We would recommend some rudimentary knowledge of the language -- especially written signs and directions -- and arranging to have contacts who speak English in case of emergency.
She learned how to read and write, acquired a rudimentary knowledge of sign language, was taught history and some literature, and at graduation was awarded a French bronze medal by a general who happened to be passing through Alexandria.
Most Irish have at least a rudimentary knowledge of their native language, but in recent years, "interest in the Irish language has become stronger than ever," the Irish-born Dr. Ihde said, pointing to cultural trends like the growth of "Gaelscoileanna," schools where the entire curriculum is taught in Gaelic, as well as the popularity of an all-Irish-language television channel, TG4.
During a college break, I appeared at the Chteau Laborde with a rudimentary knowledge of a few European languages, a pair of sturdy gloves for hauling rope and an ability to open champagne bottles with a sword; I was hired as a crew member for the summer.
Even rudimentary knowledge of second, third, fourth, etc. languages improves knowledge of the primarily used language(s) and generally improves intelligence and critical thinking.
The links between rudimentary knowledge of brain circuits (we are stuck with computer metaphors) and the language of the mind are inevitably stretched beyond capacity.
Neither showed more than a rudimentary knowledge of the sport.
Withers was obliged to buff up her rudimentary knowledge of Debrett and Who's Who.
Enrico Caruso also had only rudimentary knowledge of music theory, and that didn't hurt him any.
Nobody should be allowed to graduate in economics without at least a rudimentary knowledge of statistics.
Anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of the internet knows it only takes a minute to create a new email address.
