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Originally Posted by jrw5001
I took French from 7th to 12th grade and a semester in college. I'm nowhere near fluent, but am able to speak enough to get by. About 2 years ago I went to Morocco over spring break and stayed with a homestay family who only spoke French and Arabic (I learned a little Arabic before going as well). I also know a bit of Hebrew (I can read and write it, but not translate everything).
Edit: A bit more about the French, I think I can say almost anything I want, but in many cases the phrasing would end up being strange to someone who is a native speaker.
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I've also been to Paris and was able to communicate well enough in French, even though everyone speaks English anyway. I think in general, people really appreciate you attempting to use their language, even when butchering it. It's usually a really good ice breaker.