Slide the REC/PLAYBACK switch to the REC position (the camera icon). Set the mode dial to the camera icon. Press the MENU/SET button. Press cursor-left. Select the wrench icon. Press cursor-right. Select the talking-head icon and press MENU/SET.
See if the electronics can be reset so you have access to a menu for languages. If it cannot be reset or there is no menu for language then you are SOL.