It is amazing what can be communicated without language. Smiles and hugs go a long way! We also have an incredible team of interpreters available to you during the trip.

Nepali is the national language but only around 55% of the population can speak it as there is a wealth of other ethnic dialects spoken within the Kingdom. English is now very widely spoken and you will have no problem communicating in the cities and on the major trekking routes. However, once off the beaten path it is best if you learn a few simple words and phrases. A simple “Nameste” can work wonders in opening opportunities and interactions with locals. See similar questions...

you will have learnt from your TEFL course, all instruction in the classroom is in English so the local language will not be needed in this context. EF schools operate an "English only zone" around the school premises and all school staff are competent in English. Part of the local staff's duties are to help teachers with doctor's appointments and if necessary, come along to the appointment to act as a translator. See similar questions...

It's helpful to be able to use the elder's native language to explain difficult concepts, but it's not necessary. You must be creative in your attempts to convey meaning to your learner by using gestures, drawings, acting, etc. if the learner doesn´t understand. The best way for anyone to learn a language is to be immersed in it and learn through conversation, so continue talking with your learner and encouraging him or her to practice speaking. See similar questions...

No. In fact, many schools hiring EFL teachers prefer that they not speak the local language. They (and LanguageCorps) prefer an immersion approach to teaching EFL, in which only English is spoken in the classroom. Schools are concerned that if an EFL teacher is also fluent in the local language and uses that common language to communicate during class, students may not feel the same incentive to really learn English. See similar questions...

Most people in Ugunja are Luos and their mother tongue is Dholuo. English, the official language, and Kiswahili, the national language, are both taught in schools. Most of the time, you will find people speaking Dholuo. There are quite a few people who speak English and Kiswahili very well, and a lot of people who know a little of either of these languages. In the cities, you will find that most people speak English and Kiswahili very well. See similar questions...

Tourism is one of the biggest businesses in Bogota and therefore you will find many people that speak fluent English. One of our English-speaking team members will be waiting for you at the airport to carry you to the Hotel. You will also have permanent communication with him/her through a mobile phone and he/she will assist you at any time. Finally you will receive an English written list with the most common phrases you might use at the hospital with their respective translation to Spanish. See similar questions...

The official and spoken language of the country is Mongolian. Many people have Russian as their second language as they were taught this at school. An increasing number of people are now also speaking English and German. It is appreciated by locals if travellers learn some basic Mongolian before their trip. A few words are surprisingly easy to master and will help tremendously in communicating with local people. See similar questions...

No, a background in another language is not necessary for the trip. English is the official language, spoken with a melodic French lilt, but a large portion of the population speaks Kwèyòl (Creole), with a few northern villages speaking Kokoy. A project coordinator will be available throughout the volunteering projects and trip excursions as a cultural liaison providing both language translation as well as information on the culture and history of the area. See similar questions...

Foreign language knowledge is not a requirement. However, please indicate if you have any working knowledge of other languages in case this could be relevant. See similar questions...

I did a separate write-up on this, on the page How Does It All Work? Best to read that page in its entirety, but you can certainly just read the specific writeup on that. Here's the link to the page itself, and you can scroll down to the appropriate part, or just read the whole page. When done, you can always go back to the navigation links at the top or to the left side of that page and use them to come back to this FAQs page. See similar questions...

Many of our providers and their staff speak a variety of different languages; please refer to the Provider Directory to choose a provider in your area that speaks your language. The Alliance can also provide an interpreter to go with you to your medical appointments. If you need an interpreter, contact Alliance Member Services at (510) 747-4567. Please remember to call at least 3 business days prior to your appointment date. See similar questions...

English is the primary spoken language, but there is a definite dialect, or accent, that has been influenced by the French, Danish and Spanish. On St. Croix, the locals, are known as "Crucians" and are very culturally rooted. They are a proud people and have very proper manners. Be expected to greet everyone with a Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Evening, or a simple Good Day can be used at anytime. Although St. See similar questions...

Probably because they are really interested in you, but unfortunately don't speak your language, and hope that you will translate it somehow. Though we personally think that writing to a person in a language that he (she) obviously doesn't speak is a bad idea. See similar questions...

The only way to communicate with them directly was to use telepathy with the help of the Great Pyramid, which, by the way, is not only abused beyond description, but is also slightly out of its original cosmic alignment and we don't have the technology or knowledge to correct it. On Thiaoouba, of course, they have the knowledge to send us one-way telepathic messages at any time they want. But most of the people on Earth don't even know how to listen. See similar questions...

The Minister of Education estimates 20% of the population speak some English. However, many people in the tourist industry speak enough English to get by. Speak to them slowly and they will understand. Many restaurants have menus in English and German. There are more German speakers, so you can get by if you know German. This is a great opportunity to increase your acting skills. When in doubt, look for a young person, who is more likely to have studied English. See similar questions...

The official language is Uzbek (Turkic origin), but the main part of the population speak Russian (Slavonic origin). In some areas (Samarkand, Bukhara) people also speak Tadjik (Persian origin). English is getting popular among young people. Excellent multilingual speaking guides and escorts are easily available throughout the country. See similar questions...

Although it is not generally necessary to speak a second language to teach overseas, it does depend a little on the country and it will certainly be helpful if you can learn a little before you go. This will help you to adjust both socially and culturally to the country where you are teaching. See similar questions...

Yes, many of our programs do not require you to speak a second language fluently. For example, you can complete all of your coursework in China, Germany, Japan, Poland, or Spain in English. See similar questions...