Well ,I was in a place where I didn't understand the language initially and yes I can imagine the inconvenience to those around me who were kind enough to explain to me, whenever possible but over a period of time it's only natural that you do start to understand the language spoke all around you ,just like a child , no matter which place or language it is, if u are in that environment you will be able or forced to adapt to the surroundings and the spoken language isn't it ?