How do you politely ask someone if they speak English?
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How do you politely ask someone if they speak English?
“Would you please say that in English?” assuming something has been said. You can be ultra-polite, “May I please request you to speak in English?” You can also be firm and to the point, yet polite – “Please speak in English”. Politeness is actually in the speaker’s tone.
Do you speak any English in German?
“sprichst du Englisch?”
Is my English fluent?
For full fluency, you should be able to speak or write off-the-cuff, like you can in your native language. This is a clear marker of ease in using the language, which is a sign of fluency. One way to practice thinking your words out less is to post on social media in your target language.
How do you ask someone in German?
Wie? (How?) Wie viel? (How much?)…See how these question words work in a few useful phrases:
- Hast du Geld? [S/Informal] (Do you have money?)
- Sprechen Sie gut Deutsch? [S/P/Formal] (Do you speak German well?)
- Wo wohnt Herr Keller? (Where does Mr.
- Wohin gehen Sie? [Formal] (Where are you going?)
How do you say ‘Do you speak English’ in German?
You might also want to say, “I speak a little German.” Ich spreche ein bisschen deutsch. Ich spreche ein bisschen deutsch. Now you try. And that’s how to say, “Do you speak English?”
Is it hard to find English speakers in Germany?
If you in a big city like Berlin or Frankfurt you will be able to find plenty of locals who speak near-perfect English. You’ll also find a lot of Germans who may not be fluent but can manage enough to get by without too much confusion. In rural areas, it’s a lot harder to find an English speaker.
Do all Germans know English?
Not all Germans know English, and even some who know some English are not comfortable speaking in English. Do not assume, unless you meet people at the English department of university. The majority of Germans can not hold a conversation in English, and some even didn’t lernen English at school.
What does “I speak a little German” mean?
When an English-speaker says “I speak a little German” it usually means that they studied German for a semester or two in high school and know some the days of the week and months of the year, basic greetings, and maybe some colors.