Language and Communication
Here we recommend some resources related to language and communication for your travels. Whether you’re looking to learn a new language, improve your communication skills, or understand cultural nuances, these resources should be helpful:
- Duolingo
- Rosetta Stone
- Babbel
- Memrise
- Anki (for flashcards)
- BBC Languages
- Transparent Language Online
- italki (for language exchange with native speakers)
- Lonely Planet Phrasebooks
- Rick Steves’ Language Phrasebooks
- Coffee Break Languages
- LanguagePod101
- The Fluent Show
- “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
- “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler
- “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” by Marshall B. Rosenberg
- “Cultural Intelligence: Improving Your CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World” by David C. Thomas and Kerr Inkson
- “The Art of Crossing Cultures” by Craig Storti
- Meetup.com (search for language exchange or cultural events in your area)
- Language cafés or conversation groups in local communities
- Reddit language learning subreddits (e.g., r/languagelearning)
- Language learning forums like WordReference and Duolingo forums
- Google Translate
- DeepL Translator
- Polyglot Conference
- FluentU
- Easy Languages
Note: Effective language learning and communication improvement take consistent effort over time. It’s also important to immerse yourself in the language and culture as much as possible. When traveling, don’t be afraid to engage with locals and practice what you’ve learned. Communication is not just about words; it’s about building connections and understanding cultural contexts. Enjoy your language learning journey and happy travels!
