Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet: The world's #1 phrasebook publisher*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 Travel Situation! Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms andmultiple meaningsOrder with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foodswith the menu decoderSave time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertipsNever get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way,quick-reference dictionaryBe prepared for both common and emergency travel situations withpractical phrases and terminologyMeet friends with conversation starter phrasesGet your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet Phrasebook & Dictionary:Full-color throughoutUser-friendly layout organized by travel scenario categoriesSurvival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cuesConvenient features 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go10 Ways to Start a Sentence10 Phrases to Sound like a LocalListen For - phrases you may hearLook For - phrases you may see on signsShortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrasesQ&A - suggested answers to questions asked CoversBasics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, readingtips, grammar rulesPractical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing,business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining,accommodations, directions, border crossing, transportSocial - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out,romance, culture, activities, weatherSafe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist,symptoms, conditionsFood - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredientsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.Looking for an auditory guide to pronunciations? Check out LonelyPlanet Mandarin Phrasebook & Audio CD. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, and has been connecting travellers and locals for over 25 years with phrasebooks for 120 languages, more than any other publisher! With an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community, Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves. The world awaits! Check out our Fast Talk Phrasebook mobile app for on-the-go language needs. (Available languages: German, Latin Spanish, European Spanish, French, and Italian.) *#1 phrasebook publisher. Source: Nielsen Bookscan UK, US & AUS