People always help me learn Mongolian

Peruvian YouTuber, interpreter Andrea Alessandra Daza La Rosa, often known as Andi, gave the next interview to speak about her keep in Mongolia, her way of life and her standpoint. She is finding out in Seoul, South Korea to turn into a Korean language instructor however can also be studying Mongolian on her personal and making vlogs in Mongolian on her YouTube channel, Andi’s Diary.

How lengthy do you propose to remain in Mongolia? 

At first, I deliberate to remain within the nation for a month however I like this place so I feel I might be right here for 2 months.

How was your first impression of Mongolia?  Was it completely different out of your expectations?

Despite the fact that I’ve many Mongolian associates in South Korea, I didn’t know a lot in regards to the nation. Once I began studying Mongolian, I actually loved Mongolian songs. I used to observe a lot of music movies. From these movies, I might see some components of Ulaanbaatar or the nation. Earlier than coming right here, I bought a small picture of this nation by way of these items. Once I determined to come right here, I advised a few of my Mongolian associates, “I’ll go to your nation quickly.” They mentioned, “No manner, why? It’s a harmful place!” and suggested me to watch out, to not stroll alone on the road or discuss to strangers. Subsequently, I used to be so afraid. In the start, to be trustworthy, I used to be additionally somewhat anxious as a result of it was my first time going to such an unfamiliar place on my own. I used to stay in China to check. However after I went to China for the primary time, I might already communicate Chinese language. Once I was finding out there, I traveled to South Korea with my Korean associates. Therefore, earlier than I moved to South Korea, I already knew what the nation can be like.

I considered what would occur in Mongolia whereas ready for the airplane on the airport as a result of my Mongolian associates warned me that this place could be very harmful. However after I got here right here, my first impression of the town was like, “This nation appears like my nation.” I didn’t suppose that this place can be so much like my nation, particularly the streets and buildings. Since we stay in South Korea, my associates in all probability gave me these warnings and possibly they suppose it is perhaps a harmful place for me in comparison with South Korea. However I discovered Mongolia equivalent to my nation. I don’t suppose it’s a harmful place as a result of I do know that some South American international locations are extra harmful. There have been drunken individuals on the streets of Ulaanbaatar, however I didn’t really feel any hazard right here. However after all, if I ignore them, every little thing might be tremendous. Mongolians are very pleasant. This place is best than I assumed.

Once you got here right here, you went to the Playtime Competition and traveled to some locations close to Ulaanbaatar, proper? Are you able to share your finest recollections from these travels?

I went to a live performance by Ice High boy band the first week I bought right here. My buddy purchased me a ticket for this live performance, however I went on my own. I had no thought how live shows have been held in Mongolia. In keeping with the ticket data, the live performance was supposed to begin at midday. Nonetheless, I went there at 2:00 p.m. considering that it won’t begin at that time. Once I bought there, individuals have been ready exterior the Central Stadium the place the live performance was held. It was actually sizzling that day. I used to be carrying a jacket however it out of the blue began raining. I assume the live performance was stopped twice because of hail and heavy rain. Individuals began operating to cowl themselves from the rain. I used to be like, “What’s occurring?” and ran after the others. Then, the rain stopped and individuals got here again to the stage. I used to be very shut to the stage. It began raining once more, however individuals didn’t care anymore. They have been simply leaping, singing and dancing. I assumed I ought to go dwelling as a result of I bought all moist and it was a chilly night time. However then, I spotted that there have been lots of people behind me. Since there was no manner out, I stayed there. Then, my cellular phone died as a result of water bought into it. The 2 ladies in entrance of me requested for my Instagram account and we had a good time collectively. It was my first live performance expertise.

I additionally went to the Playtime Competition. I had so a lot enjoyable. I someway misplaced my cash there. So I solely had cash left for half the ticket. Once I gave half of the ticket, I used to be nervous and didn’t know what to do and the woman promoting the ticket paid for the remainder of the ticket. She was so variety.

You possibly can communicate many languages, particularly Spanish, English, Chinese language, Korean and Portuguese. Why did you resolve to study Mongolian?

I’m taken with studying troublesome languages generally. So I discovered Chinese language. It’s mentioned that Mongolian can also be a troublesome language to study. Since I began studying Mongolian later, my Mongolian remains to be somewhat poor. Particularly, I first put together and memorize what I’ll speak about and make my YouTube movies. I need to study Russian sooner or later.

I discovered it attention-grabbing that you simply make YouTube movies in Mongolian. Why do you make your movies in Mongolian?

I assumed Mongolian meals was actually scrumptious, so I instantly tried making khuushuur. Mongolian meals is similar to Peruvian meals. So, for the primary time, I made a video of myself making khuushuur and uploaded it on YouTube. The khuushuurs I made have been very tasty. Then, Mongolians noticed my video and left a whole lot of optimistic feedback. They mentioned, “Good luck, lovely woman”, “You communicate Mongolian properly”, and “Make extra attention-grabbing movies”. Subsequently, I began making the subsequent movies in Mongolian.

Usually, how are individuals’s feedback on YouTube? How do Mongolians react to your movies?

Mongolians are very pleasant and type. Individuals all the time attempt to assist me study issues I don’t perceive. I learn a whole lot of feedback from Mongolian individuals. Some individuals say, “It’s important to watch out in Mongolia. They’re imply. You shouldn’t belief individuals.” However I feel that’s not true. After all, in each nation, there are every kind of individuals. As a foreigner, I see that generally, Mongolian individuals behave correctly. There are a whole lot of good individuals.

You mentioned you favored Mongolian meals quite a bit. What’s your favourite Mongolian dish?

Sure, I really like Mongolian meals, particularly khuushuur and buuz. I’ve tried making many Mongolian dishes alone. Probably the most troublesome dish to make was buuz as a result of I couldn’t fold them. I don’t perceive how individuals can wrap it so rapidly. I additionally love banshtai tsai (milk tea with dumplings). I really like consuming it on a chilly day.

You’ve gotten lived in lots of international locations. Have you ever ever considered residing in Mongolia? Do you see it as an inexpensive place to stay in?

To be trustworthy, groceries and shopper items appeared costlier than I anticipated. 

Moreover studying languages, what else do you love to do?

I like enjoying the piano and touring. I’m additionally taken with making YouTube movies and making an attempt completely different cuisines.

What’s your favourite Mongolian artist?

I like many singers. The primary Mongolian singer I began listening to was Uka. My buddy confirmed me her songs and I assumed her type was actually cool. The artists I hearken to probably the most are Roockie, Vandebo, AM-C, The Wasabies band and NMN. I like most of their songs. I might say my favourite singer is AM-C as a result of I feel he’s very cute and good-looking. He was my crush.

Do you propose to make different forms of YouTube movies sooner or later?

Sure, I’ll make extra attention-grabbing journey movies in Mongolia. I additionally need to make some movies, asking questions from random individuals.