The Universal Phrase Book


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The Universal Phrase Book


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Travelers abroad often need help with their foreign language skills. But here's a handy pocket guide that uses pictures that work in any language and in any country.




The universal phrase book


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Dictionary for international travellers in seven languages.







Langenscheidt's Universal Phrasebook Spanish


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Handy, compact phrasebook for pocket or purse. Arranged in an easy-to-read two color format, in chapters relevant to travel situations, the Universal Phrase-books feature 2,500 important words and 1,000 essential phrases with their pronunciation, plus useful tips about the language's native speakers and their customs.




Langenscheidt's Universal Phrasebook Italian


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Handy, compact phrasebook for pocket or purse. Arranged in an easy-to-read two color format, in chapters relevant to travel situations, the Universal Phrase-books feature 2,500 important words and 1,000 essential phrases with their pronunciation, plus useful tips about the language's native speakers and their customs.







Star Wars: Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide


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Whether doing business with the Hutts or trying to get a decent haircut on Coruscant, the Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide is an invaluable tool for galactic travelers. Vividly illustrated by Sergio Aragonés, this handy volume covers the basics, including • Greetings—H'chu apenkee, o'grandio lust: “Greetings, glorious host” in Huttese. It doesn't hurt you to be nice, and it might hurt you not to. • Travel arrangements—Zat x'ratch keezo bompaz ha sheep: in Bocce, “That scratch was there when I rented the ship.” • Asking directions—Chi ita lungee: “I am lost,” in Ewokese. Don't be afraid to seek help in the forest. • Dining—Dis foosa isa berry good: “this food is good.” It's always best to compliment your Gungan hosts. • Bargaining for your life—Huwaa muaa mumwa: “Can I buy you a drink.” in Wookiee-speak. Try it. It just might work. A must have when traveling without your protocol droid! Bonus!—An exclusive “Behind the Sounds” look at making of the Star Wars movies from Academy Award-winning Sound Editor Ben Burtt. Discover the secrets behind the roar of Chewbacca, the chatter of the cantina crowd, and R2-D2's unique eloquence.




Lonely Planet French Phrasebook & Dictionary


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Lonely Planet French Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful French phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask about tucked-away vineyards, bargain with local farmers at the market or 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! 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 French 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, 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 French 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. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, and has been connecting travellers and locals for over 25 years with phrasebooks for 120 languages, more than any other publisher! With an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community, Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves.




Bridge of Words


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"A history of Esperanto, the utopian "universal language" invented in 1887"--