Travelling to Greece without knowing the language

1. Can I go to Greece if I don't speak Greek?
2. Is English common in Greece?
3. How can I travel without knowing language?
4. Can I work in Greece without knowing Greek?
5. What religion is in Greece?
6. Is it expensive in Greece?
7. Where is English spoken in Greece?
8. How often is English spoken in Greece?
9. Can you live in a country without speaking the language?
10. Where should I travel if I only speak English?
11. How do you travel when you only speak English?

Can I go to Greece if I don't speak Greek?

You don't have to know Greek to be able to navigate through Greece - it will make it easier since a lot of Greeks don't speak English, but in tourist places you'll be able to find someone who does, even if it means communicating in broken English, as long as it is understood it's enough.

Is English common in Greece?

The official language of Greece is Greek, spoken by 99% of the population. ... The most common foreign languages learned by Greeks are English, German, French and Italian.

How can I travel without knowing language?

Tips for Traveling When You Don't Speak the Language

1. Learn the Basics. You don't have to become fluent for your two week trip abroad, but, if you don't speak the language, put in the time to learn basic words and phrases that will be helpful during your trip. ...
2. Use Hand Gestures. ...
3. Translation Apps. ...
4. Point. ...
5. Carry Around the Address Where You Are Staying.
6. Be Nice.

Can I work in Greece without knowing Greek?

— There is no such thing as an open work visa for Greece. A work visa must be sponsored by a specific employer for a specific position that cannot be filled by a Greek/EU citizen.

What religion is in Greece?

Religion in Greece is dominated by the Greek Orthodox Church, which is within the larger communion of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It represented 90% of the total population in 2015 and is constitutionally recognized as the "prevailing religion" of Greece.

Is it expensive in Greece?

“Greece is definitely not cheap, especially not Athens. ... Sure, tavernas are pretty cheap, but once you go up from backpacker hostels and low-end tavernas, Greece is hella expensive. I'm waiting until they get kicked out of the euro and go back to drachmas. There is a reason people go to Turkey instead of Greece.

Where is English spoken in Greece?

Athens – A very international city and huge tourist spot, so English very widely spoken. Metro signs also in English. No problems reported at all by any tourists, and some people even report being able to live there long term without knowing Greek.

How often is English spoken in Greece?

English is the first foreign language Greek students learn from an early age. Official data released by the Eurobarometer Special Surveys shows that, when it comes to people being able to speak English, Greece reaches 51 percent.

Can you live in a country without speaking the language?

It is possible to live in a country where you don't speak the language — maybe this is a consequence of the global world we live in and would not have been possible just a couple of decades ago.

Where should I travel if I only speak English?

15 Countries Where English Speakers Can Easily Travel Around

• The Netherlands.
• Sweden.
• Denmark.
• Norway.
• Singapore.
• Finland.
• Luxembourg.
• South Africa.

How do you travel when you only speak English?

How To Travel Anywhere When You Only Speak English

1. 1) Initiate conversation. ...
2. 2) Keep it simple. ...
3. 3) Make eye contact and smile. ...
4. 4) Be exceedingly polite. ...
5. 5) All you need is Hello, Yes, No, Excuse Me, Please, Thankyou. ...
6. 6) Listen. ...
7. 7) Remember that you're the one that didn't bother learning the foreign language. ...
8. 8 ) Even familiar stuff changes in foreign languages.