Description
About the book. Eastern Europe Phrasebook & Dictionary provides language support for journeys through multiple parts of Eastern Europe. Lonely Planet provides expressions for inquiring about historical sites, ordering local dishes, and engaging in simple conversation. English is the reference language, and several languages are collected in one volume to assist in preparing for different stages of the same trip.
Contents. The selection includes Albanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Macedonian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, and Slovenian. Topics cover transport, accommodation, shopping, dining, and social interaction, along with vocabulary for time, numbers, and directions. Pronunciation guides and dictionary sections provide support for using the expressions. Sentence starters and examples of words you may hear or see along the way make it possible to become familiar with more than just a fixed phrase.
Who is this book suitable for? The book is suitable for those who can read English explanations and desire a comprehensive phrasebook for several language areas. You can select greetings before each stage and use the thematic sections to find words for specific tasks. On a round trip, it is useful to have language material gathered in one place, while allowing you to go directly to the section you need. It is also of interest to language enthusiasts who wish to compare common expressions and observe both similarities and differences between the selected languages.
From inspiration to your own plan. Browse the relevant chapters before departure to identify where the most common situations are located. Choose a few expressions you wish to try and allow yourself time to practice them. A short greeting or a simple question can be an excellent starting point when meeting someone. You can return to the book when you wish to learn more words, or use it with travel companions to prepare for the day’s activities. It is easy to take one topic at a time and build your skills at your own pace.
About the edition. English book, published 2019. 456 pages. 6th edition. ISBN 9781786572844.
