When traveling, particularly in countries where English is not the predominant language, it's always fun (and polite) to do your best to attempt to use the language of the host nation. Please, never assume that everyone understands English. Speak slowly, ask if each person understands English and greet people in their own language whenever possible. Many students in your delegation have studied French, Italian or Spanish, so learn some words and phrases from them that you can use when traveling these next few weeks. Saying "hello", "goodbye", "good morning". . .and especially "please" or "thank you" in Spanish, French or Italian will certainly be appreciated by the people you encounter.
Several years ago, I created "language cards" for students in a delegation before we traveled to France and Italy. I printed them out on business cards (8 1/2" x 11" form sheets that you can purchase at Target, Walmart, Office Max, etc.) and students carried these cards with them, learned and used the words and phrases when they could. I didn't get around to printing them out this year, but thought I would share in case any of you wish to print out your own. Please download from this link to my Dropbox. If you have any difficulties and need me to send you the file, just let me know.
Molte grazie! Merci beaucoup!
Charlie
French Phrase card link.
Italian phrase card link.
Ways to say "thank you" in Italian.
Ways to "thank you" in French.
Italian phrase card link.
Ways to say "thank you" in Italian.
Ways to "thank you" in French.
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