I'd disagree in part and say that, when these languages were all used a few hundred years ago, there may be a way a traveller can communicate with locals if the

I'd disagree in part and say that, when these languages were all used a few hundred years ago, there may be a way a traveller can communicate with locals if they travelled between the regions (with literacy). But I would agree that they wouldn't be able to use it to their advantage (moderation). Now? Well, now the classical languages aren't used or learnt.