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Planning for your Overseas Trips
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How do I deal with foreign languages when I travel?
How do I deal with foreign languages when I travel?

Learn a few words and phrases and try to build a small vocabulary in each language before you go.  Even a few words and phrases of a local language can increase your enjoyment, safety and comfort during your stay.  Below are some suggestions, with a few words and phrases to consider learning to assist in awkward situations.

  • How do I get to ….?

  • How much is ……?

  • How many….?

  • May I have….?

  • Where is the…….?

  • When is the…..?

  • What time is…..?

  • I need help.

  • I don’t understand.

  • Would you please speak slower.

  • I don’t speak much …

  • Does anyone here speak English?

  • Please, thank you, you’re welcome, excuse me, may I ?, hello, goodbye.

  • Yes, no,  I accept, I decline, I agree, I disagree, I don't know..

  • Learn the names of any foods to which your are sensitive or allergic.

  • Memorize the names of any of your medical conditions, medications or allergies.

  • Fire exit, emergency exit, help, police, doctor, hospital.

  • Telephone, taxi, bus and bus terminal, train and train station, airport, rental car office, auto repair.

  • Toll Road, prohibited, forbidden, exit ramp, entrance ramp, detour, parking, danger, construction, closed.

  • Post Office, Tourist Office, Customs Office, Bank, Embassy, Consulate

  • Basic numbers from one to twenty.

  • Restaurant, hotel, bar.

  • Left, right, up down. 

  • North, South, East, West.

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