Languages
CultureTrav
travelcricket8
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Q2: Have you ever had to overcome a language barrier? How did you deal with it? #CultureTrav
goodnewsmuse
A2: As an American living in Trondheim at age 10, I simply had to listen and learn. No 1 in my Norwegian school translated much. I also spent a lot of time w the kids in my neighborhood, and gradually became able to converse in language, not signs. #CultureTrav
travelcricket8
A2: Nothing too scary yet, been very thankful that most people have been able to understand me! #CultureTrav
Nicolette_O
A2: Yes! When it comes to language barriers, I find that making any attempt to speak is appreciated, even if you have minimal knowledge of the language. Try to say something. When listening to a non-native speaker of your language, be patient, smile and listen. #CultureTrav
travelcricket8
RT @Nicolette_O: A2: Yes! When it comes to language barriers, I find that making any attempt to speak is appreciated, even if you have mini…
travelcricket8
RT @goodnewsmuse: A2: As an American living in Trondheim at age 10, I simply had to listen and learn. No 1 in my Norwegian school translate…
CharlesMcCool
A2 I once knocked on someone's door in rural Germany but she did not speak English (nor I German). She took me to someone who did. That is one way. #travel #CultureTrav
LaCuochina
TomFliesDotCom
A2: We think everyone has at one point or another. As long as you try not to get too frustrated and try your best, you will be able to communicate in one way or another :) #culturetrav
Nicolette_O
RT @goodnewsmuse: A2: As an American living in Trondheim at age 10, I simply had to listen and learn. No 1 in my Norwegian school translate…
Nicolette_O
RT @travelcricket8: A2: Nothing too scary yet, been very thankful that most people have been able to understand me! #CultureTrav
travthroughlife
A2: So many times. Hm, one time, lots of hand gestures and piecing together of the minimal words I knew when living in Korea and Japan. Oh, and beer. Beer fixes all language barriers, I think. #CultureTrav
@CultureWithTrav
Nicolette_O
RT @CharlesMcCool: A2 I once knocked on someone's door in rural Germany but she did not speak English (nor I German). She took me to someon…
TravelTales_CA
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2: When I first met my Opa, we used a translation app to communicate. #technology #CultureTrav
Pinkzenjoy
replying to @travelcricket8 @travelcricket8 A2 In China, sign language and translator apps helped. #CultureTrav
Nicolette_O
RT @Pinkzenjoy: @travelcricket8 A2 In China, sign language and translator apps helped. #CultureTrav
Nicolette_O
RT @TravelTales_CA: @Nicolette_O A2: When I first met my Opa, we used a translation app to communicate. #technology #CultureTrav https://t.…
Nicolette_O
RT @travthroughlife: A2: So many times. Hm, one time, lots of hand gestures and piecing together of the minimal words I knew when living in…
jettingaround
A2: Dating a French guy when I knew little of the language and he barely knew any English. We tried with thr help of apps, but it wasn't easy to communicate beyond basic stuff. I'm better off without him though, for non-linguistic reasons. 😉 #CultureTrav https://t.co/FN3JmM3AUu
BespokeTravels
t_jh2009
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2) I have thanks to a translator app I downloaded prior to my recent trip. #CultureTrav
Adventuringgal
A2. When I was in #China my hostel would write notes for me to give to cabdrivers so I could tell them where I was going #CultureTrav
sl2016_sl
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2. Yup, in Istanbul, some of the market guys couldn’t speak English and I can’t speak Turkish. I had to use the power of pointing and the odd charades. Luckily they also had a sense of humour! 🤣 (and I got what I wanted!). #CultureTrav
Nicolette_O
RT @TomFliesDotCom: A2: We think everyone has at one point or another. As long as you try not to get too frustrated and try your best, you…
RTWBarefoot
RT @jettingaround: A2: Dating a French guy when I knew little of the language and he barely knew any English. We tried with thr help of a…
Nicolette_O
RT @jettingaround: A2: Dating a French guy when I knew little of the language and he barely knew any English. We tried with thr help of a…
itsmetheresac
A2 Yes, all the time! Especially in Poland when I was traveling through a more remote part of the country. Lots of charades and some Google Translate helped. #culturetrav
HeidiSiefkas
A2 Almost on every trip and even sometimes at home. Although Romance languages are easy for me, I have little to no knowledge of Arabic or any Asian language. I think my most challenging #adventure would be to travel to #japan in 19 for the #kumanokodo #culturetrav
RTWBarefoot
#culturetrav A2: the language issue is one of my major issues when i travel,because I'm unassertive, scared of being laughed at, insecure, and have a brain that doesn't think quickly enough to be any good at them.
Nicolette_O
RT @sl2016_sl: @Nicolette_O A2. Yup, in Istanbul, some of the market guys couldn’t speak English and I can’t speak Turkish. I had to use…
CaitlinKellyNYC
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2: Hah! I was in a very small town in rural Sicily and needed to do an interview for a story. No one spoke English. I found a local who spoke French and he translated Italian-French for me. #culturetrav
Sostraveluk
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2 Whilst in Marrakech the guy that worked in our riad didn’t speak any English so @chancetotravel and I tried to use French & some sign language to get by #culturetrav
Nicolette_O
RT @Adventuringgal: A2. When I was in #China my hostel would write notes for me to give to cabdrivers so I could tell them where I was goin…
Nicolette_O
RT @t_jh2009: @Nicolette_O A2) I have thanks to a translator app I downloaded prior to my recent trip. #CultureTrav
gemmagoesglobal
A2. In China I learned my coffee order and the people at the store I went into each day loved me haha ☕️☺️ #CultureTrav
Nicolette_O
RT @BespokeTravels: @Nicolette_O A2: Smiles go a long way. #CultureTrav https://t.co/BzlfEB3QjW
Nicolette_O
RT @Sostraveluk: @Nicolette_O A2 Whilst in Marrakech the guy that worked in our riad didn’t speak any English so @chancetotravel and I trie…
Nicolette_O
RT @CaitlinKellyNYC: @Nicolette_O A2: Hah! I was in a very small town in rural Sicily and needed to do an interview for a story. No one spo…
Nicolette_O
RT @RTWBarefoot: #culturetrav A2: the language issue is one of my major issues when i travel,because I'm unassertive, scared of being laugh…
PrairieStylFile
A2: I always learn basic pleasantries, common questions and how to order foods I like when I travel. I write it all down (both in the language I’m learning and phonetically) in the notebook I take with me, so if I get stuck, I can read or just point! #culturetrav
Polymathically
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2: Yeah, when I was hospitalized in Prague last year. I don't speak Czech, and only 2 or 3 people in the entire clinic spoke English. Lots of gesturing ensued. I just took everything nice and slow and tried to keep a good sense of humor. #CultureTrav
Nicolette_O
RT @HeidiSiefkas: A2 Almost on every trip and even sometimes at home. Although Romance languages are easy for me, I have little to no knowl…
Nicolette_O
RT @itsmetheresac: A2 Yes, all the time! Especially in Poland when I was traveling through a more remote part of the country. Lots of chara…
Shannon_Skinner
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2. I have taken French lessons to help me on my travels. Due for another! #CultureTrav
LindaPeters64
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2 Yes, travelling to many countries where English is not the first language used, I've been able to communicate using a few well learned phrases, and a willingness to attempt to connect. A smile goes along way towards people wanting to help. #CultureTrav
Nicolette_O
RT @PrairieStylFile: A2: I always learn basic pleasantries, common questions and how to order foods I like when I travel. I write it all do…
ForeverLostInT2
replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2: I moved to China for 6 months and didn't speak a word. I was very overwhelmed to begin with but used a lot of gestures to get by. I then started taking Mandarin classes which helped but mostly just going out on my own and talking to people was the key #CultureTrav
RTWBarefoot
RT @PrairieStylFile: A2: I always learn basic pleasantries, common questions and how to order foods I like when I travel. I write it all do…
Nicolette_O
RT @gemmagoesglobal: A2. In China I learned my coffee order and the people at the store I went into each day loved me haha ☕️☺️ #CultureTrav
Nicolette_O
RT @LindaPeters64: @Nicolette_O A2 Yes, travelling to many countries where English is not the first language used, I've been able to commun…