Survival Arabic

Survival Arabic
Author: Fethi Mansouri, Ph.D.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2013-02-05
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462911676

This practical Arabic phrasebook puts all the most essential Arabic words and phrases in the palm of your hand. It contains all the necessary vocabulary and phrases in Modern Standard Arabic, so users will be able to communicate with most people in Arabic-speaking countries. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people, it also contains a beginner's guide to the Arabic language, which allows for a deeper understanding of the language than a typical Arabic phrasebook or Arabic dictionary provides. The phrasebook is organized by situations where one might need to speak Arabic, such as: at the hotel, in a taxi, at a restaurant, in an emergency, etc. All Arabic words and phrases are written in Romanized form as well as Authentic Arabic script so that, in case of difficulties, the book can be shown to an Arabic speaker. Key features include: Hundreds of useful Arabic words and expressions. Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Arabic script for all words and phrases. An introduction to the Arabic Alphabet. A pronunciation guide for Arabic letters and words. A guide to Arabic grammar. A section on specific titles and place names. An Arabic dictionary for quick reference.

Survival Arabic Phrasebook & Dictionary

Survival Arabic Phrasebook & Dictionary
Author: Yamina Gharsa
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2024-04-23
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462921582

This practical Arabic phrasebook puts all the most essential Arabic words and phrases in the palm of your hand. It contains all the necessary vocabulary and phrases in Modern Standard Arabic, so users will be able to communicate with most people in Arabic-speaking countries. Perfect for students, tourists and business people, it also contains a beginner's guide to the Arabic language, which allows for a deeper understanding of the language than a typical Arabic phrasebook or Arabic dictionary provides. The phrasebook is organized by situations where one might need to speak Arabic, such as: at a hotel, in a taxi, at a restaurant, in an emergency, etc. All Arabic words and phrases are written in Romanized form as well as Authentic Arabic script so that, in case of difficulties, the book can be shown to an Arabic speaker. Key features include: Hundreds of useful Arabic words and expressions. Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Arabic script for all words and phrases. An introduction to the Arabic Alphabet. A pronunciation guide for Arabic letters and words. A guide to Arabic grammar. A section on specific titles and place names. An Arabic dictionary for quick reference.

Survival Tagalog

Survival Tagalog
Author: Joi Barrios
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462910378

This practical Tagalog phrasebook puts all the most important Tagalog words and phrases in the palm of your hand. It includes tips for handling situations you'll encounter on a daily basis in the Philippines, making it the most useful Tagalog language book you can buy when traveling! Romanized words are given for each Tagalog word, ensuring that you know how to pronounce each word correctly. Manga illustrations provide visual cues to language in context. Key features of this Tagalog phrasebook include: Pronunciation guides for each phrase with Romanized text for more accurate sounds The right greeting in each situation Correct personal titles for addressing Filipino people respectfully How to ask questions and request things Talking about your family Telling time and days of the week Major cities and famous places in the Philippines Important public signs Travel vocabulary and useful expressions like: Getting to the Airport Renting a Car Eating and Drinks Sightseeing Health/Emergencies Shopping and Money And many more!

Survival Chinese

Survival Chinese
Author: Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2013-02-05
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462911668

A handy Mandarin Chinese phrasebook and guide to the Chinese language, Survival Chinese contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around. This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Mandarin Chinese in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Mandarin or traveling to China or Taiwan, it also contains a beginner guide to the Mandarin language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Chinese than a typical Mandarin phrasebook or Chinese dictionary. The book is broken into four basic sections: Common Chinese Expressions and Key Words, Essential Chinese Communication Tools, Chinese Travel Vocabulary, and making your own sentences. All Chinese words and phrases are written in Romanized form (pinyin) as well phonetically, making pronouncing Chinese a breeze. For example, the word for "reservation", yuding is also written as yuu-deeng. Authentic Chinese characters are also included so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. Key features of Survival Chinese include: Hundreds of useful Chinese words and expressions. An A-Z index which allows the book to function as a English to Chinese dictionary. Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Chinese Characters (Hanzi) for all words and phrases. A concise background and history of the Chinese language. A complete guide to Chinese pronunciations. A concise guide to using Chinese tones. A brief introduction to Chinese grammar.

Survival Burmese Phrasebook & Dictionary

Survival Burmese Phrasebook & Dictionary
Author: Kenneth Wong
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462919537

This practical Burmese phrasebook and dictionary puts all the most important Burmese words and phrases in the palm of your hand. It contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Burmese in any setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Burmese or traveling to Myanmar, it also contains a beginner guide to the Burmese language, allowing for a more in-depth understanding than a typical Burmese phrasebook or Burmese dictionary. The phrasebook is organized by situations where one might need to speak Burmese such as: at the hotel, in a taxi, using numbers, etc. Key features of Survival Burmese include: Hundreds of useful Burmese words and expressions A pronunciation guide for Burmese letters and words A guide to Burmese grammar A section on specific titles and place names A Burmese dictionary for quick reference Manga illustrations to provide fun visual cues

Survival Hindi

Survival Hindi
Author: Sunita Mathur Narain
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2013-11-14
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 146291036X

A handy Hindi phrasebook and guide to the Hindi language, Survival Hindi contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around. This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Hindi in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Hindi or travelling to India, it also contains a beginner guide to the Indian language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Hindi than a typical Hindi phrasebook or Hindi dictionary. The book is broken into eight basic sections, covering everything from common Hindi expressions and key words to ordering in a restaurant. All Hindi words and phrases are written in Romanized form as well phonetically, making pronouncing Hindi a breeze. For example, one of the words for hello, namaskar is also written as num-us-kaar. Authentic Indian script (Devanagari) is also included so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This phrasebook includes: Hundreds of useful Hindi words and expressions. An A-Z index with more than 1,000 words allowing the book to function as an English to Hindi dictionary. Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Hindi script (Devanagari) for all words and phrases. A concise background and history of the Hindi language. An introduction to the Hindi Alphabet. A pronunciation guide for Hindi. A guide to Hindi grammar. Not everyone has time to attend regular Hindi classes. A busy schedule, however, does not mean you cannot learn Hindi. With this fun and easy Hindi phrase book you will soon be speaking Hindi without fear or fuss! Titles in this bestselling phrase book series include: Survival Japanese, Survival Arabic, Survival Chinese, Survival Tagalog, Survival Hindi, and Survival Korean

Survival Korean

Survival Korean
Author: Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2013-01-29
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 146291165X

A handy Korean phrasebook and guide to the Korean language, Survival Korean contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around Korea. This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Korean in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Korean or travelling to Korea, it also contains a beginner guide to the Korean language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Korean than a typical Korean phrasebook or Korean dictionary. The book is broken into four basic sections: Common Korean Expressions and Key Words, Essential Korean Communication Tools, Korean Travel Vocabulary and Useful Korean Expressions, and Korean Pronunciation Guides for Key Korean Names and Signs. All Korean words and phrases are written in Romanized form as well phonetically, making pronouncing Korean a breeze. For example, the word for "Hello", Yoboseyo is also written as Yoe-boh-say-yoh. Authentic Korean script (Hangul) is also included so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. Key features of Survival Korean include: Hundreds of useful Korean words and expressions. Up-to-date internet, mobile, and social media terms An English-Korean index with more than 1,000 additional words and their pronunciation for quick reference. Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Korean script (Hangul) for all words and phrases. A concise background and history of the Korean language. An introduction to the Korean Alphabet. A pronunciation guide for Korean syllables. A guide to Korean grammar.

Essential Arabic

Essential Arabic
Author: Fethi Mansouri
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462910084

This portable, user-friendly Arabic language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the easiest and most affordable way to learn Arabic before and during your trip. If you only want to purchase one Arabic language book--Essential Arabic is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of the Arab world and is also designed as an Arabic phrasebook, making it the most versatile Arabic language learning tool on the market. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to the Middle East or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Arabic phrasebook or as an English-Arabic dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Arabic without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Arabic again and again when visiting the Arab world and working or interacting with Arabic speakers. In this book you will find: Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use. A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions. Extensive information about Arabic grammar and pronunciation. Latest Arabic vocabulary and Arabic phrases for smartphones, social media and more. This beginner Arabic language book will help you to quickly and easily learn Arabic. Your ability to read Arabic, write Arabic, speak Arabic, and comprehend Arabic will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Arabic language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.

Survival Thai

Survival Thai
Author: Thomas Lamosse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2016-03-08
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462913776

This practical Thai phrasebook puts all the most important Thai words and phrases in the palm of your hand. It contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Thai in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Thai or traveling to Thailand, it also contains a beginner guide to the Thai language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Thai than a typical Thai phrasebook or Thai dictionary. The phrase book is organized by situations where one might need to speak Thai such as: at the hotel, in a taxi, using numbers, etc. As a bonus, an "Exploring Thailand" section provides detailed information about Thai holidays, customs and popular travel destinations. Key features of Survival Thai include: Hundreds of useful Thai words and expressions. A pronunciation guide for Thai letters and words. A brief guide to Thai grammar. A section on specific titles and place names. A Thai dictionary for quick reference Manga illustrations to provide fun visual cues. An "Exploring Thailand" travel guide.