Description
About the book. Fast Talk Swedish collects Swedish expressions for travellers who want to use English as a helper language. Lonely Planet offers a compact way into small questions, orders, and conversations along the way. You can find words for a café visit in Stockholm, a question in a second-hand shop, or buying tickets to a museum, and try out a few local phrases yourself.
Contents. The content focuses on useful travel phrases, pronunciation guidance, and help with getting recommendations from locals. The short tips give you a starting point when you want to say something, and the format lets you concentrate on a few expressions at a time. You can use the book for a quick look-up or choose phrases suited to an activity you have planned. Food, shopping, and cultural experiences are among the publisher’s example situations.
Who is this book suitable for? The guide suits English-speaking visitors to Sweden and those who prefer English explanations when learning a language. It also makes a good gift for a friend who is about to visit the country. Before departure, readers can pick out a few greetings and common questions and practise the pronunciation a little. Along the way, the book can be brought out when a specific phrase is needed. The Fast Talk format makes it easy to read a little at a time and build on what you already know, without having to read the whole book first.
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 the time to get familiar with the pronunciation help. You can practise together with your travel companions and return to the book when a specific situation comes up. Short entries make it possible to 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 approach someone along the way.
About this edition. English book, published 2023. 96 pages. 2nd edition. ISBN 9781787015647.
