Description
About the book. Europe Phrasebook & Dictionary brings together expressions from 15 languages in a single phrasebook for a journey through several parts of Europe. Lonely Planet gives you language support for small talk and practical tasks, with English as the working language. The book suits travelers who want to use a few local words themselves without starting from scratch for each leg of the route.
Contents. The language selection includes Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. The topics cover transport, accommodation, shopping, food, greetings, and social situations, among others. Pronunciation guidance and dictionary material accompany the expressions, along with sentence starters and words you may hear or see along the way. You will also find language for asking directions and requesting help.
Who is this book suitable for? This phrasebook suits those who can use English explanations and want a combined language resource for several countries. You can start with the languages relevant to your travel plan and pick out a few simple phrases before departure. Along the way, the topics give you a place to look for words for the specific situation. The book can also be used at home when you want to compare everyday expressions between languages. Its broad scope makes it particularly useful for multi-country trips and for those who like to learn a little before each new destination.
From inspiration to your own plan. Browse through the relevant topics 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 practice together with your travel companions and bring out the book again when a specific situation arises. Short entries let you learn a little at a time and build on what you already remember. A brief greeting can be a good starting point when you want to reach out to someone along the way.
About the edition. English book, published 2019. 576 pages. 6th edition. ISBN 9781786576316.
