Amazing Similarities Among Chinese Vietnamese, Thai, Lao, Indonesian, & Malay| Learn languages

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Dive into the linguistic wonders of East and Southeast Asia with Professor Tim Keeley, a seasoned expert with over four decades of cross-cultural teaching experience and author of 'A Life in 30 Languages'. This enlightening video unveils the fascinating typological similarities shared by Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Lao, Indonesian, and Malay languages. Discover how understanding these common features can significantly ease the learning process and provide a deeper insight into the cultural and historical ties binding these languages.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

The concept of typological similarities and their role in language learning.
Key linguistic features such as the absence of verb conjugations, the importance of context in communication, and the unique use of aspect markers.
How these similarities make learning these languages more manageable and interesting.
Insights into the cultural richness and historical connections revealed through language.

✨ Bonus Insights:
Additional languages like Khmer (Cambodian) and Burmese also share many linguistic features with the six main languages discussed.
Real-world examples of context markers and aspect markers in action.
The significance of understanding linguistic features for grasping cultural perspectives.
🌏 Whether you're a language enthusiast, a cultural studies student, or simply curious about the linguistic ties in East and Southeast Asia, this video is your gateway to mastering these languages through their shared linguistic traits.

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00:30 Typological Similarities
01:32 My Qualifications in These Languages
04:14 1 No Verbal Tense or Conjugations
04:27 2 Context Markers
05:50 3 Aspect Markers
06:28 3a Completed/Incompleted Actions
07:59 3b Desires, Needs, Intentions, Future
11:30 4 Lack of Plural Noun Forms
13:15 Substance vs Object Focus
13:42 5 Non-Use of "to Be"
15:22 6 Lack of Definite Articles

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📘 About Professor Tim Keeley:
Tim Keeley, a professor of Cross-Culture in Japan for over 42 years, shares his extensive experience and research in Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Lao, Indonesian, and Malay languages. His journey includes teaching at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, extensive travels across Vietnam, and deep engagements with Indonesian and Malay through numerous trips to the region.