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News Travel Tips Use Translated Phrase Cards For A Better Trip
| Use Translated Phrase Cards For A Better Trip |
| Saturday, 13 December 2008 | |
 Some excellent advice from Smarter Travel.com – when you visit a foreign country, make a card to carry in your pocket with translations of common phrases. You'll find that it's easier than wrestling with a dictionary for simple requests and communication, and they could save your life if you need to find a bathroom or a hospital in a hurry.They suggest the following be included on your card, but feel free to add any other phrases that you think you’ll be likely to use (“two beers, please,” for example): Help Stop Leave me alone Call the police I need the police I need a doctor I need to go to the hospital I had a [car, bike, moped, etc.] accident I have been robbed I need a taxi I need someone who speaks English Smarter Travel.com also suggests that you add phrases specific to your vacation plans, finding translations for situations involving driving, camping, boating or any other activity you have planned. They also note that "Obviously it helps if you practice saying the words in advance, but the card is a good backup for when you're stressed and not thinking straight." You’ll find the original article here. |
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