Language Barrier

We checked into a B&B for the next 10 days and spent part of the afternoon today with Erich's family in Trofaiach, Austria.  They are delightful people!  His sister Hermi is friendly and generous and was so welcoming - she made us a yummy home cooked meal with veggies from the garden even though they had already eaten (they eat their main meal at noon).  Her husband Karl is talkative and showed us all around his amazing yard and garden - SO many beautiful flowers everywhere!  Their daughter Ingrid is lively and warm and understands a little English.  Julia ("Yoolia") is a sweet little girl.  Most of the time I carefully listened trying to pick up a word or two and sometimes I could get what the subject matter was but I had no clue what they saying and was unable to say more than a few words here and there.  This will be a challenge...they call it the "immersion method"!