Teach your friends to pronounce useful phrases in your own language, upload a video for each word where you repeat the word clearly and slowly several times.
1. “Thanks”
The number one word you should learn to say before visiting any country is “thanks”. It’s polite and people will appreciate the effort you’ve made to acknowledge them in their own language.
Thank you -Ačiū from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
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Italian: grazie
2. “I’m sorry”
For the sake of good manners, it’s good to know how to say sorry. You can say it when moving through a crowd, or when a general apology is required.
I'm sorry- Atsiprašau from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
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Italian: mi dispiace
3. “Hello”
What’s the first thing do when initiating conversation? You greet them, like so:
Hello - Labas from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
4. “Can I have…”
When you travel, chances are you’ll be eating out, spending time in bars, and buying souvenirs. This is a handy phrase to know for ordering in a restaurant, bakery, coffee shop or bar.
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Lithuanian: Aš norėčiau užsisakyti...
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Italian: Posso avere
5. “How much does it cost?”
It helps to be savvy while travelling, as well as being mindful of whether you’re staying within your budget.
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Lithuanian: Kiek tai kainuoja?
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Greek: Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό;
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Italian: quanto costa?
6. “Yes”
“Yes” is one of the simplest words to learn and it helps that it tends to remain constant across many Romance languages.
Yes - Taip from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
7. “No”
Why would you learn how to say “yes” without learning the translation for “no”?
No - ne from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
8. “I am…”
“I am” is a much better phrase to learn than “My name is…”. Why? You can apply it to a range of topics – not only your name but your job, nationality and many other things.
I am - Aš esu from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
9. “What’s your name?”
After you’ve introduced yourself, you’ll want to know how to ask for an introduction in return.
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Lithuanian:Koks tavo vardas? (informal) Koks Jūsų vardas? (formal)
What's your name?- Koks tavo vardas? from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
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Greek: Ποιο είναι το όνομά σου;
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Italian: come ti chiami?
10. “How are you?”
If you find yourself in conversation with a local, it’s a mark of common decency to ask how they are. I find that people across many different cultures who work in service roles really appreciate it when you take the time to ask how they’re doing.
How are you- Kaip sekasi? from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
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Italian: come stai?
11. “Great!”
A quick, go-to response if someone asks how you’re doing.
12. “Again, please”
A beginner in any language will have trouble understanding what a native speaker is saying, as they will talk at a fast pace. Don’t panic – just ask them to repeat what they said. If you’re new to the language, you don’t have to memorise how to say “Sorry, can you repeat that” – a quick “again, please” will usually do the trick.
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Lithuanian: Gal galit pakartoti?
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Italian: ripeti per favore?
13. “More slowly, please”
This is another phrase you can use when natives speak really fast. It reduces the risk of them repeating themselves at the same pace.
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Lithuanian: Prašau kalbėkit lėčiau
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Greek: Πιο αργά, παρακαλώ
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Italian: più lentamente per favore.
14. “Sorry, I Don’t Understand”
If you’re having issues communicating with a native speaker – tell them!
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Lithuanian: Atsiprašau, bet aš nesuprantu
Sorry, I don't understand-Atsiprašau, bet aš nesuprantu from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
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Greek: Λυπάμαι, δεν καταλαβαίνω
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Italian: scusa, non capisco!
15. “Where is (the)…?”
You’re navigating a new country. Chances are, you’ll get lost now and again. Don’t be afraid to ask a local for directions. Even if you can’t follow their directions, you can get them to show you your destination on a map.
16. Goodbye
Another phrase that’s really good to know.
20180409_141855 from eTwinning projects on Vimeo.
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Italian: arrivederci