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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Japanese (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741042313) Order the freshest fugu, survive a karaoke session and know how deep to bow. Go beyond the shrines, sushi and subway and discover Japan through its language and people.
DID YOU KNOW? Despite numerous attempts by linguistic researchers, Japanese has not been proven yet to be related to any other living language. One theory links it to the group of Altaic languages (such as Mongolian), another one singles out a Ryukyuan-Japanese language family which according to some is a sub branch of the Altaic family, but according to others the result of a cross-over between an Altaic language (like Mongolian) and an Austronesian language (like Malay). more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Korean (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740594912) You don't need a black belt in "t'aekkwondo" - 'the way of the foot and fist' - to master the Korean language. Just open this book, avoid putting your foot in your mouth and talk you way to the best "bulgogi" in town. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages.
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Lao (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740591683) Let language be your guide in the land of a million elephants! From the vital flow of the Mekong to the fertile Bolaven Plateau, words will be the life of your travels in Laos as you make those conversational connections. In the musical voice of this tonal language, you'll forever be singing the praises of Laos and its people.
* talk yourself into a Lao stupa
* get the goss as you ponder the Plain of Jars
* verify vocabulary with the comprehensive dictionary
* grab a guide and hit the highlands for real Lao coffee
* wondering about wats - ask the locals yourself
* develop an admirable accent with the practical pronunciation guide
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Latin American Spanish (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740597128) Key sections include: food, health, accommodation, transport, shopping, going out, culture & festivals, and sustainable travel. Quick pronunciation guide for all phrases and dictionary.
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Malay (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740594943) The two-way dictionary allows readers to speak with the locals, while everyday phrases can be found in a handy quick-reference section. This phrasebook also has a section on food terms so readers can sample local dishes and exotic fruits. Malay script and transliteration are depicted in the book.
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Mandarin (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741042306) There's no need to lose face, forgo the Peking duck or miss the slow boat down the Yangtze. This Mandarin phrasebook will prove more valuable on the road than a bicycle in Beijing. Now includes Pinyin. Features include etiquette & cultural tips, comprehensive food section, an easy-to-use pronunciation guide, plus and extensive two-way dictionary & user-friendly sentence builder. Pack this phrasebook for: Northern and south-western China, Singapore more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Mediterranean Europe (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741048766 ) A comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in 10 languages: Albanian, Croatian (with Serbian), French, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Slovene, Spanish and Turkish. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience. More powerful than a fistful of euros, reaching further than a Eurailpass, this phrasebook is more entertaining than Eurovision! From Lisbon to Marseilles, Barcelona to Athens, this is your ticket to a whole continent of culture, and the ultimate European adventure. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Mexican Spanish (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740597302) Colored sections provide intuitive searches for phrases. Map of Mexico helps to aid in conversations with locals. 3,500-word two-way dictionary and sentence builder. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Middle East (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781864502619) With 8 key languages in this first ever phrasebook to the region, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Contains a comprehensive food section, etiquette & cultural tips, and an easy-to-use pronunciation guide. Helpful phrases for finding accommodation & for hitting the town, useful suggestions for health needs & emergencies, an extensive two-way dictionary & a user-friendly sentence builder. Phrasebook covers: Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Farsi, Gulf Arabic, hebrew, Levantine Arabic, Tunisian Colloquial Arabic and Turkish. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Mongolian (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740591867) As the traveler at a neighbouring table struggles with the menu, you're glad you came equipped with your phrasebook. Not only did you order your meal with ease, you're also sure of what's coming. You smile as the waiter brings your dish and say "en minii zakhialsan khool bish..." Travel with confidence, using language as your guide.
This is the only Mongolian language guide available, with an extensive vocabulary, plenty of essential words and phrases, notes on pronunciation, culture and, for the more adventurous, grammar. Make your journey to this fascinating country complete with this useful language kit.
* the only book available for travellers and language learners
* extensive pronunciation and grammar chapters appropriate for language learners
* excellent sections on food, with details on local cooking methods, food available and common dishes
* cultural background information with tips on etiquette and customs
* Cyrillic script throughout, with accompanying transliteration
* comprehensive vocabulary
* index and thumb tabs for quick reference more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Moroccan Arabic (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740591874) Featuring a language guide specific to Morocco, this phrasebook includes Arabic script throughout, pronunciation and grammar information, tips on speaking the language, and a vocabulary list. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Nepali (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740597357) All you need is Nepali! In the busy Durbur Square, make a connection with some well-chosen words. Get the low-down on the highlands from your porter as you trek through the mountains. Don't just stand there, say something - take control of your Nepal experience.
* new pronunciation guide for every word & phrase
* take a hike - detailed trekking & mountaineering chapter
* Key festivals, traditional dance and music explored.
* string your own sentences together with the easy-to-use grammar section
* etiquette and body language pointers
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Pidgin (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740592116) A guide to the pidgins and creols of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, north Australia and the Torres Strait. Discover the unique qualities of these languages and communicate with the people you meed to make a real connection. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages.
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Polish (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741041415) Follow the travelling sun god Dazbóg as he rides across the sky on a diamond studded beer keg. Follow his lead; he starts the day as a newborn, touring architecturally rich miasta, rolling woodlands & mountain peaks eager to experience the possibilities of a new culture & language. He ends the day older and wiser, with the insights that come with learning a new language. You may need the kick of the famed 'bison vodka' zubrówka to help you along the way. With this book you'll know how to ask for one!
* Clear pronunciation guide to make sure you'll be understood
* A range of useful conversation topics
* Comprehensive phrases to help explore local food & drink including vodkas, wines and beers
* Essentials to get you out on the town, including arts, music & festivals
* Accommodation tips to find you a pokój or pensonjat more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Portuguese (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740592130) There's more to Portugal than bacalhau and porto, but how to get in deeper? Open this book and take the plunge - Portuguese is the key to an adventure of your own.
* Comprehensive food section
* Tips on cultural etiquette
* Useful phrases for finding accomodations, dealing with health emergencies and hitting the town
* Easy-to-use pronunciation guide
* Two way dictionary and sentence builder
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