Author : Nicholas Awde
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,26 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780781809597
Uzbek is the national language of Uzbekistan, a central Asian country bordered by Kazakstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and the Aral Sea. Formerly written in Cyrillic, Uzbek is presented here in the new official Roman alphabet to enable quick pronunciation. This compact guide allows those who are traveling to Uzbekistan to communicate and get around with ease in travel-related and daily life situations.
Author : Nicholas Awde
Publisher : RoutledgeCurzon
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 13,97 MB
Release : 2000-10-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780700711383
Written entirely in the Roman alphabet, this is a unique language guide for getting around and communicating easily in everyday situations. Equally useful for tourists, business people and aid workers. Features include easy-to-use pronunciation systems, basic introductions to grammar, helpful phrasebook chapters covering subjects such as etiquette, the office, government, and food and drink. The Uzbek Phrasebook also contains a 2,000-4,000-word dictionary, cultural and practical information.
Author : Nicholas Awde
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780781810487
Western Armenian is the language spoken by most of the seven million Diaspora Armenians who live outside their historic homeland. Its speakers form the majority of Armenians in the United States and the Middle East. Armenian is written in its own unique script, but it is presented here in a Romanized, easy-to-use form for instant communication. In addition to a pronunciation guide, included are a resourceful two-way dictionary containing more than 4,000 entries, an informative grammar section, and a collection of travel-oriented phrases. Observations related to Armenian culture are interspersed throughout the phrasebook. There is also a brief history of the Armenian people and Diaspora.
Author : Ville Kataja
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 23,60 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780781809566
This compact dictionary and phrasebook features a concise, easy-to-use grammar guide, a pronunciation table, and a handy reference section that provides the reader with the basics of the Finnish language. Also included is an introduction to the country's history as well as useful tips and practical information on how to navigate one's way through the streets, shops and restaurants of Finland.
Author : A. Scott Britton
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 39,75 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780781811361
"If you're traveling to Hawaii and the only Hawaiian word you know is Aloha,this is the book for you! Hawaiians are enormously proud of their heritage, and Hawaiian shares official-language status with English. This book provides all the language you need to get by in Hawaiian, and is the ideal companion for vacationers and others interested in traditional Hawaiian culture." "Divided into three parts, this book includes: an easy guide to Hawaiian pronunciation and grammar; a two-way dictionary of essential words; and a phrasebook covering useful topics such as greetings, food & drink, cultural activities, and more."--BOOK JACKET.
Author :
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 11,13 MB
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780781814102
Kikongo (also known as Kongo) is a Bantu language spoken by over 5 million people worldwide, mostly by the Kongo and Ndundu people living in the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Angola. Kikongo was spoken by many from this region who were sold into slavery in the Americas. Thus creolized forms of the language can be found in the ritual speech of Afro-American religions, especially in Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is also one of the sources of the Palenquerocreole in Colombia, and the Gullah language spoken in coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia in the United States. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Central Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes: 4,000 dictionary entries Phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers Essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business Concise grammar and pronunciation sections
Author : Sonal Christian
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 17,20 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780781810517
Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat, an Indian state located on that country's western coast. This book contains Gujarati words appearing in the Latin alphabet to aid the English speaker. The two-way dictionary, concise grammar, and phrasebook help travellers get acquainted with Gujarati speakers.
Author : Nicholas Awde
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 32,47 MB
Release : 2020-08-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 100014965X
This dictionary and phrasebook includes a dictionary of over 4,000 entries, plus an introduction to basic grammar and helpful phrasebook chapters covering subjects such as etiquette, the office, government, and food and drink. It is written entirely in the Roman alphabet.This unique language guides for getting around and communicating easily in everyday situations will be equally useful for tourists, business people and aid workers.
Author : Reuel R. Hanks
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 30,51 MB
Release : 2024-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1538102293
Although Uzbekistan was established as an independent state in 1991, the rich history of the people and culture extend back thousands of years. Historical Dictionary of Uzbekistan covers several thousand years of Central Asian history, with emphasis on the period from the establishment of a territorialized entity under the Soviet regime called the Uzbek SSR, up through the period of the independent Republic of Uzbekistan. Historical Dictionary of Uzbekistan contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Uzbekistan.
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 24,43 MB
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1788686306
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.
