Comments by "Gordon Graham" (@gordonbgraham) on "Asking Japanese Polyglot How He Learned 12 Languages AT HOME" video.

  1. I wonder how many languages he is fluent in? I mean "speaking" and being fluent are vastly different. I'm just curious in how many languages could he carry out conversations about random topics rather than just greetings and saying a few things about himself, the weather etc. Either way, it's impressive. But, I'm kind of skeptical about the "learned 12 languages"...as "learned" implies a level of completion that suggests fluency. I'll reserve my credulity about his being "fluent" in 12 languages.
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  2.  @pax24  My interest is based on how much of these languages he can understand and use. It’s not a criticism. I’ve said it’s impressive and I meant exactly that. That said I’d like to know to what extent he has “learned” 12 languages. I can speak one language besides my native tongue non stop without hesitation on almost any topic which I have knowledge of. I can speak another functionally as well as read extensively (a novel for example) and one more in the most basic capacity such as ordering food or asking directions. To what extent he has learned 12 languages is what I’m curious about. It’s not a criticism, it’s a query.
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  3. What's your definition of "fluent"?
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  4.  @MsBrooklyn11232  Define "fluent". Does the ability to utter a limited set of phrases make one "fluent"?
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  5. How many languages are you fluent in? I mean "speaking" and being fluent are vastly different. I'm just curious how many languages could you carry out conversations about random topics rather than just greetings and saying a few things about yourself, the weather etc.
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  6.  @blasianking4827  “learned” 12 languages implies a level of competition. Perhaps "studies" 12 languages, or "is learning" 12 languages or even "has learned some basic communication skills in 12 languages" would be a more accurate title.
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  7. 私は 1988 年から日本に住んでいますが、カナダの労働環境はもっと悪かったと感じています。たとえば、日本の年間平均労働時間は世界で31位です。カナダ人やアメリカ人はもっと働きます。また、カナダでは人種差別がより陰湿で蔓延していることもわかりました。私の経験では、日本人は一般的に、日本の習慣や社会的慣習に従って同化しようと努力する外国人を受け入れます。
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  8.  @leannacheung8603  Interesting, thanks
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  9.  @blasianking4827  Is the title flamboyant or misleading?
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  10. Yes, it's the same as in Canada. In Eastern Canada from Ontario, we have French lessons 3 times a week from elementary school, yet I can count on two fingers the number of Canadians I know who can speak French. I know far more Japanese who can speak English.
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