Language for Travel
Learn the phrases that actually matter on your trip
Expert tutors who specialize in travel preparation. From a weekend crash course before you fly to a deep immersion program for long-stay travelers — real lessons, real conversations, real confidence.
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Top 6 languages for travelers
Each unlocks a distinct set of destinations, cultures, and experiences.
Spanish
580M native speakers
Destinations: Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Peru, Colombia & 17 more
Survival ready in: ~8 hours
Easy for English speakers
Key phrases
- ¿Dónde está…?
- La cuenta, por favor
- ¿Cuánto cuesta?
- Ayuda, por favor
French
280M speakers worldwide
Destinations: France, Morocco, Quebec, Senegal, Switzerland
Survival ready in: ~10 hours
Moderate
Key phrases
- Où est…?
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît
- Parlez-vous anglais?
- Au secours!
Italian
65M native speakers
Destinations: Italy, Vatican City, San Marino, parts of Switzerland
Survival ready in: ~8 hours
Easy for Spanish speakers, moderate for others
Key phrases
- Dov'è…?
- Il conto, per favore
- Quanto costa?
- Aiuto!
Japanese
125M native speakers
Destinations: Japan
Survival ready in: ~20 hours
Challenging — but locals respond warmly to any effort
Key phrases
- ～はどこですか？
- いくらですか？
- すみません
- 助けてください
Thai
60M native speakers
Destinations: Thailand
Survival ready in: ~15 hours
Tonal — pronunciation coaching pays off fast
Key phrases
- ...ที่ไหน?
- เท่าไหร่?
- ขอบคุณ
- ช่วยด้วย!
Portuguese
250M speakers worldwide
Destinations: Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Mozambique
Survival ready in: ~10 hours
Easy for Spanish speakers
Key phrases
- Onde fica…?
- A conta, por favor
- Quanto custa?
- Socorro!
Phrases you'll actually need
Travel lessons skip grammar drills. Every minute goes toward vocabulary you'll use this trip.
Ordering food & drinks
- ✓Asking for the menu and the bill
- ✓Indicating allergies or dietary restrictions
- ✓Complimenting the chef
- ✓Ordering tap water vs. still vs. sparkling
Getting around
- ✓Asking for directions to a landmark
- ✓Requesting a taxi or rideshare
- ✓Buying a transit ticket
- ✓Understanding basic signage
Emergencies
- ✓Calling for help or police
- ✓Describing a medical symptom
- ✓Reporting a lost item
- ✓Finding the nearest hospital or pharmacy
Shopping & markets
- ✓Asking the price
- ✓Negotiating at a market
- ✓Requesting a different size or color
- ✓Checking if a card is accepted
Polite greetings
- ✓Time-appropriate greetings (morning, evening)
- ✓Formal vs. informal address
- ✓Thanking and apologizing
- ✓Simple compliments
Accommodation
- ✓Checking in and out
- ✓Requesting a room change
- ✓Asking about amenities
- ✓Reporting an issue to reception
Lesson packages for every trip timeline
Choose based on how much time you have before departure.
Weekend Crash Course
2 × 50 min
from $60
Trips 2–4 weeks away. Leave with 50 survival phrases and pronunciation basics.
- ✓Tutor matched to your destination language
- ✓Custom phrase sheet for your itinerary
- ✓Audio recordings to review on the plane
- ✓Emergency vocabulary focus
Pre-Trip Intensive
8 × 50 min
from $240
Trips 4–8 weeks away. Reach a functional travel level across all situations.
- ✓8 focused lessons over 3–4 weeks
- ✓Restaurant, transport, shopping & emergency modules
- ✓Cultural tips and local etiquette coaching
- ✓Role-play scenarios based on your actual itinerary
- ✓Vocabulary review between lessons
Deep Immersion
24 × 50 min
from $720
Long trips, sabbaticals, or repeat visitors who want genuine fluency for their destination.
- ✓24 lessons across 8–12 weeks
- ✓Full conversational scope: food, culture, local life
- ✓Advanced cultural context and regional expressions
- ✓Post-trip follow-up lesson to lock in what you learned
- ✓Progress tracking across all four skills
Travel specialist tutors
Tutors who know your destination from the inside — not just the textbook.
Camila V.
★ 4.97Spanish (Mexico City native)
Travel Spanish & Latin American culture · 1,840 lessons taught
Camila builds lessons around your actual destinations — markets in Oaxaca, restaurants in Buenos Aires, or taxis in Bogotá. Former tour guide turned language tutor.
8 years tutoring pre-trip learners
Kenji M.
★ 4.98Japanese & English
Japan travel prep & cultural etiquette · 1,210 lessons taught
Kenji focuses on the practical: train announcements, ryokan etiquette, izakaya ordering. His students consistently report being treated like locals rather than tourists.
6 years with travel-focused learners
Isabelle D.
★ 4.96French (Paris native) & English
French travel language & Parisian culture · 2,340 lessons taught
Isabelle's crash course covers everything from boulangerie etiquette to Metro navigation. She has coached learners from zero to confident ordering at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
10 years tutoring international travelers
Common questions
How many lessons do I need before my trip?
For basic survival phrases — ordering, directions, greetings — 2–4 lessons is enough for most travelers. For a more comfortable experience where you can handle unexpected situations, 8 lessons is the sweet spot. The sooner before your trip you start, the better.
Can my tutor customize phrases for my specific itinerary?
Yes. Share your destinations and planned activities and your tutor will build lessons around exactly those scenarios — the restaurants you'll visit, the transit systems you'll use, the activities you've booked.
What if I've never studied the language before?
The Weekend Crash Course and Pre-Trip Intensive are designed for zero starting point. Your tutor will focus exclusively on high-frequency travel vocabulary — no grammar tables, no verb conjugation drills unless you want them.
Can I get a tutor who knows my specific destination?
Yes. When booking, you can filter by tutor hometown or specialization. A tutor from Osaka, Seville, or Chiang Mai brings insider knowledge no textbook has.
Is the Deep Immersion package worth it for a two-week trip?
It depends on how often you travel there. If you visit once, the Pre-Trip Intensive is the better value. If you travel to the same region repeatedly — or live there part of the year — Deep Immersion pays for itself many times over.
Your trip starts with the right words.
Book a $1 trial lesson with a travel specialist. Bring your itinerary — leave with real phrases and a study plan tailored to your departure date.