The context of the following conversation is Skylar learned German on YouTube.  They were ready to travel to Germany.:
Skylar says I've been learning German on YouTube to get ready for my trip to Germany..
The friend responds This sounds good, it is nice if you know the language when you go there..
Skylar responds yeah, I didn't want to get there and not be able to talk to anyone!!.
The friend responds I understand - I think it's really hard to be somewhere and not be able to communicate..
Skylar responds that's exactly why I, did it. I can't imagine needing to ask someone something, and not be able to..
The friend responds Right, that would be very frustrating. Or if you had an emergency..