Description
About the book. The Estonian, Latvian & Lithuanian Phrasebook & Dictionary brings together language support for your journey through the three Baltic countries. Lonely Planet gives you Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian expressions with English as the helper language. The book is suitable when you want to greet someone, order a meal or ask for directions, and would like to try a few words of the local language wherever you are.
Contents. The themes are based on everyday travel situations such as transport, accommodation, shopping and food. You will also find phrases for social encounters and asking for help. Pronunciation guidance, basic language material and dictionary sections support the use of the expressions. Numbers, time and dates are included alongside words you may need at a market or when placing an order. The three languages are gathered together so you can prepare for several legs of the journey with the same book.
Who is this book suitable for? The phrasebook is suitable for those who can make use of English explanations and want to get a little more out of their encounters along the way in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. You can pick out a few greetings before each leg of the trip and become familiar with where to find the themes you expect to need. On the road, you can look up exactly what fits the situation. It is also of interest to those with a general interest in languages who want to get to know some common expressions from the Baltics and see how the languages are used in practical everyday life.
From inspiration to your own plan. Browse through the relevant themes before departure, so you know where to find the expressions you need. Choose a few phrases you would like to try, and take time to get familiar with the pronunciation help. You can practise together with your travel companions and bring out the book again when a specific situation arises. Small entries make it possible to learn a little at a time and build on what you already remember. A short greeting can be a good starting point when you want to approach someone along the way.
About this edition. English book, published 2020. 288 pages. 4th edition. ISBN 9781786574824.
