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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Although you can get by in Norway without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences. Book a table at an exciting new restaurant, get directions to Oslo's most impressive street art murals, or snap up tickets to one of the country's many music festivals. Fast, fun and easy to useEssential words and phrasesSimple pronunciatio...

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Although you can get by in Iceland without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences. Get invited to watch an up-and-coming band with Reykjavík locals, book dinner at a buzzing new restaurant, or ask for a glass of the country's best craft beer. Fast, fun and easy to useEssential words and phrases Simple pronunciation guide...

Lord Jim (1900): Jim is one of Conrad's most complex creations, and Conrad explores, along the vast horizon of this gorgeous novel, the phenomena of shame, guilt, retribution -- and redemption. How right it is for our times!Originally published in 1904, Nostromo is considered by many to be Conrad's supreme achievement. Set in the imaginary South American republic of Costaguana, the novel reveals the effects of unbridled greed and imperialist interests on many different lives. V.S. Pritchett wrot...

These new design phrase books feature over 8000 phrases and full-colour photographs throughout. They are packed with even more everyday phrases needed to speak confidently and practical advice and cultural tips sections help travellers to understand the country they are visiting. Full-colour photographs help visually explain the currency, cash machines, ticket machines, motoring signs and much more. Bright, colour-coded sections enable access the phrase they need instantly and a new chapter focu...

Icelandic: An Essential Grammar is a concise and convenient guide to the basic grammatical structure of Icelandic. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging Grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations and sets out the complexities of Icelandic in short, readable sections. Each grammar point is illustrated with numerous examples drawn from everyday life, clarifying the grammatical structure in use while providing insight into Icelandic culture. Icelandic: An...

Order your sill or any other dish on the smorgasbord in Swedish, enjoy Danish Hygge and chat with a couple of Norwegians while checking out their favorite fjord. Make the most of Iceland's Bjordagurinn celebrations, stop for a late night snack at a Finnish grilli and yell yourself hoarse at a traditional Faroese rowing competition. In This Guide: Essential language for festivals, camping and the outdoors. Comprehensive food guide, including menu decoder in each language. Easy pronunciation gui...

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Collins Gem Phrase Books are designed for ease of use, covering more than 70 topics from Finding a room to Choosing wine. Phrases are kept short and simple with an easy pronunciation guide, making learning a language painless and fun. Collins Gem Phrase Books contain topics and phrases that reflect today's lifestyle. As well as traditionally useful topics such as Bus, Train, Self-catering and Asking directions, you can now find uniquely modern entries on the Internet, E-mail, Texting a...

Colloquial Dutch 2 is the next step in language learning for those who already have a basic knowledge of Dutch. The authentic dialogues, texts and variety of exercises in this course will help learners to consolidate their language skills and further their language competence. Key features include: a section devoted to idiomatic expressions in each unit cultural points and information on various dialects vocabulary lists relative to the topics of each unit.Audio material to accompany the co...

Featuring over 1,200 useful phrases and expressions and over 2,300 words, this is the perfect companion for any trip abroad. Easy to use, the colour-coded language guide helps travellers converse with confidence and travel with ease. Sections cover the most popular situations - basic expressions and greetings, eating out, travel, sightseeing, shopping, heath and more. Additional features include: grammar section, bilingual dictionary, full pronunciation guide, extensive menu reader, mini-dialogu...

With its completely redesigned interior making the book even more accessible than before, the Berlitz Norwegian Phrase Book is ideal for travellers of all ages who are looking for a reliable and up-to-date phrase book that contains all the phrases they really need when they are in Norway. The new and improved content has a more visually appealing colour-coding system, enabling users to find what they want, when they want it, and in less time. The book also provides simplified phonetics to ensure...