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  • čas přidán 25. 05. 2024
  • In this video I'm taking you through what having spent 10+ years learning Chinese Mandarin has taught me and how you can do the same. Covering the importance of communications, what speaking Chinese has gained me in life and what kind of doors this has opened.

Komentáře • 83

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 Před měsícem +92

    Funny, your English is so good now that I actually forget that you're not a native speaking American.

    • @97xKNTX
      @97xKNTX Před 23 dny

      What is his native language?

    • @maxolotl24
      @maxolotl24 Před 16 dny

      Dutch 🇳🇱

    • @ilkhomsanokulov
      @ilkhomsanokulov Před 12 dny

      lol i thought he was native american 😆

    • @user-bh9vf2zu1r
      @user-bh9vf2zu1r Před 8 dny

      The US isn't the only place where people speak English. Nor is it the area where English originated from.

  • @zybelifting
    @zybelifting Před měsícem +28

    The consistency🔥🔥🔥

  • @theslayerhunter5115
    @theslayerhunter5115 Před měsícem +23

    2 vids in 1 week. Thats what you call overdose love to see it

  • @lukamonson
    @lukamonson Před měsícem +5

    Def agree with the importance of immersing yourself in a country and its culture to learn the language

  • @reginaldojrs
    @reginaldojrs Před 29 dny +2

    Loved the video bro. I'm Brazillian and started learning chinese because of you, saw your vids and they sparked me a big interest on learning Mandarin! 2 weeks and learning more everyday :)

  • @milan8822
    @milan8822 Před měsícem +2

    nice to see you shed a light on speaking multiple languages in business. I think it's something which is severly overlooked.

  • @viktorekblom949
    @viktorekblom949 Před měsícem

    You’re humble. And also you’re very smart. Two things that makes a good combinations

  • @lukaflebbe5079
    @lukaflebbe5079 Před měsícem

    daniel, you are such a great guy. you're gonna bring it veeeery far, 100%ly sure about it!

  • @gymeducation27
    @gymeducation27 Před měsícem

    Love this type of video, learned greatly from it

  • @oj2639
    @oj2639 Před měsícem +5

    bro posting 2 bangers back to back

  • @_arina_18
    @_arina_18 Před 27 dny

    I found your channel one month ago and made a decision to learn Chinese in that day. I’m so happy about my learning it. Thank you for your inspiring videos ✨

  • @nehuenrek
    @nehuenrek Před 27 dny

    Loved this one. Felt like a little private mentorship. I took a lot of value out of it. Dankjewel Daniel 🙏🏽

  • @KatieBairdlifts
    @KatieBairdlifts Před 7 dny

    super motivational and quality is insane

  • @yumooruvi9207
    @yumooruvi9207 Před měsícem

    Love it! ty for all the value

  • @RosaDaniello
    @RosaDaniello Před 27 dny +1

    I'm a Japanese and Korean major and the things you mentioned about Chinese are exactly what is fascinating for me in Japanese (and korean to some extent). The way characters work makes so much sense to me and makes me think about conceptual differences in the way we speak and think. Thanks for this video!

  • @guilhermecariani5687
    @guilhermecariani5687 Před měsícem +2

    man, how do youtube knows? Im actually living in China since last week, im 18 years old and starting to learn chinese now. im in Yiwu, Zhejiang. im brazilian and learn english when I was on high school and came here to learn one more language and improve my skills. this video is absolutely insane man, it really helped me a lot and gave me more on like the vision I came here with, keep with the hard work bro you are helping more guys than you really think you are. you are THE MAN 🔥👊🏼

  • @Omnicronnn
    @Omnicronnn Před měsícem +4

    Full cosign from a natively bilingual English & Mandarin speaker. Fantastic video!

  • @alfonsocorrales27
    @alfonsocorrales27 Před měsícem

    Great wisdom, market timing is like the perfect wave to surf 🌊🏄‍♂️

  • @valeriovacca8118
    @valeriovacca8118 Před měsícem +4

    always the best contents🔥🔥🔥

  • @jl_feitosa
    @jl_feitosa Před měsícem +2

    As soon as he explained the four different tones in Chinese Mandarin I knew I had zero chance on learning this language lol

  • @rohitmore571
    @rohitmore571 Před měsícem +1

    You are the ace of your business

  • @percyjackson1156
    @percyjackson1156 Před měsícem

    im also studying chinese, im also majoring in business admin and im also nooot a native speaking american. i also learnt english with computers and youtube and social media. in the next couple of years im looking to move to china to study and learn a lot from life. the process is exciting. makes your channel as something i see myself doing in the future. dude i srsly love your channel.

  • @tkgmg2905
    @tkgmg2905 Před měsícem

    Great content as always 🔥

  • @FrankG0545
    @FrankG0545 Před 29 dny

    great inspiration sir!

  • @TheMisfits133
    @TheMisfits133 Před měsícem

    Thanks Daniel 🙌🏽🔥

  • @john_pantoja
    @john_pantoja Před měsícem

    one of yout best videos until here!

  • @andrewford4765
    @andrewford4765 Před 29 dny

    i just moved to china 3 months ago so i've been super curious about this. this language is so damn hard haha. thanks for this (i'm in Wuxi, nooo english)

  • @joseperez-ig5yu
    @joseperez-ig5yu Před měsícem

    Hey Daniel, iit's a wonder that there aren't more non-Chinese learning a language like Chinese Mandarin! There are some people that can learn a different langua ge other than their nstive tongue. Now that we conduct so much business in China, there should be a push to learn Chinese so we can improve our communication skills. Keep uploading more YT videos so we can learn more from you.🎉😮😊

  • @ar7hursc
    @ar7hursc Před měsícem +2

    no way you did speedart for cod gaming hahaha it's incredible how many people I know was playing cod when where young and now have several good businesses and jobs, cheers mate

    • @danieldalen
      @danieldalen  Před měsícem

      haha did you find the channel?

    • @ar7hursc
      @ar7hursc Před 29 dny

      @@danieldalen unfortunately not yet, but I've used to play CoD too, learned english just trickshotting and recording with some friends from the US, it was pretty fun, sometimes I miss those days hahaha

  • @natalianikolaevaa
    @natalianikolaevaa Před 29 dny

    I love your videos and wait for them to come out every week. I'm just wondering which country you think has the best market timing as I've noticed that trends reach Serbia, for example, where I'm from, much later than they do Australia or the US. Also, could you explain what helped you gain all the knowledge on how to operate multiple businesses effectively all at once at such a young age, as well as balancing everything including learning Chinese but managing to come out on top of everything??

  • @abrtpauline2670
    @abrtpauline2670 Před měsícem

    I would add that starting this process at 15/16 is also very smart, and huge factor, as the brain still a bit ‘flexible’. I learnt English for my master within a year and a half to reach not only fluency but an academic level. It’s been a lot of practice and as you said, going out there speaking with people, not being afraid to feel dumb. Showing up, again and again is the key! I’m now looking to learn Chinese since I started my master, but the four tones and not being in the country to practice is gonna make the process so slow. Anyone here is looking for someone with expertise in fashion, fluent in English and French? Knowing that currently french citizens don’t need a visa 😂

  • @jasontroll
    @jasontroll Před měsícem +2

    Spitting gold and diamonds

  • @ceey3730
    @ceey3730 Před měsícem +1

    The goat❤

  • @aidenbvute
    @aidenbvute Před měsícem

    The masterclass

  • @Mizzoshorts
    @Mizzoshorts Před měsícem +1

    Amazing video just by the thumbnail

  • @TheCheesyFingers007
    @TheCheesyFingers007 Před měsícem

    great video.

  • @lenbouwman9701
    @lenbouwman9701 Před 26 dny

    Gaaf om succesvolle nederlanders te zien, altijd leuk.

  • @giogio9854
    @giogio9854 Před 29 dny

    Thanks for the content Daniel. Would you still go through the effort learning Chinese with AI around the corner that can translate in realtime (e.g. GPT 4o)?

  • @JonasHofstede
    @JonasHofstede Před 23 dny

    verry helpfull was this video

  • @HichamTeejayh
    @HichamTeejayh Před 27 dny

    What would you say is the most important thing to start doing to achieve a business like yours?
    Much appreciation from The Netherlands! Ga zo door!

  • @pranjaljagtap8398
    @pranjaljagtap8398 Před měsícem

    Damn the parallels with learning a language and starting a business is kinda similar, rather fail quickly then start late

  • @Giovanni.Ruggiero
    @Giovanni.Ruggiero Před měsícem

    What’s the best way to start learning Chinese as a beginner?

  • @sneakertone
    @sneakertone Před měsícem

    Keep going 🔥🔥🔥

  • @AA-ld2ix
    @AA-ld2ix Před měsícem

    Hello, you have an excellent channel, thanks for the information) Please tell me what camera you shoot with?

  • @Gentlemann1
    @Gentlemann1 Před měsícem

    fun to hear daniel, as i am living in Yangshuo for the last 16 years... you. went to omeida college?

  • @Jonas.E.
    @Jonas.E. Před měsícem

    What do you do as a business? I think Imma start to learn it aswell, I do ecom so probably beneficial

  • @karlg_8509
    @karlg_8509 Před měsícem +3

    Love your videos! What camera are you using for the old style pictures?

    • @Ada-mot-of
      @Ada-mot-of Před měsícem +1

      Its mostly effects on davinci resolve

  • @NiceGuyGreatMan
    @NiceGuyGreatMan Před měsícem

    Hey daniel, i gotta know what camera you use to shoot your videos, thanks.

  • @changejoe474
    @changejoe474 Před měsícem

    If you know English, you can travel around the world. But if you can speak Chinese, you will have a super factory resource.

  • @eminahda
    @eminahda Před 29 dny

    Your English, at least, sounded great even back then, bro :D

  • @BrayanVentura.
    @BrayanVentura. Před 24 dny

    Yo Daniel what camera do you use?

  • @maksyudin5008
    @maksyudin5008 Před 21 dnem

    "I don't know, maybe it's because I'm Dutch". Hey from me Russian

  • @KwastupChettri
    @KwastupChettri Před měsícem

  • @K.Levente.P
    @K.Levente.P Před měsícem

    Hey Daniel, what are the best skills to learn as a beginner?

  • @VinceNyhof
    @VinceNyhof Před měsícem

    Insane

  • @stefannedanovski7589
    @stefannedanovski7589 Před měsícem +1

    W

  • @WillzFN
    @WillzFN Před měsícem

    bro needs a duolingo deal

    • @yehojo
      @yehojo Před měsícem

      u mean a sponsor

  • @mohitadlakha982
    @mohitadlakha982 Před měsícem

    Gg based

  • @RogersPD
    @RogersPD Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for inspiring me also creating content 🫶🏼

  • @make4greensYu
    @make4greensYu Před měsícem

    your second tone should be going up, not the same as the fourth one

  • @wahhaha8231
    @wahhaha8231 Před měsícem +5

    No offense but your pronunciation for the 2nd tone and the 4th tone of ma sounds really close. Also when saying train "火车", your pronunciation makes it sound like "活车" (Alive car). You've done really well to learn it but I think this video should only be an example to teach the principles of Chinese but not the actual pronunciations.

    • @magnus_9189sdf
      @magnus_9189sdf Před měsícem

      let's not pretend his chinese is good for 10 years of focused learning. instead, he learned enough that he needs to get things done, and spent time on his business. imo, bit off when he pretends like his chinese is rly, rly good :P for 10y living in/aroudn china, it's not. But also, it's not like he spent ~2hrs/day for 10 years studying, probably hit his current level after a reasonable couple of years of focused study, and cruising since then bc it's good enough for what he needs. All fair.

  • @rohail6167
    @rohail6167 Před měsícem

    So what exactly do you do to be successful besides making videos and Instagram. There are many Chinese origin people who can speak both English and Chinese particularly ones born in the US who can bridge the gap between the US and China lot better than you. Still have no idea yet what it is that made you successful

  • @vihodanyet
    @vihodanyet Před 13 dny

    So you were enrolled in a private school in Guilin when 13, but then you say at 14,15 you were just a small town boy in Netherlands with a dream to go to China? It doesn’t add up
    Just be honest that your parents provided you with great privilege from a young age to be multilingual and be exposed to the world

  • @amandaxkira
    @amandaxkira Před 26 dny +1

    Africa is not a country 3:33

    • @AlkaPwnige
      @AlkaPwnige Před 23 dny

      I mean he called Europe a country too… it’s not that important lmao

    • @amandaxkira
      @amandaxkira Před 23 dny +1

      @@AlkaPwnige Its important to me

    • @AlkaPwnige
      @AlkaPwnige Před 23 dny +1

      @@amandaxkira well then you should be able to realize he was not intentionally being malicious

    • @amandaxkira
      @amandaxkira Před 23 dny +1

      @@AlkaPwnige I understand that you might not see the big deal, but respecting the diversity and individuality of continents and countries matters to me. It's not about assuming malicious intent, but there are 1.4B people, 54 countries, 1500+ languages and 3000+ ethnicities

    • @AlkaPwnige
      @AlkaPwnige Před 23 dny

      @@amandaxkira Yes I know it’s a reductive statement and should be avoided I’m just saying his whole point was about embracing new cultures so it was just a mistake

  • @Alfiegtr
    @Alfiegtr Před 28 dny

    CCP 🐀

  • @rizikiakinyi4170
    @rizikiakinyi4170 Před 10 dny

    Here for the good advice 🪐🪴