Language Guides

Lonely Planet Tibet Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Tibetan phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask for trekking directions and order dishes with confidence -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Order...

Lonely Planet’s Eastern Europe Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful European phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask for directions to historic sites, order regional delicacies, and propose a toast like a local – all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with...

Bring the Italian language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Italian features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes...

Admirers of Russian literature claim that the 'Slavic soul' of writers such as Chekhov or Tolstoy can't be fully appreciated in translation. For the less ambitious, the language will bring you closer to deciphering the 'riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma' that is Russia.Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Lonely Planet Phrasebooks have been connecting travellers and locals for over a quarter of a century - our phrasebooks and mobile apps...

Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Lonely Planet Phrasebooks have been connecting travellers and locals for over a quarter of a century - our phrasebooks and mobile apps cover more than any other publisher!Order the right meal with our menu decoderNever get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionaryWe make language easy with shortcuts, key phrases & common Q&AsFeel at ease, with essential tips on culture & mannersCoverage includes: Basics,...

Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Mandarin phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order authentic street food, chat over a game of mah jong and bargain at the market; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now!Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every...

Lonely Planet Italian Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Italian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order an espresso like a local, ask shop keepers about the latest fashions and bargain for fresh produce at the market; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now!Get More From Your Trip...

Although you can get by in Japan without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences.Score a table in Tokyo’s famous fish market, join the power-ballad belters at a late-night karaoke bar, or sip on sake with newly found friends in a centuries-old Kyoto brewery. Fast, fun and easy to use Essential words and phrases Simple pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost confidence ...

Although you can get by in Iceland without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences.Get invited to watch an up-and-coming band with Reykjavík locals, book dinner at a buzzing new restaurant, or ask for a glass of the country’s best craft beer. Fast, fun and easy to use Essential words and phrases Simple pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost confidence ...

Although it is possible to get by in major Latin American cities without speaking Spanish, just a few phrases go a long way in making friends, inviting service with a smile, and ensuring a rich and rewarding travel experience – you could dance the night away at a salsa club, taste the best local dishes or find a gorgeous beach off the tourist trail. Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs How to get local recommendations Easy-to-use pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost your...

Bring the Japanese language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Japanese features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather.Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes...

Bring the Italian language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Italian features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes...

Bring the Mandarin language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Mandarin features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather.Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes...

Help young children unlock the English language while travelling with First Words English. Brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher, this is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the English language. Get the whole family prepared for and excited about an upcoming trip by learning 100 travel-relevant English words - from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each double page features one word with a...

Help young children unlock the French language while travelling with First Words French. Brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher, this is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the French language. Get the whole family prepared for and excited about an upcoming trip by learning 100 travel-relevant French words - from food and transport, to animals, weather and amenities. Each double page features one word...

Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation. There are some significant differences between everyday spoken Nepali and the more formal written language. However, the information in this book is presented in the informal spoken style, which is all youll need.All you need to make learning enjoyable are a few Nepalese companions to practise with impossible to avoid in friendly Nepal. Simply gather a few phrases from this book and prepare yourself for some...

An innovative visual approach to learning and using basic Chinese phrasesDo you need to brush up on your Chinese for an upcoming trip? Then pick up a copy of Chinese Visual Phrase Pack and start learning today. Whether you're visiting China for business or pleasure, you'll want to be understood and this guide will ensure you are.Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide for real-life situations. Galleries of words and pictures make it easy to find key basic Chinese...

Look before you speak an innovative visual approach to using and learning basic Chinese phrases, with a 60-minute audio CD Do you need to brush up on your Chinese, or learn the language? Or are you off to China and want to make sure you're understood? Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide and CD set for real-life situations. Galleries of words and pictures make it easy to find key basic Chinese vocabulary at a glance and help you remember what you've seen. Learn...

Learn to speak and understand Mandarin Chinese with confidence in just 15 minutes a day. From going to the supermarket and booking a hotel to ordering dinner, learn to speak essential Chinese in no time. Follow this unique system and practise will make you perfect in just 15 minutes a day, five times a week over three months. Test-yourself flaps make it easy to learn and an easy-to-follow pronunciation guide will help ensure you're understood. Pocket-sized with a complete survival guide for...

All the basics you need for short trips and city escapes. Chat, eat, shop, and celebrate your way through the wonders of Eastern Europe. Small Talk Eastern Europe covers Albanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, and Slovene (Slovenian).

Essential Japanese in just 15 minutes a day What can you do in fifteen minutes? Wait for a train? Read the latest gossip? Now with this revolutionary new system for learning a language you can learn Japanese in just 15 minutes a day - soon you'll be able to speak and understand with confidence! Just practice five times a week over 3 months. The unique visual approach makes learning quick, easy and fun. Includes ready-reference features and tips for a true flavour of the culture vFeatures an...