Traveler's Italian Dictionary

Traveler's Italian Dictionary
Author: Dilaver Berberi
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 386
Release: 1993-09-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780805029116

For businesspeople, students, travelers-- perfect for anyone who wants to quickly find a word, its pronunciation and use. This "pocket pal" can be used equally well by beginners or by those who already have a good working knowledge of the language. Over 11,000 entries (5000+ Italian/English, 5000+ English/Italian). Pronunciation accompanies Italian words on both sides, along with helpful usage information. Pronunciation Guide explains the sounds of Italian, how to produce and combine them-- takes the mystery out of developing a good accent! Concise Italian Grammar for a quick overview or specific explanations; sections include nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, sentence formation, etc., plus verb tables for instant look-ups. Phrases for Use Abroad gives you the right thing to say (and how to pronounce it) in a number of everyday situations. Menu Reader, complete with pronunciation, ensures you'll never be surprised by what you order!

Cultures, Ideologies, and the Dictionary

Cultures, Ideologies, and the Dictionary
Author: Braj B. Kachru
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110957078

A pioneering volume addressing issues related to cultures, ideologies, and the dictionary. A cross-cultural and cross-linguistic study with focus on selected Western and non-Western languages. A number of in-depth case studies illustrates the dominant role ideology and other types of bias play in the making of a dictionary. The volume includes invited papers of 40 internationally recognized scholars.