foreign language Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:23:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png foreign language Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Remember This When Traveling in a Country Where You Don’t Speak the Language https://travelerdreams.com/remember-this-when-traveling-in-a-country-where-you-dont-speak-the-language/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:26:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=20927 Traveling to a foreign country can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be downright terrifying if you don’t speak the language. Translation apps have come a long way to assist, but they’re still not perfect, and it can be difficult to have a conversation or get directions when you’re relying on AI.  If you […]

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]]> Traveling to a foreign country can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be downright terrifying if you don’t speak the language. Translation apps have come a long way to assist, but they’re still not perfect, and it can be difficult to have a conversation or get directions when you’re relying on AI. 

If you are venturing to a land where the common tongue is not your own, here are a few tips to help you get by. 

The 4 Most Important Words

It may sound trivial, but there are four words that will help you out more than you realize: hello, please, and thank you. Locals will be able to detect that you are not a native from your accent, but they will appreciate you making an effort to speak their language.

The One Phrase to Avoid

When interacting with a local, the most natural thing to ask may be, “Do you speak English?” But avoid this phrase, if you can. As the most widely spoken language in the world, the chances are that yes, the person you’re talking to can speak English, so the question may come off offensively. Rather say “I don’t speak [whatever the language is of the country]. English?” in the local tongue. Doing so is a more polite way of acknowledging that you are in their country and don’t speak the language, but asking if they possibly speak yours. 

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]]> How to Learn a New Language On a Budget https://travelerdreams.com/how-to-learn-a-new-language-on-a-budget/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:42:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14362 Learning at least a few basic phrases in a foreign language can elevate your travel experience and make your trips more fun. In case you’re thinking about learning a foreign language but you can’t afford a private tutor, here are a few easy ways to learn the language on a budget. Apps The easiest way […]

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]]> Learning at least a few basic phrases in a foreign language can elevate your travel experience and make your trips more fun. In case you’re thinking about learning a foreign language but you can’t afford a private tutor, here are a few easy ways to learn the language on a budget.

Apps

The easiest way to learn a foreign language, and also the one that most travelers use, is to install a language learning app. Duolingo is the most popular website and app for learning languages, but there are also others like Memrise, Mango, and more. They all have free and paid versions for those who are willing to spend some money and learn more.

Find a Language Partner

Learning from books and apps is great, but speaking is by far the most effective way to learn a foreign language. There are plenty of ways to find a language partner and people you can speak with, from language clubs to online platforms.

Watch Movies

Don’t underestimate the power of listening, because this is also a great way to learn new words, understand native speakers better and get used to the new language. That’s why watching movies, listening to music, podcasts, and even watching YouTube videos are all amazing ways to learn a language for free.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> foreign language Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:23:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png foreign language Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Remember This When Traveling in a Country Where You Don’t Speak the Language https://travelerdreams.com/remember-this-when-traveling-in-a-country-where-you-dont-speak-the-language/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:26:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=20927 Traveling to a foreign country can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be downright terrifying if you don’t speak the language. Translation apps have come a long way to assist, but they’re still not perfect, and it can be difficult to have a conversation or get directions when you’re relying on AI.  If you […]

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]]> Traveling to a foreign country can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be downright terrifying if you don’t speak the language. Translation apps have come a long way to assist, but they’re still not perfect, and it can be difficult to have a conversation or get directions when you’re relying on AI. 

If you are venturing to a land where the common tongue is not your own, here are a few tips to help you get by. 

The 4 Most Important Words

It may sound trivial, but there are four words that will help you out more than you realize: hello, please, and thank you. Locals will be able to detect that you are not a native from your accent, but they will appreciate you making an effort to speak their language.

The One Phrase to Avoid

When interacting with a local, the most natural thing to ask may be, “Do you speak English?” But avoid this phrase, if you can. As the most widely spoken language in the world, the chances are that yes, the person you’re talking to can speak English, so the question may come off offensively. Rather say “I don’t speak [whatever the language is of the country]. English?” in the local tongue. Doing so is a more polite way of acknowledging that you are in their country and don’t speak the language, but asking if they possibly speak yours. 

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]]> How to Learn a New Language On a Budget https://travelerdreams.com/how-to-learn-a-new-language-on-a-budget/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:42:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14362 Learning at least a few basic phrases in a foreign language can elevate your travel experience and make your trips more fun. In case you’re thinking about learning a foreign language but you can’t afford a private tutor, here are a few easy ways to learn the language on a budget. Apps The easiest way […]

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]]> Learning at least a few basic phrases in a foreign language can elevate your travel experience and make your trips more fun. In case you’re thinking about learning a foreign language but you can’t afford a private tutor, here are a few easy ways to learn the language on a budget.

Apps

The easiest way to learn a foreign language, and also the one that most travelers use, is to install a language learning app. Duolingo is the most popular website and app for learning languages, but there are also others like Memrise, Mango, and more. They all have free and paid versions for those who are willing to spend some money and learn more.

Find a Language Partner

Learning from books and apps is great, but speaking is by far the most effective way to learn a foreign language. There are plenty of ways to find a language partner and people you can speak with, from language clubs to online platforms.

Watch Movies

Don’t underestimate the power of listening, because this is also a great way to learn new words, understand native speakers better and get used to the new language. That’s why watching movies, listening to music, podcasts, and even watching YouTube videos are all amazing ways to learn a language for free.

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