🌏 Do You THINK in a Different Language? | Part 1

Have you ever wondered if speaking a different language changes the way you think? In this episode, we dive deep into the mind of Lukas, a true polyglot who speaks five languages—Polish, Russian, English, Mandarin, and Cantonese—to uncover how language shape's identity, thought processes, and even personality. Lukas isn't just fluent in Cantonese—he speaks it perfectly, having lived in Southern China for years.

We discuss his experience navigating life in the South, how it differs from the North, and what makes Cantonese such a unique and underrated language to learn. We also explore the fascinating differences between Mandarin and Cantonese, why foreigners should consider learning Cantonese, and whether mastering multiple languages gives you a completely different worldview.

Plus, we share funny stories about language mishaps and the unexpected ways speaking different tongues affects daily life.

🔥 Key Topics We Cover in Part 1:

✅ Do multilingual people think differently?

✅ The psychology of switching between languages

✅ Why Cantonese has fewer tones than you think

✅ Should foreigners learn Cantonese instead of Mandarin?

✅ The unique cultural divide between Northern and Southern China

✅ Lukas’ journey from Poland to China and becoming a perfect Cantonese speaker

00:00 - intro

2:32 - start!

3:16 - you can speak 5 languages. Which language do you use when you think? 6:45 - when you speak a different language you become a different person

8:50 - any special strategy to learn the language?

10:20 - when you decide to learn Mandarin?

11:50 - in short, the difference between Cantonese and Mandarin?

21:02 - Cantonese tones. Not as many tones as you think.

25:50 - why foreigners should learn Cantonese? 26:50 - how south of China is different from the north?

31:51 - I speak Cantonese with my wife

36:40 - funny story about messing up the language

This is just Part 1 of our conversation—stay tuned for more mind-blowing insights in the next episode!