what would be the first topics or things that you would like to be able to speak or say within that new language?
2007-02-16 04:38:41 · 7 answers · asked by serenity113001 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Ha ha ha...I knew that I was going to get some funny but not applicable to my question type of answers...thx for the laugh though...
2007-02-16 04:50:25 · update #1
I will like to introduce myself and express my interest in learning their language and culture. Meet people that is willing to teach and show you the how things work in that place.
But answering your question, from my personal experience what I remember is that the first topics I started talking about were related to:
(1) grocery store,
(2) pharmacy,
(3) police and hospitals
(4) bank,
(5) rent a place,
(6) hook up services at your place (phone, power, heat, etc)
(7) public transportation
(8) questions about the city
(9) post office
(10) weather,
(11) mall, restaurants, movie theaters, etc
2007-02-16 04:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by Vzla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you is always the first - 'coz it will be used over and over again for all the natives that speak english and are kind enough to help me!
Next are all the names of the basic items I might need on a day to day basis (like food names - since some places do not have translations on their menus, and places like the restroom - 'coz if you ever really need it and can't find anyone who speaks your language to tell you where it is.....you're in deep trouble!)
After that it's pretty much whatever topics you're most interested in.
2007-02-16 09:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by veroanique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greetings, like hello, goodbye, how are you, thank you, etc.
Where is the...? questions so I can find the bus, train, airport, bathroom, restaurant, hotel, etc.
My name is... What's your name? type of questions to be friendly. People will make the effort to speak English with you when they see you are trying to speak their language.
And phrases for ordering food at a restaurant. "I want..." and you can point at something. Or "How much is the bill?"
Also good to know how to say "I love you" and "Help". :-)
2007-02-16 04:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by eleven 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello and Goodbye
How are you
Where is the bathroom
Where can I buy food
My address where I live is
and most importantly:
What the hell is THAT?!
2007-02-16 05:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much does this item cost, where do i get a taxi, how do i get to my room, how do i order this type of food, where is the hotel your staying at, hope this helps for the basics
2007-02-16 04:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by jim m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
where is the closest bar?
2007-02-16 04:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by Guy M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From where can I buy..........?
2007-02-16 04:54:02 · answer #7 · answered by michellen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋