It’s great to connect with people from different cultures – and I’ve found that learning even a few words of a different language really helps with this. I studied languages throughout my education, and I continue to try to learn key words and phrases when I travel to places where I don’t know the language. I’ve […]
10 useful things to say in Portuguese
I’d planned to create this language printable before our summer trip to Portugal, but I was waylaid by passport renewal stress (read The one where I forget to renew my son’s passport, and you’ll understand). Anyway, I met Marisa Mouta from the Porto Tourism Board at the World Travel Market in London, and she helped with […]
10 useful things to say in German
I know only a few words of German, but multilingualmum (aka Jane Welton) provided her expertise for this language printable: 10 useful things to say in German. Jane is a freelance writer, translator and teacher living in South West London with her husband and their 11 year-old daughter. Jane has spent a lot of time in other European countries and is bringing up her daughter […]
10 useful things to say in Dutch
I’m stepping out of my comfort zone with this language printable: 10 useful things to say in Dutch. I’ve already published Italian, French and Spanish versions (see links below), but that was quite easy because I’ve studied each of those languages, to varying degrees. I’ve never studied Dutch, but on our recent trip to Holland (read here […]
10 useful things to say in Italian
I think that it’s good to connect with people from different cultures – and I’ve found that learning even a few words of a different language really helps with this. I studied languages throughout my education, and have continued the habit when I’m travelling. Language sheets I’m creating a series of printable language sheets to help and […]
10 useful things to say in French
I think that it’s great to connect with people from different cultures – and learning even a few words of a different language really helps with this. Language sheets I’m creating a series of printable language sheets to help and your family to learn how to say a few key words in the local language when […]
Top 10 useful things to say in Spanish
One of the things which I like about travelling is learning to communicate in different languages, even if it’s only a few words. I’ve studied various languages over the years and I’ve spent time working as an English teacher in both Italy and Spain. I look very English and it often surprises people in Italy and Spain when I speak […]