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How to talk with someone who doesn't speak your language
Determine whether there is any possibility of verbal communication.
Your first step should be to determine whether you and the person you are talking to know any of the same words. Even a few basic words can help, whether you can understand a few terms in their language or vice versa.
If you recognize their language and you know a few words, that's great. If not, ask if the other person understands any english.