Examples of using "объясниться" in a sentence and their english translations:
They could make themselves understood in English.
I can express myself in Russian.
I managed to make myself understood in French.
Can you make yourself understood in English?
Can you make yourself understood in French?
I wasn't able to make myself understood in French.
I think I can speak French well enough to get by.
I can barely make myself understood in French.
I could not make myself understood to them in English.
Can you at least give me a chance to explain?
You've only got thirty seconds to explain yourself.
There's a huge difference between "making oneself understood" and "completely mastering English."
I speak a little Polish, just enough to make myself understood.