Want to really get the best out of a trip abroad? Knowing even a little of the local language and some local knowledge will make your experience much more enjoyable. But where to start?

We've put together a series of brief introductions to four European languages for you to enjoy. You can either listen to them here, or to subscribe to them as a podcast by typing, or copy and pasting, the following URL into your podcast software:

If you have iTunes it's easier to click on this link: subscribe to podcast in iTunes.

Listen to the Guides online:

Ascolti

Whether you're planning a trip to Venice or a weekend in Rome, have a better time with the Weekend Break guide to Italian.

 

Escuche

There's more to Spain than the beach - get the most out of your visit with the Weekend Break guide to Spanish.

 

Hören Sie

Should you wait to be seated, and how do you ask for help? Get the basics to get by in German.

 

écoutez

How to order lunch, when to haggle, and when to stop kissing. Prepare for a Weekend Break with French.