Get me about Phases for your jollies!

So you're off on your next adventure or vacay overseas, here a few key phases to help you get by.

French

• Hello: Bonjour
• Goodbye: Au revoir
• Yes: Oui
• No: Non
• Thank You: Merci
• Large white wine: Un grand vin blanc
• Where are the bathrooms?: Où sont les toilettes ?

German

• Hello: Hallo
• Goodbye: Auf Wiedersehen
• Yes: Ja
• No: Nein
• Thank You: Danke
• Large white wine: Ein großes Weißwein
• Where are the bathrooms?: Wo sind die Toiletten ?

Italian

• Hello: Ciao
• Goodbye: Arrivederci
• Yes: Sì
• No: No
• Thank You: Grazie
• Large white wine: Un grande vino bianco
• Where are the bathrooms?: Dove sono i bagni ?

Spanish

• Hello: Hola
• Goodbye: Adiós
• Yes: Sí
• No: No
• Thank You: Gracias
• Large white wine: Un vino blanco grande
• Where are the bathrooms?: ¿Dónde están los baños ?

Portuguese

• Hello: Olá
• Goodbye: Adeus
• Yes: Sim
• No: Não
• Thank You: Obrigado (if you are male), Obrigada (if you are female)
• Large white wine: Um grande vinho branco
• Where are the bathrooms?: Onde estão os banheiros ?

Japanese

• Hello: こんにちは (Konnichiwa)
• Goodbye: さようなら (Sayonara)
• Yes: はい (Hai)
• No: いいえ (Iie)
• Thank You: ありがとう (Arigatou)
• Large white wine: 大きい白ワイン (Ōkī shiro wain)
• Where are the bathrooms?: トイレはどこですか? (Toire wa doko desu ka?)

Chinese (Mandarin)

• Hello: 你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
• Goodbye: 再见 (Zàijiàn)
• Yes: 是 (Shì)
• No: 不是 (Bù shì)
• Thank You: 谢谢 (Xièxiè)
• Large white wine: 大杯白葡萄酒 (Dà bēi bái pútáojiǔ)
• Where are the bathrooms?: 洗手间在哪里? (Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)

Russian

• Hello: Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte)
• Goodbye: До свидания (Do svidaniya)
• Yes: Да (Da)
• No: Нет (Net)
• Thank You: Спасибо (Spasibo)
• Large white wine: Большое белое вино (Bol'shoe beloe vino)
• Where are the bathrooms?: Где туалеты? (Gde tualety?)

Arabic

• Hello: مرحبا (Marhaban)
• Goodbye: مع السلامة (Ma'a as-salama)
• Yes: نعم (Na'am)
• No: لا (La)
• Thank You: شكرا (Shukran)
• Large white wine: نبيذ أبيض كبير (Nabeedh abyadh kabeer)
• Where are the bathrooms?: أين الحمامات؟ (Ayn alhamamat?)

Greek

• Hello: Γειά σας (Yia sas)
• Goodbye: Αντίο (Antio)
• Yes: Ναι (Ne)
• No: Όχι (Ochi)
• Thank You: Ευχαριστώ (Efharisto)
• Large white wine: Ένα μεγάλο λευκό κρασί (Ena megalo lefko krasi)
• Where are the bathrooms?: Πού είναι οι τουαλέτες; (Pou einai oi toualetes?)

Turkish

• Hello: Merhaba
• Goodbye: Hoşçakal
• Yes: Evet
• No: Hayır
• Thank You: Teşekkür ederim
• Large white wine: Büyük beyaz şarap
• Where are the bathrooms?: Tuvaletler nerede?

Dutch

• Hello: Hallo
• Goodbye: Tot ziens
• Yes: Ja
• No: Nee
• Thank You: Dank je
• Large white wine: Een grote witte wijn
• Where are the bathrooms?: Waar zijn de toiletten?

Hindi

• Hello: नमस्ते (Namaste)
• Goodbye: अलविदा (Alvida)
• Yes: हाँ (Haan)
• No: नहीं (Nahin)
• Thank You: धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad)
• Large white wine: एक बड़ा सफेद शराब (Ek bada safed sharab)
• Where are the bathrooms?: बाथरूम कहाँ हैं? (Bathroom kahaan hain?)

Thai

• Hello: สวัสดี (Sawasdee)
• Goodbye: ลาก่อน (Laa gawn)
• Yes: ใช่ (Chai)
• No: ไม่ใช่ (Mai chai)
• Thank You: ขอบคุณ (Khob khun)
• Large white wine: ไวน์ขาวขนาดใหญ่ (Wine khao khanat yai)
• Where are the bathrooms?: ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน? (Hong nam yoo tee nai?)

Korean

• Hello: 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)
• Goodbye: 안녕히 가세요 (Annyeonghi gaseyo)
• Yes: 네 (Ne)
• No: 아니요 (Aniyo)
• Thank You: 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida)
• Large white wine: 큰 화이트 와인 (Keun hwaiteu wain)
• Where are the bathrooms?: 화장실 어디에요? (Hwajangsil eodieyo?)

Swedish

• Hello: Hej
• Goodbye: Hej då
• Yes: Ja
• No: Nej
• Thank You: Tack
• Large white wine: Ett stort vitt vin
• Where are the bathrooms?: Var är toaletterna?

These phrases should help you get by in many popular travel destinations, oh and if you get stuck (and have wifi/4G) give Google Translate a whizz, now thats a helpful app!!

Here are a few Language Apps if you wish to try something a little more comprehensive or if white wine isn't your tipple of choice!

1. Duolingo

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
• Features: Gamified lessons, a wide range of languages, daily practice reminders, and a friendly interface.
• Strengths: Great for beginners and casual learners, offers a variety of exercises (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).

2. Memrise

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
• Features: Uses spaced repetition, incorporates native speaker videos, and offers a wide range of languages.
• Strengths: Good for vocabulary building and pronunciation practice, fun and engaging format.

3. Busuu

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
• Features: Interactive lessons, language exchange with native speakers, and a strong focus on grammar.
• Strengths: Provides structured learning paths and community support for practice with native speakers.

4. Tandem

• Platforms: iOS, Android
• Features: Language exchange app that connects learners with native speakers for conversation practice.
• Strengths: Real-world practice, cultural exchange, and social interaction.

5. HelloTalk

• Platforms: iOS, Android
• Features: Connects learners with native speakers through text, voice, and video chats.
• Strengths: Real-life communication practice, built-in correction tools, and a strong community.

6. Drops

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
• Features: Focuses on vocabulary through visual association and quick, fun sessions.
• Strengths: Visually appealing, efficient for vocabulary building, and ideal for short daily practice.

7. Lingodeer

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
• Features: Structured lessons focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
• Strengths: Well-rounded learning experience with a focus on Asian languages.

8. Mango Languages

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
• Features: Comprehensive courses with a focus on practical conversation skills.
• Strengths: Offers over 70 languages, cultural insights, and is often available for free through public libraries.

9. Beelinguapp

• Platforms: iOS, Android
• Features: Uses audiobooks to teach languages, presenting text in both your native language and the language you're learning.
• Strengths: Great for improving reading and listening skills, engaging content.

10. 50Languages

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
• Features: Offers lessons in over 50 languages, focusing on vocabulary and basic phrases.
• Strengths: Good for travelers, simple and straightforward lessons.

These apps provide a variety of approaches to language learning, from structured courses to real-life conversation practice. Try a few to see which one fits your learning style best. Happy learning and happy travels!