Language Travel Tips: How to Talk to Someone Who Doesn’t Speak Much English

Here some tips for travelers in speaking to a person who doesn't know English:

People travel a lot these days—and they're often speaking English when doing it, even if it's not their first language. If you're already fluent, you've definitely got an advantage talking to someone who's not very proficient in English, but you may still find yourself at a loss. If you just keep on chatting like you would with anyone else, you're probably not going to be understood, but what should you do instead?

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