Kategoria BISAC: Foreign Language Study >> Multi-Language Phrasebooks

Luganda is one of the widely spoken languages in Uganda, and has common characteristics with other languages of the region. This handy small-format phrase book is primarily intended to help the non- Luganda speaker to get around and cope with everyday life. It explains vowels, pronouns, numbers, and some grammar; and phrases cover food, time, health, accommodation, weather, home, death, parts of the body, professions, and information.

Unhappy with the policy of using English as the medium of instruction in secondary schools in Tanzania which left his students bewildered, a Norwegian volunteer teacher in Ipinda, Tukuyu, south western region of Tanzania decided that his students would probably cope with the foreign language only after they were grounded first in the structure of their own languages - Nyakyusa and Swahili. As a trilingual dictionary was not available, he set out to compile one and this well producced dictionary is the product. Words, examples and usages are included.

This quick-reference guide was written to help anyone who's ever arrived on a scene only to find a language barrier hampering their response. Spanish is the second most-common language spoken in the United States after English. As a first responder, it's vital to be able to communicate with victims and witnesses without delay. This handy guide will help you ascertain a patient's condition, get descriptions, and assess situations. Forget your high school Spanish class This book uses phonetics and tables so you don't have to wade through unnecessary dialogue.

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Making Out in Italian is a fun, accessible and thorough Italian phrase book and guide to the Italian language as it's really spoken.

Mi piaci molto Ti va se ci vediamo ancora?--(I like you very much Shall we see each other again?) Answer this correctly in Italian and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly, and you could be hurting someone's feelings or getting a slap Italian Language classes and textbooks tend to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the same fictitious scenarios but chances are while in Italy you will spend a lot more time trying to make...

This book includes a dictionary, followed by a brief introduction to Latin American grammar. The helpful phrasebook chapters cover all topics a traveler needs to know, including transportation, shopping, dining out, and much more.

Georgian (Kartuli) is the official language of the country of Georgia, a former Soviet republic. It is also spoken by hundreds of thousands in Turkey, Iran, Russia, Europe and the U.S. This easy-to-use phrasebook employs both the Georgian and Roman alphabets to aid instant communication. The 2-way dictionary contains more than 6,000 entries and the 35 phrasebook chapters cover travel, shopping, dining, transportation, healthcare, sightseeing and winter sports.

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Next time you're traveling or just chattin' in Chinese with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including:

-Cool slang
-Funny insults
-Explicit sex terms
-Raw swear words

Dirty Chinese teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of China:

-What's up? Zenmeyang?

-Fuck it, let's party. Qu tama, zanmen chuqu feng ba.

-Who farted? Shei fang de pi?

-Wanna try doggy-style? Yaobu...

This comprehensive manual thoroughly covers every aspect of French grammar, from the basic to the most advanced level, and illustrates the grammatical structures with useful, practical and interesting examples. It can be used as a classroom text in intermediate and advanced courses, as well as for reference and self-study.

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Next time you're traveling or just chattin' in Portuguese with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including:

- Cool slang

- Funny insults

- Explicit sex terms

- Raw swear words

Dirty Portuguese teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of Brazil:

What's up? -- Tudo bem?

Are those fake boobs? -- Voce tem silicone no peito?

I need to take a piss. -- Preciso...

Compact and comprehensive, this convenient reference contains more than 1,300 numbered entries for every occasion. Completely updated contents include vocabulary and phrases for modern technology, transportation, and communications, plus essential information for travelers and points of interest about language and culture. Contains a pronunciation guide, native food and drink list, and a 2,500-word English-Spanish dictionary. "Gets quickly to the heart of communication."--The New York Times.

This convenient dictionary and phrasebook contains 4,000 dictionary entries, a pronunciation guide, concise grammar section, and all the essential language a traveler to Barcelona and other places in Catalonia, Spain needs.

With more than 14 million speakers, Shanghainese is the most widespread member of the Wu family of Chinese dialects and the predominant language of the city of Shanghai and the Yangzi River delta. Distinct from and mutually unintelligible with the "official" Chinese dialect of Mandarin, Shanghainese is experiencing a revival both within Shanghai and throughout central China. Contains 4,000 dictionary entries, and also provides concise grammar and pronunciation sections.

This portable, user-friendly Arabic language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the easiest and most affordable way to learn Arabic before and during your trip.

If you only want to purchase one Arabic language book--Essential Arabic is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of the Arab world and is also designed as an Arabic phrasebook, making it the most versatile Arabic language learning tool on the market.

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One of the biggest obstacles you face when learning a new language is the fear of embarrassment when you mispronounce a word or phrase - which inevitably those new to Japanese will do. This title presents a system that eliminates your common Japanese pronunciation mistakes.

The perfect phrasebook when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad

Your ideal companion for traveling--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience--Just Enough Portuguese packs all the punch of bigger references into a concise, user-friendly format. This handy, pocket-size guide covers everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance.

The essential terms you need to communicate with the nation's 8-plus million Haitian Creole speakers

If you are travelling to Haiti to help with the relief effort or to aid in its rebuilding, Haitian Creole Phrasebook is your must-have resource. In addition to featuring content specifically related to relief and rebuilding, this book also covers the basic topics such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, giving instructions, or asking for information. A separate section is devoted to key words and phrases related to relief efforts from communicating with...

This authoritative and highly browsable guide provides an enlightening account of the meaning and history of Latin words and phrases that have entered the English language. Readers will find over 1000 phrases, sayings, mottoes, and proverbs, translated with examples of usage and fascinating citations and explanations of their first occurrence. A detailed A-Z appendix lists all Latin authors from Augustine to Virgil, together with details of their life and work. A thematic index offers immediate access to the maxims and phrases relating to such topics as death, betrayal, gossip, love, and...

Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. Russian Phrases For Dummies is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier.

This user-friendly phrasebook will jump-start your comprehension and have you speaking basic Russian in no time. Its quick-and-easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front, the Words to Know section helps you find the right word fast, and the easy-to-use pronunciation...

A concise, portable guide for communicating in Arabic

Today, Arabic is spoken in more than 20 countries, and more than one billion people study Arabic for religious reasons. This practical guide offers help on basic Arabic words and phrases and eases communication with Arabic speakers. Written as a companion to Arabic For Dummies, this book provides readers with the tools to converse with others in Modern Standard Arabic on a basic level. It uses real-world phrases extensively to illustrate grammatical concepts and provide opportunities to practice newfound skills.

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