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| Filipino (Tagalog) Phrasebook (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741045819) The Filipino language but has evolved over the centuries to become as diversely flavoured as its cuisine. With this phrasebook you'll be leaping around the 7000-island archipelago of the Philippines and never be stuck for words.
* Two-way dictionary
* Guide to pronunciation and phrase-building
* Mini-guide to Filipino cuisine
* Practicalities - how to catch a bus or fill a prescription
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| Lonely Planet 2009 Calendar (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741791006) Includes: monthly travel inspirations; each month a different country - Greece, Egypt, Fiji, Mongolia, Thailand, Venezuela, Slovenia, Uganda, Canada, Pakistan, East Timor and Finland; various images from portraits and landscapes to cityscapes. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Language & Culture Travel Guide: Australian (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740590990) Aussie c'mon!' the catch phrase of many a sporting event downunder. Understand them or not - the Australians speak a unique English filled with Dundee accents, quirky phrases and fantastic vocabulary. Few are the dobbers, bludgers and two-pot screamers - the average Aussie (o-zee) is welcoming, hospitable and full of a sense of humour. Though you might just need this book to understand the jokes. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Language & Culture Travel Guide: British (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781864502862) This book presents the history of British English language and culture; how to speak it and its place in life and society. It includes: a useful and easy-to-use lexicon index; terms for food and drink, and sports and entertainment; and, sections on the Welsh and Scottish. It is packed with slang, jargon, common misunderstandings, humorous and quirky expressions; and is an interesting reading for people who want to know about British English and it's differences to American/Australian English. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Language & Culture Travel Guide: Irish (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740595773) The next best thing for anyone not blessed with the gift of the gab - a grand tour through the language, lilt and laughter of Ireland old and new. So join in the craic, forget the Blarney Stone, and wrap your tongue around English the way the Irish reinvented it. Features a special section on Irish Gaelic. Get into the culture and humour behind the common - and not so common - English expressions and learn about the local languages that inspired them. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: African (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740596923) Africa is iconic wildlife, stunning geography, wondrous architecture and bustling cities - and well over an estimated 1000 languages. Here we give you the 13 that will open your mind - and mouth - to this amazing continent. From Afrikaans to Zulu, talk your way to where you want to go, and what you want to do.
Immerse yourself in the culture section packed with fascinating and useful info on this unique region. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Baltic (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741046120) Converse with the locals in their own language as you explore the fascinating Baltic countries. Sample some Latvian "piragi," ride a "trolliga" around Tallinn and know what to do when someone shouts "lsgeriam " or "Iki dugno " in Lithuania. Packed with tips and cultural information, this handy phrasebook will help you make the most of your Baltic travel adventure.
In This Guide: Covers Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian. Clear and concise grammar sections for each language. Easy to use pronunciation guides and transliterations throughout.
Indispensable information about local festivals and holidays. Essential language for camping, sightseeing and getting around. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Brazilian Portuguese (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740597319) Smoother than capoeira, fresher than a caipirinha, tastier than an empada. Make the most of your travels with Brazilian Portuguese.
* super social section for getting to know people.
* communication tips and cultural information.
* culinary reader offers the wonders of Brazilian cuisine.
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Burmese (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741040272) Cross-cultural communication is easy in Myanmar - a smile will do the trick. But just a few words of Burmese will reward you with an enthusiastic reception. Test your bargaining skills at the many colourful markets or try your hand at karaoke Burmese-style. Get where you're going as you tour on a trishaw or chat with the locals as you party at a pwe. Whatever you choose, you won't be stuck for words!
* get script savvy to make sense of signs and menus
* read up on etiquette - don't sit with you back to a Buddha - get in sync with the seasons of the Buddhist lunar calendar
* know your noodles - from mohinga to moun-ti
* find the right word with the comprehensive dictionary
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Cantonese (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740599344) More kick than kung fu, more bite than dim sum, more astounding than a Hong Kong skyscraper – Cantonese is the trademark of success for your travels in southern China. Get talking and put your best face forward with this phrasebook in your hand. Contains useful phrases pertaining to transportation, social interaction, food, and safe travel. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Central Asia (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740591140) Travel the Silk Road with essential words and phrases for getting around and connecting with the people you meet, from western Xinjiang to the Karakoram Highway. This phrasebook give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Central Europe (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741040302 ) Enjoy a posavje in Slovenia, answer Prost! in a German bar or Okrzyki! in Poland, and remark milyen gyönyörû as you pass by the Danube in Hungary. You will be greeted with a warm Jak se mate? when you make an effort to speak Czech, and understand the cries of Pockaj! as you hike through Slovakia. This indispensable phrasebook will help you find your way through the heart of Europe.
* Czech, German, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak & Slovene
* contains essential greetings, questions and replies in all languages
* easy-to-follow transliterations throughout ensure clear pronunciation
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Costa Rica Spanish (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740591195) In Costa Rica, it's impossible not to get caught up in the feeling of Pura Vida, 'pure life'. So whether selecting from the huge range of traditional dishes, dancing the merenge at a fiesta, or cheering a toro brava, 'fighting bull', this book will help you get into the swing.
* join in the crowd at a rodeo, street festival or salsa club
* loads of cultural & traveling tips, whether you go by bus, scooter or donkey
* sections on diving, hiking and surfing
* includes Limn Creole, the language of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast
* music, food, shopping, art & more
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Croatian (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740599962) An indispensable pocket-sized language guide provide essential words and phrases travelers need; extensive vocabulary lists; easy-to-follow pronunciation keys and two-way dictionary. In addition, find etiquette and cultural tips, with essential phrases for getting around, as well as useful suggestions for health needs and emergencies. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Czech (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741040470) Offering a pronunciation guide throughout, this title includes a comprehensive food section. It features two-way 3500-word dictionary. more>> |
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