Traveling in another language can be intimidating for so many people.

I’ve had moments where some local is rattling off in Italian, Spanish, French or Turkish and I’m quite sure I’ve looked like a deer in the headlights.

How do you deal with this?

What are some tips to help you break down the language barrier?

Because, in my opinion, you shouldn’t let language get in the way of traveling to the places you really want to go.

So in this episode I’m going to offer up some tips for traveling in another language AND how to have fun with it.

Because I’m betting that these moments of “conversing” with a local will be some of your favorite travel memories.

Want to chat more about this topic?

Then send me an email at [email protected]


In this episode:

0:04: Life update

6:37: Don’t assume people speak English

9:15: Learn a few words of the language / use a language app

12:48: Speak slower and clearly

15:24: Use facial expression and gestures

16:51: Be aware of gestures with different meanings

18:15: Have fun with it

19:02: Teaching and learning moments

19:48: Wrapping it up

21:51: Listener review

Important links:

Duolingo

Babbel

Google Translate

Fluenz

7 Awesome Tips for Traveling in Another Language

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Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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