[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":302},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-article-en-relocation-calls-abroad":3},{"ui":4,"article":45},{"blogName":5,"blogTagline":6,"home":7,"blog":8,"topics":9,"allArticles":10,"updated":11,"published":12,"by":13,"minRead":14,"summary":15,"toc":16,"faq":17,"related":18,"sources":19,"readMore":20,"languages":21,"empty":22,"ctaTitle":23,"ctaText":24,"ctaButton":25,"ctaHeader":26,"sceneTitle":27,"sceneLabel":28,"scenePlay":29,"scenePause":30,"sceneReplay":31,"sceneTranscript":32,"sceneSpeaker":33,"sceneTranslation":34,"speakerA":35,"speakerB":36,"aiNote":37,"authorPage":38,"authorArticles":39,"breadcrumb":40,"skip":41,"helpCenter":42,"terms":43,"privacy":44},"Akume Blog","Guides to live translation in Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls: how it works, what each platform offers and how to talk across languages.","Home","Blog","Topics","All articles","Updated","Published","By","{n} min read","In short","In this article","Questions and answers","Read next","Sources","Read","Language","New articles are on the way.","Hear it in a real call","Start a live translated call in your browser and hear Akume translate each speaker in real time.","Try the free demo","Try the demo","How a translated call goes","Scripted example, not a recording","Play","Pause","Replay","Transcript","Said","Translation","Speaker 1","Speaker 2","Prepared by the Akume editorial team with the help of AI tools. Platform facts come from official documentation, dated in the text.","About the author","Articles","Breadcrumb","Skip to content","Help center","Terms","Privacy",{"id":46,"bl":47,"hreflang":47,"slug":46,"path":48,"blogPath":49,"blogName":5,"title":50,"h1":51,"description":52,"topic":53,"topicName":54,"topicPath":55,"keywords":56,"publishAt":59,"updatedAt":59,"readingMinutes":60,"image":61,"author":62,"summary":79,"faq":83,"sources":102,"toc":112,"segments":129,"scene":139,"cta":168,"alternates":170,"related":210,"breadcrumbs":240,"draft":247,"jsonld":248},"relocation-calls-abroad","en","\u002Fblog\u002Frelocation-calls-abroad\u002F","\u002Fblog\u002F","Moving Abroad: Language Help for Landlord and Official Calls","Calls You'll Make When Relocating Abroad: How to Handle Language","Which relocation calls need a certified interpreter and which can use live translation: landlords, banks, schools, doctors and offices, plus a setup guide.","international-work","International work","\u002Fblog\u002Ft\u002Finternational-work\u002F",[57,58],"calls with landlord in another language","moving abroad language barrier","2026-10-15",7,"\u002Fog.png",{"id":63,"name":64,"byline":65,"avatar":66,"path":67,"bio":68},"aki-kume","Aki Kume","Aki Kume · Akume editorial","\u002Fblog\u002Fauthors\u002Faki-kume.svg","\u002Fblog\u002Fauthors\u002Faki-kume\u002F",{"en":69,"es":70,"pt-br":71,"de":72,"fr":73,"it":74,"tr":75,"zh-tw":76,"ja":77,"ru":78},"Aki Kume is the pen name of the Akume editorial team. We write about live translation in video calls: what Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams can do with languages, and how to hold a conversation when not everyone speaks the same one. Platform facts come from official documentation and are dated in each article.","Aki Kume es el seudónimo del equipo editorial de Akume. Escribimos sobre traducción en vivo en videollamadas: qué pueden hacer Zoom, Google Meet y Microsoft Teams con los idiomas y cómo mantener una conversación cuando no todos hablan la misma lengua. Los datos de cada plataforma provienen de su documentación oficial y llevan fecha en cada artículo.","Aki Kume é o pseudônimo da equipe editorial da Akume. Escrevemos sobre tradução ao vivo em videochamadas: o que o Zoom, o Google Meet e o Microsoft Teams fazem com idiomas e como manter uma conversa quando nem todos falam a mesma língua. Os dados das plataformas vêm da documentação oficial e têm data em cada artigo.","Aki Kume ist das Pseudonym der Akume-Redaktion. Wir schreiben über Live-Übersetzung in Videocalls: was Zoom, Google Meet und Microsoft Teams mit Sprachen können und wie ein Gespräch gelingt, wenn nicht alle dieselbe Sprache sprechen. Angaben zu den Plattformen stammen aus deren offizieller Dokumentation und sind in jedem Artikel datiert.","Aki Kume est le nom de plume de l’équipe éditoriale d’Akume. Nous écrivons sur la traduction en direct dans les appels vidéo : ce que Zoom, Google Meet et Microsoft Teams savent faire avec les langues, et comment mener une conversation quand tout le monde ne parle pas la même. Les informations sur les plateformes proviennent de leur documentation officielle et sont datées dans chaque article.","Aki Kume è lo pseudonimo della redazione di Akume. Scriviamo di traduzione dal vivo nelle videochiamate: cosa possono fare Zoom, Google Meet e Microsoft Teams con le lingue e come portare avanti una conversazione quando non tutti parlano la stessa. I dati sulle piattaforme provengono dalla documentazione ufficiale e sono datati in ogni articolo.","Aki Kume, Akume editör ekibinin takma adıdır. Görüntülü görüşmelerde canlı çeviri hakkında yazıyoruz: Zoom, Google Meet ve Microsoft Teams dillerle neler yapabiliyor ve herkes aynı dili konuşmadığında bir görüşme nasıl sürdürülür. Platform bilgileri resmî belgelere dayanır ve her yazıda tarihlidir.","Aki Kume 是 Akume 編輯團隊的筆名。我們撰寫視訊通話即時翻譯的相關內容：Zoom、Google Meet 與 Microsoft Teams 在語言方面能做到什麼，以及當大家說不同語言時如何順利溝通。各平台資訊取自官方文件，並在每篇文章中註明日期。","Aki Kume は Akume 編集部のペンネームです。ビデオ通話でのリアルタイム翻訳について、Zoom・Google Meet・Microsoft Teams が言語面で何をできるのか、そして話す言語が違う相手とどう会話を進めるのかを解説しています。各プラットフォームの情報は公式ドキュメントに基づき、記事ごとに日付を記載しています。","Aki Kume — псевдоним редакции Akume. Мы пишем о переводе в реальном времени в видеозвонках: что умеют Zoom, Google Meet и Microsoft Teams с языками и как вести разговор, когда собеседники говорят на разных языках. Сведения о платформах взяты из официальной документации, в каждой статье указана дата.",[80,81,82],"Not all relocation calls need the same tool. Banks, doctors and landlords can use translation tools; immigration and legal matters usually need a certified interpreter.","The fastest way to set up a translator is to move the call to a video link, add a translator participant who joins quietly, and ask them to confirm they heard you.","Keep written confirmation of what was discussed: email a summary, record key details, or ask the other side to send a follow-up note.",[84,87,90,93,96,99],{"q":85,"a":86},"Can I use a translator app when calling a landlord or bank in another country?","Yes, if it is a video call. Banks and landlords are used to international calls and will often agree to a quick video link on Zoom or Meet. Apps that join video calls as participants can translate both sides without anyone having to install anything. Phone calls are harder: moving to video makes translation much easier.",{"q":88,"a":89},"What calls need a certified interpreter instead of a translator app?","Immigration, visas, legal agreements and medical procedures often require a certified interpreter in the target country, especially in large cities with official interpreter registries (Germany, France, Spain). Check with your embassy or the relevant government office for that country first.",{"q":91,"a":92},"How do I start a video call with someone who expects a phone call?","Send them a brief message first: 'Hi [Name], I'd like to discuss [topic]. To help with the language, can we use a video call instead? It will be on Google Meet or Zoom at [date\u002Ftime].' Most people will say yes if the topic is important.",{"q":94,"a":95},"Should I tell the other side a translator will be listening?","Yes. The moment the translator joins, introduce them: 'I would like you to meet [Name], who will be translating for me.' If the translator can stay muted and summarize at the end, that works too, depending on the platform.",{"q":97,"a":98},"What if the call is sensitive (legal, medical, financial)?","Make sure the other side agrees to a translator first. For legal and visa interviews, the translator must be certified in that country. For medical and financial calls, a professional translator with industry knowledge is the safer choice.",{"q":100,"a":101},"What should I do after the call?","Send a follow-up email in both languages with a summary of what was discussed. Example: 'Thank you for today's call. As we agreed, I will [action] by [date], and you will [action] by [date].' This creates a record and avoids misunderstanding later.",[103,106,109],{"title":104,"url":105},"NAATI: Australian translator registry (how certified translators work)","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F",{"title":107,"url":108},"BDÜ: German association of interpreters and translators (member registry for DSGVO calls)","https:\u002F\u002Fbdue.de\u002F",{"title":110,"url":111},"Akume: how a video call translator works (example with Zoom, Meet, Teams)","https:\u002F\u002Fakume.ai\u002F",[113,117,120,123,126],{"id":114,"text":115,"level":116},"which-calls-need-what-kind-of-translator","Which calls need what kind of translator",2,{"id":118,"text":119,"level":116},"how-to-set-up-a-translator-for-a-landlord-or-bank-call","How to set up a translator for a landlord or bank call",{"id":121,"text":122,"level":116},"what-to-say-when-the-translator-joins","What to say when the translator joins",{"id":124,"text":125,"level":116},"calls-by-country-what-you-need-to-know","Calls by country: what you need to know",{"id":127,"text":128,"level":116},"a-final-note-always-ask-for-written-confirmation","A final note: always ask for written confirmation",[130,133,135],{"t":131,"html":132},"html","\u003Cp>Moving abroad means making dozens of calls you may have never made at home, from calls with landlord in another language to school desks and clinics. You make them to find an apartment, open a bank account, sign up for school, see a doctor and deal with local government. Most of these calls are now routine administrative tasks, so they follow the same script every time. The language barrier is the only surprise. \u003Cstrong>This guide breaks down which of these calls you can handle with a translation tool and which ones need a certified interpreter, plus the fastest way to set up a translator for a video call.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you also need a general tool for voice calls, see our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ftranslate-phone-calls\u002F\">phone call translator guide\u003C\u002Fa>; for the workplace side, read about the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-barrier-at-work\u002F\">language barrier at work\u003C\u002Fa>, run \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmultilingual-meeting-guide\u002F\">multilingual meetings\u003C\u002Fa> and practise \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fphone-calls-in-english\u002F\">phone calls in English\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"which-calls-need-what-kind-of-translator\">Which calls need what kind of translator\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Not all calls are equal. A payment arrangement with a landlord is different from a visa interview with immigration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"blog-table\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Type of call\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Who answers\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Risk if wrong\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>What works\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Apartment rental (landlord, agent)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Private person or small company\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Financial or contract dispute\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Translation app + written follow-up\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Bank account or payment setup\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Trained staff, repeated scripts\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Potential financial loss\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Translation app, ask for written confirmation in writing\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>School or childcare registration\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Government or private staff\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Missing enrollment deadline\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Translation app (ask them to repeat key dates and read them back)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Doctor's appointment or health question\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Medical staff, sometimes busy\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Medication error, wrong diagnosis\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Professional translator or ask for a doctor who speaks your language\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Immigration, visa, residence permit\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Government official\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Application rejection, misunderstanding\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Certified interpreter required\u003C\u002Fstrong> (check your country's registry)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Legal contract, lease, employment\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Lawyer or notary\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Breach, liability, unenforceability\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Certified translator + review by a lawyer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Rule of thumb:\u003C\u002Fstrong> if the other side is a person or small business repeating a standard process, translation works. If it's a legal or government decision that affects your rights, use a certified interpreter in that country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-set-up-a-translator-for-a-landlord-or-bank-call\">How to set up a translator for a landlord or bank call\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The fastest way is to invite the translator to join a short video call. Here is the step-by-step process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"step-1-propose-a-video-call\">Step 1: Propose a video call\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>If the landlord or bank representative expects a phone call, send them a brief message first:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>"Hi [Name], I'd like to discuss [topic]. To help with the language barrier, would you be open to a quick video call instead? It's on Zoom or Google Meet and will take about [time estimate]. Let me know what works for you."\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Most people will agree if the topic is important. If they refuse, ask if there is someone else at their office who speaks your language, or if they use email for the same information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"step-2-choose-a-video-platform\">Step 2: Choose a video platform\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Pick a platform the other side already uses or recognizes: Google Meet, Zoom or Microsoft Teams are the most common. Send them the link 30 minutes before the call, with the title and time in your time zone and theirs. Example:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>"Our call is on \u003Cstrong>Google Meet\u003C\u002Fstrong> at \u003Cstrong>Monday 14:00 CET \u002F 09:00 EST\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Here's the link: [URL]. I'll have a translator with me to help with the language."\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"step-3-add-the-translator-as-a-participant\">Step 3: Add the translator as a participant\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Two options:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Option A: Professional translator\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Hire a translator for one hour through a platform like Interpreter.com or ask your local interpreter association. Availability depends on language and country.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The translator joins the call with their own device.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>You do not need to do anything else; the translator handles their side.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Option B: Translation bot\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Use a meeting translator like Akume, which joins the call and translates both sides. No setup needed; the translator bot appears as a participant on the screen.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>You do not need to brief the translator; they hear everything both of you say.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Ask the other side if they are comfortable with an automated translator or prefer a human one.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"step-4-confirm-what-was-said\">Step 4: Confirm what was said\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Just before the call ends, summarize the key points:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You:\u003C\u002Fstrong> "Before we finish, let me make sure I got everything right. I understood that [1] the rent is [amount] per month, [2] I move in on 1 November, and [3] I should send you the deposit by 25 October. Is that correct?"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>They:\u003C\u002Fstrong> "Yes, that's right."\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the hardest but most important step. If the translator is automated, ask them to wait while you read the summary in their language first so they can correct you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"step-5-send-a-written-follow-up\">Step 5: Send a written follow-up\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Within 30 minutes, send an email in both languages with the summary:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subject: Confirmation – Apartment Rental Conversation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>"Hi [Name],\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for today's call. To make sure we are in agreement, here is a summary of what we discussed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Monthly rent: [amount]\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Move-in date: November 1, 2024\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Deposit due: October 25, 2024\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Please reply to confirm these details, or let me know if I misunderstood anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best regards,\n[Your name]"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Send this in both English and their language if possible. If they reply in writing, you have a record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-to-say-when-the-translator-joins\">What to say when the translator joins\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you are using a human translator, introduce them the moment they join:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>"Hello [Name], I would like to introduce you to [Translator Name], who will be translating for me today. [Translator], are you able to hear both of us?"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Then let the translator speak. Do not interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you are using an automated translator like Akume, you can say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>"I have a translation assistant joining us to help with the language. You will see captions, and I will see your words translated. This helps us both stay clear."\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"calls-by-country-what-you-need-to-know\">Calls by country: what you need to know\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"germany\">Germany\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Language:\u003C\u002Fstrong> German is essential for government and legal matters. English is less common outside Berlin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Landlord\u002Fapartment:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Many landlords in Berlin and Munich speak English, but smaller cities do not. Most rental contracts are in German. \u003Cstrong>Use a translator for the initial call, but hire a certified translator to review the contract before you sign.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Certification: BDÜ (German Translators and Interpreters Association) or chambers of commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bank:\u003C\u002Fstrong> German banks require German ID to open an account. The call is usually in English at larger branches. Smaller towns require German or a translator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Immigration\u002Fresidence:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The Ausländerbehörde (foreigners' office) does not allow automated translators; you must bring a certified interpreter or a German-speaking friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key phrase to start:\u003C\u002Fstrong> "Guten Tag, mein Name ist [Name], und ich spreche nicht sehr gut Deutsch. Können wir auf Englisch sprechen oder brauchen Sie einen Übersetzer?"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"spain-and-portugal\">Spain and Portugal\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Language:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Spanish and Portuguese are spoken by many people, but English proficiency drops outside cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Landlord\u002Fapartment:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Common. Most agents in Barcelona and Madrid speak English. Smaller towns require translation. Rental contracts are in Spanish\u002FPortuguese and legally binding; hire someone to review them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bank:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Most Spanish and Portuguese banks in cities offer English, but some forms and rules are Spanish\u002FPortuguese only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Immigration\u002Fresidence:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Spain requires a certified translator for NIE (foreigner ID) applications. Portugal is more flexible in Lisbon but rural areas require translation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key phrase (Spain):\u003C\u002Fstrong> "Hola, me llamo [Name]. No hablo bien español. ¿Podemos hablar en inglés o necesita un traductor?"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key phrase (Portugal):\u003C\u002Fstrong> "Olá, meu nome é [Name]. Não falo muito bem português. Podemos falar em inglês ou você precisa de um tradutor?"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"türkiye\">Türkiye\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Language:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Turkish is the only official language. English is less common outside Istanbul and Ankara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Landlord\u002Fapartment:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Most Istanbul landlords and agents will use WhatsApp and Google Translate. Outside Istanbul, expect Turkish only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bank\u002Fgovernment:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Turkish banks and offices in Istanbul offer limited English. Outside cities, translation is necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key phrase:\u003C\u002Fstrong> "Merhaba, adım [Name]. Türkçe çok iyi konuşmuyorum. İngilizce konuşabilir miyiz veya bir çevirmen lazım mı?"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"kazakhstan\">Kazakhstan\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Language:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Kazakh and Russian are official. Many older residents speak Russian, younger people speak some English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Landlord\u002Fapartment:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Russian is common in cities. Expect Kazakh in government offices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Immigration\u002Fresidence:\u003C\u002Fstrong> RES office (migration police) requires a certified translator for non-CIS citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key phrase (Russian):\u003C\u002Fstrong> "Привет, меня зовут [Name]. Я плохо говорю на русском. Мы можем говорить по-английски или нам нужен переводчик?"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"israel\">Israel\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Language:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hebrew and Arabic are official; English is widely spoken, especially in Tel Aviv.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Landlord\u002Fapartment:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Most Tel Aviv landlords and agents speak English. Outside Tel Aviv, Hebrew is necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bank\u002Fgovernment:\u003C\u002Fstrong> English is common in banks in Tel Aviv; government offices require Hebrew or a translator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key phrase:\u003C\u002Fstrong> "שלום, קוראים לי [Name]. אני לא מדברת עברית טוב מאוד. אנחנו יכולים לדבר אנגלית או אתה צריך תרגמן?"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"japan\">Japan\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Language:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Japanese is almost always required for landlords, banks and government. 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