“What languages do you speak?” would make the most sense. I say “languages” because if you are asking the question in English, one would assume you mean “besides English.” This means the answerer will speak at least two (their native language and English).
Is it OK to ask someone if they speak English?
If you are a PATIENT somewhere that English isn't the first language, you can ask if anyone speaks English, but you can't demand (or ask) the staff to stop speaking their native language (or the language of the community they speak).
How do you ask do you know English?
- May I ask you whether or not you can speak English?
- Could I please ask you whether you can speak English or not?
- Could you please tell me if you can speak English?
Is it rude to ask for someone who speaks English?
No, it is not rude to ask for someone who speaks clear English when calling a company. In fact some companies actually instruct their call centers to transfer to someone in the states upon a customer's request.
How do you ask someone if they speak English?
" May I request you to speak in English?" "Would you please say that in English?" assuming something has been said. You can be ultra-polite, "May I please request you to speak in English?" You can also be firm and to the point, yet polite - "Please speak in English".
How do you ask a Spanish speaker if they speak English?
Do you speak English? is “¿Habla inglés?” (formal, singular), “¿Hablas inglés?” (informal, singular), and, in the Western Hemisphere, “¿Hablan ustedes inglés?” (plural).
How do you politely ask someone if they speak Spanish?
Examples of asking if they speak Spanish: Formal: “Usted habla español?” or “Habla español?” Informal: “Tu hablas español?” or “hablas español?”
How do you ask someone if they speak another language?
[With a friendly smile] Excuse me, what language are you speaking? First, if you are concerned about etiquette, always ask in the official or default language of the country where this conversation takes place. For example, if the setting is Poland, ask in Polish. In Japan, ask in Japanese.
How do you say do you know how do you speak English?