Tagalog and 20% combination of other Filipino dialects like cebuano, hiligaynon, iloko, pangasinan Zoe, etc. Even then other regions like Mt. Province, in Visayas & Mindanao, most people are comfortable at using English to communicate in any setting

  • @froilananthony7391
    @froilananthony7391 Před rokem +4

    nice nelly the language, just learn english and tagalog here in the philippines, filipinos will understand that anywhere in the regions. thanks nelly thats great in learnings languages. thank you nelly this is awesome

  • @amurasuncion7129
    @amurasuncion7129 Před rokem +2

    FILIPINO IS THE NATIONAL LANGUAGE. Tagalog is one of th 9 main languages in d country. The reasom why you cant speak Filipino is because no one is talking to u in Filipino. so u are not forced to learn the language. Even Filipinonpeple arr talking to u in English. To learn Fil, that shd come from ur willingness to learn the language. Look at @BecomingFilipino, @HungrySyrianWanderer... and other foreign vloggers who are not only passionate abt yhe Phil and its culture but they embraced even the language. They mingled with people speaking the language. They try their best to learn. There is nothing wrong with the language. To learn the language, you need to embrace it, be willing to learn it. (like u got no choice). Btw, im a filipino teacher/prof and i would be so delighted to see you take the first step in learning Filipino.

  • @user-ix1ti3vd9f
    @user-ix1ti3vd9f Před 7 měsíci

    Besides your videos Nelly, I love watching Jessica's videos as well!

  • @nickd3440
    @nickd3440 Před rokem +38

    I'm actually very impressed with you and Jessica for really trying to learn our language. Most Filipinos nowadays don't have that passion. As you guys have thought, the Filipino language does seem to be a dying language. As a Filipino myself, I feel so bad about it myself.

    • @hazelreyes6618
      @hazelreyes6618 Před rokem

      Siguro ikaw lang yun

    • @makatangcocinero8267
      @makatangcocinero8267 Před rokem +1

      I quite agree with you. Yes, there are some or a few Filipinos who were born and raised here in the Philippines most of whom belonged to the so-called "alta sociedad" almost never spoke or understood Filipino at all. You want me to mention names??? Pero kung anuman ang dahilan ng mga yun eh sila lang ang nakakaalam at saka syempre it's none of my business na.

    • @nickd3440
      @nickd3440 Před rokem +2

      @@hazelreyes6618 😁Hindi naman. Marami diyan at alam ko na alam mo yun. Sa totoo lang 40 years na ako dito sa USA pero Tagalog pa rin ang usapan namin dito sa bahay. Sabi nga ng kapatid ko diyan sa Pinas, sa tagal ko na raw dito sa USA, bakit daw barok pa rin ako mag-ingles 😆😆😆

    • @nickd3440
      @nickd3440 Před rokem +2

      @@makatangcocinero8267 Agree naman ako sa iyo. Wala na tayong pakialam sa kanila. Napag-uusapan lang dito dahil sa video na napanood natin.😊

    • @makatangcocinero8267
      @makatangcocinero8267 Před rokem

      @@nickd3440 korek! 😊

  • @MsA45US
    @MsA45US Před rokem +11

    Hi Nelly, if you’re really interested to learn Filipino language, I suggest start in Tagalog.
    In Philippines, its the dialects that are so many not language, because theres only one language, its called Filipino but the technical dialect used is Tagalog, that will be perfectly enough. Its not necessary to learn every dialect in every provinces, but if you do its a bonus.
    😊
    The key in learning the language is to be “real Interested”, coz many tries, but because the heart doesn’t really have the “wanting” so it will be hard to learn. And don’t worry thinking you’ll sound funny, coz Pinoys will not mind, instead they will find that you sound cute and will admire you more.

    • @Bidyokeletra
      @Bidyokeletra Před rokem +1

      Correct me if I'm wrong, wala yata tayong Lenguahe na Tagalog, kundi wikang PILIPINO ang Tagalog ay tumutukoy sa Tao hindi sa lenguahe.

  • @life_journey98
    @life_journey98 Před rokem

    You are so alive, so natural and spontaneous, the energy is great. keep up! all the best ;-)

  • @pubkentos4501
    @pubkentos4501 Před rokem +1

    Hi Nelly…that’s why I also like Jessica she’s also included on my top of the lists my fav foreign vloggers ..keep it up Nelly we ll always support you all humble and nice genuine vloggers…thankz…😊

  • @rosalinabulingot7979
    @rosalinabulingot7979 Před rokem +5

    Nelly, you know Kulas a Canadian vlogger known as becoming filipino speaks tagalog, bisaya and other dialects because what he did is every town or provinces he goes to he asked the locals how to say this or that and he make notes of it. Also, to begin with for a few weeks hire a teacher online to teach him bisaya and translate it in English and he learns tagalog by asking people around him 😊

    • @korben75
      @korben75 Před rokem

      Maybe she doesn't want to make any effort to learn the language :) it's just her.

    • @badeng4787
      @badeng4787 Před rokem

      Its because kulas loves the Philippines!Most foreigner who truly love the PHilipline dedicated to commited to learn the language

  • @orlandol.telesforo9597

    Yeah! I hope you are doing well. Salamat Nelly for sharing your video with Jessica Lee. 🌹💕🇵🇭♥️🏝🎄☮️Take care and stay healthy.

  • @mylenini8053
    @mylenini8053 Před rokem

    Hi, Nelly! Thank you for loving our country. We love you too! 😊

  • @mutravent
    @mutravent Před rokem +5

    Hi Nelly, Tagalog is the main language of Philippines but we have branches of languages in every province, but we all understand and can speak English. I think for foreigners like you vloggers you should learn to speak Tagalog because you can use that wherever you go in the Philippines because Filipinos can understand that.
    So we will expect you to learn and speak Tagalog. 😊👍❤️🇵🇭

    • @NoelBarcelona
      @NoelBarcelona Před rokem +1

      I need to correct the notion that the primary language of the Philippines is Tagalog. No, it isn't. It is Filipino. But the basis is the Tagalog language since most Filipinos can understand the lingua franca (the primary language in Metro Manila) at various levels of fluency. In the 1930s, when President Manuel Luis Molina Quezon signed Executive Order No. 134, the primary role of the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa (Institute for the National Language) was to study what language in the Philippines will be the basis of the would-be national language and Tagalog was the one chosen since, as I have mentioned earlier, the language that can be understood by people from Aparri to Jolo, although in varying levels of fluency.

    • @macsnipe8345
      @macsnipe8345 Před rokem

      @@NoelBarcelona i agree, some people are really messed up. I mean, there is a reason why we have FILIPINO subject in school, and not TAGALOG.

  • @andrewcruise2749
    @andrewcruise2749 Před rokem +5

    Tagalog language is not dying, it’s the national language and forever will be

  • @ronaldmungcal3501
    @ronaldmungcal3501 Před rokem

    Keep safe always nelly we are on your side to support you

  • @edwardpanapanaan8113
    @edwardpanapanaan8113 Před rokem +1

    even we have different languages or dialects we can understand each other by using our natioanal language which is tagalog...

  • @TheSunflower777
    @TheSunflower777 Před rokem +5

    I was born in the Philippines and i do not even understand my fellow Filipinos who are from the South! So we communicate in English here abroad. This not compulsary..it is your choice if you want to learn Tagalog. God gave us choices and we respect yours! Be happy and I wish you the very best of everything.💌🙏🥂 Watching from Scandinavia.🌏🌈🙏

  • @allangee4990
    @allangee4990 Před rokem +4

    Tagalog is our national language and most filipino will understand the language. Looking forward for a vlog where you will speak only tagalog hehehe.. i remember George and Lucy have speak only tagalog vlog hehe.. also a great idea to have a collab vlog with Jessica Lee 😍

  • @zjbaron
    @zjbaron Před rokem

    Amazing, you’ve been in the Phil. for 9 mos. You always have happy face. From San Diego California

  • @ejnrose
    @ejnrose Před rokem +1

    Correction Jessica the filipino language will never die because its a medium in the philippine school especially public . And the everyday life communication. We are just obliged to ourself to learn and speak english for the sake of internationalism objective

  • @rakel1544
    @rakel1544 Před rokem +3

    NEVER Filipino language will die. Never❤ It is like a river that smoothly and freely flows.

  • @ceelee5850
    @ceelee5850 Před rokem +3

    I am 100% filipino from Cebu, and my son who is 9 speaks fluent in english, but struggle in tagalog. The reason is because in school the language they used is english.

  • @alexandersy3754
    @alexandersy3754 Před rokem

    Nice to see you blooming again.

  • @akosijowsaf
    @akosijowsaf Před rokem +3

    Still Tagalog or Filipino is the mother of all languages in the Philippines, whether you are Bisaya, Bicolano, Ilocano, Batangueno, Chavacano. So it is always best to learn Tagalog where everyone speaks and understands, rather than focusing on just one dialect.

  • @yennefervengerberg3256
    @yennefervengerberg3256 Před rokem +2

    If you speak Tagalog you can converse with everyone actually! Remember Filipino movies are generally in Tagalog!

  • @athenaschannel.1001
    @athenaschannel.1001 Před rokem

    New subscriber here. I'm here to support Nelly go Nelly love from Filipino people

  • @robertmichaeldefensor5380

    Looking forward for more of your videos ate Nelly! 🫰😊 Take care always! God bless!

  • @balongride2368
    @balongride2368 Před rokem

    Yes i love Jessica Lee 💕
    She grew up in the province of Bacolod👌
    Thank you Nelly for featuring JL 🤗

  • @carlodurian3730
    @carlodurian3730 Před rokem

    11:10 Nelly dishing out local words from time to time is just so cute!
    "Char!"

  • @danahvillanueva
    @danahvillanueva Před rokem +1

    Pilipino (or Tagalog) is the national language and is taught all over the Philippines. Same with English. I am from Mindanao and I speak Tagalog, Bisaya and English....

  • @hazelnuts4806
    @hazelnuts4806 Před rokem

    Your Really Gorgeous ❤️ u look so Happy and ur skin is glowing now so happy to see that ❤️❤️❤️ the Aura is so Light and fresh ❤️

  • @mariaross4340
    @mariaross4340 Před rokem +2

    Don't feel bad, Nelly - you both will get there one way or another 😁❣️She didn't do too bad! I think Tagalog is the universal dialect, so I’ll start from there❣️Have fun and stay safe - btw, you look great and very happy, Natalie!

  • @randolphnazareno4449
    @randolphnazareno4449 Před rokem +2

    As a national language,Tagalog is spoken Ang understood in the entire country

  • @fernanadinajr2776
    @fernanadinajr2776 Před rokem

    I really enjoy watching your vlogs... love it.

  • @marcelinocepegavilano389

    Hello! Have a good day...watching from Spain

  • @mochapoundcake
    @mochapoundcake Před rokem +1

    Don’t sweat it, Nelly! Many of us love you anyway. 😁

  • @elgad82
    @elgad82 Před rokem +1

    Jessica grow up here in Philippines that's why she is good in Tagalog.,

  • @jesseperges
    @jesseperges Před rokem

    Always with "PO" courteous respectful in anyway conversation Filipino language...thats makes us so different and unique...

  • @arlynsaracho3319
    @arlynsaracho3319 Před rokem

    I love your hair down like this Girl! It's very youthful and showcases your beautiful face better

  • @makatangcocinero8267
    @makatangcocinero8267 Před rokem +2

    Hi Nelly! Don't feel guilty about not being able to speak Filipino/Tagalog fluently it's totally understandable in your case, you being a foreigner here in our country. I'm sure that you have been trying to learn Filipino for quite a long time and for me that's what's important in learning any language. At least you are eager to learn and speak the Filipino language unlike some Filipinos who were born, raised and have been living here in the country for a long time who sadly, almost never learned and spoke Filipino.
    I wish you Viel Glück! und Alles Gute! 😄

  • @alonzolobaton4631
    @alonzolobaton4631 Před rokem

    We are here as always 🤗❤️🙏💪🏻

  • @jenniferstaana9890
    @jenniferstaana9890 Před rokem

    Iloveyou guys both. I'm so amaze that you love our country philippines.💖💖

  • @spiderliliez
    @spiderliliez Před rokem +2

    Awww Nelly. Even I with my Japanese is pretty bad after a couple decades of learning it initially. It's so hard to focus especially that I have ADHD, hahaha! But yeah, don't be pressured. But I really hope you can meet Jessica some day and do a collab or something. You two look like you'd get along quite well. 🥰

  • @pogingpaugui
    @pogingpaugui Před rokem +1

    my language teacher before says... "Practice makes permanent" 😉

  • @Abigail22297
    @Abigail22297 Před rokem +1

    I love Jessica Lee the Korean lady. She is very nice and is really trying to learn a lot of Filipino languages. She is very unique lady and genuine. She is very patient in trying to experience what most Filipino has to go through just to earn a living. I enjoyed watching her here in Hongkong. If she comes to Hongkong I will cook something Filipino for her. That’s for sure.

  • @rogelioranara9295
    @rogelioranara9295 Před rokem

    Mabuhay,,,,hello beautiful lady nelly,,,,,wow u collab with Jessica lee,,,,,2 foreigner who love philippines,,,,i know u understand little bet of tagalog
    God Bless

  • @edgard.alcantara8311
    @edgard.alcantara8311 Před rokem

    Nelly, in this video the aura of your face is so beautiful! Love it!😍😍😍

  • @bambi3489
    @bambi3489 Před rokem

    It's alright Ms Nelly, as long as you are promoting our country in a positive way.

  • @robocop581
    @robocop581 Před rokem

    No need. My impression of you won't change even if you know Tagalog. Your enthusiasm is what counts more than knowing a particular language

  • @amerigoamurao5362
    @amerigoamurao5362 Před rokem

    Wassuuppp NELLY! Love to see you again on your channel! That's Awesome!
    You and Jessica are Beautiful People! Love you!
    Stay Safe NELLY!

  • @emmylouarango660
    @emmylouarango660 Před rokem +1

    Im hoping that Nelly and Jessica will meet soon in the Philippines..

  • @bruxellas7611
    @bruxellas7611 Před rokem +1

    Don't worry Nelly, I am also living in Brussels Belgium for 5 years now and I dont know how to speak the language. I can feel you ❤

  • @RashBold
    @RashBold Před rokem

    Hi Melly, I've been a sub ever since its early days but unfortunately, I have not watched your videos until lately. Nice!

  • @vinedee9428
    @vinedee9428 Před rokem

    Jessica is so smart, love her

  • @Hegu297
    @Hegu297 Před rokem +2

    Hi Nelly! It is enough you learn tagalog for now because you live in Manila. Almost Pilipino can speak tagalog and english. You have to hang out with the local people Nelly like becoming pilipino vlog.

  • @lzalab2286
    @lzalab2286 Před rokem +2

    I feel you guys , 10 years in California but still not able to speak fluent Spanish . Thank God for the Google translate 😄

  • @foxylady8828
    @foxylady8828 Před rokem +1

    Yes please adjust. Whenever we go, we are always the one to adjust first even in our own motherland. Hope foreigners who wants to live in the Philippines will exert an effort to like study the Filipino language regardless if it's just the basic ones. Filipinos are very appreciative, simple gestures is enough.

  • @tonieszka
    @tonieszka Před rokem

    No pressure Miss Nelly. Learn one language at a time. Enjoy, be happy and be healthy.

  • @ejnrose
    @ejnrose Před rokem

    Thats fine Jessica to mixed with english. Its a part of learning.

  • @bebecooks244
    @bebecooks244 Před rokem

    You are a kind and sweet girl.
    Keep shining my love😍

  • @jcworld666
    @jcworld666 Před rokem

    You can do it idol stay safe ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️practice makes perfect ....

  • @raybanares1843
    @raybanares1843 Před rokem

    everything can be learn peace by peace, when did arrived here in Manila by the way. I saw the video with, George and Lucy celebrating your birthday

  • @lynnblesrubio9676
    @lynnblesrubio9676 Před rokem

    just subs here nelly. avid fan of nell's life too.

  • @teddedios991
    @teddedios991 Před rokem

    You can do it Nelly, for a start try speaking tagalog when in supermarket, beauty parlor or even with your pinay friends.

  • @jericgilcobilla4856
    @jericgilcobilla4856 Před rokem

    I'm a huge fan of Jessica Lee and now a new fan of you too.

  • @mayannsalupan
    @mayannsalupan Před rokem +1

    Nelly we can understand tagalog .. everywhere....we know tagalog because its in our tv.. school .. etc...

  • @leonardoflores9605
    @leonardoflores9605 Před rokem

    Hi Nelly nice watching your videos

  • @ferdsbayas1116
    @ferdsbayas1116 Před rokem

    It's ok Nellie, you don't have to worry about that.