For forms of written or verbal communication with people of other cultures.
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How do you know if a Japanese person means no when they say yes?
I have come across a few situations when a Japanese person will extend themselves beyond what they probably should to help people. I am often worried when asking them to do something that they will ...
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1answer
38 views
Most frequent words required while foreign travel [closed]
Which are most important words required while visiting countries having a different language understood by you?
How do you manage a situation where you need to explain other person not understanding ...
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0answers
77 views
Learning a bit of French with not much time [closed]
A native English speaker who I follow on twitter, who's speaking (in English) at a programming conference in Paris tweeted
What's the best way to learn a tiny bit of French in a week? A week in
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0answers
38 views
Teaching English Abroad certificate programs [closed]
As far as I understand, in order to teach English abroad as an American I just need to complete some kind of certificate program, apply to positions, and accept one...
There appear to be the ...
6
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1answer
87 views
Driving in U.S. (Hawaii) with EU license written in Czech
I have a European driving license which is completely written in Czech (see photos below). Can I use it for driving in the U.S. (I will go to Hawaii for 3 weeks), or do I have to obtain another ...
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0answers
50 views
Which are the best electronic English<->Swedish and English<->Finnish dictionaries? [closed]
Hi I am going to travel and live in Sweden and Finland in summer. I would like to know which electronic/online/mobile app dictionaries are the best for learning Swedish and Finnish?
I would like to ...
6
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5answers
201 views
Where in the world knowing Russian and English will not be enough? [closed]
I know Russian and English. In what regions of the world this will not be enough for a tourist?
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28 views
What should a non-French speaker anticipate when visiting Paris? [duplicate]
What should a non-French speaker anticipate when visiting Paris? I heard that the French don't like people who only speak English; is it just a myth?
Is there anything wich I really should learn how ...
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1answer
200 views
Will I be understood in all Portuguese-speaking countries, if I learn Portuguese in Portugal?
I really like the Portuguese language, but if I want to be understood in all Portuguese speaking countries (e.g. Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique), would it be enough to speak "Portuguese" ...
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4answers
256 views
What is more widely spoken in the Baltic countries: Russian, Ukrainian, or English?
Wikipedia says that about a quarter of total population in Estonia, Latvia are Slavonic people like Russians, Ukrainians etc., and I wonder if Russian is well-understood and how natives treat tourists ...
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0answers
26 views
What are the best schools to learn spanish in Buenos Aires? [closed]
Do you have any suggestions for the best places to learn spanish in Buenos Aires?
0
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1answer
114 views
How do I find out how to say “I speak Dutch?” in Netherlands? [closed]
I'm trying to figure out how someone in the Netherlands would say their own language. What is Dutch called in Dutch, in other words?
When I go to Google Translate and type "Dutch" in the English box, ...
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1answer
77 views
How widely spoken is English in New Calodonia (Nouvelle-Calédonie)?
As I understand it, French is the main common language in New Caledonia, spoken by almost everyone there, but often as a second language.
The wikipedia article doesn't seem to mention much about ...
6
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1answer
79 views
Is it possible for a traveller to study the Jeju language in Korea?
Korea's large southern island province has its own language or dialect which is not mutually comprehensible with standard Korean.
As a traveller who likes to learn languages as part of my travel I've ...
11
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2answers
190 views
Burushaski teacher or course in Hunza Valley, Pakistan
I love exotic languages as much as I love travelling so one destination I'm considering for my next trip is Pakistan where a language famous to linguists for not being related to any other language is ...
13
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3answers
263 views
Is there an international language at sea?
When the Russian pilot of an Aeroflot jet is approaching Moscow's airport staffed by Russian Air Traffic controllers, convention still holds that everybody is speaking English. Even if that English ...
7
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3answers
353 views
Language culture and Food culture in South India?
I am planning for a mid-term traveling (for around 15-20 days) in South India covering parts from AP,Kerala and Karnataka only, along with my family members. Now the problem is nobody from my family ...
12
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3answers
497 views
What language to use in Georgia (the country)? Is English widely spoken?
I don't speak Georgian. I have been told not to use the little Russian that I know because it might be problematic considering the edgy relationship with Russia. My question is which language should I ...
0
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0answers
82 views
What is a suitable place in Japan for learning the language? [closed]
What are good cities that teach japanese language?
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1answer
84 views
Who hires non-native English teachers? [closed]
Most temporary jobs for foreign English teachers around the world, in places like Thailand and Korea, seem to require the person to be a native speaker. Also very frequent to demand a TEFL.
I was ...
7
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2answers
163 views
How many accommodation types are recognized in German?
Next to the usual hotel aggregators like booking.com, expedia, etc I am using Google Maps to search for accommodation. It really works well if you search for accommodation in the local language.
For ...
2
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2answers
205 views
Where do they speak Dutch?
I would like to be able to state that I have travelled to all countries where there is a native community that understand and speaks Dutch. So far I have been in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, ...
5
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1answer
169 views
Picture cards for common tourist needs to avoid the language barrier?
I will be traveling around several countries (in southeastern europe) later this year. And I'm worried about the language barrier.
It occured to me, that it would be cool if I had a collection of ...
6
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3answers
280 views
What foreign language is the most common in Serbia?
What foreign language is the most common in Serbia? In which language have I the most chances to communicate with locals (in shops, railway stations, hostels etc.) if I don't know Serbian?
11
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4answers
288 views
Will knowledge of Yiddish be useful traveling in Israel?
I am traveling to Israel for the first time this summer, and generally when I go to a country I like to learn a little bit of the language to make navigation easier (and because it's cool).
However, ...
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9answers
2k views
Is there any United States slang I should avoid in the UK or Ireland?
We'll be spending a couple weeks this summer in the UK (Scotland and London), then a week in Ireland. Is there any slang common in the United States that we be best avoided in either country? For ...
2
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1answer
127 views
Most inexpensive Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem
Is there any inexpensive, decent Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem? I've learned that the east side tends to be Arabic and the west Jewish. We are trying to stay in a Jewish neighborhood to learn the ...
7
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1answer
158 views
Are most flights to Japan staffed by hosts with good Japanese?
Are most flights from Australia to Japan staffed by hosts with good Japanese language skills?
I assume that Australian based airlines would, but I'm not sure about airlines that are based in ...
10
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1answer
361 views
Is it safe to drive in Morocco if you don't understand Arabic?
Because of the risk of malaria in Thailand we are now considering going to Morocco. I have read some interesting journeys by car in this country. When I searched on Google image for "traffic signs ...
6
votes
1answer
206 views
Can I study the Welsh language as a traveller in Patagonia?
As a traveller interested in languages I have long been aware of the settlements in Patagonia where Welsh is spoken.
But there's only about 1,500 to 5,000 Welsh speakers there and I'm assuming that ...
7
votes
1answer
107 views
How can I find a good school to learn Japanese in Tokyo?
So I'm trying to live in Tokyo, and would like to learn japanese. I'm looking for an immersion school that will teach me Japanese starting from the basics to intermediate level (JPTL4-JPTL2).
I used ...
5
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4answers
823 views
How to find “night and day” decongestant for a head cold when there's a language barrier?
So I've been in Tbilisi, Georgia for almost a week and the temperature is now dropping below zero Celsius sometimes and I have the dubious honour of being the first in my hostel to contract a head ...
14
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8answers
1k views
Can you really get around everywhere with only speaking English?
I had a discussion with a friend on how many language one should learn to be able to be understood worldwide? My estimate would be with around 4-5 languages, but this is a gut feeling which I cannot ...
6
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2answers
147 views
What technique do you use to remember city names in foreign languages?
When I try to remember where I traveled or where I have to go to catch a bus, train or something else, I always have great difficulties to remember city names if they are in a foreign language. The ...
14
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5answers
860 views
How can I get French people to speak French to me?
I went to Paris 2 years ago. When I was there, I was learning the language by talking and listening to the local people. But, while I was trying to speak French with them, they would speak English to ...
11
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2answers
157 views
Are there any travel experiences in Australia that offer aboriginal (or Torres Strait) “cultural immersion”?
I am wondering if it's possible for a traveller in Australia to immerse in aboriginal culture, or Torres Strait Islander culture.
By "immerse" I mean stay in a traditional aboriginal area where ...
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5answers
1k views
Will I be able to travel around India speaking only English?
I am to travel around some Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and others. Will I have trouble speaking only English, or should I learn some phrases in Hindi?
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1answer
121 views
Language schools that teach Mayan languages around Lake Atlitlan, Guatemala?
I've been to Guatemala several times and always spend some time around Lake Atitlan. This is maybe the third most popular place to study Spanish in the country and has many language schools for ...
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5answers
658 views
How much Russian do I need to know for travelling within Russia?
Or alternatively - how well-spoken (and widely-spoken) is English?
I intend to visit St. Petersburg, Moscow, Irkutsk and Vladivostok. I feel like I might have the most troubles in the latter two ...
