Excellent work. MY daughter could do all the parts in Japanese which I thought was pretty awesome by itself. We never bothered to teach her the English words.
Nina is so cute and it's so impressive how she switches languages =) My nephew is due next month, and he'll be raised to speak English and Spanish/Catalan. I'll have to show this to my brother!
I see Nina's name is written in katakana - is there any particular reason for that? =)
@MissAyeGo Yes, you should encourage your brother to use both English and Spanish/Catalan around the house from the time your nephew is born. Probably one language will be dominant, and that's OK. You don't need to be too strict for the first few years about what language your nephew responds in. The important thing is just that he be exposed to both languages in a consistent manner from a young age. Good luck to them!
oh wow, watching back now, Nina has come so so far! She's so bright for a 5 year old girl, with 2 languages under her belt, now that's some great parenting :D
@redheaded26 Well, since her mother and I can speak both English and Japanese, if Nina doesn't know a word in one language, she'll just say it in the other language, so she doesn't really have too hard a time.
man, i like your videos about your daughter nina, btw, how are you guys? is everything alright over there? i really hope you guys are in safe condition from any disaster.
@fitinamasaya We are fine here in Nagoya. Several smallish earthquakes over the last few days, but no damage that I've heard of. We feel really lucky. Anyway, thanks for the comment!
@geofg yes, linguistic is part of my major courses. im studying teaching English as second language. now im in the UK doing my degree. :) hope it is okay to use your daughter as an example. i really impressed by the way you teach nina two languages at the same time. your daughter must be very good in both language i would say. may i know what is her first language? is it english or japanese?
@sheida014 No, I don't mind if you use Nina as an example. Nina's dominant language is Japanese, though she has heard both Japanese and English since she was born. She goes to daycare all in Japanese, and all her friends use Japanese so that is her stronger language, of course.
@pinds83 ha ha I'm not sure they are the best role models, but somehow they came into my possession and Nina found them so, for better or worse, they are part of our lives now.
Honestly guys, I've been watching these videos for a few days now and the jury was out on how I felt about Nina. However the verdict is in: I'm delighted and amazed at her growth and development. More importantly, I'm really excited at the future of one day having a mixed Japanese-Canadian child of my own. Children really are precious, and Nina is a gem (ママとパパも！）
ニーナちゃん本当にがんばって！ Stay humble and love your mixed heritage!
@shimokitakid Thanks for the comment! We try to tell Nina often that her mixed heritage is a blessing so she will feel proud of being different, rather than embarrassed by it.
@geofg No, I'm Canadian, but I have an amazing Japanese girlfriend. Although we live apart at the moment, your videos help us stay connected and keep our relationship in a positive and forward place - which is pretty cool!
Actually I have a two-part question for you:
Do you and your wife ever get a little apprehensive of showing ニーナ to the world rather than a private youtube link? And are you worried about how her online fame could affect her negatively?
@shimokitakid Indeed, we do think about that and worry sometimes. I did not start making these videos with the intention of getting subs. It was just a free way to share them with friends and family in the U.S. But, suddenly all these people we don't know started subbing to them. I try to always make the vids in a safe, non-suggestive way, and I think most people who view them are supportive and friendly. And, I don't plan to continue forever. Maybe another year or so.
i used to be my nephew's nanny when he was a baby and toddler ~ we tried to stick in chinese whenever we could (he's half) but i don't speak it so it was difficult. he's forgotten most of it except phrases like good morning and simple words like milk, etc. one thing he does remember though is "jeep jeep" (kiss) ~ nina just made me think of that.
i subscribed awhile ago but had never gotten around to watching the older videos. she's so different as a baby! wow i've got some catching up to do!
My son was 15 months old when he was able to identify Ears, Feet, Belly and Nose in Japanese but I can't seem to get English through to him. You can find that video under the search: Knows Ashi.
@popcornshower How old is your son now? Nina did say some words in English from fairly early on, but she was reluctant to use English with me until she was about 3. I knew she could understand me, but she only spoke in Japanese. Then, suddenly, she just decided one day she wanted to try using English with Papa. Not all the time, of course, but when she was in the mood. I'm sure English is getting through to your son, and he will decide to use it when he feels ready. Don't get discouraged
Gosh, she sure has grown up now. Watching these kinds of videos is a good reminder that kids learn languages better in person rather than parking their cute little butts in front of an educational video. xD
@LilytheFrilly Yeah, that's especially true in Nina's case, I think. She is so social and loves to communicate so much that just sitting around and talking and playing seems much more effective than trying to make her "study" English.
She is so so so lucky. Growing up bilingual seems like such a blessing... I've had so much trouble learning a 2nd language.. wish my parents taught me when I was little haha
I know how you feel. I started learning Japanese when I was 32! It has really been a challenge, and I will never have great pronunciation. Oh, well. At least we are trying. Some people never learn a second language.
Yeah, you're right. I think probably dakko suru is used more when referring to kids, and dakishimeru more when referring to adults. Maybe. I'll ask my wife...
Thanks! I guess because I started speaking English to Nina since she was born, and her mother only speaks Japanese to her, it was natural for her to understand both languages. I wish I had heard Japanese since I was born. It was really hard to learn it as an adult!
I no longer feel guilty by playing Pink Floyd's lullabies, now that you use Beavies and Butthead as learning tolls! LOL! BTW, my daughter loves Nina's videos, she squeals in delight when she watches her. Seems like Nina has a fan club now!
Ha ha! I know Beevis and Butthead aren't good roll models, but she found those somewhere and decided they are her freinds. She makes them kiss each other in the bathtub. Ha ha. And, I love Pink Floyd, BTW.
Your English seems great. Nina's Japanese is still much better than her English, but hopefully her English will get stronger if she has a chance to be around English speakers besides just Papa.
she is so adorable! and here i'm trying to teach my children 3 languages too. Thai, Arabic and Laos. i guess i don't really need to teach them english because they pick it up from school. but when they are home i perfer those three language. but sometime they just speak english because it easy for them.
That was fascinating watching your Jade do the same thing, but with the languages switched. Why are you teaching her Japanese? I guess Beevis and Butthead work as props, but I'm not sure they are the best role models. LOL.
Living in Japan is the key. I think it would be really hard to just study on your own in another country. And, even if you live here, you have to work at it, but it's not impossible.
Not at all. It's true. I actually appreciate your comment, because it just shows how much harder I had to work to learn Japanese than a younger person would. ;)
Aww! Nina is so kawaii! It's great that you and your wife are teaching her both English and Japanese. My mum's Danish and my dad's American, and we live in the US, but I never learned Danish because my mum gave up trying to teach us after my older brother only spoke English. I'm sad that I never learned Danish, because I can't speak to some of my relatives who cannot speak English, so I'm sure Nina will appreciate your efforts when she is older. Keep up the hard work! Ganbari-mas!
Thanks for the input! I think in our case it's easier because we live in Japan, so Japanese is a given, and everyone in Japan wants to learn English, so we are motivated to teach her English, too. Why don't you start studying Danish now?
Danish is a language only spoken in Denmark, and it's hard to find good resources to learn such a remote language here. I've been looking into the matter, but the closest I've found is German. I'm saving up to buy a copy of Japanese Rosetta Stone, and if it's a good program I'll see if they have a Danish edition. It's easier to learn a new language at my age than yours, eh? ^_^
Yeah, obviously the first five or six years are the best time for learning a foreign language, but I do still think it's easier in your 20s than in your 30s. I started learning Japanese at 32. Of course, I live in Japan, so that makes it easier. Good luck! Is Rosetta Stone a good program?
Its discouraging because you hear on the net that once you've passed 12 years old that its impossible to learn a language. I want to believe its not true.
Yeah french could be great, but I want to learn to speak Japanese, I've started practicing japanese in grade 9 then stopped but now im in grade 11 and i want to take more interest in it. 16 is a good age to start learning XD?
16 is a lot better than 32. Every year exchange students come to the school I work at for a year from different countries and after being here a year they can speak Japanese pretty well. If you have a chance to visit Japan (as a student or otherwise), you should take it.
Thats really cool that she is learning two languages. Awsome.
It's really sad I think that when we start to reach teen years our ability to learn language really become harder. *Siiigh* I had to learn french at 6 years old, Im really bad at verbs though XD.
Yeah, I agree with you, absolutely. Chilren's brains are made for learning. I can get by using Japanese, but I started learning Japanese when I was 32! Very tough.
"Butt" is not usually considered to be a bad word. And, I am much less concerned with WHAT words Nina uses as HOW she uses them. I don't want her to use derogatory words when referring to others, for example. In the case of the character "Butthead", that is already his name, so... But, as parents, we all have to find a set of morals we can feel comfortable with. I'm sure you will instill good morals in your own child.
I agree with what you say 100%, also I find it very good that you try to speak with your daughter in English and your wife speaks with her in Japanese :) to introduce two very different languages to a young girl is hard but with time it will be in her own advantage. You have a bright little girl she puts a smile in my face everyday Nina is becoming a part of my life and I'm learning from you and your wife a lot about parenting. and again I really meen it when I say god bless Nina's soul :)
Thanks so much. As for Nina becoming bilingual, all we do now is to each speak to her in our own native language. I hope you are right, that with time she will come to speak more in English, too. As for parenting, we don't do much besides just love her and try to give her a stimulating environment. But, thank you so much for the compliment.
We don't designate days for languages either. I try to use English and her mother uses Japanese. That's all we do. Nina doesn't like to use English, but she seems to understand it alright. I can't imagine trying to teach her 3 languages!
i've a daughter too and i'm trying to teach her 3 languages !! that's hard!
i'm german,her father italian, but since we both met we speak english with each other ....and my bro in law is japanese ...and she loves the song "oishirigashirimushi" butt-biting fly!!!
Three languages! Wow. To be sure, starting young is the best idea. So, do you use mostly English around the house? Do you have Italian day or German day?
I love Oshirikajirimushi too. Only Japan could come up with a butt biting bug.
I have a 3 year old daughter who is learning to speak Indonesian (my language) and Mandarin. It is not easy since she likes to speak english all the time. Thanks for sharing your daughter's video.
I know what you mean. Nina much prefers to use Japanese to English. Everyone in her life uses Japanese except me, so it is hard to motivate her to use English. Good luck teaching your daughter Indonesian. I'm sure she will be able to understand it at least.
Where's Butthead's butt?
needstoregister 1 month ago
um...may I ask why you happen to have a Beavis and Butthead figure?
TokyoNerd 1 month ago
@TokyoNerd I can't remember, but I have had them since before I came to Japan and Nina found them.
geofinjapan 1 month ago
@geofinjapan It just seems like an odd to have in Japan, either way I enjoyed this and all of your videos!
TokyoNerd 1 month ago
lol, Beavis and Butthead
PetCrazzy 1 month ago
I'm always impress with You and Nina ... I love Herr like my Own :) excellent job Jeff,and Mama
diamencik1 3 months ago
Excellent work. MY daughter could do all the parts in Japanese which I thought was pretty awesome by itself. We never bothered to teach her the English words.
Dax893 4 months ago
Nina is so cute and it's so impressive how she switches languages =) My nephew is due next month, and he'll be raised to speak English and Spanish/Catalan. I'll have to show this to my brother!
I see Nina's name is written in katakana - is there any particular reason for that? =)
MissAyeGo 4 months ago
@MissAyeGo Yes, you should encourage your brother to use both English and Spanish/Catalan around the house from the time your nephew is born. Probably one language will be dominant, and that's OK. You don't need to be too strict for the first few years about what language your nephew responds in. The important thing is just that he be exposed to both languages in a consistent manner from a young age. Good luck to them!
geofg 4 months ago
@geofg I will pass that on. Thank you!
MissAyeGo 4 months ago
She's such a smart little girl :D
Schwarzfluegeltraene 5 months ago
oo my god!!!!!!!!!you so cute baby...........
08567201100 6 months ago
(*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ too cute .. i watch her everyday [im so addicted to her] ~
tammyxdexbonita 7 months ago 3
I WANNA KISS HER
SOOOOOOO CUTE
a7ethom 7 months ago
thumb up for Nina.cutest girl. ^^
detarz91 8 months ago
Comel＼(^o^)／
shahiru91 8 months ago
im officially jealous of them :)
LYEMMZ123 8 months ago
天才だ！！！！！！！！！！
ts0826 9 months ago
Wow~~ That was so_ so_ so_ cute!!!!
Sindini 9 months ago
oh wow, watching back now, Nina has come so so far! She's so bright for a 5 year old girl, with 2 languages under her belt, now that's some great parenting :D
pipster06 10 months ago
lol Bevis and Butthead? Seriously! I love that.
CelloPlaya08 10 months ago 4
@CelloPlaya08 Finally, Beevis and Butthead do something with their lives.
auntbecky 7 months ago 3
@zinnerah Thanks! I've been using English with Nina pretty much since she was born, and her mother has always used Japanese with her.
geofg 11 months ago 10
camera ni chuu~ XD
yaoifangirl2009 11 months ago
whoa that's impressive!
how could you find any idea to filming your daughter and then upload it on youtube? she's really famous now :)
redheaded26 11 months ago
@redheaded26 We just filmed her so we could show our family and friends in America at first.
geofg 11 months ago
does nina sometimes find any trouble in speaking? i mean, she's talking in 2 languages but she's still a kid, so it must be hard though.
redheaded26 11 months ago
@redheaded26 Well, since her mother and I can speak both English and Japanese, if Nina doesn't know a word in one language, she'll just say it in the other language, so she doesn't really have too hard a time.
geofg 11 months ago 12
LOL @ trying to kiss the camera... hahaha.. XD
tmsangel 11 months ago
wow she is seriously one smart girl!!! :)
tmsangel 11 months ago
may i ask, is Nina is pure Japanese or mix? im impress with her ability to talk with two languages..
vanillasky9009 11 months ago
@vanillasky9009 Thanks. Her mother is Japanese and I am American.
geofg 11 months ago
i think now that nina is older, she should teach us some japanese in her next video!
uhoitzkim 11 months ago
OMG... She's a genius.. not all 19 months old can be THAT smart.. :O
Z4CKF41R 11 months ago
man, i like your videos about your daughter nina, btw, how are you guys? is everything alright over there? i really hope you guys are in safe condition from any disaster.
fitinamasaya 11 months ago
@fitinamasaya We are fine here in Nagoya. Several smallish earthquakes over the last few days, but no damage that I've heard of. We feel really lucky. Anyway, thanks for the comment!
geofg 11 months ago
awww cute x3 <3
yaoifangirl2009 11 months ago
woow shes so smart!
doubleZeroVkCg 11 months ago
wow! im so impressed with u, nina's daddy. :) im gonna use nina as one of my examples in my assignment - child bilingualism
sheida014 11 months ago
@sheida014 Thanks! Are you studying for a degree in linguistics?
geofg 11 months ago
@geofg yes, linguistic is part of my major courses. im studying teaching English as second language. now im in the UK doing my degree. :) hope it is okay to use your daughter as an example. i really impressed by the way you teach nina two languages at the same time. your daughter must be very good in both language i would say. may i know what is her first language? is it english or japanese?
sheida014 11 months ago
@sheida014 No, I don't mind if you use Nina as an example. Nina's dominant language is Japanese, though she has heard both Japanese and English since she was born. She goes to daycare all in Japanese, and all her friends use Japanese so that is her stronger language, of course.
geofg 11 months ago
nina,u were so chubby n cute!!!!!! :)
shiralib 1 year ago
@shiralib Yes, she was! I forget how chubby she was until I go back and look at these earlier videos.
geofg 1 year ago
I cannot experess to you how delightfully amused I am at the fact that you used Beevis and Butthead as learning tools. That kind of made my day. :)
pinds83 1 year ago
@pinds83 ha ha I'm not sure they are the best role models, but somehow they came into my possession and Nina found them so, for better or worse, they are part of our lives now.
geofg 1 year ago
@geofg haha. Well, I suppose as long as she's not watching their show, she will be just fine. ;)
pinds83 1 year ago
oh my...she's so clever
atyeclipse 1 year ago
ure doing a great job papa n mama...nina is a gem!hope she grows up happy and blessed!;-)
munirahishamshah 1 year ago
あ～ おもしろおおい！ メッチャ 笑っちゃったっ♪
That was one tricky quiz for NINAちゃん!! lol
”That's Buｔｔheads!” LOL バットヘッドが 好きなのねっ?!
＆ the pauses between NINA-chan figuring the words from Japanese & English is LOL*
the lil hands wondering around thinking too was LOL kawaii~*
NINAちゃん 一歳ちょいで 良く出来ました～～～～＊
0ooViVioo0 1 year ago
@0ooViVioo0 I haven't seen this in a long time. She was so young! Thanks for reminding me of this one.
geofg 1 year ago
Honestly guys, I've been watching these videos for a few days now and the jury was out on how I felt about Nina. However the verdict is in: I'm delighted and amazed at her growth and development. More importantly, I'm really excited at the future of one day having a mixed Japanese-Canadian child of my own. Children really are precious, and Nina is a gem (ママとパパも！）
ニーナちゃん本当にがんばって！ Stay humble and love your mixed heritage!
shimokitakid 1 year ago
@shimokitakid Thanks for the comment! We try to tell Nina often that her mixed heritage is a blessing so she will feel proud of being different, rather than embarrassed by it.
Are you Japanese-Canadian?
geofg 1 year ago
@geofg No, I'm Canadian, but I have an amazing Japanese girlfriend. Although we live apart at the moment, your videos help us stay connected and keep our relationship in a positive and forward place - which is pretty cool!
Actually I have a two-part question for you:
Do you and your wife ever get a little apprehensive of showing ニーナ to the world rather than a private youtube link? And are you worried about how her online fame could affect her negatively?
shimokitakid 1 year ago
@shimokitakid Indeed, we do think about that and worry sometimes. I did not start making these videos with the intention of getting subs. It was just a free way to share them with friends and family in the U.S. But, suddenly all these people we don't know started subbing to them. I try to always make the vids in a safe, non-suggestive way, and I think most people who view them are supportive and friendly. And, I don't plan to continue forever. Maybe another year or so.
geofg 1 year ago
i used to be my nephew's nanny when he was a baby and toddler ~ we tried to stick in chinese whenever we could (he's half) but i don't speak it so it was difficult. he's forgotten most of it except phrases like good morning and simple words like milk, etc. one thing he does remember though is "jeep jeep" (kiss) ~ nina just made me think of that.
i subscribed awhile ago but had never gotten around to watching the older videos. she's so different as a baby! wow i've got some catching up to do!
kmah88 1 year ago
@kmah88 Thanks for the comment!
Yes, I'm even surprised when I go back and look at these older videos. Nina really has changed a lot.
How old is your nephew now?
geofg 1 year ago
@geofg it's hard for me to believe but he'll be 7 at the end of this month! (there are a few videos of him on my channel)
enjoy this time with nina ~ they grow up sooooo fast! (i already know you do though)
kmah88 1 year ago
soooo cute!!!
admireroflove 1 year ago
i wonder what is nina's reaction to these videos when she's much older. huh....
kianyen 1 year ago
@kianyen I wonder that, too. That's why we will stop before she starts elementary school.
geofg 1 year ago
He's 18 months today!
popcornshower 1 year ago
My son was 15 months old when he was able to identify Ears, Feet, Belly and Nose in Japanese but I can't seem to get English through to him. You can find that video under the search: Knows Ashi.
Nina is very smart!
popcornshower 1 year ago
@popcornshower How old is your son now? Nina did say some words in English from fairly early on, but she was reluctant to use English with me until she was about 3. I knew she could understand me, but she only spoke in Japanese. Then, suddenly, she just decided one day she wanted to try using English with Papa. Not all the time, of course, but when she was in the mood. I'm sure English is getting through to your son, and he will decide to use it when he feels ready. Don't get discouraged
geofg 1 year ago
i started to learn english when i was 7, japanese when i was 18. but i believe nina can speak better than me in both languages ^^
shinreifreakz 1 year ago
@shinreifreakz ha ha
geofg 1 year ago
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shinreifreakz 1 year ago
I like this video most, she is soooo cute (^_^).
MYPHYMON 1 year ago
omg she's a genius! body parts + 2 language lessons in one go! Man...
marysproject 1 year ago
She melts my heart. I wish I have a child as cute and clever like her.
aishaelysha 1 year ago
heh. butt face. xDDDDD
moonface6456 1 year ago
Lol, a two year old knows who Beavis and Butthead are. That's kind of awesome. <3
YotsubatoDesu 1 year ago
you guys wanna adopt a 24 year old looking to work in nippon?? :D~ preferably around kyoto :D?
tgquagmire 1 year ago
<3^10 she's gonna take over the world w/ her videos O.O
DomDollx 1 year ago
Japanese/English 101 wow!!! very good Nina!!
yukime1028 1 year ago
omg! those cute fluffy cheeks!
BobtheMoneythedbr 1 year ago
haha, Beavis and Butthead just scored, heh-heh-heh, uhuhuhuh
LilytheFrilly 1 year ago
Gosh, she sure has grown up now. Watching these kinds of videos is a good reminder that kids learn languages better in person rather than parking their cute little butts in front of an educational video. xD
LilytheFrilly 1 year ago
@LilytheFrilly Yeah, that's especially true in Nina's case, I think. She is so social and loves to communicate so much that just sitting around and talking and playing seems much more effective than trying to make her "study" English.
geofg 1 year ago
that guys are a bad infuence people
kinla123 1 year ago
"heenna...neenna, neenna"
"how's that, nina?"
"neenna, neeenna, neenna"
lol thats so funny
ammafossils 1 year ago
She is so so so lucky. Growing up bilingual seems like such a blessing... I've had so much trouble learning a 2nd language.. wish my parents taught me when I was little haha
imringolovemee 1 year ago
I know how you feel. I started learning Japanese when I was 32! It has really been a challenge, and I will never have great pronunciation. Oh, well. At least we are trying. Some people never learn a second language.
geofg 1 year ago
lol you actually taught me how to say all those things now............you make me want to learn japanese!
groupjapan 1 year ago
ha ha Glad to help!
geofg 1 year ago
子供の学習能力ってほんと凄いですね。
babavideobaba 2 years ago
確かに子供は特別な言語才能があるんですね。僕も若いころから日本語習えばよかったなとよく思います。
geofg 2 years ago
She's so small in this vid :P but still very smart!
kiba161 2 years ago
I wish Nina, Geof and the mother a very happy life, you should give her a sister or brother soon
kuriyamatidusflossy 2 years ago 2
"mama says kuchi, papa says mouth"
hehe i like that
liyananaznim 2 years ago 35
@liyananaznim >yeah it's so cute..haha
shataj777 1 year ago
Cuteness of Nina really melts my heart... such a dollll...God Bless Nina... ^^
iloveayuuu 2 years ago 32
LOL CUUUTEEEE
revengetime94 2 years ago
How Nina talks is sooo cuttee!!
yinku67 2 years ago
Where do you guys live? lol
and are you showing nina japanese and english?
And what language are you?
cherriishadou 2 years ago
We live in Japan. I speak mostly English with Nina, and her mother speaks to her in Japanese, so she can understand and speak both.
geofg 2 years ago
so cuuuuttteeee!!!!!!!!!!!! ^.^
NennaanneN 2 years ago
Its Cute How she Kisses The Camera,
And My Litrtle 5yr old Brother wAS watching and learning Along With Me!
teensexy1981 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
any child raised bilingual can do that T_T
kokorokara 2 years ago
That's true. I just think it's cute the way Nina goes back and forth between languages (and gets confused).
geofg 2 years ago
yeah :)
kokorokara 2 years ago
nina
KAWAII!!!!
Kitdg 2 years ago
this is too adorable
kikitakahani 2 years ago
so hana means flowers and nose?
AQuackerzzz 2 years ago
Yeah. There are a lot of words like that in Japanese.
geofg 2 years ago
like kami = god, hair, paper
luke666808g 2 years ago
Yes, good example.
geofg 2 years ago
adorable!!!
once again, big CHUs from Italy!!! ^_^
lamagamorgana 2 years ago
she is so clever.
jeerawan 2 years ago
Beavis and Butt-head!! Awesome.
xFL1PPYx 2 years ago
konban wa
kawaii
awwz nina is co cute, i wanna take her home but i cant because thats kidnapping and thats wrong. haha. oj.
mate ne
Donny
Donnydiamonds 2 years ago
yo i give nina a hug. what's a hug in japanesse? OOOOO
studkol 2 years ago
Hug is dakko in Japanese.
"Dakko, shite ageru," means, I'll give you a hug.
And, thanks.
geofg 2 years ago
How about "Dakishimete" ? I thought that was hug or something else.. Sorry if it's wrong ^^;;
AzNxRawRx 2 years ago
Yeah, you're right. I think probably dakko suru is used more when referring to kids, and dakishimeru more when referring to adults. Maybe. I'll ask my wife...
geofg 2 years ago
I love the way her finger stops at her mouth when she was trying to point to her nose, hahaha.
vitoreiji 2 years ago
Oh my God,this baby is way too much cute!!! I love her,she's gorgeous,so beautiful!! ^^ Her voice is so cute!
LoucaPorPolicias 2 years ago
Thank you so much!
geofg 2 years ago
Your daughter is so adorable and smart
She makes me want to have a baby soon..... :((
I hope that I can learn English as fast as her.....
I'm Nina's number 1 fan............ d(^o^)b
PS: Your Nihongo is very good too, how long have you been studying Japanese? And have you dream in Japanese yet?
mukab4kpao 2 years ago 5
Thanks so much! Your English seems fine. What's your first language? You're living in America now?
I've been in Japan for about 10 years now. I do sometimes dream in Japanese, and I talk to myself in Japanese. Ha ha.
Thanks again!
geofg 2 years ago
Thanks... Yes, I've been living in the US almost a year right now and my first language is Indonesia.
I was born in the US though.
When I was 2 years old we came back home and my parent is Indonesian. This is the reason why my English is not that good... :(
I'm addicted with Nina's videos.... and I always recommend to my friends...
Nina Rocks!!!
mukab4kpao 2 years ago
super cute!!
she speaks english better than me.
KODAMAKUN9 2 years ago
wow .. she's so smart
undestanding 2 language that age ..
amazing ... what a kid .. hahaha
hope i can meet her one day .. so cute so smart ..
nice parenting also .. hahaa .. good job mommy and daddy
Bosum0 2 years ago
Thanks! I guess because I started speaking English to Nina since she was born, and her mother only speaks Japanese to her, it was natural for her to understand both languages. I wish I had heard Japanese since I was born. It was really hard to learn it as an adult!
geofg 2 years ago
So cute and so clever!!!
Omedeto!!!
bajaamigo 2 years ago
I no longer feel guilty by playing Pink Floyd's lullabies, now that you use Beavies and Butthead as learning tolls! LOL! BTW, my daughter loves Nina's videos, she squeals in delight when she watches her. Seems like Nina has a fan club now!
mirkaltern 2 years ago
Ha ha! I know Beevis and Butthead aren't good roll models, but she found those somewhere and decided they are her freinds. She makes them kiss each other in the bathtub. Ha ha. And, I love Pink Floyd, BTW.
How old is your daughter?
geofg 2 years ago
sweeeeeet ^^
qendu 2 years ago
^__^ so adorable!!
wuviez 3 years ago
She is so adorable and sweet! She really speaks English quite well, I think. Especially for such a young child who lives in Japan.
And it's also good for my Japanese =P
MissYunaatje 3 years ago
Thank you! It has been hard to get her to use English while living in Japan, so I appreciate your encouragement.
geofg 3 years ago
Hahaaaa and whooooo was it, telling you abut this cute little girl ^____^
DaKirztah 3 years ago
It's so cute when you see she's thinking about what is what, in two different languages~!
Honto nii kawaii desu yo~!
DaKirztah 3 years ago
Thanks! Yeah, it's pretty interesting seeing how children respond to being exposed to two languages from an early age.
geofg 3 years ago
Yeah, I think that interesting too!! Unfortunately, my parents are both Dutch, so I wasn't able to learn another language as good as my first ;)
But Nina seems very a very smart girl to me, so she will be! =D
DaKirztah 3 years ago
Your English seems great. Nina's Japanese is still much better than her English, but hopefully her English will get stronger if she has a chance to be around English speakers besides just Papa.
geofg 3 years ago
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DaKirztah 3 years ago
haha beavis and butthead...random
Bobo411 3 years ago
she is so adorable! and here i'm trying to teach my children 3 languages too. Thai, Arabic and Laos. i guess i don't really need to teach them english because they pick it up from school. but when they are home i perfer those three language. but sometime they just speak english because it easy for them.
stickyfinger101 3 years ago
Wow. That's a lot of languages! We have enough trouble just trying to teach Nina Japanese and English.
geofg 3 years ago
LOL!!! That's awesome!! I need to get some little B&B figurines. For my own enjoyment as I teach my baby Japanese. :-)
greengreensmom 3 years ago
That was fascinating watching your Jade do the same thing, but with the languages switched. Why are you teaching her Japanese? I guess Beevis and Butthead work as props, but I'm not sure they are the best role models. LOL.
geofg 3 years ago
She teaches me Japanese language, :D, hehheeheh. Very good.
girlfromcelebes 3 years ago
Glad she can help!
geofg 3 years ago
Wow you started learning Japanese at 32?! Man, with the way people talked everyone acted as if you couldn't learn it at an older age...
FelineFantsy 3 years ago
Living in Japan is the key. I think it would be really hard to just study on your own in another country. And, even if you live here, you have to work at it, but it's not impossible.
geofg 3 years ago
Oh, and sorry if it sounded offensive. I wasn't thinking when I typed it. :(
FelineFantsy 3 years ago
Not at all. It's true. I actually appreciate your comment, because it just shows how much harder I had to work to learn Japanese than a younger person would. ;)
geofg 3 years ago
Aww! Nina is so kawaii! It's great that you and your wife are teaching her both English and Japanese. My mum's Danish and my dad's American, and we live in the US, but I never learned Danish because my mum gave up trying to teach us after my older brother only spoke English. I'm sad that I never learned Danish, because I can't speak to some of my relatives who cannot speak English, so I'm sure Nina will appreciate your efforts when she is older. Keep up the hard work! Ganbari-mas!
mikachi613 3 years ago
Thanks for the input! I think in our case it's easier because we live in Japan, so Japanese is a given, and everyone in Japan wants to learn English, so we are motivated to teach her English, too. Why don't you start studying Danish now?
geofg 3 years ago
Danish is a language only spoken in Denmark, and it's hard to find good resources to learn such a remote language here. I've been looking into the matter, but the closest I've found is German. I'm saving up to buy a copy of Japanese Rosetta Stone, and if it's a good program I'll see if they have a Danish edition. It's easier to learn a new language at my age than yours, eh? ^_^
mikachi613 3 years ago
Yeah, obviously the first five or six years are the best time for learning a foreign language, but I do still think it's easier in your 20s than in your 30s. I started learning Japanese at 32. Of course, I live in Japan, so that makes it easier. Good luck! Is Rosetta Stone a good program?
geofg 3 years ago
Its discouraging because you hear on the net that once you've passed 12 years old that its impossible to learn a language. I want to believe its not true.
sarius24 3 years ago
it's not impossible at all. it's just a little harder for older people.
kehya 3 years ago
Yeah french could be great, but I want to learn to speak Japanese, I've started practicing japanese in grade 9 then stopped but now im in grade 11 and i want to take more interest in it. 16 is a good age to start learning XD?
sarius24 3 years ago
16 is a lot better than 32. Every year exchange students come to the school I work at for a year from different countries and after being here a year they can speak Japanese pretty well. If you have a chance to visit Japan (as a student or otherwise), you should take it.
geofg 3 years ago
Thats really cool that she is learning two languages. Awsome.
It's really sad I think that when we start to reach teen years our ability to learn language really become harder. *Siiigh* I had to learn french at 6 years old, Im really bad at verbs though XD.
Btw can you speak 日本語？
sarius24 3 years ago
Yeah, I agree with you, absolutely. Chilren's brains are made for learning. I can get by using Japanese, but I started learning Japanese when I was 32! Very tough.
That's cool that you can speak French.
geofg 3 years ago
I wouldn't teach my kids saying "Butt head". I don't agree with certain language in your videos but otherwise cute videos.
sakura1172 3 years ago
"Butt" is not usually considered to be a bad word. And, I am much less concerned with WHAT words Nina uses as HOW she uses them. I don't want her to use derogatory words when referring to others, for example. In the case of the character "Butthead", that is already his name, so... But, as parents, we all have to find a set of morals we can feel comfortable with. I'm sure you will instill good morals in your own child.
geofg 3 years ago
I guess it is bad "if" you call someone name like that. I just hope that Nina is not watching their show tho...lol
Sorry I didn't mean to be offensive or anything.
sakura1172 3 years ago
No, she doesn't watch their show. I'm not sure where I got those figurines from, but she found them in my drawer. lol
No offense taken.
geofg 3 years ago
I agree with what you say 100%, also I find it very good that you try to speak with your daughter in English and your wife speaks with her in Japanese :) to introduce two very different languages to a young girl is hard but with time it will be in her own advantage. You have a bright little girl she puts a smile in my face everyday Nina is becoming a part of my life and I'm learning from you and your wife a lot about parenting. and again I really meen it when I say god bless Nina's soul :)
sweetycocobar 3 years ago
Thanks so much. As for Nina becoming bilingual, all we do now is to each speak to her in our own native language. I hope you are right, that with time she will come to speak more in English, too. As for parenting, we don't do much besides just love her and try to give her a stimulating environment. But, thank you so much for the compliment.
geofg 3 years ago
We don't designate days for languages either. I try to use English and her mother uses Japanese. That's all we do. Nina doesn't like to use English, but she seems to understand it alright. I can't imagine trying to teach her 3 languages!
geofg 4 years ago
what a cute baby !!!
i've a daughter too and i'm trying to teach her 3 languages !! that's hard!
i'm german,her father italian, but since we both met we speak english with each other ....and my bro in law is japanese ...and she loves the song "oishirigashirimushi" butt-biting fly!!!
sheila3221 4 years ago
Three languages! Wow. To be sure, starting young is the best idea. So, do you use mostly English around the house? Do you have Italian day or German day?
I love Oshirikajirimushi too. Only Japan could come up with a butt biting bug.
geofg 4 years ago
hah hah very interesting!!!
royway1227 4 years ago
I have a 3 year old daughter who is learning to speak Indonesian (my language) and Mandarin. It is not easy since she likes to speak english all the time. Thanks for sharing your daughter's video.
Sleepwithbook 4 years ago
I know what you mean. Nina much prefers to use Japanese to English. Everyone in her life uses Japanese except me, so it is hard to motivate her to use English. Good luck teaching your daughter Indonesian. I'm sure she will be able to understand it at least.
geofg 4 years ago
aw she's so adorable like a cherubi babies :D
MeeBooh 4 years ago
awesome! i'm learning too! I took Nihonggo back in College for a sem.. I failed the class. *sniff* hahaha!
tanyaloca 4 years ago
It's really hard to study nihongo if you don't live in Japan. But, keep trying!
geofg 4 years ago