So, your flying to Europe for the first time this summer, but you haven’t a clue about what you need to know beforehand. Europe is obviously different from the states in many ways so you should know that first hand. There are 5 things you should know before you fly there to prepare for it.
The first is simple. Learn some of the language. It would be an excellent feature and learning experience if you already knew most of the language there, but most likely you don’t. Knowing key questions will aid you on the trip though. Luckily, “English is dominating, since it is the first foreign language almost all children in the EU learn” (Marian). Plenty of people in Europe speak English, however “French and German are also quite important” as dominating languages (Marian).
Important questions to know before you go would be: “Where is the bathroom?” “How do I get to (destination)?” “How much is this?” Knowing some common courtesy language is also recommended. How to order your food at a restaurant can be equally important as well.
