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Berlitz Picture Dictionary Arabic With over 2,000 essential words and phrases, this stylish, pocket-sized Arabic picture dictionary from Berlitz's trusted language experts makes communicating quick and easy. * Developed by a team of Berlitz language experts, each book in this stylish series of picture dictionaries is a goldmine of over 2,000 illustrated words and phrases * Packed with essential words you'll need to communicate in everyday situations * Content conveniently organised into twelve thematic units (General Vocabulary, People, Home and Housekeeping, School, Work, Food and Drink, Travel and Leisure, Health, Sport, Nature, Shopping and Services, and Culture and Media) * Each word is accompanied by a translation, a simple phonetic transcription, and a colour picture, allowing for swift communication and comprehension * Also ideal for first-time language-learners seeking to expand their vocabulary, and those wishing to refresh their knowledge * Compact format makes this the perfect portable communication companion * Includes invaluable pronunciation guide and handy bilingual index About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.
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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.
Intended for Argentinian and Uruguayan learners of English, this title contains entries in colour and cross-references that help you find your way round the dictionary. It has illustrations and over 500 notes on grammatical points, vocabulary and the culture of the English-speaking world.
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
With 1,500 new words and phrases, this abridged edition of the "Dictionary of American Slang" is the most buzzworthy, banging collection of colloquial American English--no joke This fully updated and abridged fourth edition of "American Slang" contains more than 1,500 new terms representing the variety and vigor of American slang, from "yada yada yada" to "yo momma." There's no better resource for those who are curious about language, fascinated by counterculture, or just completely confused when other people talk. Like previous editions, this edition features pronunciation guides, word origins, examples of appropriate usage as well as a helpful highlighting system that lets you know which terms should be used with caution, and never in polite company. Both an important archive of the way America is really talking and a lot of fun to read, "American Slang" will prove to be an invaluable companion in keeping up with the dauntingly jargon-filled, quickly evolving language of today.
This book is designed for newcomers to the English spoken and written in Ireland. Features: Over 500 headwords, including words of Irish (Gaelic) origin and English words no longer current in England, or used differently in Ireland; Examples from a wide range of authors, and from the contemporary press; Phonetic transcription of Irish sources; Special sections on spelling and pronunciation, and on the changing status of Irish and English.
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