Since most 1688 suppliers are Chinese, few suppliers of 1688.com speak English, so it won’t be easy to communicate if you don’t know the language. Your best option is to use a China sourcing agent who can speak on your behalf, act as your translator, and will sometimes even offer you basic Chinese lessons so you can order from businesses directly. It’s always best to use a China sourcing agent to help you with the translation barrier so you can be procuring products efficiently. This will save you time, and help you avoid a world of frustration on both your end and the supplier’s end.