Bilingual and multilingual dictionaries Books

Book SynopsisA highly popular and informative guide to the Scots language in an attractive format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike.This is by far the most popular guide to the language of today's Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland clearly explained and with lots of helpful examples of usage. Colour text makes this best-selling dictionary even more user-friendly. With its durable and eye-catching cover, this is a must for every bookshelf.

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Book SynopsisThis Korean picture dictionary covers the 1,200 most useful Korean words and phrases.Trade Review"Being typical of Tuttle Publishing, they've gone further than simply a picture dictionary; this book can be used for much more…there is a link provided in the book to how you can download audio clips of each of the lessons spoken both in English and in Korean…The 600+ photos in the Korean Picture Dictionary are all full-color, high quality and are a mix of individual objects as well as situations, which makes it more interesting." --Castle View Acamedy blog

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Italian to English and English to Italian dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know on the go.All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small Italian dictionary, plus notes about life in Italy and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out.A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins Italian Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE Italian.For more on Italian language usage, the Collins Italian Essential Dictionary (9780008270759) or the Italian Pocket Dictionary (9780008183646) are available for purchase.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.

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Book SynopsisIs this the right book for me?With over 14,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Hindi Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your learning of Hindi. This updated edition includes a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.Hindi words are shown in both Devanagari script and in romanized form, so you can learn to read Hindi fast!Want to learn more? Why not check out the Teach Yourself Library at library.teachyourself.com.Table of Contents : Introduction : A note on Hindi and its place on the language map of India A transcription chart giving roman equivalents of Hindi: characters and alphabet order : A guide to pronunciation : A skeleton grammar : A note on conventions used in the dictionary : A table of cardinal numbers : Hindi-English section : English-Hindi section

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Book SynopsisA photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Thai. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Thailand and Thai language and culture.Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words and phrases, and an English and Thai index help you to find words quickly as you learn. Transliteration provided for all Thai words and phrases to help with pronunciation.3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in Thailand are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment.Great care has been given to represent modern Thai culture and enhance your experience of Thailand, including customs, celebrations, and festivals.Plus, download your free audio to hear native speakers pronounce the word for each image and get your pronunciation pitch perfect, available from collinsdictionary.com/resources#visual

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Book SynopsisA trusted Thai dictionary for everyday language learning, with short grammars of Thaiand English.A handy and affordable Thai to English and English to Thai reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Thai and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use at home, in the office, at school or on holiday.23,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Thai who need maximum information in a portable format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Thai and English.Useful grammar supplements covering the main points of Thai and English grammar, illustrated with clear, helpful examples.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary, this dictionary will help you find the exact translation you want.All Thai words, phrases and translations are shown with their romanized transcription ideal for beginners.

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Book SynopsisThe essential Somali language resource!Somali is an Afroasiatic language with approximately 15 million speakers worldwide. It is spoken primarily in Somalia, but also in Somaliland, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya and by a significant Somali-speaking diaspora. Somali is written with the Latin alphabet.This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Somalia and neighboring regions with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes: 3,500 dictionary entries Essential phrases on subjects such as healthcare, time, dates, transportation, money, communication services and much more Concise grammar and pronunciation sections A guide to the Somali alphabet Maps Table of ContentsPoverty, illbeing and wellbeing; The development environment; Stakeholders in community development; The principles of community development; The features and outcome of community development; The community as main actor in community development; The place and role of community development workers; Community development workers and their organisations; Participatory decision-making, problem-solving and management; Communication skills; Group facilitation and leadership development; Conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation; Mobilisation and motivation; Operational writing; Meetings; Public speaking; Contact-making; Participatory research methodology; The start of a project; Planning and implementation; Evaluation and control; The training dialogue; Planning and presenting a training workshop.

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Book SynopsisWhether strolling the streets of Oslo from the palace down Karl Johan Boulevard or taking the famous Hurtigruten (coastal steamer) above the Arctic Circle to Nordkapp, this bilingual dictionary and travel-oriented phrasebook will help visitors communicate effectively. * 4,500 total entries * Basic Norwegian grammar and pronunciation * Practical cultural information, including a walking tour of Oslo * Perfect for travelers, businesspersons, and students.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for businesspeople, students, and travellers, this reference contains over 20,000 entries of essential Korean. It contains appendices that include the names of language and ethnicities, kinship terms, and numbers.

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Book SynopsisThe Pocket Scots Dictionary, based on the Concise Scots Dictionary, provides information on Scots language for the general public and for schools in a compact and user-friendly form. * Scots words old and new, general and local * Clear, simple definitions * Pronunciation guide for difficult words * Literary uses as in Burns and Scott * Brief history of Scots

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Book SynopsisEver tried to learn Mandarin Chinese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don't skip anything, don't try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself. A fun, jargon-free way to learn Easy-to-understand Mandarin Chinese pronunciation PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people who think they're incapablePaul's course teaches you how to speak Mandarin Chinese more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you'll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to navigating a menu, Paul will effortlessly build your confidence and give you the tools to handle any holiday situation. You will unlock a range of vocabulary you already know.Trade Review“More than I ever managed in five years of French at school.” Tom Meltzer, The Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy and affordable German to English and English to German reference for every day, including short grammars of German and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use on the go, at home, in the office, classroom or on holiday.Over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations.Designed for all those studying German who need maximum information in a handy travel format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of German and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation you want.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Welsh dictionaries for everyday language use.A modern Welsh to English and English to Welsh Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today''s Welsh language and usage. The clear layout makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.Suitable for use in schools.Designed for all those speaking and learning Welsh. It is the ideal dictionary for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a handy format.Revised and updated with hundreds of new words and offers extensive coverage of today''s English and Welsh.The supplement contains help with letter writing, CVs and emails, as well as useful phrases for a variety of situations.The clear typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily.

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Book SynopsisAn abridgment of the ''Latin Dictionary for Schools,'' this edition is a comprehensive resource for Latin students.

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Book SynopsisThis volume represents the most comprehensive English-Welsh dictionary ever compiled. It opens up the immense resources of a language which not only carries a rich cultural heritage but is changing and adapting to meet increasing use in public administration, the media, education and commercial life. This dictionary is indispensable for learners and first-language speakers of Welsh alike and should find a place in homes, schools and offices throughout Wales; also in libraries and universities world-wide.Trade Review'A Milestone for the Welsh language.' Independent on Sunday 'The Welsh Academy Dictionary is splendidly copious. This is an ambitious, thorough-going and markedly successful work.' The Times Higher Education Supplement.

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Book SynopsisThis Welsh-English/English-Welsh dictionary contains some 12,000 idiomatic phrases. Here, the term "idiomatic phrase" is used to convey something more specific than a phrase that is used and accepted in the normal spoken and written language of Welsh.Trade Review'... the most comprehensive and most thorough dictionary of its type currently available...a reference work and learning tool which will be of great value to all students of Welsh at all levels, to translators, and to first-language Welsh speakers wishing to improve their command of both languages...essential stock, to all academic, reference and lending libraries in Wales, and to libraries anywhere with an interest in Wales, Celtic Studies, Linguistics.' Reference Reviews

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Book SynopsisIn its ninth printing, the Albanian Practical Dictionary is expanded and romanized to include 9,000 entries with simple pronunciation and basic grammatical information. Also includes a transliteration guide, a list of abbreviations, geographical names, and idiomatic expressions.

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive Swahili-English Dictionary available!Swahili is spoken by an estimated 200 million people worldwide. It is the most widely spoken African language and the lingua franca of Eastern Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and eastern Congo (Zaire). This comprehensive dictionary is designed to aid speakers of English and Swahili alike in navigating the growing global vocabulary of business, travel, tourism, politics, telecommunications, computers, and the internet.The two-way Swahili-English/ English-Swahili dictionary features: Over 35,000 entries Modern and comprehensive vocabulary Appendices for English irregular verbs, Swahili noun classes, and useful phrases This bestselling bilingual Swahili dictionary is the also most comprehensive available, with over 35,000 entries that cover the modern vocabulary of politics, telecommunications, the Internet, tourism, business and travel.Swahili is the most widely spoken African language and the lingua franca of Eastern Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and eastern Congo (Zaire). Intended for both speakers of English or Swahili, the guide also includes appendices of English irregular verbs, Swahili noun classes and useful phrases and vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisWritten especially for Americans, this handy dictionary and lexically-grouped phrasebook is the ideal companion for travelers. Included in this title: * 1,500 entries * Introduction to basic grammar * Pronunciation guide * Maltese-English/English-Maltese dictionary * Maltese phrasebook, including all topics a visitor to Malta needs to know * A must for anyone traveling to the Republic of Malta

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Book SynopsisIgbo, also known as ibo, is one of the major languages of Nigeria. This guide contains an introduction to basic grammar, two-way dictionary, and helpful phrases arranged in 34 sections, each of which deals with aspects of everyday life. Also includes cultural information and a brief history of the Igbo people.

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Book SynopsisThis is the ideal reference tool for people who want to communicate in Albanian but have no previous knowledge of the language. It includes an Albanian-English/English-Albanian dictionary along with helpful phrasebook chapters covering topics like shopping, dining and transportation.

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Book SynopsisCroatian is the official language of Croatia, and is spoken by almost 5 million people. This compact guide includes a two-way dictionary and phrasebook, plus a basic grammar guide. The phrasebooks covers everyday topics ideal for travelers, from calling a taxi to ordering lunch.

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Book SynopsisFrom the monasteries of northern Moldovia to the Danube Delta to Dracula's homeland, Transylvania, Romania offers many activities to its visitors. The aim of this Dictionary and Phrasebook is to supply the tourist or businessperson with certain conversational formulas indispensable for starting a conversation and carrying it on in a natural manner. Includes 5,500 entries.

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Book SynopsisThis compact dictionary and phrasebook features a concise, easy-to-use grammar guide, a pronunciation table, and a handy reference section that provides the reader with the basics of the Finnish language. Also included is an introduction to the country's history as well as useful tips and practical information on how to navigate your way through the streets, shops and restaurants of Finland. The bilingual dictionary contains a modern, practice-oriented vocabulary. The phrasebook will help English speakers sort through the many situations encountered while travelling, such as finding transportation, booking hotel rooms, ordering at restaurants, visiting museums, or what to do in case of an emergency.

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Book SynopsisFamed for its great natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Nepal is the ultimate destination...

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Book SynopsisThis dictionary reflects usage largely based on classical norms of the Nahuatl literary tradition, but also includes more contemporary vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisWestern Armenian is the language spoken by most of the seven million Diaspora Armenians who live outside their historic homeland. Its speakers form the majority of Armenians in the United States and the Middle East. Armenian is written in its own unique script, but it is presented here in a Romanized, easy-to-use form for instant communication. In addition to a pronunciation guide, included are a resourceful two-way dictionary containing more than 4,000 entries, an informative grammar section, and a collection of travel-oriented phrases. Observations related to Armenian culture are interspersed throughout the phrasebook. There is also a brief history of the Armenian people and Diaspora.

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Book SynopsisBulgarian is a Slavic language spoken by over nine million people worldwide. The Cyrillic alphabet, also used in Russian and Ukrainian, was created during the First Bulgarian Empire in the 10 century, and its use spread across the continent. A concise reference perfect for travelers, businesspeople, and students, the Bulgarian Dictionary & Phrasebook has all the essential Bulgarian you'll need during your stay. The phrasebook covers topics such as customs, travel arrangements, dining, and shopping.Table of ContentsPoverty, illbeing and wellbeing; The development environment; Stakeholders in community development; The principles of community development; The features and outcome of community development; The community as main actor in community development; The place and role of community development workers; Community development workers and their organisations; Participatory decision-making, problem-solving and management; Communication skills; Group facilitation and leadership development; Conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation; Mobilisation and motivation; Operational writing; Meetings; Public speaking; Contact-making; Participatory research methodology; The start of a project; Planning and implementation; Evaluation and control; The training dialogue; Planning and presenting a training workshop.

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Book SynopsisTajik is the official language of Tajikistan and the mother tongue of millions of ethnic Tajiks. This bilingual dictionary, with almost 15,000 entries, is a useful tool for both non-Tajiks visiting Central Asia and students of Tajik, with all entries appearing in both the Cyrillic alphabet and Romanized transliteration.

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Book SynopsisI would definitely choose the Swedish Practical Dictionary: Swedish-English/English-Swedish over more popular, thinner dictionaries. It is pocket-sized and contains every word you might need as a businessperson or student, and more than you would need as an occasional tourist. The high quality of the entry selection can be credited to the author, Harald Hille, who has 25 years of experience as a translator for the United Nations.Tess Whitty, American Translators Association ChronicleSwedish is an official language of the European Union, the Nordic Council, and Finland. This pocket-size practical dictionary includes: over 28,000 entries of essential Swedish vocabulary useful grammar notes and possible variants stressed vowels marked for ease of pronunciation a general pronunciation guide Trade Review“I would definitely choose the Hippocrene Swedish Practical Dictionary: Swedish-English/English-Swedish over more popular, thinner dictionaries. It is pocket-sized and contains every word you might need as a businessperson or student, and more than you would need as an occasional tourist. The high quality of the entry selection can be credited to the author, Harald Hille, who has 25 years of experience as a translator for the United Nations.”—Tess Whitty, American Translators Association Chronicle

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Book SynopsisBengali, an official language of Bangladesh and India, is the seventh most-spoken language in the world, with nearly 230 million total speakers. Travelers who like to venture off the beaten path are sure to find adventure and lush natural beauty in Bangladesh. The country is home to a World Heritage Site mangrove forest, Bengal tigers, tropical rain forests, and relics of ancient Buddhist civilizations. This bilingual dictionary and phrasebook contains all the essential language that a traveler to Bangladesh or West Bengal needs to communicate. The dictionary offers instant access to key words, while the phrasebook covers topics including introductions, travel, accommodations, and sight-seeing. A concise grammar section provides an overview of the language. This is the only Bengali phrasebook available. It features 4,000 dictionary entries. Simple phonetics included for all Bengali words. It is perfect for travelers, businesspeople, and foreign aid workers.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, up-to-date Cantonese reference for students and travelers from a trusted name in foreign language study. Spoken by nearly 60 million people, Cantonese rivals Mandarin as the lingua franca of both south China and of the worldwide Chinese diaspora population. Unique among all the Chinese dialects, Cantonese also has a writing system that is distinct from Mandarin Chinese and makes use of characters generally not understood by non-Cantonese speakers. The Cantonese Practical Dictionary includes over 14,000 entries, providing students and travelers with a portable, yet comprehensive resource for everyday use.Cantonese is an official language of Hong Kong and Macau, and written Cantonese is commonly found on street signs in Hong Kong as well as in newspapers and novels. The spoken language also exerts a strong cultural influence on East Asia, due to the prominence of Hong Kong''s film and music industries. This is also a useful guide for Cantonese he

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Book SynopsisKrio is a Creole language derived from English and several African languages. It is the lingua franca of Sierra Leone. Krio''s unique history as a Creole language stems from the creation of Sierra Leone''s capital, Freetown, as a new home for repatriated former slaves in 1787. Spoken by approximately 5.5 million people, 90% of the population, Krio unites the various ethnic groups. The only Krio dictionary and phrasebook available, this guide contains the first ever English-Krio word lists, which are essential for foreign learners. Ideal for travelers, medical and aid workers, and students. Features: Over 4,000 dictionary entries; Phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; Essential phrases on topics such as medical terms, health, transportation, dining, and business; An overview of Krio grammar, select Krio proverbs, and even a short story with a translation to show Krio in context.

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Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date two-way Icelandic dictionary available, from the author of popular textbook Beginner’s Icelandic!Icelandic is a North-Germanic language related to Norwegian, Danish and Swedish. The language can be traced back to Old Norse brought by settlers from Norway in the 9th and 10th centuries. Old Norse is the language of the Icelandic Sagas and these works from the Middle ages can be read by Icelandic speakers today with little difficulty as the written language has not changed drastically over the centuries.Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, and students, this dictionary features: Over 18,000 word-to-word entries, including common words as well as technical, legal, business and locally-specific terms (such as cities, foods, and cultural terms) Guides to the Icelandic alphabet and pronunciation Practical usage guide which outlines the parts of speechTrade Review"Helga Hilmisdóttir's excellent new Icelandic-English/English-Icelandic Practical Dictionary makes a truly welcome appearance for North American learners who have lacked access to any acceptable dictionaries of Icelandic, particularly English-Icelandic. This dictionary includes up-to-date vocabulary for modern technology, and the Icelandic-English side concisely provides enough grammatical information in each entry to allow students to figure out the correct endings for nouns and verbs. Translations for important abbreviations in both languages are also included. This book will mark a major advance in English-speaking students' ability to learn Icelandic, and will be a useful reference for anyone who has an interest in the Land of Fire and Ice.” -- Jackson Crawford * Instructor of Nordic Studies and Nordic Program Coordinator at the University of Colorado- Boulder *

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Book SynopsisThis combination Amharic phrasebook and two-way Amharic-English dictionary is an essential reference for visitors to Ethiopia. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language.Amharic is the official working language of Ethiopia, with approximately 30 million speakers. Amharic is the second most widely spoken Semitic language in the world after Arabic. Unlike Arabic, however, Amharic is written left-to-right and uses a distinct script called Ge’ez script.This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Ethiopia with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes:4,000 dictionary entries with Amharic script,

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Book Synopsis"Shevchuk has not only produced an infinitely helpful resource for anyone interested in Ukrainian, but given us one of the most breathtaking scholarly achievements in Slavonic Studies in many years. It is a monument to the Ukrainian language and a watershed in its development on the global stage.” — Rory Finnin, University of CambridgeThe Ukrainian-English Collocation Dictionary describes the core Ukrainian lexicon as it is used in contemporary speech. This dictionary has no precedents in Ukrainian and Slavic bilingual lexicography and combines elements of six types of dictionaries: translation, collocation, learner’s, thesaurus, phraseological and encyclopedic dictionaries.This updated second edition of the dictionary includes important revisions, new

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Book SynopsisThe Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy pocket-sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese words you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveller or as a beginner in the early stages of learning the language.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A great feature of this dictionary is the appendix of commonly used hanja (Chinese characters) in Korean. If you know some Chinese or Japanese, this is an excellent way to identify loan words in Korean you can more easily remember by associating them with the original character." --Goodreads

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Book SynopsisTuttle Concise Vietnamese Dictionary, is the most up-to-date compact Vietnamese dictionary available today with a total of 25,000 entries. It is designed for English speakers who are studying Vietnamese, travelling to Vietnam, or using the language on a daily basis to interact with Vietnamese speakers.

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