It’s really great if you can talk to the locals in their native language when travelling. That way, you don’t only make sure you’re truly understanding the directions but also receive a bright smile. Making conversation makes it easier to acquire lots of interesting information you would otherwise miss out on.
There is a famous saying: “The more languages you know, the more you are a person.” All HI members now have an opportunity to put this into practice. Babbel, the famous language learning platform, offers all HI members a free three-month subscription when you register for more than three months. Babbel courses don’t consists only of grammar and vocabulary exercises, but in active participation in conversations, so you can learn the vocabulary necessary for communication that will surely come in handy at a market or at the beach on your next travels. The platform even checks your pronunciation. And the best part is that each course adjusts to your personal interests. You can complete a lesson in fifteen minutes, which means you can start learning at any time, whether it’s after lunch or before going to bed. You can use the desktop version or the mobile app, so you can learn at home or even during your trip. There are 15 languages to choose from and you can even select the skill level. All you need to do is to apply for a course on the Babbel website.
Be sure to take advantage of the offer, become a polyglot traveller, and you’ll undoubtedly be showered with kind words everywhere you go.