A need for advice

[amizzar]

Dear all,
Do u think that staying in Algeria and doing business is hard for people who don't know French? Cause I don't know a word in french and I am gonna travel to Algeria within this month.
Thanks in advance for your reply,

Ahmed, cairo

[HG111]

Hi Ahmed,

I'm sure you will manage fine!
It might be a bit difficult, but you will ok..
At least don't knock it till you try..

Good Luck

HG111

[Addison]

Dear Ahmed,

I will echo what HG111 wrote...I am certain that you will be ok. If you want to, there are several "quick" learn methods available and some are quite reputable. Those with tapes that you can listen to are the best...Honestly, the more you repeat, the better you get, and you learn even when you think that you aren't! Children's books are great ways to learn the basics!!( Also, the best time to practice is right before you go to bed! Trust me on this one. )

Additionally, and I am certain that anyone on the site will back me on this, I think you will find that when you are in a country whose language is not your own, the people are ever so willing to help you when they see that you are at least giving it a shot, so to speak. Do not be so concerned about your grammar and learning every little niche, as you will make yourself understood. Foreigners are generally very willing to help you when you express an interest in communicating in their language...

Best wishes for your success,

Regards,

Addison

" I trade both the living and the dead, for the enrichment of our native language. " Dryden

[-zina-]

Hi Ahmed,

Thanks to your film industry and never ending soap opera: most Algerians speak Arabic Egyptian nowadays. Mafi moushkila li tigara fi gazair