Sabkosathi, I agree that the guy in Congo may have had fewer resources to learn the language but I am just mentioning that the level this professor has reached in newari is commendable. If you knew newari, you would have known what I am talking about...

I was comparing myself in English when I was listening to him in Newari. Having been taught in English all my life and speaking everyday for my last few years in the US, I have to admit I still have difficulty communicating in English. I may be generalizing here but with no doubt I can say that there are many Nepalese fellows in the same boat. I am sure he hasn't had as much exposure to newari than I did in English. But his Newari skills has far surpassed my level in English