So if I travel to Italy, France and then Germany, I have to learn three different languages, just so that I can find my way around? What if I want to see all th

So if I travel to Italy, France and then Germany, I have to learn three different languages, just so that I can find my way around? What if I want to see all the 40+ countries in Europe? In many northern European countries (and now even in Central/Eastern Europe), most people speaking at least basic English is the norm, not the exception. For the record, I am US-based, but I speak 4 European languages (some better than others), and I always try to use them where applicable.