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Ultimate and Printable Guide: Basic Swedish for Travelers
Are you planning a trip to Sweden soon? Sweden is the largest country in Northern Europe, the third-largest in the European Union and is visited by about 7 million people annually. Sweden is a beautiful country with kind and welcoming citizens. The official language there is Swedish, which is natively spoken by approximately 10 million people. Having some knowledge of basic Swedish words and phrases in your repertoire is a great asset before departing on your trip. Even if a large percentage of Swedes know some English, they may not be comfortable using it. I have found many Swedes to be notorious for saying their English ‘isn’t so good’, only…
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Ultimate and Printable Guide: Basic German for Travelers
Are you planning a trip to Germany soon? If so you’re not alone, approximately 37.4 million people visit Germany every year making it the ninth-most visited country in the world. German is also one of the most prevalent languages spoken and taught worldwide, with over 130 million speaking it around the globe. Having some knowledge of basic German words and phrases in your repertoire is a great asset before departing on your trip. Even if a large percentage of Germans know some English, they may not be comfortable using it. Additionally, locals usually respect the fact that a visitor has taken the time to learn some of their language. Some…