Description
About the book. Visiting several countries on the same trip often means dealing with several languages. Western Europe Phrasebook & Dictionary brings together practical expressions in eleven languages in one book, with English as the support language. The sixth edition from 2019 is designed for short conversations and quick look-ups along the way, and suits those who want to try out some local words instead of relying on the same language everywhere.
Content. The languages listed on the cover are Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. The book combines a phrasebook and a dictionary, so you can both find expressions for a situation and look up individual words. The thematic organization makes it useful on a trip with changing destinations. English is used for the explanations and as the basis for the entries, including in the chapters for the Scandinavian languages.
Who is this book suitable for? This is an option for those who want a combined language resource for a tour around Europe. It can be nice to browse through before departure and to have on hand when a new language becomes relevant. The book is particularly useful if several people in the travel party read English and want to learn some everyday expressions together. The selection follows the book’s eleven languages and does not cover all European languages.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About this edition. English book, published 2019. 456 pages. 6th edition. ISBN 9781786573414.
