For my trip to Russia, will they be insulted by my Radio Shack translator? How many speak English?

Question

Many countries are insulted if you do not at least attempt to use their language, what should I expect?

Answer 1

if you try to speak Russian words even not knowing Russian - Russians will LOVE you for that, that's so cute when foreigners try to speak it, they sound sooo funny

my English teacher who is British knows some Russian and it's very cute when he speaks it

you can start with privet (hi), spasibo (thanks), poka (goodbye), kak dela (how are you)

well, if you don't speak Russian - that's fine, Russians are very helpful and friendly (I will NOT get tired of saying this because it's true)

Answer 2

Quite a lot of Russians do speak yet excellent English but then it depends on where you´re going.

Just a friendly hint: it might be true that there are countries where people feel insulted when you don´t attempt to use their language. There is just a bigger issue: if you honestly don´t speak the language, just leave it. You can´t communicate anyway.
Remember "privet" which means "hello" and "sbasibo" which means "thank you". There is no point in trying to speak something you don´t know and end up pronouncing nonsense.

And your translator won´t help too much as I assume you can´t read Cyrillic letters, can you?

Have a good time in Russia, enjoy!

Answer 3

From my parents trip there many years ago, most people were very excited to try out their English. They did have an interpreter for their trip to help out.

When I was in Norway? If I started in Norwegian and then stumbled they would gladly speak English for me if I attempted that.

The translator might be a good idea for reading signs and such but try talking first and see how you do, if you get stuck use the translator and they may at that point jump in with English.

Hope you have a great trip. Blessings.

Answer 4

Do you have one of those with the speaking feature? I think most people would be okay with that, especially if it had whole phrases. Just don't try it on the old ladies that sell tickets in museums and the ones that work in grocery stores - they won't appreciate it since they're mean to everyone (if you were paid like them, you would be too.). A good percentage of the people will speak passable English, especially in urban areas, but I wouldn't really heavily on that. You should try to get an all inclusive tour with a translator and transportation.

Answer 5

I believe the Russians will respect you quite honorably for the attempt in learning their language. Suggestion: Try translating whole sentences instead of single words if possible. Certain idioms and literal translations may not coincide with the proper speaking patterns.

Answer 6

HI Karuna. This is sudhir 4m hyderabad ... i paintings as CSR in a BPO ... and as in keeping with my individual revel in , if u wanna study English then simply attempt to watch english films and extra essential than that pay attention to english songs and take a look at to recognize the lyrics ... and likewise maintain speaking in english with all , regardless of who the opposite man or woman is (could also be anyone ,, a rickshaw wala , grocery trader anyone ) and take a look at to talk on any subject for atleast two min .. whilst u begin studying the language and because the days move broaden the tim for 10 , 20 min ........ and simply be certain u create ur possess subject.... All the pleasant and if u enforce those am definite that u might upgrade in comparison to the present role of your language ...... All the pleasant

Answer 7

just try to find translator from people around you who can help from their russian deep soul....try to cry "Anybody speak in english!!!!!?"

Answer 8

ok what's going on that I don't know about and why can't i think of a witty answer?