Talking to someone who doesn't speak your language can sometimes be very challenging.
Nailing a local greeting like "Bonjour" or "Hola" with perfect pronunciation often triggers a flood of rapid native response. When you suddenly find yourself in over your head, admitting "I don't speak French/Spanish" in their native tongue is the most respectful way to pause the conversation and reset expectations.
Find a little help below for when a speaker is unable to communicate in that specific language!
Explore I don't speak your language Around the World 🌍
Browse the full list below, or type a country, a language or a word into the search box to narrow it down. Click on the country link to open its own page, where you'll find a little more details, extra translations and local variations.