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Heading off to see the world? Cheesy pick up lines sound so much sweeter in another tongue. We have phrases to help you impress the guys in all corners of the globe...
Country 1: France
French men are… known for their Gallic charm and passion, but aren’t necessarily well acquainted with the concept of monogamy.
The line to use : "Excuse-moi, j'ai perdu mon numero de telephone. Est-ce que je peux emprunter le tien?" How do I say it ? “Excuse-a-moi. Jay perd-u mon numer-o de
tele-fon. Est-c-q jay pe-ux im-prunt-a le ti-n" What am I saying? "Excuse me, I seem to have lost my phone number. Could I borrow yours?"  TOP TIP: When in France make sure you… Head to St Emilion (35km north east of Bordeaux) to discover one of the most stunning historic villages. St-Emilion is a beautiful medieval town with steep hilly cobble stone streets. Not only does it have fascinating churches and ruins stretching all along steep and narrow streets, but also amazing vineyards, gorgeous châteaux and delicious patisseries. Amber, 28 Get there: Want to expand your pick up line repertoire? Why not learn French, in France! STA Travel has some great packages which include language school lessons and accommodation. Prices start from just $809. Get more info here.
Country 2: Spain Spanish men are… renowned for being tall, dark and handsome, but watch out for their macho and chauvinistic streaks - he’s not likely to do the dishes!
The line to use: “¿Hace calor aqui, o eres tù?” How do I say it? A-the ka-lor a-key o-eres-tu What am I saying: “Is it hot in here, or is it just you?”  TOP TIP: When in Spain make sure you… Don’t make like a dorky tourist and head out for dinner too early. The Spanish don’t eat their evening meal till much later than we’re used to (generally around 10pm). If you get hungry do what I did and have a snack in your hostel room to tide you over! Debbie, 31 Get there: Turn the tables and get those Spanish men all hot and bothered with your amazing language skills. STA Travel can help you learn Spanish… in Spain! They offer courses at various language skills around the country. Find out more here.
Country 3: Germany  German men are… Renowned for their strapping, blonde good looks, but their flirting skills don’t score quite the same marks and they can be lacking in passion. The line to use: “Was macht ein netter Mann wie du in so schmutzigen Gedanken wie meinen?” How do I say it? Vas mash-t ine netta mun vee du in zu schmu-tee-gen ge-dun-ken vee my-nin What am I saying? "What's a nice man like you doing in a dirty
mind like mine?" TOP TIP: When in Germany make sure you… Check out the German rail website www.bahn.de it’s fantastic, not just for booking trains around Germany, but also for getting schedule information for the rest of Europe. It’s easy to use and you can stumble upon some great deals - we found an overnight train from Amsterdam to Munich for only 29 euros each! Tasha, 27 Get there: Immerse yourself in German culture and learn the language firsthand by studying at a school in Berlin. This stylish city has a well deserved party reputation for its great club scene, so you’ll be able to put your newfound language skills to good use on the male populace! Learn more here. Gemma Whether you’re moving overseas to live or just jetting off for a holiday, make sure you check out our essential checklist so you can get everything sussed without the stress. Click here to download. |
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