Malayala is the language spoken predominantly in the beautiful state of Kerala, an increasingly popular tourist destination on the tropical Malabar coast of south-western India. Malayalam is spoken by around 36 million people. Its native speakers are called "Malayalis". The language is also spoken in the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, and by populations all over the world. Malayalam has a rich literary tradition and its speakers are among India's foremost intellectuals. Belonging to the family of Dravidian languages and closely related to Tamil, the language spoken in the neighbouring state Tamil Nadu, Malayalam developed a script of its own. It is also, interestingly, the longest palindromic language name in English. This essential resource provides an extensive two-way dictionary, comprehensive phrasebook, and basic grammar. To aid the English speaker, all Malayalam entries are presented in the Roman alphabet. The native script is also introduced, however, along with a detailed pronunciation guide. Guidance is offered to travellers for various everyday life situations, as well as useful common vocabulary items and an introduction to the arts and culture of Kerala.

The Indian language of Marathi is spoken by over 50 million people. It is the dominant language of Bombay, the world's second most populous city, and the surrounding areas. This helpful guide, with its bilingual dictionary and practical phrasebook, is an essential companion for travelers and businesspeople. All Marathi words are presented in romanized form for easy use by English speakers. The phrasebook is divided into 11 sections, which cover everything from basic greetings to hotels, restaurants, and transportation. A special section is devoted to culture and religion. Other features include a basic grammar and pronunciation guide.

Hawaii, the fiftieth state, is one of the world's most popular destinations for travel, boasting over 7 million visitors each year. The population is enormously proud of the state's ancestral heritage, a pride reflected in the ubiquity of cultural artifacts and traditions as well as native Hawaiian's status with English as one of the state's two official languages. This unique dictionary and phrasebook offers an excellent introduction to Hawaiian words and phrases, with sections devoted to basic greetings, food & drink, weather, weather, and assorted cultural activities. It is an ideal companion for vacationers and others interested in traditional Hawaiian culture.

Dari is one of the official languages of Afghanistan along with Pashto. It shares a long literary history, both classical and modern, with the Persian (Farsi) of Iran, and the Tajik of Tajikistan, but over the centuries the languages have been split by politics and geography. Dari is written in a modified form of the Arabic script, but it has been transliterated here into the roman alphabet. This title contains a vast array of indispensable words supplying travelers and those working in Afghanistan with the resources needed to communicate effectively. Nicholas Awde is an author and linguist specializing in the Caucasus, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. Saeid Davatolhagh is an independent researcher with a doctorate degree in physics from Ohio State University. He currently lives in London. Sami Aziz is coordinator of the Afghan Association of London.

This dictionary and phrasebook covers the Spanish dialects found throughout the Caribbean and Central and South America. The book includes a dictionary of over 2,000 words, followed by a brief introduction to (Latin American) Spanish grammar. The helpful phrasebook chapters cover a wide variety of topics relevant to travelers, including transportation, shopping, eating out, and much more. There are also comments on culture and lifestyle.* Concise, discrete, and transportable* Side-by-side pronunciation* 2,000 total dictionary entries* Brief guide to Spanish grammar and pronunciation* Ideal for travelers, students, and businesspersons

Over 63 million people worldwide speak Korean, making it one of the fifteen most widely spoken languages in the world. This helpful guide is an essential resource for visitors to Korea. Users of this two-way dictionary and practical phrasebook will be understood in both North and South Korea. The book includes a primer in the Korean writing system ("hangul), which is used in all entries along with the official romanization taught by the Korean government. A pronunciation guide and a basic grammar also appear. Each of the 15 phrasebook chapters includes cultural information to help travelers avoid uncomfortable moments in situations such as dining out, shopping, and seeking medical attention.

Hungarian is spoken by approximately 10 million people in Hungary and by an additional 3 million people throughout Eastern Europe, the United States, and elsewhere in the world. Hungary, and particularly Budapest, is rapidly becoming one of the most popular destinations for travelers.

This dictionary and phrasebook offers the essential vocabulary that English speakers will need while visiting some of Hungary's 1,000 hot springs and 1,500 castles. The phrases are complemented by practical information such as why you should bring shopping bags to the supermarket or how to get in touch with the "Yellow Angel" (Hungarian equivalent of AAA).

Uzbek, the national language of the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan, has over 20 million speakers in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikstan, neighboring countries, and emigrant communities abroad. This two-way language guide provides the essential vocabulary and phrases for communication with Uzbek speakers in travel-related and daily life situations. Uzbek is presented here in the Roman alphabet to allow quick pronunciation. --5,000 total entries --Basic Uzbek grammar --Extensive vocabulary and phrases --Practical cultural information --For travelers, students, and businesspeople

Fulani is a language widely spoken across about 20 countries in West and Central Africa (including Senegal, Guinea, Gambia, Cameroon, and Sudan) by people who call themselves Fulbe, also known as Fulani or Fula in English. The language-which also known as Fula, Fulfulde, Fulah and Pulaar-has approximately 24 million native speakers and belongs to the Senegambian branch within the Niger-Congo languages, which does not have tones. It also belongs to the Atlantic geographic grouping within Niger-Congo family. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Western and Central Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business; and concise grammar and pronunciation sections.

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.

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication! Do you want to speak conversational Korean but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Korea for a short time and want a Korean phrase book to help you communicate? If so, this Korean phrasebook for you. It's tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing the essential content needed for communication. This new, expanded edition contains 15% more content, fun manga-style illustrations, and additional information on which destinations, personalities and trends are hot in Korea right now! The idea of Instant Korean is simple--learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the author Boye Demente has solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a Korean language vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly you can learn Korean and how fluently you too can communicate in Korean. An English-Korean dictionary makes looking up words and phrases quick and straightforward. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do with this Korean phrasebook: Meet people. Go shopping. Ask directions. Ride the subway. Order food and drinks. And much more. About the new edition: This revised edition has manga illustrations to give visual cues for language use in context, and useful cultural notes on what's proper in Korea--how to address someone based on the hierarchy in societal structure (age, gender and how well acquainted with the other party), how to get the attention of a wait staff in a restaurant, etc.

Malagasy, the national language of Madagascar, has over 10 million speakers. This dictionary and phrasebook provides the traveler to this beautiful island with the means for basic communication as well as an introduction to the country's culture. The compact guide includes a two-way bilingual dictionary with over 2,000 entries and a phrasebook containing all of the essential topics, from introductions and common phrases to accommodations, food and drink, weather and health, among many others.

"The book meets the general needs of tourists and business travellers with key paragraphs for every possible situation." "All you need to know about Mauritian Creole in a nutshell." What is Mauritian Creole? A pidgin French which has evolved in Mauritius since the beginning of French rule nearly 300 years ago. Today it is the lingua franca of the country. It has no grammatical or other rules, no verbs to conjugate and no orthography. Non?Mauritians will probably find it the easiest foreign language to learn. The book has been written with these very people in mind and incorporates an English?Creole dictionary. The result is the most comprehensive book available for anyone wishing to learn Mauritian Creole. In this book the first attempt has been made to further simplify the language and make it even easier to learn and speak. Apostrophes and cedillas have been banished, so have unnecessary silent letters; accents have been reduced to just two, and used sparingly. Thus famille is spelt fami, Paques / Pac, cadeau /cado, Francois/ Fransoi and so on. The book gives the origins of many words, explains typical Creole expressions and idioms. It even provides a system of grading to denote the strength of swear words! Unusually for a language book, it also includes a comprehensive guide to Mauritian gastronomy with descriptions of most Creole dishes, as these have contributed the largest number of new words in use today, as can be seen in the chapter on the latest additions to Creole. The book is in two sections. Part One is for tourists who just want a phrase book. Part Two is for those who are interested in Mauritian Creole as a language and includes its history, tracing its origin, and evolution .

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

When ordering a cafe au lait in Paris, calamari in Venice, or bratwurst in Munich, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves offers well-tested words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find: *Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling *An English-French/Italian/German dictionary *Tips for small talk and local lingo with Rick's signature sense of humor *A tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice (no internet connection required!) Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves French, Italian & German Phrase Book is an essential item for any traveler's pocket.

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 50+ words and phrases for you to practise your Maori with your furry best friend. Suitable as a first introduction to Maori for learners of all ages, for tourists who would like a fun way to pick up a few basic words when visiting New Zealand, and as a revision book for adults who haven't used their Maori for a while. -- Welsh Books Council

Famed for its great natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Nepal is the ultimate destination for trekkers and travelers. This two-way dictionary and phrasebook is designed for those who wish to communicate in Nepali and learn its basic vocabulary and grammatical structure. Although the Nepali is given in the Roman alphabet, the Devanagari alphabet is included at the beginning of the book for quick reference. A grammar section, pronunciation guide, and practical cultural information provide further insight into the language and culture.

Over 52 million people speak Tamil in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore, with an estimated 800,000 speakers elsewhere in the world. The official language of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Tamil has a rich literary tradition dating back to the third century BC. This essential resource provides an introduction to the cultures and histories of Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, in addition to an extensive two-way dictionary, comprehensive phrasebook, and basic grammar. All Tamil entries are presented in the roman alphabet to aid the English speaker, but the book also introduces the native script with a detailed pronunciation guide. The phrasebook offers guidance to travellers in a range of settings from the hospital to the Internet cafe. Each phrasebook chapter contains a section called 'What You May Hear' that prepares the travellers for common responses in each situation.

Hindi is the second most widely spoken language in the world with over 300 million native speakers, according to the World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2002. It is one of the two official languages of India. This Dictionary & Phrasebook comprises a perfect introduction to the language for the traveler, student, or anyone who wishes to communicate with Hindi speakers. It presents the Hindi script with a comprehensive pronunciation guide and basic grammar. Each entry in the extensive two-way dictionary includes the script and romanized Hindi. The book also contains cultural information (such as the fact that eating with the left hand is considered rude) as well as a section on problems a traveler may encounter. Todd Scudiere holds a master's degree in South Asian studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a graduate of the American Institute of Indian Studies' Advanced Hindi Language Program in Varanasi, India. Currently he is pursuing a master's degree in library & information studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Shona, or ChiShona, a Bantu language spoken by eight million people in Zimbabwe and Mozambique, is the official and most widely-spoken language of Zimbabwe. Designed for the traveler, this compact guide provides the means for basic communication in Shona, featuring a two-way dictionary and phrasebook with practical and cultural information. --1,400 dictionary entries --Pronunciation guide --A basic grammar --Essential phrases --Ideal for the traveler and student

Hallo! From ordering bratwurst in Berlin to making new friends in Munich, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Germany. Rick Steves offers well-tested German words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find: Key phrases for everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spellingAn English-German and German-English dictionaryTips for small talk and local lingo with Rick's signature sense of humorA tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you relax at a biergarten (no internet connection required!)Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves German Phrase Book & Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler's pocket.

With over 11 million speakers world-wide, Catalan thrives and is promoted in the business markets and schools of Catalan-speaking cultures. This title contains 4,000 dictionary entries and a phrasebook covering topics like dining out, sightseeing, and accommodations.

This completely revised and updated edition is an essential companion for all visitors to Georgia. Now with Georgian script included, the book allows users to read signs or point to a phrase they're trying to say.

The bilingual dictionary contains essential daily vocabulary. The phrasebook deals with common situations, including greetings, at the hotel, eating out, and getting around, as well as special situations like relief aid and politics. Other features include a guide to basic grammar and a pronunciation key.

-The only Georgian phrasebook on the market, this will be the language reference for all travelers to Georgia.