A lot of people learn foreign languages with the intent to visit the country where this language is spoken. Soma may even plan to study or live there. Other opportunities to practice a foreign language in a foreign country include language immersion camps, language courses, or simple tourist tours.
 Spending summer holidays or vacations abroad is always fun. You can have rest from all the routine and rush of the working days, make new friends, see new places and experience new culture. However, you need to be prepared before embarking on such an adventure, since the success of your experience depends for the most part on you. The differences in the cultural traditions make it necessary for you to know some of the most important phrases as well as be aware in what situations to appropriately use them.
Here are some of the most useful phrases one should make sure you know. Additionally, knowing the relevant answers to the questions below is advisable.
Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening
| Make sure you know exactly what salutation is said in what time of the day. For instance, in Spanish you would be corrected if you said Good morning after 12:00, while in Italian this greeting is appropriate till 14:00 (2 p.m.)
| | Hi! | Informal salutation has also its special situations of use. In Eastern countries, you as a foreigner may not be expected to address anybody in this way. You may, however, greet your close friends, and in some countries just friendly acquaintances. What one need to check is the different variants of this greeting, some are widely accepted, others may be slang.
| | What is your name? / My name is … / I am … | Whenever you meet anybody in a foreign country, you will usually want to address him / her by the name. And it is very likely they would like to know your name, which is why learning these phrases is helpful.
| How old are you …? /
I’m … years old
| Phrases, which will help you hold a short conversation, or may be necessary for you if you want to get to some place, bar, restaurant, where the entrance age is restricted. | | Where are you from? / I’m from … | The question about your place of origin is tricky, since the answer may sometimes require some additional explanations. For example, if you come from some small country or island, your listener may need some background or geographical information to understand you. Make sure you know all the necessary phrases for this.
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