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Europe (Lonely Planet Phrasebook) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Karin Vidstrup Monk (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 3rd edition (1 Feb 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 186450224X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1864502244
  • Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 9.3 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 228,956 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book replaces "Western Europe Phrasbook". It includes Basque, Catalan, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Maltese, Portugese, Scottish Gaelic, Spanish and Welsh. This fully updated edition includes special sections on going out, sports and festivals, as well as local dishes, shopping and sightseeing.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good variety of languages, 25 Mar 2003
I have to commend the Lonely Planet for attempting to cover such a large variety of languages. As most people will know, having even a few words of the local language makes you feel far more welcomed. This is all the more true for so-called 'minority languages'. As a first language Welsh speaker, I very much appreciate when any visitors try to learn a few words of my language. Yes, I may speak English fluently, but it makes a big difference when someone shows that they know that your language and culture exists.
The same is true for any country - learn some of the lingo and you'll get closer to the people and get more enjoyment from your holiday.
They only criticism I have is that the book doesn't concentrate enough on the basics. Some of the more complex stuff (which may not be that useful while on holiday) could have been left out to make room for the basics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference but Watch Out on Pronunciation, 31 Aug 2005
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This is a great little guide; comprehensive but just the right size to fit in your luggage. It is good that less well known languages like Catalan and Welsh are included because in my experience making the effort to speak even a little of these will ensure an even warmer welcome. There's even a small section how to read political grafitti in the Basque Country!

However, I would add a small caveat about the guidelines on pronunciation included. I cannot comment on the other languages included but as someone who speaks a little French and Spanish, I found the pronunciation guides misleading. To someone with no knowledge this could lead to misunderstandings.

Otherwise, this book is highly recommended.

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4.0 out of 5 stars It great to see minority languages give some acknowledgement, 5 Jun 2002
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All to often minority languages are deemed irrelevant, even useless. I am more than delighted to see space given to some of Europe's more exotic vernaculars such as Irish and Basque to name just a few. My only criticism is that more space could be given to them. Locals do not expect travellers to be able to converse in the 'local' tongue. Any attempt to do so would be met first with surprise and then with great appreciation. It may be an idea to produce a phrasebook for a particular minority language such as Catalan. Anyway, it is a start and lets hope it's the way of the future.
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