What better way to get to know a place than by going there and speaking the local lingo. Nearly all locals appreciate it when you make an attempt to learn their native tongue. Plus learning a foreign language is great for the mind and understanding of the local culture.
Useful Phrases to Learn in Another Language
Traveling to a foreign country with a strange sounding language can be quite terrifying. Luckily, most tourist destinations cater to English speaking audiences, so it’s easy to see the world in the 21st Century, without knowing too many local phrases. It’s even easier to explore parts unknown thanks to language translating apps. Some of these …
Foreign Language Phrases to Know
While it always helps to have a thorough grasp of English to get by, outside of major cities in foreign countries, you might be surprised by how little English is actually known. The following foreign langauge phrases are really useful to know when traveling. Let’s focus on the most spoken ones.
Other Foreign Languages
Let’s learn some useful words to help your travel. From some phrase ideas to get you started on translation, to the ever-important how to say the local cheers, here are some valuable phrases in a variety of foreign languages to help you make a friend.
Guide to Learning Languages around the World
It’s an impressive thing to think about the countless number of spoken languages around the world. From the mountain peaks to the rainforests, there is so much diversity. Even within one country, you could have hundreds of languages. Or even with the same language, have several different dialects.
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Red in Spanish
How to Say Red in Spanish Knowing how to say certain colors in a foreign country may come up from time to time in conversations. You may need to describe what you are looking for so any information you can use makes it easier to get the answer you are looking for. In this post …
Goodnight in Spanish
How to Say Goodnight in Spanish If you plan on visiting a Spanish speaking country soon, it is important to learn how to say “Goodnight.” In fact, Spanish culture appreciates being able to greet someone politely at different times of the day. From buenos dias meaning good morning to buenas tardes meaning good afternoon, there …
Thanks in French
How To Say Thanks in French Like many other cultures in different parts of the world, French people like to show appreciation or express gratitude when they receive a gift or favor from someone. A common phrase used to show appreciation or say thanks in French is – merci. Merci – This is the simplest …
Where are you in Spanish
How To Say Where Are You in Spanish Dónde estás Examples on saying where are you in Spanish I’m lost. Where are you? Estoy perdido. ¿Dónde estás? I’m at the bar. Where are you? Estoy en el bar. ¿Dónde estás?
How Are You Doing in French
How To Say How Are You Doing in French Just like in every part of the world, “Hi, How are you doing?” is considered a cultural greeting in French-speaking countries. This general phrase is often used to initiate a conversation and ask about a person’s wellbeing. The phrase used to say how are you doing …
Awesome in Spanish
How To Say Awesome in Spanish There are many ways you can convey excitement. People will often say great, wonderful, or our personal favorite awesome. The word awesome has so many meanings you can use it in any situation. Someone may ask you how you are doing in which awesome can be used. If someone …
See You Later In Spanish
How to Say See You Later In Spanish When you’re parting with somebody you plan to see again, there are many ways to say your farewell. From adiós meaning goodbye to cuídese meaning take care, there is also another way to bid farewell to someone you plan to see again in the near future – …
Purple in Spanish
How To Say Purple in Spanish Morada Examples of when to say Purple in Spanish What’s this purple stain? – ¿Qué es esta mancha púrpura? That is more purple than pink. – Eso es más morado que rosa. This wine is a dark purple – Este vino es un morado oscuro
I am Good in German
How to Say I am Good in German When visiting Germany, you may notice most of the local are not asking you constantly how you are doing or how is your day. If they do you will want to be prepared with an answer because this indicates they are sincere and would like to know. …
See You Tomorrow in French
How To Say See You Tomorrow in French When you visit a French-speaking country, there’re many ways to bid your farewell to someone you plan to see the following day. From au revoir meaning goodbye to à plus tard meaning see you later, there is also another way to end a conversation and bid farewell …
Have a Great Day in German
How to Say Have a Great Day in German Saying have a good day, have a great day, have a nice day, have a good morning, all mean the same in German. And they are all only used in a situation that truly warrants it. “Have a great day.” Or “Ich wünsche ihnen einen wunderbaren …
Blue in Spanish
How To Say Blue in Spanish The color Blue is one of the most popular colors in any country. From describing how you feel to talking about the sky, you will definitely hear locals using the color blue in their conversations. Make sure you take the time to learn all the colors including Red, Yellow, …
See You Tomorrow in Spanish
How to Say See You Tomorrow in Spanish When you are parting with someone you plan to see the next day, there are several ways to bid your farewell. From adiós meaning goodbye to hasta mañana which means until tomorrow, nos vemos más tarde meaning see you later, there is also another way to bid …
Have A Great Day in Spanish
How to Say Have A Great Day in Spanish Have a great day is often used as a greeting, which is quite similar in meaning to goodbye, but in a more awesome way. From que tengas un buen día meaning have a nice day or have a good day, there is also another awesome way …
How are You Doing in German
How to Say How are You Doing in German In Germany being polite at every turn isn’t necessary. Not necessarily being grumpy or rude, Germans don’t feel its appropriate to use kind words constantly because they are usually insincere. So when walking down the streets, don’t be offended if the locals aren’t smiling at you …
See You Later in French
How To Say See You Later in French When you’re ending a conversation or parting with someone you plan to see again, you may have reasons to bid the person farewell. From au revoir meaning goodbye to à bientôt meaning see you soon, there are several ways to bid farewell to somebody you plan to …