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July 22, 2008

 

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Phrase Books
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Lonely Planet Europe Phrasebook
I came across this book on a recent trip to a book store. Unfortunately, this book wasn't available when I went on my trip. I wish it had been. 

Languages covered: Basque, Catalan, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Maltese, Portuguese, Scottish Gaelic, Spanish, Turkish, and Welsh. 544 pages

 

  Rick Steves' French, Italian, and German Phrase Book
Rick Steves' has divided each language into sections of helpful phrases for the average traveler.  He includes:  basics (often used phrases like hello, goodbye, etc.); numbers, money, & time; transportation; sleeping; eating; menu decoder; activities; phoning & mailing; help!; health; and chatting.  All phrases have an easy to understand pronunciation key printed right to the original phrase.  At the back of the book is a small but fairly comprehensive dictionary, a tear out "cheat sheet" for each language, telephone codes, temperature chart, metric conversion chart, and a list of silly tongue twisters in each language.  
 

  The Traveler's Phrase Book
Amazon.com Book Description

Pocket-size four languages in one phrase book. Contains hundreds of useful words and phrases with their translations from English into French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Each bilingual section is color-coded with tipped pages--blue for French, burgundy for German, green for Italian, and orange for Spanish. Words and phrases will help travelers cope with travel and customs, direct taxi drivers, get hotel accommodations, dine, shop, and generally get around. Updated maps, illustrations, travel tips, and commonly used expressions make this a fine international traveler's companion. 560 pages.

  Lonely Planet Eastern Europe Phrasebook
Amazon.com Book Description

That high school French or Spanish isn't going to do you an iota of good in most of Eastern Europe. Bulgarian, Czech, Polish, and Slovak are all members of the Slavonic language family, while Hungarian is a unique European language with Finno-Ugric roots (which don't grow out). English is a good bet in many cities, and knowing some German helps in the Czech Republic, but nothing wins goodwill like an attempt in the native tongue, no matter how mangled your grammar and pronunciation. In Eastern Europe Phrasebook, Lonely Planet provides easy phrases for Eastern European travel necessities, such as "cabbage and potatoes," "excuse me" and "please," "I'd like a double room," and "How much does it cost?" With a healthy smattering of vocabulary and phrases, the book fits neatly in a back pocket to accompany you everywhere you go.

 

  Lonely Planet Scandinavian Phrasebook
Amazon.com Book Description"
Order your sil or any other dish on the smörgasbord in Swedish, enjoy Danish hygge and chat with a couple of Norwegians while checking out their favorite fjord. Make the most Iceland's Bjórdagurinn celebrations, stop for a late night snack at a Finnish grilli and yell yourself horase at a traditional Faroese rowing competition.
  • essential language for festivals, camping & the outdoors
  • comprehensive food guide, including menu decoder in each language
  • easy pronunciation guide, with tips throughout
  • packed with useful phrases for sightseeing, shopping & getting around
  • includes Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Faroese and Icelandic "

  Rick Steves' Spanish & Portuguese
When I was at phrase books, I was amazed at the poor selection available. . . that is until I found Rick Steves' phrase books.  He includes:  basics (often used phrases like hello, goodbye, etc.); numbers, money, & time; transportation; sleeping; eating; menu decoder; activities; phoning & mailing; help!; health; and chatting.  All phrases have an easy to understand pronunciation key printed right to the original phrase.  At the back of the book is a small but fairly comprehensive dictionary, a tear out "cheat sheet", telephone codes, temperature chart, metric conversion chart, and a list of silly tongue twisters.  You get all of this is one book small enough to fit in your pocket!

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