They share a room and are study mates, since their parents understand little English.
The fact that most know little English does not help.
You will usually not have to work too hard to find someone with a little English, even in remote areas.
Some speak a little English here and it is better we keep this between ourselves for now.
But talk to the staff (they speak a little English) and let them know what you want.
Yeah try to find locals who speak a little English.
Some of the others on her boat spoke a little English.
The men were brothers, explained the one who knew a little English.
Quite a few younger people in the area also know a little English.
The staff are friendly and some speak a little English.