Travelers adept in the ways of finding cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages are often not equally skilled when it comes to speaking the local language at their foreign destinations.
The following are a few tips as to how to communicate when English is not readily understood:
Learn how to say Do you speak English? in the local language. Until this question is answered you have no reason to assume the person you are trying to communicate with understands English.
Non-native English speakers sometimes are able to speak basic English phrases and are able to follow simple English words. By phrasing your communication simply (i.e., asking can you instead of well, if you could possibly arrange) you can significantly increase the odds of being understood.
Often in foreign countries you will hear the phrase I dont speak English well. Sometimes such people speak English far better than they claim and their humility is due to cultural vs. literal factors. In cultures where saving face is important, people tend to be very concerned about making a language misstatement and will sometimes hesitate to speak for that reason.
Remember not to just give up if your conversation with someone not fluent in English is choppy at first. Frequently shyness is the problem, and people tend to relax over time when talking to a friendly conversation partner.
Sometimes people familiar with English have not spoken this language in a while and it takes a little while to get into the rhythm of speaking fluid English. By giving such speakers time and patience, often you will find that you can understand each other. www.cheapfares.com