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How to Ask "Do You Speak English" in a Different Language

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If you need to ask someone if they speak English in a different language, here are some common phrases you can use:

1. Spanish: ¿Habla inglés?

2. French: Parlez-vous anglais?

3. German: Sprechen Sie Englisch?

4. Italian: Parli inglese?

5. Portuguese: Você fala inglês?

6. Russian: Вы говорите на английском языке?

7. Mandarin Chinese: 你会说英语吗? (Nǐ huì shuō yīngyǔ ma?)

8. Japanese: 英語を話せますか?(Eigo wo hanasemasu ka?)

9. Korean: 영어를 하실 수 있나요? (Yeong-eoreul hasil su innayo?)

10. Arabic: هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟ (Hal tatahadath al'injilia?)

Remember to say these phrases politely and with respect for the other person's language and culture. It's also a good idea to learn some basic phrases in the local language, such as "hello" and "thank you," as a sign of goodwill and to show that you're making an effort to communicate.