Language phrasebooks Books
Avalon Travel Publishing Rick Steves Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary
Book SynopsisBuon giorno! From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Italy. Rick Steves offers well-tested Italian words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find:Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spellingAn English-Italian and Italian-English dictionaryTips for small talk and local lingo with Rick's signature sense of humor A tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Sistine Chapel (no internet connection required!)Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves Italian Phrase Book is an essential item for any traveler's pocket.
£8.54
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Africa Phrasebook & Dictionary
Book SynopsisLonely Planet Africa Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful African phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Say hello, ask directions and make friends in Amharic to Zulu -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet Africa Phrasebook & Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, senior travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, shopping, bargaining, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Africa Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance. Great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. Check out our Fast Talk Phrasebook mobile app for on-the-go language needs. (Available languages: German, Latin Spanish, European Spanish, French, and Italian.) About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves. The world awaits!
£5.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Nepali Phrasebook & Dictionary
Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Nepali Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Nepali phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Navigate the temples of Kathmandu, bargain with humour in local bazaars, order the best momos this side of Mount; all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet's Nepali Phrasebook and Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues Convenient features 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go 10 Ways to Start a Sentence 10 Phrases to Sound like a Local Listen For - phrases you may hear Look For - phrases you may see on signs Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases QandA - suggested answers to questions asked Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Nepali Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
£5.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Swahili Phrasebook & Dictionary
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£5.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet French Phrasebook and CD
Book SynopsisLonely Planet French Phrasebook & CD is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful French phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Shop at farmers'' markets, navigate menus and order wine like a professional - all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases
£8.50
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook and CD
Book SynopsisLonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & CD is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Japanese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Learn onsen etiquette, make friends, and order dishes with confidence - all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get
£7.59
Tuttle Publishing Essential Vietnamese Phrasebook Dictionary
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Collins French Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem
Book SynopsisYou will never be lost for words in your travels around France again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in French with ease and confidence.Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi.With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don't go anywhere without this little book an essential guide to speaking and understanding French when travelling in France and French-speaking countries.Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks. You will need to register to access your content, instructions can be found on this page.Trade ReviewAmazon customer reviews of Collins Gem Phrasebooks: "They are easily navigable with colour coding for different sections. My favourite bit, though - which I couldn't do without - is the awesome menu reader! They're really discreet for bringing out at the dinner table, pretty much fitting in your hand, and avoiding the truly obvious tourist look!" "Ideal as a quick reference guide split in to logical topics. The pronunciation support really helps too. I have managed to string a few words together already and have been understood." "Much smaller than the usual Berlitz guides but equally useful."
£6.30
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Greek Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem
Book SynopsisYou will never be lost for words in your travels around Greece and the Greek islands again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Greek with ease and confidence.Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi.With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don't go anywhere without this little book an essential guide to speaking and understanding Greek when travelling in Greece.Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks. You will need to register to access your content, instructions can be found on this page.Trade ReviewAmazon customer reviews of Collins Gem Phrasebooks: "They are easily navigable with colour coding for different sections. My favourite bit, though - which I couldn't do without - is the awesome menu reader! They're really discreet for bringing out at the dinner table, pretty much fitting in your hand, and avoiding the truly obvious tourist look!" "Ideal as a quick reference guide split in to logical topics. The pronunciation support really helps too. I have managed to string a few words together already and have been understood." "Much smaller than the usual Berlitz guides but equally useful."
£6.30
HarperCollins Publishers French Visual Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in French. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to France and French 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 French index help you to find words quickly as you learn.3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in France 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 French culture and enhance your experience of France and its people, 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 collinsdicti
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Unlocking Spanish with Paul Noble
Book SynopsisEver tried to learn Spanish 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.Trade Review“More than I ever managed in five years of French at school.” Tom Meltzer, The Guardian
£15.69
HarperCollins Publishers Unlocking French with Paul Noble
Book SynopsisEver tried to learn French 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.Trade Review“More than I ever managed in five years of French at school.” Tom Meltzer, The Guardian
£15.97
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Portuguese Phrasebook
Book SynopsisAn indispensable, fully up-to-date phrasebook for travellers to both Portugal and Brazil, in a pocket-size format and beautiful cover designThis newly revised and updated Portuguese Phrase Book contains a wealth of useful words and phrases for travellers in both Portugal and Brazil, with a particular emphasis on Brazilian Portuguese. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide, additional vocabulary and phrases to suit every place, event and situation. Clearly presented and easy to use, it is the perfect pocket-sized travelling companion.- Essential phrases for travel, eating out, shopping, sightseeing- Numbers, times and dates- Pronunciation given- Grammar basics and vocabulary list- Designed for use in both Brazil and Portugal- Particular emphasis on Brazilian Portuguese
£6.93
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book German Essential
Book SynopsisHaving aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK''s iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever. The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book:German provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic German phrases easier than ever before, and every guide includes a menu guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you''re always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel. Previous Edition ISBN 9780751369892
£6.30
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book Italian
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£6.23
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book Spanish
Book SynopsisA favourite language aid of millions of travellers, this phrase book by DK contains all the key words and phrases that you may need in everyday situations.Go beyond just saying Hola (hello) and Adiós (goodbye) and converse with ease with the locals on your next trip to Spain. Each chapter in DK''s Eyewitness Spanish Phrase Book covers a different theme to provide essential language skills in every kind of situation. The sentences are divided into short phrases to help readers understand the language better and build a variety of sentences as needed. The vocabulary listed is illustrated to aid learners in remembering. The You may hear box lists some common questions you are likely to hear in different situations in Spain. You can also look up common words in the 2,000-word two-way dictionary at the end of the book or use the menu guide containing more than 500 food terms to order your meal in Spanish.Along with a pronunciation guide, DK''s Eyewitness Spanish Phrase Book also gives you access to an audio app that has more than 1,300 essential Spanish words and phrases, spoken by native speakers.
£6.30
Pearson Education Limited BBC GERMAN PHRASEBOOK DICTIONARY
Book SynopsisThousands of essential words and phrases to help you get the most from your trip abroad
£7.29
Pearson Education Limited BBC ITALIAN PHRASE BOOK DICTIONARY
Book SynopsisThousands of essential words and phrases to help you get the most from your trip abroad
£6.46
Pearson Education Limited BBC SPANISH PHRASE BOOK DICTIONARY
Book SynopsisThousands of essential words and phrases to help you get the most from your trip abroad
£7.62
Pearson Education Limited THE FRENCH EXPERIENCE 2 NEW EDITION CDs 15
Book SynopsisA highly successful intermediate course, The French Experience 2 is ideal for learners who have completed The French Experience 1 or any other beginners’ French course.
£29.15
Pearson Education RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND PEOPLE COURSE BOOK NEW
Book SynopsisAn ideal introduction to the language and culture of Russia, Russian Language and People is an integrated multi-media course for beginners.
£11.89
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Hindi English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
Book SynopsisLearn more than 6,000 useful words and phrases in Hindi with this engaging illustrated dictionary.The Hindi English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Hindi - from the million-copy bestselling Bilingual Visual Dictionary series. This handy pocket-size guide has over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Hindi and English, along with a free bilingual audio app. Learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more.This Hindi-English visual dictionary includes: A fully illustrated bilingual guide for adults. Updated and revised content with new images and vocabulary. A fully updated audio app that allows you to hear all words in both languages. A new edition from the global bestselling Bilingual Visual Dictionary series. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travelers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic.Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Greek Phrase Book Greek Language
Book SynopsisH.W. Auden taught classics in Edinburgh.
£21.99
DK French Phrases for Beginners
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£9.49
DK 15Minute French
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£13.49
DK 15Minute Spanish
Book SynopsisTeach yourself Spanish in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DK’s 15 Minute Spanish is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Spanish fast.The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-color images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Spanish vocabulary. There is no writing or homework – you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover: - Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember
£12.74
DK German English Illustrated Dictionary
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£27.00
DK French English Illustrated Dictionary
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£20.68
DK Italian English Illustrated Dictionary
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£27.00
DK Spanish English Illustrated Dictionary
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£27.00
DK 15Minute German
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£12.74
DK 15Minute Arabic
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£12.74
DK 15Minute Japanese
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£13.49
AA Publishing German Phrasebook
Book SynopsisThe perfect companion for travelling through Germany, the AA German Phrasebook contains everything you need to know in a way that's concise, accessible and easy-to-understand in a handy pocket size.
£6.93
AA Publishing Italian Phrasebook
Book SynopsisThe perfect companion for travelling through Italy, the AA Italian Phrasebook contains everything you need to know in a way that's concise, accessible and easy-to-understand in a handy pocket size.
£6.93
AA Publishing Spanish Phrasebook
Book SynopsisThe perfect companion for travelling through Spain, the AA Spanish Phrasebook contains everything you need to know in a way that's concise, accessible and easy-to-understand in a handy pocket size.
£6.93
Dorling Kindersley Ltd European Phrase Book Eyewitness Travel Guides
Book SynopsisIf you''re eager to explore Europe, be sure to pop this phrase book in your pocket. Packed with must-have words and expressions in a variety of languages, this is an absolute essential for any traveller.??Covering the broadest range of languages, the European Phrase Book includes sections on Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. It works like a mini-dictionary that is quick to look up, easy to use, and the perfect size to carry on weekends away, holiday breaks, and longer travels.??During your adventures you''ll expand your vocabulary, perfect pronunciation, and learn everyday phrases to have you talking like a local. A simple system of imitated pronunciation ensures that you are always understood on your travels. Subjects are organised to suit your wanderlust, including booking accommodation, going shopping, eating out and studying menus, counting and numbers, telTable of ContentsAbout this book; Czech; Danish; Dutch; Finnish; French; German; Greek; Hungarian; Italian; Norwegian; Polish; Portuguese; Spanish; Swedish.
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Turkish Phrase Book Eyewitness Travel Guides
Book SynopsisQuick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket. Organised by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels and travelling around. Uses a simple system of imitated pronunciation.
£6.30
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Dutch Phrase Book Eyewitness Travel Guides Phrase
Book SynopsisQuick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket. Organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, travelling around and includes an extensive menu section. Uses a simple and effective system of imitated pronunciation.Table of ContentsPronunciation; Useful everyday phrases; Days, months, seasons; Numbers; Time; Hotels; Camping and caravanning; Driving; Rail travel; Air travel; Local transport, boat travel; Eating out; Menu guide; Shopping; At the hairdresser; Sport; Post offices; Communications: Health; Conversations; Health; Conversion tables; Mini-dictionary.
£6.30
John Wiley & Sons Inc Japanese Phrases For Dummies
Book SynopsisHow to pick up basic Japanese - fast? Japanese is the fifth most studied language in the US, with over 40,000 college students enrolled in Japanese courses every year, and Japan ranks as the eighth most popular international destination for American travelers.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Chapter 1: I Say It How? Speaking Japanese 5 Basic Japanese Sounds 5 Vowel sounds 6 Consonant sounds 8 Sounding Fluent 10 Don’t stress 10 Get in rhythm 10 Pitch perfectly 11 You Already Know a Little Japanese 12 Japanese words in English 12 English words used in Japanese 12 Picking Up Some Basic Phrases 13 Chapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics. 15 Using Appropriate Speech Styles 15 Forming Sentences 16 Introducing particles 17 Telling the topic 20 Dropping Understood Words 21 Using Pronouns 22 Demonstrative pronouns 22 Personal pronouns 23 Working with Verbs 25 Understanding basic verb forms 25 Doing the conjugation thing 26 Deciding on tense: Past or not past, that is the question 29 Speaking politely 30 Enhancing verbs with suffixes 31 Using the Verb Desu (To Be) 33 Describing Adjectives 34 Chapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds 39 Knowing Your Numbers 39 Numbers from 1 to 10 39 Numbers from 11 to 99 40 Numbers from 100 to 9,999 41 Numbers from 10,000 to 100,000 42 Counting with Counters 44 Counting the months 45 Counting the days 48 Reeling off the years 50 Specifying dates and times 51 Changing with the Seasons 53 Talking about the Days of the Week 54 Telling Time 55 Telling Time Relative to Now 58 Money, Money, Money 59 Exchanging money 59 Opening a bank account 60 Making deposits and withdrawals 61 Chapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk 63 Meeting and Greeting 63 Saying hello 63 Asking people their names 64 Addressing friends and strangers 65 Greeting all day long 68 Paying attention and saying so 69 Saying good-bye 69 Expressing Gratitude and Regret 70 Making Small Talk 71 Breaking the ice and asking questions 71 Talking about the weather 72 Asking people where they’re from 73 Talking about where you’re going 74 Talking about your family 74 Existing and possessing: The verbs iru and aru 76 Talking about your regular activities 78 Giving out your contact information 79 Chapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal) 81 Making the Most of Breakfast and Lunch 81 Eating breakfast in two cultures 83 Munching your lunch 84 Dining Out 85 Ordering fast food 85 Making dinner reservations 86 Ordering in a restaurant 89 Setting your table 91 Chatting with the waiter or waitress 92 Paying for your meal 93 Expressing Your Likes and Dislikes 94 Using Proper Table Manners 95 Chapter 6: Shop ’til You Drop 97 Asking for a Particular Item 97 Comparing Items 98 Saying cheaper, more expensive, better, or worse 99 Comparing two items 100 Pointing out the best one 101 Comparing three or more items 101 Shopping for Clothes 104 Asking about color 104 Using chotto for a variety of reasons 105 Finding the right size 106 Going to a Department Store 108 Negotiating Prices 109 Paying for Your Purchases 110 Going Grocery Shopping 111 Going to a butcher 111 Buying vegetables and fruit 111 Buying fresh fish 112 Chapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority. 113 Using the Verb Suru (To Do) 113 Exploring Fun Places 115 Visiting museums and galleries 115 Going to the theater 116 Going to bars and clubs 117 Singing like a star at a karaoke bar 119 Talking about Your Hobbies 119 Exploring Nature 119 Living the Sporting Life 121 Saying “I Can” 121 Using Your Artistic Talent 123 Giving and Receiving Invitations 125 Making a suggestion using “why don’t we?” 125 Saying “let’s go” and “shall we go?” 126 Inviting friends to your house 127 Chapter 8: When You Gotta Work 129 Talking about Your Job 129 Managing Your Office Equipment 130 Searching for a Job 132 Talking on the Phone 134 Calling a friend 135 Calling hotels and stores 136 Asking for what you want 137 Calling a client 139 Leaving a message 140 Chapter 9: I Get Around: Transportation 143 Getting Around at the Airport 143 Getting on board 143 Going through immigration 146 Going through customs 146 Getting Around Town 147 Asking about the best 148 Getting on a bus 149 Hopping on a train 150 Hailing a taxi 153 Renting a car 153 Dealing with Directions 156 Asking “where” questions 156 Answering “where” questions 158 Giving precise directions 160 Using ordinal numbers 160 Specifying how far 162 Asking “how do I get to” questions 163 Referring to locations on the street 164 Providing actions with directions 165 Chapter 10: Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head. 169 Getting the Accommodations of Your Choice 169 Reserving a Room 171 Checking out room size 171 Counting the number of guests 172 Indicating the length of your stay 173 Talking with insiders and outsiders 174 Comparing costs 175 Keeping track of what’s yours with possessive pronouns 175 Checking In to a Hotel 177 Checking Out of a Hotel 179 Chapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies 181 Shouting out for Help 181 Calling the Police 184 Reporting an accident to the police 184 Finding the lost and found 187 Getting Legal Help 189 Getting Medical Help 190 Looking for a doctor 190 Pointing at your body parts 191 Complaining about your discomfort 192 Getting a diagnosis 193 Getting treatment 194 Chapter 12: Ten Favorite Japanese Expressions 195 Chapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local 197 Index 199
£8.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Chinese Phrases For Dummies
Book SynopsisProvides hundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips to Speak Chinese instantly. This book enables you speaking Chinese in no time. It helps to discover how to: get directions, shop, and eat out; talk numbers, dates, time, and money; chat about family and work; discuss sports and the weather; and deal with problems and emergencies.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1: I Say It How? Speaking Chinese. Chapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics. Chapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds. Chapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk. Chapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal!). Chapter 6: Shop ‘til You Drop! Chapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority. Chapter 8: When You Gotta Work. Chapter 9: I Get Around: Transportation. Chapter 10: Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head. Chapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies. Chapter 12: Ten Favorite Chinese Expressions. Chapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local. Index.
£6.64
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. PilipinoEnglishEnglishPilipino Dictionary
Book SynopsisPilipino (Tagalog), the national language of the Philippines, is the most widely understood of the eight main Philippine languages, with over 10 million speakers. The ability to speak just a few words and phrases will greatly enhance the experience of traveling to the beautiful Philippine islands. A two-way dictionary with 2,500 entries and a phrasebook, with topics ranging from accommodations to colloquial expressions, are complemented by a basic grammar instruction as well as cultural information. Combining the benefits of both a dictionary and a phrasebook, this pocket-size volume provides the traveler or student with the tools for simple conversation.
£8.54
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. MalteseEnglishEnglishMaltese Dictionary and
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
£9.49
Hippocrene Books IgboEnglishEnglishIgbo Dictionary Phrasebook
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.
£10.99
Hippocrene Books AzerbaijaniEnglishEnglishAzerbaijani Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis guide includes over 4,000 dictionary entries, plus an introduction to basic grammar. The helpful phrasebook covers subjects such as etiquette, shopping, government, and food and drink. It is written entirely in the Roman alphabet.
£12.99
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. AlbanianEnglishEnglishAlbanian Dictionary and
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.
£10.44
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. CroatianEnglishEnglishCroatian Dictionary
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.
£10.44
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. HebrewEnglishEnglishHebrew Dictionary and
Book SynopsisThis concise reference provides the means for basic communication in Hebrew, and includes a two-way dictionary and a phrasebook covering topics such as introductions, food and drink, transportation, and other aspects of daily life. Featuring the Hebrew script and its transliteration in the Latin alphabet for easy pronunciation, it is an ideal language guide for students and travelers to Israel. * Over 5,500 entries * Pronunciation guide * Romanized Hebrew * A basic grammar * Essential phrases * Ideal for travelers, students, and businesspeople
£9.49
