Over 52 million people speak Tamil in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore, with an estimated 800,000 speakers elsewhere in the world. The official language of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Tamil has a rich literary tradition dating back to the third century BC. This essential resource provides an introduction to the cultures and histories of Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, in addition to an extensive two-way dictionary, comprehensive phrasebook, and basic grammar. All Tamil entries are presented in the roman alphabet to aid the English speaker, but the book also introduces the native script with a detailed pronunciation guide. The phrasebook offers guidance to travellers in a range of settings from the hospital to the Internet cafe. Each phrasebook chapter contains a section called 'What You May Hear' that prepares the travellers for common responses in each situation.

Uzbek, the national language of the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan, has over 20 million speakers in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikstan, neighboring countries, and emigrant communities abroad. This two-way language guide provides the essential vocabulary and phrases for communication with Uzbek speakers in travel-related and daily life situations. Uzbek is presented here in the Roman alphabet to allow quick pronunciation. --5,000 total entries --Basic Uzbek grammar --Extensive vocabulary and phrases --Practical cultural information --For travelers, students, and businesspeople

This dictionary and phrasebook is an indispensable resource for travellers, students and businesspersons alike. Along with a two-way dictionary, this book contains a vast collection of phrases to help the visitor communicate with the people of Norway in a variety of situations. Dialogue and vocabulary dealing with subjects such as eating out, hiking, and fishing are included. Whether strolling the streets of Oslo from the palace down Karl Johan Boulevard or taking the famous hurtigruten (coastal steamer) above the Arctic Circle to Nordkapp and the world of the Samisk peple, this dictionary and phrasebook will make visitors feel at home in this wonderful Nordic land.

With over 10,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme and an audio app, Japanese language learning has never been easier. Perfect for tourist and business travellers alike, DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series is by your side when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying language. Stunning visuals and comprehensive indexes combine to make the Japanese English Bilingual Visual Dictionary your indispensable Japanese language companion. Fully updated to reflect recent changes in technology and clothing, the Japanese English Bilingual Visual Dictionary also features an easy-to-use free audio app available on the App Store and Google Play, enabling you to hear terms spoken out loud. Learn and retain all the key phrases you need to know, and perfect your pronunciation with audio help.

This dictionary and phrasebook is designed for students and travelers visiting La Belle Province, eager to immerse themselves in Qu b cois culture and speak the language that more than 80 percent of Quebecers call their own. Written with the needs of English-speaking Americans and Canadians in mind, this easy-to-use, two-way language guide offers the visitor essential vocabulary and phrases for communicating and navigating with ease.* 4,000 total entries* Basic grammar* Essential phrases* Qu b cois expressions* Ideal for the traveler, student, or businessperson

Steven Paas (Ph.D.) started compiling the words and explanations in this dictionary in 1997, when preparing for his teaching at the Zomba Theological College in Malawi. Apart from this dictionary of Chichewa/Cinyanja, he has published various studies, for example a history of Chichewa lexicography, and, recently, a survey of the history of Western and African Christianity. This dictionary has now been endorsed for use in schools in Malawi by Professor Pascal Kishindo from the Centre for Language studies, University of Malawi. Approved for use in Zambian schools by the Ministry of General Education, 2016

Ola! From ordering vinho verde in the Douro Valley to making new friends in Lisbon, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Portugal. Rick Steves offers well-tested Portuguese words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find: Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spellingAn English-Portuguese and Portuguese-English dictionaryTips for small talk and local lingo with Rick's signature sense of humorA tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you relax on the beach (no internet connection required!) Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves Portuguese Phrase Book & Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler's pocket.

This portable, user-friendly Vietnamese language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Vietnamese before and during your trip. If you only want to purchase one Vietnamese language book Essential Vietnamese 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 Vietnam and is also designed as a Vietnamese phrasebook, making it the most versatile Vietnamese language learning tool on the market. Perfect for business people or tourists traveling to Vietnam or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as a Vietnamese phrase book or as an English-Vietnamese Dictionary. A clever point to feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Vietnamese without the need to say a single word or read a single character. In addition, language involving terms and phrases covering the latest technology devices, using social media, and tips on the essentials of travel like arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, are also effectively covered in extraordinary detail. Essential Vietnamese includes: Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday use. A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions. A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easily. Extensive information about Vietnamese Grammar and Pronunciation. Latest Vietnamese vocabulary and phrases for smart phones, social media and more. This beginner Vietnamese book will help you to quickly and easily learn Vietnamese. Your ability to read Vietnamese, write Vietnamese, speak Vietnamese, and comprehend Vietnamese will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Vietnamese language class.

Compact and easy to use, this handy guide includes travel and language tips plus a two-way mini-dictionary, so you'll never be stuck for the right word. It is arranged by topic in clear, colour-coded sections, and offers phrases for every eventuality. Its simple-to-read format allows you to build your own sentences and develop your language skills. Also featuring a comprehensive menu-reader and pronunciation guide, it is the ideal companion to any trip.

224-page book.

Also available in this series: Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish.

Because of its exceptional clarity, accuracy, and ease of use, this dictionary is the acknowledged authority on South African and general English for study, professional use, and at home. Giving particular support on many questions of usage and grammar, and now containing a unique encyclopedic reference section, it is the most up-to-date South African English dictionary available.

Compact and easy to use, this handy guide includes travel and language tips plus a two-way mini-dictionary, so you'll never be stuck for the right word. It is arranged by topic in clear, colour-coded sections, and offers phrases for every eventuality. Its simple-to-read format allows you to build your own sentences and develop your language skills. Also featuring a comprehensive menu-reader and pronunciation guide, it is the ideal companion to any trip.

Also available in this series: Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish.

This handy Japanese dictionary allows you to look up words quickly and easily and be understood while speaking. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Japan, the Pocket Japanese Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating in Japanese. It features all the essential Japanese vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate speakers. Its handy pocket format and user-friendly, two-colour layout will make any future language class or trip to Japan much easier. All entries are in Romanized form as well as Japanese script (Kanji and Kana) so that, in case of difficulties, the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This dictionary includes the following key features: Over 18,000 words and expressions in the Japanese language. Japanese English and English Japanese sections. Fully updated with recent vocabulary and commonly used Japanese slang. Clear, user-friendly layout with headwords in blue. Romanized script and Japanese script (hiragana and katakana) and characters (kanji) for every entry. Other books from this best-selling series you might enjoy include: Pocket Korean Dictionary, Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary, Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary, and Pocket Cantonese Dictionary.

This dictionary, which represents the language of the most widely used dialect in the Philippine Islands, will be especially useful to the traveller. The dictionary contains a bilingual guide to pronunciation and is presented in an attractive and sturdy form.

The Georgetown Dictionary of Moroccan Arabic is a modernized language resource that introduces improvements to Arabic dialect dictionaries originally published by Georgetown University Press in the 1960s. Students, teachers, and scholars of Arabic will welcome this up-to-date resource, which includes key Moroccan words, to grow vocabulary and learn more about Moroccan Arabic language and culture. Created using the latest computational linguistics ideas and tools, this etymological dictionary represents a new generation of Arabic language reference materials designed to help English speakers gain proficiency in colloquial Arabic dialects. Scholars and linguists are certain to find this complex and challenging dialect informative and useful in discussions of Arabic dialectology. * Features over 13,000 Moroccan Arabic-English entries and 8,000 English-Arabic entries * Provides conventional Arabic script for main entries, organized by root, as standard for Arabic dictionaries * Employs International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for all terms to demonstrate correct pronunciation and allow comparison across dialects * Includes borrowed words commonly used in Moroccan Arabic, such as those from French, Spanish, and Amazigh * Contains extensive example sentences and an appendix showing the roots of words with prefixes both to help learners

Can you ad lib cum laude? Are you in extremis whenever you hear a Latin tag or phrase in medias res? Or, a contrario, would you like to learn more about how familiar expressions originated ab initio?

Nil desperandum. This authoritative and highly browsable guide to Latin phrases provides a concise and enlightening account of the meaning and history of words and expressions which have entered the English language.

* Over 1000 Latin words and phrases in common use today

* Hundreds of examples of usage, past and present

* Detailed coverage of maxims and proverbs

* The story behind the word

* Thematic index giving instant access to topics such as love, happiness, greed and beauty

* A-Z listing of all Latin authors cited, from Augustine to Virgil

A resource for students in grades 4-8 learning Spanish or English. More than 45,000 entries provide coverage of basic vocabulary and idioms to help students write and speak effectively. More than 50,000 translations. Bidirectional: English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Perfect for use at school and home, and for students learning a second language.

The German English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential vocabulary guide to the world around you. With over 10,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, language learning has never been easier. Perfect for tourist and business travellers alike, DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series is by your side when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying language. Stunning visuals and comprehensive indexes combine to make the German English Bilingual Visual Dictionary your indispensable German language companion. Fully updated to reflect recent changes in technology and clothing, the German English Bilingual Visual Dictionary also features an easy-to-use audio app, enabling you to hear terms spoken out loud. Learn and retain all the key phrases you need to know, and perfect your pronunciation with audio help.

The Tuttle Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary is a pocket-sized dictionary designed for travelers, business people and beginner Chinese language students. It contains all the most common Chinese vocabulary you will need. This new edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include over 20,000 entries. A reference guide to the essentials of Chinese grammar and pronunciation are provided to ensure you will be understood when speaking.

Compact and easy to use, this handy guide includes travel and language tips plus a two-way mini-dictionary, so you'll never be stuck for the right word. It is arranged by topic in clear, colour-coded sections, and offers phrases for every eventuality. Its simple-to-read format allows you to build your own sentences and develop your language skills. Also featuring a comprehensive menu-reader and pronunciation guide, it is the ideal companion to any trip.

Also available in this series: Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish.

Berlitz Picture Dictionary Italian With over 2000 essential words and phrases, this stylish, pocket-sized Italian picture dictionary from Berlitz's trusted language experts makes communicating quick and easy. * Developed by a team of Berlitz language experts, each book in this stylish series of picture dictionaries is a gold mine of over 2000 illustrated words and phrases * Packed with essential words you'll need to communicate in everyday situations * Content conveniently organised into twelve thematic units (General Vocabulary, People, Home and Housekeeping, School, Work, Food and Drink, Travel and Leisure, Health, Sport, Nature, Shopping and Services, and Culture and Media) * Each word is accompanied by a translation, a simple phonetic transcription, and a colour picture, allowing for swift communication and comprehension * Also ideal for first-time language-learners seeking to expand their vocabulary, and those wishing to refresh their knowledge * Compact format makes this the perfect portable communication companion * Includes invaluable pronunciation guide and handy bilingual index About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.