Tuttle Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is the most up-to-date Tagalog pocket dictionary available. It contains a comprehensive range of contemporary Tagalog words and expressions, including the latest Internet and social media vocabulary. This dictionary is specifically designed to meet the needs of English speakers who are studying or using Tagalog on a daily basis. It contains over 15,000 entries including all the vocabulary (in both directions) needed for everyday use. All headwords are in bold for easy look-up.

A Thematic Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese is a unique resource for intermediate to advanced students of Chinese. The dictionary presents 9,000 words organized thematically in approximately 300 different subject areas. These themes cover the vocabulary necessary for daily use and for conducting meaningful conversations with native Chinese speakers on a variety of topics, from politics to business, and from hobbies to education. Each vocabulary item is annotated with the most frequent collocations, allowing learners to improve their fluency by storing new vocabulary in larger linguistic units. Cultural and linguistic tips enable learners to grasp the vocabulary more effectively and increase their awareness of Chinese culture embedded in the language. Review exercises are provided throughout to ensure learners have ample opportunity to practice the new material. This is a great resource for both independent study and classroom use and will be of interest to students and teachers of Chinese alike. For further understanding of Chinese expressions, students are encouraged to read 500 Common Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions and 500 Common Chinese Idioms.

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great little Tagalog dictionary. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to The Philippines Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Tagalog. It features all the critical Tagalog vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format, and easy-to-read type will make any future trip to The Philippines much easier. In addition to being an excellent English to Tagalog dictionary and Tagalog to English dictionary, Pocket Tagalog Dictionary contains essential notes on the Tagalog language, Tagalog grammar and Tagalog pronunciation. All Filipino words are written in English and Tagalog so that in the case of difficulties the book can directly be shown to a native Tagalog speaker. This dictionary contains: The 3,000 most commonly used words in the Tagalog language. Tagalog-English and English-Tagalog sections. An introduction to and history of the Tagalog language. Information on Tagalog grammar. A guide to pronouncing Tagalog correctly. Other books from this bestselling series you might enjoy are Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary, Pocket Cambodian Dictionary, Pocket Thai Dictionary, Pocket Indonesian Dictionary, and Pocket Malay Dictionary.

Dari is one of the official languages of Afghanistan. This two-way Dari-English dictionary uses the Dari writing system. It includes over 30,000 total entries, a pronunciation key, and appendices of geographical, musical, and biological terms. It is suitable for travellers, businesspeople, and government and aid workers.

"This new compilation offers many advantages...As an example of a book design, little more could be asked of this volume."--Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies The Compact Nelson is an abridged edition of the revised New Nelson Dictionary, Dr. Andrew N. Nelson's award-winning classic work. An invaluable guide for learning Japanese, this kanji dictionary has the following features: 3,068 main character entries and more than 30,000 character compounds--all the Japanese characters and compounds needed for everyday use. The Universal Radical Index (URI) which permits the user to look up a character based not only on the main radical but any radical found in the character. This is the most thorough and reliable index for novice users. Cross-referencing with the Japan Industrial Standard (JIS) code and Morohashi's Dai Kanwa Jiten Definitions have been modernized to reflect current usage and translation. This revised editions is updated with additional characters, contemporary definitions, and an innovative radical index system. It sets new standards of excellence, easy-of-use, and reliability for Japanese language reference tools. This edition keeps pace with the evolution of the Japanese language and remains an indispensable tool for students and scholars of Japanese.

From the monasteries of northern Moldovia to the Danube Delta to Dracula's homeland, Transylvania, Romania offers many activities to its visitors. The aim of this Dictionary and Phrasebook is to supply the tourist or businessperson with certain conversational formulas indispensable for starting a conversation and carrying it on in a natural manner. Includes 5,500 entries.

Users requiring a quick and handy reference work for Indonesian, particularly when they are out and about, need look no further than the Tuttle Pocket Indonesian Dictionary. This dictionary has been specially designed for foreigners working or traveling in Indonesia. It is equally useful for Indonesians who live abroad or in an English-speaking environment. No knowledge of Indonesian grammar or word formation is necessary to use this helpful dictionary--simply look up the word as you hear or read it, and you'll quickly find it's meaning. This is a revolutionary feature that most other Indonesian dictionaries are lacking. Special features of this Indonesian dictionary include: Covers the 15,000 most common Indonesian and English words. A useful pronunciation guide. A small, compact size makes it portable and lightweight. Both Indonesian-English and English-Indonesian sections. Special emphasis is given to words vital in daily use, important in business and cultural settings, and useful to travelers. The entries in both sections contain common idioms and expressions, as well as up-to-date IT and Internet vocabulary. There are no other authoritative pocket dictionaries of Indonesian. The Oxford Starter's Indonesian-English Dictionary and the Tuttle Concise Indonesian Dictionary are larger dictionaries with more entries, but these are aimed at students rather than general users.

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this convenient travel-sized Korean dictionary. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea Pocket Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Korean. It features all the critical Korean vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format, and easy-to-read type will make any future trip to Korea much more manageable. In addition to being an excellent English to Korean dictionary and Korean to English dictionary Pocket Korean Dictionary contains relevant notes on the Korean language, Korean grammar and Korean pronunciation. All Korean words are written in English as well as Korean script (hangul) so that in the case of difficulties the book can directly be shown to a native Korean speaker. This Korean dictionary contains: The 12,000 most commonly used words and expressions in the Korean language. The latest computer, mobile, internet and social media terms English-Korean and Korean-English sections. Hangul and Romanized Korean. An introduction to and history of the Korean language. Designed for English speakers Information on Korean grammar. A guide to pronouncing Korean correctly.

This is a compact and travel-friendly Cambodian-English, and English-Cambodian dictionary The Tuttle Practical Cambodian Dictionary answers the need for a dictionary of Cambodian that is handy, current, and useful to those with little or no experience with the Cambodian language. With other Cambodian dictionaries are designed for those who can read Cambodian script, this dictionary provides entries in both script and romanized form. Entries provide clear, precise definitions and sample phrases to illustrate the natural use of the language. Foreigners learning Cambodian and Cambodians learning English will find this dictionary a reliable and effective reference tool for their studies. Useful features include: both English-Cambodian and Combodian-English sections. Approximately 5,500 entries. All entries in both romanized and Cambodian script. Helpful appendixes and sample usages. Handy, compact size.

Easy-to-read and extensive, this Tagalog dictionary is an essential language learning and translation tool. The Tuttle Concise Tagalog Dictionary gives you the most complete and up-to-date translations from English to Tagalog/Filipino and is the most current dictionary available today. Designed primarily for English speakers, it can also be used by Tagalog speakers who are learning English. The dictionary is bidirectional with over 20,000 entries covering the everyday vocabulary used in all educational, work-related and tourist situations. For each entry, in addition to giving all useful definitions, information is given on the part of speech, common collocations and the pronunciation of the word. The introduction at the front provides a guide to pronunciation as well as other grammar pointers and explanations. For ease of use, this dictionary is divided into two parts: Tagalog-English and English-Tagalog. Key highlights of this Tagalog dictionary are: Over 20,000 entries cover everyday words that are used in educational, work-related and tourist situations. Extensive information on parts of speech, common collocations, and the pronunciation of each word. A helpful introduction provides a guide to pronunciation and many other Tagalog grammar pointers and explanations.

The easy and accessible way to learn the Burmese writing system! With this handy guide to the Burmese alphabet, you'll quickly learn how to read, write and pronounce Burmese letters as well as hundreds of useful words and phrases--no prior knowledge necessary! Experienced language teachers and authors A Zun Mo and Angus Johnstone present consonants, vowels and tones, and words in a systematic, step-by-step approach. Start by tracing and copying individual letters before progressing to writing complete words and sentences. This interactive workbook includes: Free online audio recordings that teach you to pronounce all the sounds of Burmese correctly Fun exercises to help you learn a broad range of useful vocabulary--numbers, family and friends, Burmese foods, and more Mnemonic illustrations to help you memorize the sounds of letters Clearly structured lessons with ample opportunity for writing and reading practice A set of free downloadable flash cards A complete answer key for all the exercises This resource is perfect for self-study learners, but can also be used for classroom instruction.

This dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, related phrases, idioms, derivatives and words with irregular forms, and more than 200 illustrations. Like our other Bilingual Dictionaries, this has been specially compiled for learners of English, teachers, translators and general readers.

Korean, the official language of both North and South Korea, is spoken by approximately 80 million people worldwide. It is taught at nearly twenty colleges and university in the United States, and the majority of students studying the language are heritage speakers. The U.S. is South Korea's second-largest trading partner, and in 2007 the two countries signed a Free Trade Agreement which is expected to stimulate billions more dollars in trade. There is also an ongoing U.S. military presence in South Korea, with almost 30,000 troops stationed there.

This reference, perfect for businesspeople, students, and travelers, contains more than 20,000 entries of Korean.

-Many entries include related words and phrases or example sentences

-All Korean words are given in Korean characters and in their Romanized form, for use by beginning or advanced readers

-Helpful appendices include the names of languages and ethnicities, kinship terms, and numbers

The home of trusted Portuguese dictionaries for everyday language learning. An up-to-date Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese Collins dictionary and user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. The 'keyword' features, cultural notes and an easy-to-use grammar section make this the ideal study tool for intermediate learners of Portuguese. Covers European and Brazilian Portuguese. Designed for intermediate learners of Portuguese, whether at school, at home, or for business. 85,000 references and 107,000 translations will help those learning Brazilian and European Portuguese take their language skills to the next level. This edition offers extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and Portuguese, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. Handy grammar guides to both Portuguese and English help users with the most important points - the perfect complement to the dictionary. The clear typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the alphabet tabs, ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily. Brazilian Portuguese with European Portuguese variants and both UK and US English shown

Essential Cantonese Phrasebook and Dictionary clearly and concisely presents all the everyday words, phrases and expressions you need when traveling to Hong Kong and Canton (Guangdong). In this accessible phrasebook you'll find: A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language Essential Cantonese expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up friendly conversations New manga illustrations demonstrating key phrases in real life situations Phrases for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media A useful English-Cantonese dictionary so the right words are at your fingertips Travel tips and cultural notes allow you to interact without making social blunders. With 14 chapters covering topics from talking about the weather to what to do in an emergency, you will never be caught unprepared. This is the best book to get when visiting Hong Kong and Canton to be able to interact confidently with native Cantonese speakers.

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A large-format English to Italian and Italian to English bilingual dictionary for serious students of Italian with up-to-date vocabulary and breadth of coverage. This is the perfect dictionary for everyone using Italian for their language studies. With more than 255,000 words, meanings and phrases and 230,000 translations. Includes the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, with special features about life and culture in Italy A clear, easy-to-read layout with special treatment of complex words ensures the user finds the right translation quickly and easily The extensive Language in Use supplement gives real-life examples of how Italian is used daily in a variety of contexts, including letters, emails and text messages Business and Finance supplement covers essential vocabulary for everyday business use

Mini Hindi Dictionary is the most up-to-date Hindi pocket dictionary available. Ideal for any application where a handy, portable dictionary is required--whether for travel, business or study. This powerful pocket reference contains the following essential features: Bidirectional English-Hindi and Hindi-English sections Covers all 12,000 essential words, idioms, and expressions Headwords printed in bold for quick and easy reference Hindi words given in Romanized form for easy pronunciation Latest computer, Internet, smartphone, and social media vocabulary Whether you need a travel size dictionary for your trip to India or are learning the Hindi language in a classroom setting, this mini dictionary is an essential resource.