[header] How to talk with someone who doesn't speak your language [title] Determine whether there is any possibility of verbal communication. [step] Your first step should be to determine whether you and the person you are talking to know any of the same words. Even a few basic words can help, whether you can understand a few terms in their language or vice versa. 
[substeps] If you recognize their language and you know a few words, that's great. If not, ask if the other person understands any english.