The Pocket Idiot's Guide to French Phrases, 3rd Edition


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Beyond Bonjour and Adieu! This third edition of The Pocket Idiot's GuideTM to French Phrases includes updated information on technology and transportation, shopping, dining, and dealing with emergencies, as well as a brand-new business travel section. Whether they're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this must-have guide provides readers with all the phrases needed to communicate with native French speakers - and even sound like one. ? According to the World Tourism Organization, France is the world's top tourist destination ? As a foreign language, French is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English ? Beginning-level foreign language Complete Idiot's Guides® have been among the series' most consistently successful performers




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to French Phrases


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A latest edition incorporates updated information on transportation, accommodations, and emergency preparedness as well as a new section for business travelers, counseling visitors to France on how to communicate with locals for essential needs. Original.




Pocket Idiot's Guide to French Phrases


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Are you embarrassed to admit that your knowledge of French stops somewhere south of Quebec? Can you tell La Marseillaise from bouillabaisse? Are you trying to master the language but keep getting stopped at the Maginot line? Don't worry: You'll always have Paris--and The Pocket Idiot's Guide to French! This is more than just a directory of words; you'll quickly feel confident with the language--even be able to communicate with native speakers. Whether you're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this Pocket Idiot's Guide helps you:




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Spanish Phrases


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You're no idiot, of course. You need to know enough Spanish to get by-or at least get directions to the bathroom when necessary. But your limited vocabulary and questionable grammar aren't getting you anywhere...




French Phrases for Beginners


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Sound like a native in no time! You've decided to cross off a bucket list item by visiting France or one of the many countries where French is spoken—but you don't know much more than a few words en français. With everything you need to pack for your trip, you won't want to lug around an English to French dictionary. All you really need is this French Phrases for Beginners pocket guide. This handy book includes these features: • Everyday terms to use when traveling, shopping, and eating out • Conversational phrases for discussing the weather, sports, and family • Popular idioms to help you sound (almost) like a native French speaker • Pronunciation keys for nearly every phrase discussed Whether you need to know what time the train leaves, how to ask for an ambulance, or the all-important question of where's the bathroom, French Phrases for Beginners is your go-to companion for ensuring you enjoy your visit to France or anywhere else where French is spoken.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Spanish Phrases


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Keeps readers abreast of the Spanish language by providing conversational words and phrases, grammatical rules, and dictionaries.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning French


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An updated guide to French language self-instruction features French basics for immediate use, a guide to pronounciation, cultural advice, and vocabulary appropriate for such activities as shopping, dining out, and traveling, along with exercises, activities, and more. Original.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Choosing Wine


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How does one know a good wine year from a bad year? A reputable region from a run-of-the-mill source? A dry wine from a sweet wine? This handy pocket guide explains in easy terms how to make that difficult selection, which can save time, money and possible embarrassment at a dinner party. Cartoon art.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Italian Phrases


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Are you embarrassed to admit the only Italian you've picked up was from The Godfather? Is al dente the most sophisticated Italian phrase in your vocabulary? Would you like to know more than the difference between fettucine and rigatoni? Well, Rome wasn't built in a day! The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Italian is more than just a directory of words; you'll quickly feel confident with the language--even be able to communicate with native speakers. Whether you're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this Pocket Idiot's Guide helps you:




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to German Phrases


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Sprechen Sie Deutsch? You do now! The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to German Phrases is a handy, informative, and fun guide to all the phrases readers need to enjoy a visit to Germany, complete with the basics of German grammar and syntax and a compact German-English/English-German dictionary. • Nearly 1.7 million Americans travel to Germany each year for business and/or leisure—and most will find this book invaluable. • Full of current and classic phrases from every aspect of life and travel, along with useful travel tips and maps. • Easy-to-use pronunciation guide and verb, noun, and idiom charts. • Convenient, pocket-size format for on-the-go travelers.