With all the essential words and phrases travellers need,Lonely Planet's illustrated phrasebooks are an indispensabletravelling companion. Conveniently pocket-sized, each languageguide provides extensive vocabulary lists, a two-way dictionary andan easy-to-follow pronunciation key. Also included is culturalbackground and solid advice for challenging situations in remotelocations.
I thought I spoke Italian, but the only thing I could think ofto describe the Sistine Chapel was 'Mamma Mia!' Then I opened myphrasebook and entered a world beyond the Italy I thought Iknew. Combining the phrasebook with the audio CD means you can listenand improve your pronunciation before you travel. Or even play aphrase to people you meet while traveling. Just transfer the MP3files on the CD to your portable media device.
Culture tips to help you avoid social faux pas in Japan; Newkey-phrases section at the start of each chapter to help you findthe phrases you need fast ; 3500 word two-way dictionary
Order the freshest fugu, survive a karaoke session and knowhow deep to bow. Go beyond the shrines, sushi and subway anddiscover Japan through its language and people. Combining thephrasebook with the audio CD means you can listen and improve yourpronunciation before you travel. Or even play a phrase to peopleyou meet while traveling - just transfer the MP3 files on the CD toyour portable media device.The Audio Pack includes: 400 key phraseson CD for practical, social and emergency situations and a 3500word two-way dictionary.
A few words can take you a long way. These pocket-sizedlanguages guides--the most extensive two-way dictionary andculinary reader available in a phrasebook--are perfect fortravellers of all ages and budgets who want to interact with thelocals to maximize their travel experience. Each title in theseries features colour sections, a user-friendly sentence builder,an easy-to-follow pronunciation guide and over 2,500 essentialwords and phrases. Useful sections are divided into key areas,including food, health, accommodations and going out. Here is the most useful phrasebook for intrepid travellers drawnto East Timor's relatively untouched culture and environment. Thereis a new sustainable travel language chapter for the responsibletraveller.
Travel the Silk Road with essential words and phrases forgetting around and connecting with the people you meet, fromwestern Xinjiang to the Karakoram Highway. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience.
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From mystics to musems, barbers to bazaars, and art toarchaeology, jump into the event with this phrasebook. Pack this phrasebook for: Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Farsiis also spoken by minorities in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan,Azerbaijan, and countries like Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait andelsewhere. * extensive food section * transliterations throughout for easy pronunciation * concise grammar section geared towards immediate and practicaluse * insider tips on culture and social etiquette * comprehensive two-way dictionary
Lonely Planet Phrasebooks are indispensable pocket-sizedlanguage guides. They include essential words and phrases fortravellers, vocabulary lists, easy-to-follow pronunciation keys andtwo-way dictionaries.
Whether you are cruising through the outer islands, dining outin a waterfront restaurant in Suva or hiking along inland trails -a little Fijian will open up this tropical wonderland. LonelyPlanet's practical vocabulary and comprehensive notes on grammarwill ensure that your interest in Fijian lasts long after your tanhas faded.
Whether traversing the Nile or exploring Cairo's labyrinthinealleyways, delve beneath the surface and discover the intriguinglanguage and culture of Egypt. Confidently converse in EgyptianArabic and ensure you don't miss out on the friendliness and humourfor which Egyptians are famous. Included essential phrases forsightseeing, architecture and bargaining; comprehensive sections ondiving, trekking and sport; and cultural tips essentialetiquette.
Gerald of Wales was one of the most dynamic and colorfulchurchmen of the 12th century. His JOURNEY describes a mission toWales undertaken in 1188 by Baldwin, Archbishop of Canterbury, withGerald as his companion. THE DESCRIPTION provides a picture of theday-to-day existence of ordinary Welshmen of the time. Both offer awealth of fascinating first-hand historical detail.
Get talking as you make your way around India, Pakistan andBangladesh. Lonely Planet phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mixof practical and social words and phrases. Chat with the locals anddiscover their culture a guaranteed way to enrich your travelexperience.
It's time to get happy! All around the world, people find waysto make sense of their lives and environments, little secrets tomaking life easier and more enjoyable. Like letting go of thelittle things at the Lantern Festival in Thailand. Or learning toaccept transience by making sand mandalas in Tibet. Break out ofyour own bubble with the Italian tradition of passeggiata, orcelebrate the fruit of your labour like the Barbadians at theexhilarating Crop Over festival. Happy brings these culturalsecrets together and shows you how to apply them at home to bring alittle bit of lightness to your day. And your life!
'Hasta la vista, baby' is no way to address a Spanish policeofficer. 'Arriba, arriba' won't make the taxi go faster, and 'ay,carramba' won't grab a waiter's attention. Use this book to saywhat you really mean. Combining the phrasebook with the audio CD means you can listenand improve your pronunciation before you travel. Or even play aphrase to people you meet while traveling - just transfer the MP3files on the CD to your portable media device. Audio Pack Includes: 400 key phrases on Cd for practical, social and emergencysituation 3500 word two-way dictionary
Voices woven through staccato rhythms lead you to a narrowalley. Laughter flows from beneath a door. It opens to akaleidoscope of sound and color, led by an azmari singing asong of invitation. A waiter smiles as you glance in the book - youorder a bira and some ocholoni . The day had startedwith a mountain-top view of the Blue Nile and now the vibrant citynightlife takes you in... Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience.
Grab this phrasebook and trade tiquismos with the Ticos, chasethe best beach break, track down a toucan and go home knowingyou've had an all-round pura vida time. Our phrasebooks give you acomprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in morethan 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture- a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.
A new series published by Lonely Planet and written for youngtravellers and aimed at children aged 8 - 11. The book covers allthe cool stuff kids need to know about Paris. Lively intriguingstories, fascinating facts and a blend of photos, illustrations,cartoons and quirky graphics. Each title in the series is designedto entice a whole new generation of beanbag explorers.This is not aguidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real,inside story about one of the world's most famous cities - Paris.In this book you'll hear fascinating tales about creepy stonegargoyles, ghostly railway stations, huge castles and amazinglypampered pets. Check out cool stories about stuffed animals, cavesfilled with bones and the deadly guillotine. You'll find cyclists,junk collectors and musicians, and snails on the menu for dinner.Where can you pretend you're at the beach in the middle of thecity? Who smiles at 6 million people a year? Who had her ownlife-size village built just to play in? Which famous bui
All you need is Nepali! In busy Durbur Square, make aconnection with some well-chosen words. Get the low-down on thehighlands from your porter as you trek through the mountains. Don'tjust stand there, say something - take control of your Nepalexperience. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience.
With all the essential words and phrases travellers need,Lonely Planet's illustrated phrasebooks are an indispensabletravelling companion. Conveniently pocket-sized, each languageguide provides extensive vocabulary lists, a two-way dictionary andan easy-to-follow pronunciation key. Also included is culturalbackground and solid advice for challenging situations in remotelocations.
Comprehensive coverage of sights big and small in Edinburgh.Special focus on interviews with locals.
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