Description
About the book. Italian Phrasebook and CD combines an Italian phrasebook with an audio CD for those who want to read, listen and practise before the trip. Lonely Planet gathers expressions and vocabulary for common encounters along the way, with English as the support language. The fourth edition from 2020 provides a practical starting point for ordering food, finding your way and attempting a short conversation in Italian.
Content. The book is organised by travel situations and covers transport, accommodation, shopping, food and social contact, among other topics. Basic grammar, pronunciation, numbers and time expressions support the entries. A two-way dictionary with around 3,500 words makes it possible to look up individual words, while the menu guide explains terms you may encounter when eating out. The material also includes expressions useful for practical problems. The CD is included as audio material for language training.
Who is this book suitable for? The package suits travellers who want to learn some Italian words and expressions and like to combine a physical book with audio. You should be able to read the explanations in English to get good use out of the phrasebook. The CD format requires equipment capable of playing an audio CD. The book can be used at home before departure and as a reference guide when a specific situation arises during the trip.
From inspiration to your own plan. Choose a few expressions that suit your trip, and read them several times before trying them out in conversation. Start with a greeting, an order or a simple question that is easy to find a use for. Compare what you hear with the words in the phrasebook, and let the practice go at a pace that suits you. A short while with the language several times can make it easier to recall an expression when you need it. Use the dictionary for individual words, and the thematic chapters when you want to see the words in a practical context. Feel free to go through it together with a fellow traveller and practise questions and answers you might need.
About the edition. English book, published 2020. 272 pages. 4th edition. ISBN 9781786571717.
