Turkey is one of the more major tourist destinations in the world, receiving around 40 million tourists in 2018 alone, many of them English speakers. But just how widely spoken is English in Turkey and can tourists expect to get by on holiday there without needing any Turkish? Prevalence of English is actually quite low …
Portugal has always been a popular tourist destination in Europe, and continues to grow more popular each year, but is English widely spoken there? Is it enough to get by in Portugal just speaking English, or will some basic Portuguese be needed? According to estimates, anything between a quarter and a third of Portuguese people …
Greece is a hugely popular tourist destinations in Europe, with well over 30 million tourists visiting there in 2018, several million of them English speakers. But just how widely spoken is English there and is it possible to get by there without knowing any Greek? According to recent statistics, around 51% of the Greek population …
Germany is another very popular tourist destination in Europe for English speakers, with beautiful cities like Hamburg and Berlin as well as festivals like the famous Oktoberfest attracting many Americans and Brits. But how widely spoken is English in there, and is it possible to get by in Germany without knowing any German? The short …
France, and in particular Paris, is a massively popular tourist destination, but how widely spoken in English there? Is it possible to get by with English or is it preferable to learn some French before visiting? In general, English is not very widely spoken overall in France, with recent surveys estimating that around 39% or …
Spain is an extremely popular tourist destination for English speaking tourists, especially the Brits who love to travel there to escape the grey weather of the UK, but just how widely spoken is English in Spain? As a general rule, English is not very widely spoken overall in Spain, with around 27% of the population …
Italy is a very popular tourist destination for English speakers, and receives millions of tourists every year from the US and UK alone, but how widely spoken is English in Italy? Will you be able to get by with just English traveling to this wonderful country? English is not very widely spoken overall in Italy, …
In Singapore, multiple languages are spoken, reflecting its rich history and multicultural heritage. English is the official language but Singaporeans embrace a unique blend of languages that includes Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil, and various dialects. This linguistic tapestry not only adds to the multicultural fabric of the nation but also plays a vital role in …
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Sunny Beach in Bulgaria is really a great place to go in summer, but supermarket choice is somewhat limited and it’s quite easy to get ripped off in smaller supermarkets in the season. There are some decent choices, but it’s best to know where they are right away to avoid spending more than you have …
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Turkey is an interesting country where despite persistent inflation, you CAN live cheaply if you know the right places to shop. It’s also true you can get ripped off a bit if you don’t go to the right places, so in this guide, we’re going to provide people new to the country with the best …
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Bulgaria is a nice country in many ways, with a great summer season, beautiful scenery and good food if you know where to look. But what about the people? What is it like dealing with Bulgarian people? Are they friendly and helpful to foreign English speakers? Or are they more rude and blunt? I’ve been …
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Rome is a well visited city because of it’s great attractions, food and mostly good weather. But just how widely spoken is English there? Can an English speaker go there and get by fine just using that, without needing any Italian? What’s the level of spoken English in Rome? English is fairly widely spoken in …
Milan is a very attractive city that has it’s own charm distinct to Rome, and it’s a very popular tourist destination and business hub in it’s own right. But is English widely spoken there, to the extent that you could actually live there long term without speaking any Italian? Is it possible to get by …
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Bologna is a very nice city in the Emilia Romagna region in the north of Italy. It’s known for being quite wealthy, and having excellent cuisine. There are pizzerias, cafes and restaurants everywhere you turn! It’s definitely a “foodies” city, but just how common is English spoken there? Can you get by in Bologna only …
While not quite as popular as other European countries like Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy, Bulgaria is still a popular holiday destination for English speakers, with great weather 6-8 months of the year, good food and cheap cost of living. It’s great to visit for holidays, but could someone actually live there more permanently and …