Travel > Language Guides & Phrase Books

The fun and easy way to take your Italian language skills to the next level The tips, techniques, and information presented here give students, travelers, and businesspeople a primer on how to speak Italian. Complete with updates, a bonus CD, and the traditional For Dummies user-friendly format, this new edition of Italian For Dummies gives you reliable lessons, practice, and language learning techniques for speaking Italian with ease and confidence. Featuring a revamped, user-friendly organization that builds on your knowledge and... read more

Whether you're a total beginner or you know a bit of French already, this title helps you improve the language. It features an activity section that contains everyday situations and words, a picture workbook with words to build up vocabulary and a 2,000-word quick-reference dictionary if you need something quick.

Learn Latin American Spanish quickly and painlessly The job market for those who are bilingual is expanding rapidly. Businesses and government agencies are hiring translators; retailers and advertisers are concentrating more energy in targeting the Spanish-speaking; and hospitals and agencies are seeking to overcome language barriers. Whether you're a student studying Spanish, a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country and need to learn the basics, or a upwardly mobile looking to get ahead of the pack in your ca... read more

A complete language lesson in a tin - each set includes a 94 page phrase book and a one-hour audio CD that will have you conversing like a native in no time.

Available in both paperback and vinyl cover, these dictionaries feature: high impact cover design in striking "Berlitz" blue, in-keeping with the whole "Berlitz" range for increased brand recognition; bold, blue headwords offer the user maximum accessibility making it easy to navigate around the dictionary quickly; handy, pocket format ideal for a school bag, briefcase or rucksack; and over 30,000 entries capturing the core words of the language.

These new design phrase books feature over 8000 phrases and full-colour photographs throughout. They are packed with even more everyday phrases needed to speak confidently and practical advice and cultural tips sections help travellers to understand the country they are visiting. Full-colour photographs help visually explain the currency, cash machines, ticket machines, motoring signs & much more. Bright, colour-coded sections enable access the phrase they need instantly and a new chapter focuses on business travel, travel with chi... read more

This lightweight, portable pack features a phrase book from the bestselling Berlitz range plus a CD providing you with the key phrases to get the most out of your trip. The phrase book features over 8,000 everyday phrases that every traveller needs to speak confidently, plus a menu reader and culture tips to help you understand the country you are visiting. Full-colour photographs throughout help explain visually the currency, cash machines, ticket machines, motoring signs & much more. The CD features more than 3,000 key travel sur... read more

The Berlitz phrasebook is now available on your iPod! This brand new, contemporary series has the same great content as the Phrasebook, with quick access to words, phrases and photographs, with the added benefit of native speakers, making it even easier to perfect the correct pronunciation.

The Berlitz phrasebook is now available on your iPod! This brand new, contemporary series has the same great content as the Phrasebook, with quick access to words, phrases and photographs, with the added benefit of native speakers, making it even easier to perfect the correct pronunciation.

The Berlitz phrasebook is now available on your iPod! This brand new, contemporary series has the same great content as the Phrasebook, with quick access to words, phrases and photographs, with the added benefit of native speakers, making it even easier to perfect the correct pronunciation.

A detailed grammar section that will teach you the difference between tu and vous; Fresh, new-look phrasebook; Thousands of practical and social travel phrases for every situation

Culture tips to help you avoid social faux pas in Japan; New key-phrases section at the start of each chapter to help you find the phrases you need fast ; 3500 word two-way dictionary

"The Rough Guide Phrasebook Portuguese" is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Portugal. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook will help you communicate with the locals in no time with a dictionary of over 5,000 words. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Portuguese speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing... read more

Regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn for native English speakers by the U.S. State Department, Arabic is gaining both prominence and importance in America.

"Chinese For Dummies" will show you how to communicate effectively in Chinese as well as inform you on Chinese culture. Some of the topics this book covers include: Basic vocabulary Everyday conversations, including phone dialogue and small talk Speaking in perfect pitch and tone Easy-to-understand grammar rules Getting around in a Chinese-speaking country Cultural references like maintaining face, dining etiquette, and social mores

Also included is an audio CD that features actual Chinese conversations by native Chin... read more

This fun-filled reference book introduces children to Italian by presenting familiar words in the context of everyday situations. Playing sports and music, eating at a restaurant, spending time at home--these common activities are entertainingly presented in colorful scenes with every key object labeled in both English and Italian. It's an ideal learning tool for home or classroom, providing hours of both independent reading pleasure and foreign language sharing with family and friends.