Google Translate<\/a>. With more than 50 languages to choose from, you can use this app to translate both the written and spoken word, often, simply through your mobile phone’s microphone.<\/p>\nOr, you can simply type what you need to say into the app, hit translate, then show a local\u00a0what you are wanting to say – all in their own tongue.<\/p>\n
Plus the app is absolutely free and is available for\u00a0most mobile devices as well as the web.<\/p>\n
Learn simple phrases you’re guaranteed to need<\/h2>\n
A super\u00a0easy way to start a conversation is by memorising\u00a0a few basic phrases such as ‘hello,’ ‘goodbye,’ ‘nice to meet you,’ ‘thank you,’ \u00a0and ‘how much does that cost?’<\/p>\n
Not only does this show locals that\u00a0you’ve taken an\u00a0interest in their language, it can be a fantastic and endearing way to break the ice with a local.<\/p>\n
Oh, and don’t forget to learn how to ask where the bathroom is!<\/p>\n
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Try SpeakEasy<\/h2>\n
Another awesome app to download is SpeakEasy. This app is more of a phrase or pocketbook dictionary and includes essential phrases that are categorised into topics like meeting people, eating, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, emergencies, hotel, and money.<\/p>\n
Each phrase includes a translation, which includes a phonetic translation and audio recording. The app costs US$2.99.<\/p>\n
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Download photos of the places you want to visit<\/h2>\n
Download images of tourist attractions, things you want to buy – or even the local Maccas – to your phone (or carry printouts of the images in a small pocket book) and you\u2019ll never get lost. Photos bridge the language barrier and will help you get what you want when you want it quicker.<\/p>\n
Other photos to download are a toilet, beach, a local 7\/11 (or similar convenience store), and a petrol station.<\/p>\n
Point, nod \u00a0and smile<\/h2>\n
Using your body as a way to communicate in another language, barring, of course, the ability speak it!<\/p>\n
A simple head nod for \u201cyes, I understand\u201d or \u201cno, I don\u2019t\u201d, or a frown when you are confused says a lot more than using words or photos.<\/p>\n
A friendly, understanding smile also goes a long way and can mean anything from \u201cnice to meet you\u201d to \u201cthank you\u201d.<\/p>\n
For directions, the simplest way to understanding them is by pointing. If you want to\u00a0go left, point left. If you want to go right, point right, or to say stop, just hold up\u00a0your hands with your palms facing away from you.<\/p>\n
Don’t be surprised if, occasionally, your actions turn into an impromptu game of Charades –\u00a0until they finally understand what you are trying to say.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33748,"template":"","au_article_tag":[116,204,205],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/33747"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/33747\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=33747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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