Pocket Idiot S Guide To French Phrases

Beyond Bonjour and Adieu! This third edition of The Pocket Idiot's GuideTM to French Phrases includes updated information on technology and transportation, shopping, dining, and dealing with emergencies, as well as a brand-new business travel section. Whether they're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this must-have guide provides readers with all the phrases needed to communicate with native French speakers - and even sound like one. ? According to the World Tourism Organization, France is the world's top tourist destination ? As a foreign language, French is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English ? Beginning-level foreign language Complete Idiot's Guides® have been among the series' most consistently successful performers

Are you embarrassed to admit that your knowledge of French stops somewhere south of Quebec? Can you tell La Marseillaise from bouillabaisse? Are you trying to master the language but keep getting stopped at the Maginot line? Don't worry: You'll always have Paris--and The Pocket Idiot's Guide to French! This is more than just a directory of words; you'll quickly feel confident with the language--even be able to communicate with native speakers. Whether you're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this Pocket Idiot's Guide helps you:

You're no idiot, of course. You appreciate wine and brie, can pronounce "croissant," and know that "bonjour" means hello. But when it comes to actually learning the language, you feel stranded on the Eiffel Tower with no way down. Dont strap on your parachute just yet! The Complete Idiots Guide to Learning French, Second Edition makes mastering French fun and entertaining--instead of bogging you down with verb tenses and vocabulary lists. Youll feel confident about "parlaying" your new proficiency into conversations with native speakers.

Fully revised and updated, The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Spanish Phrases, Third Edition, offers the everyday terms travellers need to know, whether they're on business or holiday in a Spanish-speaking country. From cooking and dating to banking and shopping, a master linguist delivers witty tips, easy-to-follow grammar lessons, and comprehensive bilingual glossaries for both beginner and advanced speakers.

Sound like a native in no time! You've decided to cross off a bucket list item by visiting France or one of the many countries where French is spoken—but you don't know much more than a few words en français. With everything you need to pack for your trip, you won't want to lug around an English to French dictionary. All you really need is this French Phrases for Beginners pocket guide. This handy book includes these features: • Everyday terms to use when traveling, shopping, and eating out • Conversational phrases for discussing the weather, sports, and family • Popular idioms to help you sound (almost) like a native French speaker • Pronunciation keys for nearly every phrase discussed Whether you need to know what time the train leaves, how to ask for an ambulance, or the all-important question of where's the bathroom, French Phrases for Beginners is your go-to companion for ensuring you enjoy your visit to France or anywhere else where French is spoken.

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? You do now! The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to German Phrases is a handy, informative, and fun guide to all the phrases readers need to enjoy a visit to Germany, complete with the basics of German grammar and syntax and a compact German-English/English-German dictionary. • Nearly 1.7 million Americans travel to Germany each year for business and/or leisure—and most will find this book invaluable. • Full of current and classic phrases from every aspect of life and travel, along with useful travel tips and maps. • Easy-to-use pronunciation guide and verb, noun, and idiom charts. • Convenient, pocket-size format for on-the-go travelers.

A practical handbook for business travelers and tourists, a completely updated guide employs language-immersion principles to teach readers a wide variety of useful words and phrases and includes compact grammar and pronunciations sections, tips on Italian cultures, clear maps, and extensive vocabulary lists and verb charts. Original.