Saying It Right: The Number “Three”
If you haven’t been able to tell, we’ve been on a number bender lately. It’s not all for naught, I promise. read more »
Google Translate Adds Phrasebook to Android
Google has got the Midas touch, doesn’t it? They’ve just added a host of new features to Google Translate’s Android app that would make any traveler happy. read more »
Saying It Right: “Is That All?”
Probably don’t need to learn how to speak it, but good to know if someone is asking you. “Is that all? How about tea, dessert or an embarrassing birthday celebration for you?” read more »
Saying It Right: The Number “Two”
A table for two, please? read more »
Saying It Right: “I Don’t Understand”
There’s a couple of ways to insinuate that you’re not a native speaker, but you can essentially get by with any of these. I guess it will just depend on which one pops into your brain first. read more »
Saying It Right: The Number “One”
You definitely need to know numbers. Of course, you can always use the hand gestures for numbers, but that won’t work all the time, especially if you accidentally end up in China. read more »
Saying It Right: “Stop Here, Please”
Unless you’re interested in going around and around a taxi in circles and circles and even more circles until your head gets so dizzy that oh my god I think I need to stop. read more »
Saying It Right: “A Glass of Water, Please”
Harro, well, I’m certainly not a camel but there’s gotta be a way to sustain myself and what my body needs. read more »
Saying It Right: “Is It Near?”
So instead of wandering around for 45 minutes, I think it’s time that you ask for directions. Let’s be on our way, people. read more »
Saying It Right: “Is the Tip Included?”
What’s this price? Wait, is the tip included? Is the TAX INCLUDED? Why are there so many tipping customs?? So confusing! read more »
Saying It Right: “Good Morning”
You could grumble something, but then maybe people would just think you woke up on the wrong side of the bed. read more »
Saying It Right: “Where Is the Bathroom?”
Not really all that funny when you actually do have to go. read more »
Saying It Right: “Where Is the Metro?”
You probably need to know this one unless the primary mode of transportation is by car or by camel. read more »
Saying It Right: “Do You Speak English?”
It’s ok; just find someone who speaks the mother tongue and soon you’ll be on your way to the pyramids… Of course, you could just say this in English. read more »
Saying It Right: “Excuse Me”
Sure, you can shove through a crowd Chinese-style but let’s see how far you can go before you start pissing people off. read more »
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