Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: Malcolm had just come back from a trip to a Spanish - speaking country , so he was able to communicate a tiny bit at least . The guy was very impressed , took an instant liking to Malcolm . At some point he got a little rough , but still all in good fun . Soon , we tried to say our goodbyes and get a move on .

Answer:

He could speak a little foreign language .



Why could Malcom communicate ?