10 phrases you should learn before visiting a non-English speaking country
One thing English speakers often take for granted is how good we have it when travelling overseas. Most major tourist hubs in non-English speaking countries do everything they can to make the world navigable for monolinguists.
But we shouldn’t see that as an excuse to reciprocate!
Trying to communicate in the language of the land you’re visiting is a sign of respect for the locals and their culture and might just get you out of a sticky situation.
With a little practice, a few words in the language of the locals can make your next trip much easier. But before you sign up for an intensive (and expensive) 12 week course, we’ve decided to highlight a few of the phrase to focus on.
To see the 10 phrases we think you should learn before visiting a non-English speaking country, scroll through the gallery above. There are plenty you probably didn’t think of.
What are your thoughts? Have you ever had communication difficulties in a non-English speaking country? Let us know in the comments section below.