This book is divided into three parts: the Albanian alphabet and pronunciation, dictionary with basic key vocabulary, and an extensive Albanian phrasebook covering topics such as number, transportation, shopping, eating out and much more.

This dictionary and phrasebook is an indispensable resource for travellers, students and businesspersons alike. Along with a two-way dictionary, this book contains a vast collection of phrases to help the visitor communicate with the people of Norway in a variety of situations. Dialogue and vocabulary dealing with subjects such as eating out, hiking, and fishing are included. Whether strolling the streets of Oslo from the palace down Karl Johan Boulevard or taking the famous hurtigruten (coastal steamer) above the Arctic Circle to Nordkapp and the world of the Samisk peple, this dictionary and phrasebook will make visitors feel at home in this wonderful Nordic land.

The enormous success of Mel Gibson's film 'The Passion of Christ' has revived interest in the Aramaic language. It is now recognised throughout the world as the language spoken by Christ and the Apostles. Contrary to popular belief, however, it is very much a 'living' language spoken today by the Assyrian peoples in Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey. It is also heard in Assyrian emigre communities of the US, Europe and Australia. Modern Aramaic or Assyrian is made up of a number of dialects. The two major ones are Swadaya (Eastern) and Turoyo (Western). This unique dictionary and phrasebook incorporates both dialects in a way that illustrates the differences and gives the reader a complete understanding of both. The dialects are presented in an easy-to-read romanised form that will help the reader to be understood.

Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat, an Indian state located on that country's western coast and bordering Pakistan. Many of its 45 million speakers live in Pakistan, Bangladesh, East Africa (Uganda and Tanzania), and Great Britain. Significant populations are also present in North America. Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat, an Indian state located on that country's western coast and bordering Pakistan. Many of its 45 million speakers live in Pakistan, Bangladesh, East Africa (Uganda and Tanzania), and Great Britain. This book provides the student, traveller, relief worker, or government employee with vital tools for communication. All Gujarati words appear in the Latin alphabet to aid the English speaker, although the alphabet used for the Gujarati script is introduced. The extensive two-way dictionary, concise grammar, and handy phrasebook will help travellers when dining out, travelling around the country, and getting acquainted with Gujarati speakers.

Travel to Turkey, a popular destination due to its fascinating history, rich culture and natural beauty! This two-way dictionary and phrasehook is the ideal language guide for visitors, offering extensive vocabulary and phrases for travel-related and day-to-day situations. The dictionary contains 2500 total entries; the 20-chapter phrasebook presents such topics as greetings, food and drink, accommodation, and much more. A guide to pronunciation, a basic grammar, and practical cultural information are also included.

The Swahili-speaking coast of Africa has many attractions: its beaches, safaris, and great cultural diversity. This dictionary and phrasebook contains all of the vocabulary and phrases necessary to communicate in Swahili, the most widely spoken African language. Designed for the visitor, the phrasebook offers terms and phrases for travel and daily life situations; a two-way dictionary contains over 2,500 essential Swahili words. A basic Swahili grammar and cultural information are also included.

Spoken originally along the eastern coast (the name kiSwahili means "coastal language"), and now the official language of Tanzania as well as a major language in Kenya, Uganda and the eastern Congo, Swahili is the lingua franca of Eastern Africa, with over 40 million speakers.

Rough Guide Swedish Phrasebook Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Swedish phrasebook and dictionary from Rough Guides' trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood - and to understand others - when you're out and about in Sweden and other Swedish-speaking countries. * With its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring Sweden and other Swedish-speaking countries * Includes 7000-word bilingual dictionary * Visually appealing colour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast * Rough Guides' simplified pronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood * Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the market About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

'Charming, witty and cheerful, this is a delectable feast of the French language. Allez le Bleus!' Raymond Blanc Celebrating the art of the French language with a charming collection of words and phrases to bring into everyday conversation. C'est parti! Have you ever wondered exactly what deja vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Eaten an hors d'oeuvre? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voila, here is a collection of les bons mots so you can start to learn that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language. Le Mot Juste contains 150 beautiful words and phrases that you'll love to say every day.

A favourite language aid of millions of travellers, this phrase book by DK contains all the key words and phrases that you may need in everyday situations. Go beyond just saying Hola (hello) and Adios (goodbye) and converse with ease with the locals on your next trip to Spain. Each chapter in DK's Eyewitness Spanish Phrase Book covers a different theme to provide essential language skills in every kind of situation. The sentences are divided into short phrases to help readers understand the language better and build a variety of sentences as needed. The vocabulary listed is illustrated to aid learners in remembering. The "You may hear" box lists some common questions you are likely to hear in different situations in Spain. You can also look up common words in the 2,000-word two-way dictionary at the end of the book or use the menu guide containing more than 500 food terms to order your meal in Spanish. Along with a pronunciation guide, DK's Eyewitness Spanish Phrase Book also gives you access to an audio app that has more than 1,300 essential Spanish words and phrases, spoken by native speakers.

Ever had trouble trying to make yourself understood? No more frustrating struggles with the menu, no more battles with the hotel concierge or the hairdresser. This little guide has been specially designed to help you handle every common situation and feel at ease in unfamiliar surroundings. Light to carry and easy to use -- don't leave without it!

This title is a must for anyone travelling abroad. As the first phrasebook ever to appear in a 'map' format, what better guided tour could there be through the experiences of travelling in a foreign language? It is also the perfect stocking filler, bon voyage gift, thank you, or party gift. A patented lamination process allows "Language Maps[registered]" to fold and unfold in a snap without tearing in addition to being durable, weatherproof, compact, sturdy, easy to use, and much lighter and discreet than a dictionary or phrasebook. It contains over 1000 words and phrases split into important sections covering the basics for any trip. "Language Maps[registered]" are so beautifully illustrated that all travellers will be proud to use them in any setting, whether dining in an expensive restaurant or buying tickets to a museum.

There are about 88 million native Punjabi speakers world-wide, making it the 10th most spoken language in the world. Punjabi is also the official language for Sikh religious ceremonies. This dictionary and phrasebook features the Punjabi language as spoken in India, using the Gurmukhi script.

Compact and easy to use, this handy guide includes travel and language tips plus a two-way mini-dictionary, so you'll never be stuck for the right word. It is arranged by topic in clear, colour-coded sections, and offers phrases for every eventuality. Its simple-to-read format allows you to build your own sentences and develop your language skills. Also featuring a comprehensive menu-reader and pronunciation guide, it is the ideal companion to any trip.

Also available in this series: Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish.

Sorani (also called Kurdi) is a Kurdish language spoken mainly in Iraq and Iran, with an estimated 15 million speakers world-wide. The Kurds are spread across the countries of Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Syria, as well as Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Lebanon. There is also a large diaspora of Kurds, which is es-pecially prominent in Europe. In all, there are up to 40 million speakers of the Kurdish languages world-wide. Generally written in Perso-Arabic script, Sorani is now also found in Romanised form. This easy-to-use phrasebook uses the official Sorani Latin alphabet to aid instant communica-tion. In addition to a pronunciation guide, included are: A resourceful two-way dictionary, containing over 4,000 entries; An informative grammar section; Useful appendices of Sorani numbers, opposites, and key verbs; Useful lists covering such things as emergency, health care, political, relief aid, and combat terms; A collection of travel-oriented phrases.

Igbo, also known as ibo, is one of the major languages of Nigeria. This guide contains an introduction to basic grammar, two-way dictionary, and helpful phrases arranged in 34 sections, each of which deals with aspects of everyday life. Also includes cultural information and a brief history of the Igbo people.

This phrase book is the ultimate guide to get you talking in the local language on your next trip to Italy. A favourite language aid of millions of travellers, this phrase book by DK contains all the key words and phrases that you will need. Each chapter in Eyewitness Italian Phrase Book covers a different theme to provide essential language skills in every kind of situation. The sentences are divided into short phrases to help readers understand the language better and build a variety of sentences as needed. The vocabulary listed is illustrated to aid learners in remembering new words. The "You may hear" box lists some common questions you are likely to hear in different situations in Italy. You can also look up common words in the 2,000-word two-way dictionary at the end of the book, or use the menu guide containing more than 500 food terms to order your meal in perfect Italian. Along with a pronunciation guide, DK's Eyewitness Italian Phrase Book also gives you access to an audio app that has more than 1,300 essential Italian words and phrases, spoken by native speakers.

Aotearoa's most trusted guide to te reo Maori, revised and updated. The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for anyone wanting to use the Maori language in everyday life. Whether you're a complete beginner or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, you'll learn useful phrases for- The home The marae The workplace Meeting and greeting Eating and drinking Counting and learning Days, months and telling the time Seasons and weather Travel and directions Social media Playing sports The environment and outdoors Having fun and socialising . . . and so much more! Fun, user-friendly and prepared with everyday people in mind, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home or office should be without. Updates to this edition include a new introduction; new chapters on the environment, workplace and social media; new sections on Matariki/the lunar calendar; translations for Covid/lockdowns; plus revisions/edits throughout. 'Clever but written in a user-friendly style . . . an important little book for all New Zealanders interested in te reo.' --Katherine Findlay, Mana

Combining the benefits of both a dictionary and phrasebook, this pocket-size volume provides the student or traveler with a basis for simple conversation. The dictionary supplies the necessary words to get around in this Asian paradise, while the phrasebook offers sections ranging from accommodations to colloquial expressions. A brief description of Pilipino grammar is also provided. Pilipino, spoken by well over 10 million people, is the most developed and widely understood of the 8 main Philippine languages.

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Germany and German-speaking countries again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in German with ease and confidence. Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi. With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don’t go anywhere without this little book – an essential guide to speaking and understanding German when travelling in Germany and German-speaking countries. Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks

It's simple: follow the illustrated prompts and read the English words out loud, and soon you'll be speaking Chinese. This handy, easy-to-read language guide is easy to carry and gives the basic phrases you need while traveling, asking directions, or ordering food at a restaurant. It also includes phrases for medical or legal emergencies, as well as terminology for hotels, airports, and so on. But most of all, it's just plain fun!