I am a US resident who speaks English. I really want to visit other countries where English is not the primary language, but am hesitant because I am very weak in acquiring foreign language skills.
I really would love to visit South America, Europe, and Japan.
What are some tips and tricks people recommend to help with language in visiting these countries?
None English speakers are always surprised when English speakers,
know anything other than English,
What has always worked well for me is Hi & Thank you,
South Amerika /Spain – Hola and Gracios,
Abrigado for Brasil / Portugal
Japan – Konichiwa and Arigato
most Europeans know Hi or Hello,
Thank you would be (these are phonetic and not written correctly)
Poland – Chinkooway
Czech Rep – Yakooway
Greek – Afkalisto (Yassu / Yassuh for Hi)
French – Merci
German – Dankershen
Dutch – Dankerwell
Russian – Spasiba
Bulgaria – Multamest
If you want more give me a shout here