Beyond Words

Polyglot and YouTube star, Ari Smith, better known as Xiaoma, takes you with him on a journey through cultures, languages and places, to share incredible stories of human connection and the transformative power of speaking to people in their native tongue.

BEYOND WORDS will detail the unlikely story of how Ari Smith, better known to millions of people across the world as Xiaomanyc, went from only speaking English at age 18, to becoming an internationally recognized polyglot and content creator, and who the NYT referred to as 'the most popular of the YouTube polyglots'. SAY ANYTHING will share the often hilarious and deeply moving stories from the diverse cultures he's encountered along the way.

As Xiaomanyc or Xiaoma, Smith has captivated over 16 million followers across all channels with his hilarious and poignant videos that highlight his crazy, linguistic adventures, such as speaking Navajo on Native American reservations, ordering in fluent Mandarin in Chinatown, or even conversing in Wao Terero in remote Amazon villages. Smith's videos not only generate billions of views, but they spark joy and connection around the world and across vast cultural divides, demonstrating the profound power of speaking to people in their native language.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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