If you’re off on holiday this year, you may find yourself in a country where the people speak a different language. Although many people speak a little bit of English, especially in tourist areas, it’s a good idea to try and learn at least a few basic words and phrases in the language of the host country. Not only is it respectful, but it can also be part of the fun of visiting a new place.
Obviously there is no limit to the amount of language you can learn, but here is a basic list of some of the words and phrases you might want to try and practise before you set off:
1. ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’.
2. ‘I would like. . .’ and ‘How much is it?’
3. The numbers 1-100 so you can say how many you would like of something and understand how much something is.
4. Common restaurant items, depending on where you are going and what you like to eat and drink, e.g. ‘menu’, ‘bill/check’, ‘water’, ‘bread’, ‘rice,’ chicken’.
5. Common travel and sightseeing items, e.g. ‘ticket’, ‘adult’, ‘child/children’, ‘one-way’, ‘return’, ‘open’, ‘closed’, ‘entrance’, ‘exit’.
6. ‘Where is the toilet/the museum/train station/bus stop?’
This is certainly not a complete list, but it would be a good starting point if you wanted to learn some of the local language before you set off on your holidays.
Wherever you’re going this year, have a great time and travel safely!
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