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Yes. No problem, though. There are many different and effective methods of communication.
Seasoned travellers know that it's impossible to speak every language in the world. But that doesn't stop them from traveling.
While I do speak several languages, I also know how easy it is to get around without knowing the local language. I always learn at least few words, and that alone usually opens many doors. Additionally, it always helps to learn a bit about history and customs, and try to fit in without having outrageous expectations.
I can get by in French, German and Spanish, and there have been plenty of times I could find someone who knew one of those languages but not English, even where the local language was none of the above..
I work in a field that serves a lot of tourists. The only tourists that I have met that spoke absolutely no English (or at least made virtually no attempt beyond "Hello." and "Thank you." were Chinese.
I have also met some French and Russians whose English was very rudimentary, but made some attempt to communicate.
Lots that don't speak English. Mainly from mainland China, or from Japan. Others, it varies quite a bit. Generally speaking, if they are travelling in a group, they don't know the language. Age is another factor IMO. The younger you are, the more adventurous, and have probably at least learned to say thank you, or order a beer
If they don't even understand the basics i think they shouldn't live there, at least not without a guide.
In 1996 I traveled 3 weeks without a guide across China on buses, mostly in gravel roads, spoke no Chinese, and met only two people who could speak any English at all. I had absolutly no problems. See my blog. Thank goodness, I did not meet anyone who thought I should not be allowed to travel there without a guide..
In 1996 I traveled 3 weeks without a guide across China on buses, mostly in gravel roads, spoke no Chinese, and met only two people who could speak any English at all. I had absolutly no problems. See my blog. Thank goodness, I did not meet anyone who thought I should not be allowed to travel there without a guide..
Where there’s a will there’s a way. It must have been challenging, but it’s definitely not impossible. I was in Japan back in 2000 and had no issue getting around, despite the fact that very few people spoke any English at all.
If they don't even understand the basics i think they shouldn't live there, at least not without a guide.
I don't think anybody should be allowed to live anywhere unless they have at least a workable grasp of the language of that country.
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