American Tourist Shocks Chengdu by Speaking Sichuanese

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Thanks for the sponsorship – Learn languages by watching TV with LingoPie! Start your free trial today: https://learn.lingopie.com/xiaomanyc I went to the city of Chengdu in Sichuan, China where locals speak Sichuanese instead of Mandarin. I got to sample the city's famous food scene, sampling everything from 'internet famous fatty intestines' to mysterious 'tizi' fruit. But the real spice kicks in when I start chatting with locals in their own Sichuanese dialect! From ear-cleaning sessions to impromptu language lessons, witness the shock and delight on locals' faces as they realize this 老外 (foreigner) can sling Sichuanese slang with the best of them. "Where did you learn that?!" they ask, jaws dropping as I explain I picked it up in America! Experience the warmth of Chengdu hospitality as street vendors, tea sellers, and passersby welcome me into their world, sharing laughs, stories, and of course, plenty of mouthwatering local delicacies. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a foodie, or just love seeing genuine cultural exchanges, this video offers a unique glimpse into the heart of Sichuan. Come along as I turn a simple stroll through Chengdu into an unforgettable linguistic and culinary journey! 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Getting my ears cleaned on the street 4:02 Marriage market 5:44 Turkish man sells me ice cream in Chinese 6:58 Eating spicy rabbit head in China 9:11 Sponsored by LingoPie 10:11 Stranger offers me "internet famous" fatty intestines 10:46 Fresh persimmons from a farmer 11:51 Soy milk is too cold for this American! 12:25 They are very surprised to meet an American 15:36 She tells me how amazing Chengu is 16:17 "You speak Sichuanese better than me" LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE WITH MY METHOD! ✉️ Join my newsletter and discover how I pick up new languages quickly (and learn how you can do the same): 👉🏼 https://www.streetsmartlanguages.com/signup 📚 Check out my Street-Smart Language courses: 👉🏼 https://www.streetsmartlanguages.com Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNoXf8gq6vhwsrYp-l0J-Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xiaomanyc/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xiaomanyc/ If you guys like the music in my videos, you can check out all the AMAZING music Epidemic Sound has at my affiliate link here: http://share.epidemicsound.com/xiaomanyc