malaga languages travel Learning languages key to authentic travel experienceSpeaking just a few words of a local language can help Britons enjoy a more fruitful holiday, it has been claimed

Learning even just a few words of a local language can help travellers escape the well-worn tourist trail and enjoy a ‘more authentic travel experience’.

That is according to one expert commenting on the news that around six in ten Britons refuse to attempt to learn a foreign language before going overseas.

According to the research carried out by TravelSupermarket.com, 12 per cent of Britons feel there is ‘no point’ in making an effort to learn some common phrases, largely as they believe everybody speaks English.

However, Vanessa Lenssen, founder and chief executive of GoLearnTo.com has explained that a little effort in this department can bring significant rewards.

“You’ll meet new people and discover things that a tourist just wouldn’t be able to without trying to communicate with the locals,” she said.

This advice comes soon after the Department for Children, Schools and Families teamed up with Channel 4 to launch a campaign aimed at encouraging school pupils to choose a modern language at GCSE level.

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