I Tried Learning Spanish For 30 Days

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    Hola, soy Zach. I will try to learn Spanish for the next thirty days because why not?
    What's the best way to learn Spanish? I have no idea, and I didn't do any research, which is very unlike me. I just jumped into the first resource I saw Xioma use, Storylearning. I then found a language exchange group of lessons and, of course, Duolingo.
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Komentáře • 139

  • @davigomes1113
    @davigomes1113 Před 11 měsíci +29

    Wow, I really enjoyed this video and if you're planning to do maybe a part 2 of this challenge, I think it'd be awesome! I'm Brazilian so Portuguese is my native language, but I've been learning Spanish for more than 2 years and I reached an advanced level, and I'm really impressed by the level that you achieved! Greetings from Rio 🏖️

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +2

      thank you! Brazil / learning portugese is definitely on my bucket list! Hope to do that in the coming years

  • @OlayinaAstur
    @OlayinaAstur Před 18 hodinami

    Hola Zack, I just discovered this video. I loved it. Thanks for taking the time to learn my language (I'm from Spain) even if it was just for 30 days.
    You learned a lot!. Great job! Hasta pronto!

  • @danielaparoni9768
    @danielaparoni9768 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Hola Zach! Solo felicitarte por todo el progreso que lograste en tan solo 30 días, es increíble! Concuerdo totalmente con vos cuando decís que la mejor forma de aprender un idioma nuevo es rodearte de el en todo momento, eso me inspiró a seguir estudiando. Gracias y saludos desde Argentina!!

  • @drnickbella
    @drnickbella Před 10 měsíci +3

    I didn't realize until starting residency how important it is to know Spanish for best patient care. Thanks for the video Zach!

  • @freddyjosereginomontalvo4667
    @freddyjosereginomontalvo4667 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Buen video hermano. Jajajaja jajaja
    Soy colombiano y por lo que he escuchado de aquellas personas que han intentado estudiar español dicen que es complicado.
    Saludos y como siempre muchos éxitos y que la paces bien.
    🌍

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      hermano! hola amigo, la próxima vez que vaya a Colombia!

  • @LouieSantosKP
    @LouieSantosKP Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love how you’re experimenting with new things every time! You’re doing amazing work Zach.

  • @a_blaser
    @a_blaser Před 11 měsíci +8

    Full immersion is definitely the way to go when possible. I did 8 weeks of language training before moving to Mexico. Depends on the person, but for me, I started to understand quite a bit after 2 months or so, and then I felt comfortable speaking fully after about 7-8 months of being there. It’s super cool once you start thinking in the language you’re learning. Good luck on your other languages!!

    • @CamthaCupid
      @CamthaCupid Před 9 měsíci

      Qué parte de México

    • @a_blaser
      @a_blaser Před 9 měsíci

      @@CamthaCupid Yucatán (Mérida) y Cancún. Me encantó!

    • @zoeloveslife22
      @zoeloveslife22 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@a_blaserjajajajaja yo soy de Merida VIVA YUCATÁN LA HORCHATA Y LA COCHINITA

    • @a_blaser
      @a_blaser Před 6 měsíci

      ⁠​⁠@@zoeloveslife22que siiiii, viva Yucatán! Me hace falta comer la cochinita….

  • @dishakarale6962
    @dishakarale6962 Před 11 měsíci +8

    After studying such a huge amount of medical syllabus and then learning different languages 😮 man hats off to you , lots of love ❤

  • @LocasMindset
    @LocasMindset Před 11 měsíci +1

    Que genio! You're awesome. You're such a good example and inspiration! I'll try to learn Portuguese haha love it! Aprendiste español al toque! Tener La voluntad es la clave!

  • @jeanhernandez5552
    @jeanhernandez5552 Před 10 měsíci

    Estoy sorprendido de que hayas decidido aprender español y también del avance que tuviste en tan poco tiempo. Me has devuelto las ganas de aprender idiomas. ¡Buen video!

  • @AE-gt7yq
    @AE-gt7yq Před 11 měsíci +19

    As a future physician, Zack has been such an inspiration! Thank you!

    • @nave_writes
      @nave_writes Před 11 měsíci +2

      What you have been studying
      Are you gonna do phd in PHYSICS?
      Please reply i want to know more about physics because I'm thinking of doing masters in physics but I'm a bit confused.

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      let's goooo

    • @AE-gt7yq
      @AE-gt7yq Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@nave_writes Im sorry, I do not know much about that. I am a senior, but will be going to medical school next year. My major is biology. I wish you the best though!

    • @agnijabasu2749
      @agnijabasu2749 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@nave_writes I think you mistook physician for a person who studies physics. A physician is basically a doctor while a physicist is a person who studies and researches about physics.

    • @nave_writes
      @nave_writes Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@agnijabasu2749 yes you're right, Since I have been studying physics for years, got excited and I misunderstood the word physician and thought it derived from the word PHYSICS.

  • @javierrangel1357
    @javierrangel1357 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Muy bien!!! Felicidades, eres un buen ejemplo de dedicación y esfuerzo.

  • @cobalt2506
    @cobalt2506 Před 11 měsíci

    ive literally just this past week been considering trying to pick up spanish over the summer break as a useful way to spend my time, this video seems to be a fairly hefty encouragement!

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      being in a spanish speaking country helps immensely

  • @techfactinnovate
    @techfactinnovate Před 11 měsíci

    Wow, bro! Your dedication to learning new things is truly inspiring. I always gain valuable knowledge from each of your videos. Keep up the excellent work, brother. I appreciate your efforts!

  • @june3536
    @june3536 Před 11 měsíci

    It has always been motivating to watch your videos, our brilliant Zach! 🤩

  • @learningwithlanden
    @learningwithlanden Před 11 měsíci +6

    Love seeing you challenge yourself in this lingual way. I am also learning conversational Spanish to help Spanish-speaking patients in the medical field (and to be able to speak to my grandma in her native language). Buena suerte!

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      definitely need mucho practicar hablar en español

    • @learningwithlanden
      @learningwithlanden Před 11 měsíci

      @@ZachHighley muy chistoso 😂 you are learning great 👍

  • @timbit827
    @timbit827 Před 11 měsíci

    This was great! Dropped this right when i started getting back into learning spanish. Aprende muy rápido también!

  • @Meerkat09
    @Meerkat09 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Very cool and inspiring, Zach! 😊🎉👏 I agree, I think it helps to watch authentic content. And I think it helps even more when youve already seen it a bunch of times. For example, when I was little and learning English, my parents bought me the English version of my favorite movies. Anyway, just wanted to share that in case it's helpful to others.

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      Definitely, casa del papel is awesome

  • @fatimaa.19a50
    @fatimaa.19a50 Před 11 měsíci

    how interesting ! It had been a while since I decided to start learning Spanish, and this video and the Spanish language challenge in thirty days really excited me .thx for your amazing videos ❤️

  • @lauraricodelviejo1981
    @lauraricodelviejo1981 Před 11 měsíci +17

    Hola Zack! Gran trabajo en 30 días :) espero que no desistas y continúes por este buen camino. ¡Hablaras mejor español en muy poco tiempo! 👏🏻😬
    PD: Veo que te costaba decir “challenge” en español. La traducción es “desafío”
    Mucho ánimo con tu desafío 😊
    Saludos desde España 🇪🇸

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +3

      Desafio desafio desafio!!! Tengo que hablar con esta palabra massssss

  • @nuriajimenezmarquez560
    @nuriajimenezmarquez560 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Como seguidora española de tu canal, tengo que decirte que es increíble todo lo que has aprendido en sólo 30 días, aunque lo importante con el aprendizaje de cualquier idioma es continuar para no olvidar lo aprendido.
    P.D.: a finales de este año Netflix estrenará "Berlín", un spin-off de "La Casa de Papel".

  • @modou.studygrowth
    @modou.studygrowth Před 11 měsíci

    I love your contents Zach. Keep them coming.

  • @ItsMe-ox8lm
    @ItsMe-ox8lm Před 11 měsíci

    Aprender un nuevo idioma, abre las puertas a nuevas culturas, personas, aventuras y experiencias. Has hecho un gran avance en 30 días, así que es increíble. Y espero que puedas conocer mas países hispanos. Saludos!

  • @HernanReyesEnglish
    @HernanReyesEnglish Před 11 měsíci

    woww! I shocked with the 14-day summary :D ¡Siga así mi Doc, va muy bien!

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Před 11 měsíci

    Just know we will always support you. Keep working hard to attain your goals.

  • @radiantgains
    @radiantgains Před 11 měsíci

    太好了!!
    This is great and really insightful! I'm trying to learn Chinese, so I will definitely be using some of these tips.

  • @ProfRogers
    @ProfRogers Před 10 měsíci

    Good video Zach! You did pretty well. I am just starting to try and learn Spanish. Obviously every region of Spanish speaking countries can have little differences. I'd heard that the Argentine Spanish is quite closely aligned with Italian. Have you heard this or did you find anything out about this during your time in Buenos Aires?

  • @geecastellano
    @geecastellano Před 11 měsíci

    I started learning Spanish 2 days ago and I was looking for a video to help motivate me more. So glad I found your video which was also uploaded 2 days ago HAHAH

  • @ninapaz522
    @ninapaz522 Před 11 měsíci

    I am watching this video thanks to CZcams.
    As an Advanced English Learner, I must say that I 💯 agree that "speaking with a native speaker is the BEST thing."
    I really had fun watching it!
    Thank you very much!

  • @ramonmadera8353
    @ramonmadera8353 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Que agradable ver a alguien de los Estados Unidos intentando aprender español. Sigue adelante, vas por un buen camino. Saludos desde Colombia!

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Muchas gracias! Columbia es mi proximo lugar para visitar!

  • @Nelson-Cs
    @Nelson-Cs Před 11 měsíci

    Excelente, .. ..yo no esperaba verte hablar español , ..pero fue una grata sorpresa.....muy bien..

  • @fegoviedo
    @fegoviedo Před 11 měsíci

    Hola Zach! Acá alguien de Córdoba, Argentina! Espero que hayas disfrutado tu estadía en nuestro país! Y dispuesto a conversar cuando quieras!

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      Bien gracias! la próxima vez voy a visitar Cordoba!

  • @newerkey
    @newerkey Před 11 měsíci

    Bro your accent is extraordinary,recently I'm doing shadowing technique with your videos

  • @chiyungwong3774
    @chiyungwong3774 Před 11 měsíci

    Mucho gustó para tú video de aprender español. I’m a beginner Spanish learner too 😂

  • @paula_morelin
    @paula_morelin Před 11 měsíci +1

    Buen progreso Zach! Lo más importante es atreverse y tú ya conseguiste eso, al resto creo que ya le perdiste miedo porque te diste cuenta que la gente que habla en español siempre está feliz de que otros intenten aprenderlo!

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      muchos gracias! siento que cuando hablo todos los días es mejor, pero ahora estoy en America donde sin practica

    • @paula_morelin
      @paula_morelin Před 11 měsíci

      @@ZachHighley anda a NY! Cuando yo viajé para allá estaba súper entusiasmada de poder practicar mi inglés y al final todos igual me hablaban en español jaja 😆 hay una comunidad latina muy grande ahí, así que igual te podría servir algún día para practicar

  • @PedroCruz-md3cs
    @PedroCruz-md3cs Před 11 měsíci +1

    Can you make a video more in terms of learning a language step by step maybe even showing how to implement anki on this !?

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      I think I am definitely too much of a novice for this, maybe later in life! For now I recommend Xiaoma he has awesome stuff

  • @IMChessMD
    @IMChessMD Před 11 měsíci

    Great video! I may give Spanish another shot now because of you. On a side note, I love that sweater. Do you know where I can get one like that?

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I think it’s APC or acne don’t remember which one sorry bought it like 8 years ago

  • @omarvazquez4075
    @omarvazquez4075 Před 8 měsíci

    Es divertido ver a los demás tratando de hablar español

  • @user-hk2hb4yu8q
    @user-hk2hb4yu8q Před 11 měsíci

    *internal struggling* 😂 the same thing happens to native speakers of spanish with english! 🥺excellent video! un tip: practicar mas los articulos: las, los, la, el, por, para, en... ¡sigue asi! saludos desde Mexico! 💕

  • @mosser381
    @mosser381 Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing experience ☺️

  • @dariocomex7772
    @dariocomex7772 Před 11 měsíci +1

    saludos y éxitos con tu español amigo

  • @lilliambarrios9268
    @lilliambarrios9268 Před 11 měsíci

    Zach eres brillante!! No puedo pensar como puedes estudiar mas de lo que ya haces con escuela de medicina. Eres especial😂

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      jaja solo cuando estoy en vacaciones, ahora vuelvo a trabajar

  • @vaydehikhandelwal2785
    @vaydehikhandelwal2785 Před 27 dny

    Am going to start today

  • @cleancutguy1892
    @cleancutguy1892 Před 8 měsíci

    it's challenging to learn a language,but it's even more difficult when you need to learn two languages at the same time. I live in Montreal Canada. I moved there 10 years ago. My first language is Spanish and I can tell you that learning French was the most difficult to master. It took me around 3 years to be totally fluent in both languages.

  • @hailey2475
    @hailey2475 Před 11 měsíci

    I’m also trying to learn Spanish! I have been using Babbel and I’m not sure it’s been that helpful

  • @TecnoGamerYT
    @TecnoGamerYT Před 11 měsíci

    ME ENCANTO ESTE VIDEO ❤
    I'm in the United States right now and I don't know much English

  • @daniahamdy1919
    @daniahamdy1919 Před 11 měsíci

    I wanted to learn spanish this summer but today I gave becausea I dont have time and u dropped the video is this a sign

  • @BeltranMD
    @BeltranMD Před 11 měsíci

    Buenas tardes a todos !!! Espero que tengais un buen dia , sobretodo los que estudiais medicina , estais con el MIR , quereis ir a UK o hacer el USMLE. 😀 Saludos desde Madrid 🌞

  • @MrHorntail123
    @MrHorntail123 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hi zach i just finished the MCAT but there is coincidence i got 97th perecentile on the MCAT to i don't know how the hell it heppend after i got the results i just discovered you too got 97th percentile its all because of watching your videos how to study and active recall helped me a lot thanks for the brilliant content thank a lot❤❤

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      amazing work

    • @MrHorntail123
      @MrHorntail123 Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks and remember I improved because of your study techniques♥️

  • @victoraguirre3518
    @victoraguirre3518 Před 11 měsíci

    Impressive Spanish for only 30 days. Great work joven!

  • @jhonatangroverquispeapaza9056
    @jhonatangroverquispeapaza9056 Před 11 měsíci

    Saludos desde Perú! 😊

  • @alejandroroag
    @alejandroroag Před 11 měsíci

    Felicidades, tienes una buena pronunciación.

  • @zenebetegegneanbessiea8619
    @zenebetegegneanbessiea8619 Před 11 měsíci

    Being a bilingual,learning new thing and exploration is great. How do you rate my English cuz it's my second language. I think you like exploration so why don't you come visit Ethiopia. I swear it changed a lot. 🙏🤗🇪🇹

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      your English is definitely better than my spanish! well done

  • @harryssweets8010
    @harryssweets8010 Před 11 měsíci

    Learning Spanish right now! ¡Hablas bien español!

  • @shaleem374
    @shaleem374 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Amazingg bro!!! Me and my sister learnt lil bit of spanish through an easiest way by watchin' DORA the explorer🤣😂 lol

  • @Titanium6
    @Titanium6 Před 11 měsíci

    buenas noches pana mio.

  • @ennvee1989
    @ennvee1989 Před 2 měsíci

    Ive been learning spanish for 3 months and you know more than I do a month😅 it's my fault for not practicing tho

  • @mahshidpahlevani5266
    @mahshidpahlevani5266 Před 11 měsíci

    would you mind if I ask how many languages can you speak btw Zach? :))

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      I speak 1, English! trying to learn Italian and spanish but definitely not proficient in either

  • @blasiowere2520
    @blasiowere2520 Před 11 měsíci

    All the best, currently a resident (masters)?

  • @Herzchirurgie.
    @Herzchirurgie. Před 11 měsíci

    Hey I also learn German language along with spanish....El hombre...de alta fidelidad....

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      wundebra, pero, no se come hablar alemana

  • @helonm.navarro7637
    @helonm.navarro7637 Před 11 měsíci

    Ufff Palermo mucha guita bro

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      cierto pero solo dos semanas allí

  • @alexl.7795
    @alexl.7795 Před 11 měsíci

    No so bad! Actually, quite impressive. Btw, I have no idea about Spanish. You’re funny though 😂

  • @Som.Suwadee
    @Som.Suwadee Před 11 měsíci

    :) love seeing someone started something from zero. Cringe … but somehow made me feel better about myself ….lol….sorry.
    My first 3 months learning English was exciting, my heart was racing every time I spoke with a native speaker. But 3 months is all you need for a breakthrough to happen.

  • @rodrigomartinez5882
    @rodrigomartinez5882 Před 11 měsíci

    buen español zach 🐸
    te recomendaría q si vas a aprender español lo hagas con una jerga más neutra porque en argentina tienen muchas palabras que solo se usan ahí y su acento creo que te lo podría dificultar un poco

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      miro, la palabras con "ll" son confusas

  • @EdgarFigueroa10
    @EdgarFigueroa10 Před 11 měsíci

    Ok I’m convinced I’ll get back to learning Korean lol

  • @marielb7881
    @marielb7881 Před 11 měsíci

    Wowww!!! Amazing!!!
    Congrats.
    Only a correction : Mas mejor… no. Se dice MUCHO MEJOR.
    Learn ,always change us.I born in Argentina, now I live in Spain. Come to Madrid the next time.
    Listen songs in spanish maybe be helpful, too. Soda Stereo , was a very good musician group. Maná mexican group, too.
    Movies like, El hijo de la novia, El secreto de sus ojos, Un cuento chino, Argentina 1985, No sos vos , soy yo;Tiempo de valientes, Música en espera.
    Series: Los simuladores, El encargado , are good in my opinion.
    Vos only use in Argentina o Uruguay. In the rest of countries is tú .
    Congrats!!!

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Gracias! mucho y mas son difíciles per mi

  • @faizanquraishi4126
    @faizanquraishi4126 Před 11 měsíci

    Hack Zigley

  • @irenecandeias9335
    @irenecandeias9335 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You should try to learn mandarin 😊

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      might be my next one (after Italian)

    • @irenecandeias9335
      @irenecandeias9335 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ZachHighley and portuguese? are similar - Latin languages

  • @JuanMoreno-wo5yb
    @JuanMoreno-wo5yb Před 3 měsíci

    Become a doctor and speak different languages. Mucha suerte. I am proud of younger people doing positive things with their lives ❤

  • @claysoggyfries
    @claysoggyfries Před 8 měsíci +1

    Bro has the gringo accent

  • @Som.Suwadee
    @Som.Suwadee Před 11 měsíci

    Also… nice handwriting, doctor.

  • @sarahbrowning1425
    @sarahbrowning1425 Před 10 měsíci

    *PromoSM* 😴

  • @anuragsingh4498
    @anuragsingh4498 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey dont lie , you like spanish girls don’t you ?

  • @nononono.
    @nononono. Před 11 měsíci

    Forgive for all offenses zac bro

    • @nononono.
      @nononono. Před 11 měsíci

      Intentionally typed zac instead of zack to tell it's not a spam comment or bot one. Forgive for that as well plz

  • @Whizzer
    @Whizzer Před 11 měsíci

    Your style is not my style. I could not travel somewhere to learn a language. After two years of learning Spanish, the closest I've had to a conversation with a native is a short back and forth in CZcams comments. Plenty rewarding for me however, and I love reading/listening to books, watching media, playing games, etc.
    How's your Italian coming along?

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Před 11 měsíci

      il mio Italian sta migliorando, ma voglio praticare tanto degli Stati Uniti

  • @user-mf2sj7rd6m
    @user-mf2sj7rd6m Před 9 měsíci

    I can’t believe how many times this guy said Buenos “Aries” and also typed it in the captions without ever realizing that it is incorrect

    • @user-mf2sj7rd6m
      @user-mf2sj7rd6m Před 9 měsíci

      And there are other errors in the subtitles and in his speech that he didn’t correct after editing the video. Like dude, it is not that hard to use a translator and proofread. Otherwise, why even point out other corrections?