1. Practice, practice, practice 练习，练习，再练习
Don’t be afraid to ask the locals to speak with you. Getting involved in a community project when time allows, so that the can refine your skills as well as teach your native language.
不要害怕，勇敢地邀请当地人和你荻花。如果时间允许，要参与到社区项目中，这样你不仅可以教授他们你的母语，而且你还改进了你的技能。
2. Journal your progress 记录进步
Document your adventure with photographs and add captionsin your new language. The more you learn, the more fun your story will become to write. While an eight- to 10-day vacation won’t result in fluency, your skills -- and confidence -- should rise dramatically.
用图片记录你的经历，用你新学到的语言来备注标题。你学的越多，你写的故事就越有趣。虽然在8到10天的假期里你不能练就流利的口语，但你的技能（和信心）会得到极大的提升。
3. Be patient with yourself 要有耐心
Don’t be discouraged if you have trouble communicating. Ask people to speak more slowly if you are feeling overwhelmed. (That’s a great phrase to learn right away, by the way.) Set reasonable goals and be sure to allow time to enjoy the whole experience.
You made a conscious decision to take a learning journey, so go easy on yourself.
如果在沟通上遇到困难，不要灰心。如果你感到不知所措，就请对方说得慢一点（顺便说一句，这是一条要马上学习的极好表达用语）。设立合理的目标，一定要有时间享受整个过程。你做出了要参加学习旅程的慎重决定，所以慢慢来。
4. Keep it going 保持状态
Hatch a plan to keep or expand your skills once you’re home. Join a local language club, take an evening course, find a native speaker, or make a habit of watching films or subscribing to a magazine in your “new” language.