Foreign Language
German for Business Travelers
You are planning a business trip to Germany, which is called Deutschland (doytsh-lahnt) by its natives. Traveling for business in a foreign country, especially one in which you don’t speak the language, can be daunting. But don’t worry! You do not need to master the entire language; just learning a few key phrases in German will ensure that you have a successful business trip. Here is your first-day survival guide. More…
How to Handle a Taxi Driver in a Foreign Country Howcast video
Don’t be taken for a ride when you’re traveling abroad. A few precautions and a little common sense will help you thwart devious drivers.
Italian for Business Travelers
Traveling to a foreign country on business can be daunting, especially if you do not speak the language. This guide will assist anyone traveling to Italy for business or pleasure, with special attention given to those situations (i.e., the post office, making a telephone call) in which an English speaker would most likely not be present. The Italians are a very accommodating and warm people who welcome stranieri (foreigners) with open arms. Your attempts to speak Italian will be encouraged, and if you keep in mind these few basic frasi (phrases), you’ll be able to conduct your business with ease. More…
How to Learn a LanguageHowcast video
Picking up another tongue can be exciting and empowering. And these days there are more ways than ever to help you do it.
Learn French: Phrases to Use in the Hotel
In this guide you will learn French phrases that will be most helpful in hotels. More…
Learn Japanese: Signs and Symbols
There is nothing worse than being in a foreign country and not understanding the signs, and Japanese signs can be the trickiest. In this guide, we get acquainted with some important signs, symbols, and characters that will enable you to safely and pleasantly stay in Japan, as well as save you precious time!More…
How to Say Hello and Goodbye in GermanHowcast video
The greetings you use depend on where you are. Use this as your guide.
How to Say I Love You in Different LanguagesHowcast video
Learn how to really speak the international language of love with this pronunciation guide.
Sign Language 101: Basic Phrases
In this guide, you’ll learn how to sign phrases for hello, how are you?, and many other basic conversational phrases that will help you to feel comfortable and confident to make a connection with deaf people in any type of social situation. More…
How to Speak Basic Chinese Phrases Howcast video
Planning a visit to China? These phrases may come in handy.
How To Speak Common Italian PhrasesHowcast video
Learn how to say more than la dolce vita when you visit Italy.
Speak Japanese: Phrases to Use on an Airplane
Chances are, on a flight to Japan, the people surrounding you are Japanese speakers. Some of the flight attendants might also be Japanese natives or be fluent in Japanese. Don’t waste time; talk to them! In this guide, you will learn the basic Japanese phrases that will make your flight more enjoyable. More…
Speak Japanese: Useful Phrases
Japanese can be a tricky language to master, but with these useful everyday phrases, you will be speaking it in no time! The phrases in this guide are all “ritualized” or “fixed” expressions. More…