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How did the first explorers communicate with the locals? Were certain methods used to learn each other's language?

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CaglanT

You may want to read the FAQ on cross-communication: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/language#wiki_cross-cultural_communication_and_lingua_francas

TywinDeVillena

This very question was asked 3 days ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/7xodmv/how_did_explorers_communicate_with_natives_that/
There, you can find a reference to a FAQ with the answers you need.