What if you don't know the local language when you travel abroad?

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First, use body language as much as possible. I call it gesticulating. The more exaggerated the action, the better. Try to express your meaning. Foreigners know that you can't speak a foreign language and will try to figure out the meaning from your point of view. No one will laugh at you. Even if you smile, it's a friendly smile. It is important that you don't be afraid of others laughing. It's actually your fellow travelers who laugh at me the most. They are always laughing their heads off.

Second, write questions in English or local language, such as place names, hotel names, scenic spots names, station names, etc. And then take it out and ask people. You don't need words, you just need actions to solve problems, and sometimes this is more useful than talking. It is quite convenient to take screenshots or photos of the information you have found with your mobile phone or ipad.

Thirdly, it is not only quick and easy to remember, but also the most practical, which is better than paying for a teacher.

Fourthly, there are many China people living abroad and many China tourists. Many people, such as Singaporeans, Malaysians, Hongkong people and Taiwan Province people can speak Chinese, and even some Japanese and Koreans can speak some simple Chinese. It is most effective to ask for their help.

Fifth, it is very important to adapt to the time, place and people. How to adapt? Everyone has different methods, and everyone can only understand.