or more french?
2007-06-18 04:51:10 · 18 answers · asked by gabnella 6 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
Yes they do. They might also speak French and/or German.
What? You thought you will be the first tourist visiting the Greek islands...????? lol:)
"Me English! Birdy miam miam hungry...you food for me?"
cool...
2007-06-18 06:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by Frank B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. English is spoken in Greek hotels, I would say more than French.
2007-06-18 12:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello my name is Becca. I went to Greece just a few months ago. Depending on the hotel you are staying at they speak different languages but if i were you i would learn a few common words in Greek. French is somewhat common in Greece but only because of tourists. Don't listen to people that say of course they do, because in Greece everyone pretty much speaks Greek. Thats why i hired an English tour guide who could very nicely translate for me. Or you could always buy a dictionary of Greek and use that as you go along.
2007-06-18 05:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca M 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They speak english everywhere. Not only in greek hotels but also in restaurants, taverns, shops etc.
In many cases they speak also french, german and italian, not always perfectly, but just enough to communicate and be understood...
Greece is a country of long tradition of tourism, and greeks a good proffessionals with rendering their good services in a way to make people come back or recomend Greece as a good destination to their freinds..
Have a great time here....
2007-06-18 08:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iam Greek and i can assure you that all hotel employees have adequate knowledge of English - but many of the rented room accomodation owners may not.. But French is not used much at all..
2007-06-18 08:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by Vasoula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I went to Greece this past April and stayed at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens. They speak English there and it was an absolutely beautiful place - one of the most beautiful I've ever stayed at.
2007-06-19 00:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Indeed, most Greeks, in general, know at least a few words in English. In hotels it is a must, so don't worry. I don't think you'll have any problem at all. However, it is always useful to know a few words in Greek.
Even though, they do speak English, they are very pleased to hear that you have respect for their language and individuality by learning at least how to say "Yassas/Yassou"=Hello/Hi, "Efharisto"=Thank you, "Parakalo"=Please, "Signomi"=Sorry, "Kalimera"=Good morning, "Kalispera"= Good afternoon and Good evening, "Kalinihta"=Good night.
Hope you enjoy your trip to Greece!
Good luck!
2007-06-18 05:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly english. But most people who work in tourism field, speak at least 2 foreign languages.
2007-06-18 05:00:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
more english rather than french...if you go to a very cheap one...they may don't speak at all(i mean english or french)...i don't know but...it is a possibility...
2007-06-18 07:41:32 · answer #9 · answered by greentea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they speak english
2007-06-18 06:26:56 · answer #10 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋