European Phrase Book & Dictionary (Berlitz Phrase Books) [Paperback]

Berlitz Editorial Staff (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2000 | ISBN-10: 2831577403 | ISBN-13: 978-2831577401 | Edition: Revised

Part language instructor, part tour guide, the world-renowned Berlitz Phrase Books have been the ideal companions for millions of travelers worldwide. Each of the 33 titles in this popular series features more than 1,200 useful phrases and more than 2,300 words covering just about any situation a traveler is likely to encounter.

Berlitz Phrase Books remain the unparalleled market leader with their user-friendly format and unique color coding system for easy access. Features include a mini-dictionary of useful words; "point-to" panels that troubleshoot difficult situations, such as losing baggage and visiting the doctor; mini-dialogues that provide typical conversations for travelers to practice; and cultural tips and warnings that guide visitors through social situations and provide valuable safety advice.

Completely redesigned and updated, Berlitz Phrase Books fit every pocket -- and every traveler's need for a compact, dependable reference source.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Guides; Revised edition (July 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2831577403
• ISBN-13: 978-2831577401
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,142,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > Germanic Languages
  • #25 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Danish
  • #52 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Dutch

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good tool for crossing multiple borders, September 14, 2000

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Baltic Books "Vic" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: European Phrase Book & Dictionary (Berlitz Phrase Books) (Paperback)

The "Berlitz European Phrase Book" is a good tool for the traveler that will spend just a little time in several European countries. This edition covers: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish.

You are not going to find the depth of material you would in another single language book (I recommend the Lonely Planet phrase books as my first choice). You will find the basics compiled in a single format. Once you learn how to use one, it is easy to find the same items in the other languages. It is also the same if you happen to pick up Berlitz's's Eastern European book as well.

There is not room for a dictionary and the pronunciation guides are at the back of each section. I'm sure Berlitz felt the main reason you would buy this was for the instant use phrases.

If you want more than this, be sure to purchase individual books for each language. If you are doing a tour, or only spending a few days here and there, you will be fine with this multiple-language version for basic phrases and words.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great To Go Guide, October 25, 2007

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Ms. Michelle R. Mekky "longhornbabe95" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Berlitz European Phrase Book (Paperback)

If you want something small and functional to take with you to Europe this is a great phrase book.