language blues

I'm fluent in 2 lang, near fluent in one, and just getting
the hang of 2 more. What shall I do in Africa where I won't
be able to practice (not going to francophone countries)
all of them except probably English and Portuguese (in
Mozambique)?

[There are 4 posts - the latest was added on Sat 22 May, 5:38]

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1. wha?? Added by: me
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 8:07 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I don't understand what your question is.

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2. Errrrrr....... Added by: Lengai (malawiman@altavista.net)
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 8:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Learn an African one perhaps?

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3. Languages Added by: Mel
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 17:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Most people get through Africa with only one language - English. You can try being a bit versatile and using hand signals etc etc etc.

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4. pantomime & dictionary Added by: Darla
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 5:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   You can go a long way with pantomime and a dictionary. Many
   africans don't speak the official european language of their
   country as a first language; their mother tongue will be a
   tribal language. So people in cities are accustomed to
   working out the communications. If there is a predominant
   language in the area (such as swahili in east africa or
   hausa in parts of the west & central), it's nice to learn a
   few words. People will be happy to teach you.

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