Fijian: Lonely Planet Phrasebook [Paperback]

Paul Geraghty (Author), Lonely Planet Phrasebooks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008

Cruising through the outer islands, dining out in a waterfront restaurant in Suva or hiking along inland trails - regardless of how you spend your time, a little Fijian will open up this tropical wonderland. Lonely Planet's practical vocabulary and comprehensive notes on grammar will ensure that your interest in Fijian lasts long after your tan has faded.

Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.

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National Geographic Traveler, September 2006
'Lonely Planet Phrasebooks. Portable, pocket-size, cheap, and available for almost any country you might want to visit...'

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2 edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740591356
• ISBN-13: 978-1740591355
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #865,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best resource for quick learning, May 21, 2004

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This review is from: Fijian: Lonely Planet Phrasebook (Paperback)

Dr. Geraghty is the world's leading linguist of Fiji's 300 indigenous regional dialects, and this book is a simple, straightforward, useful introduction to any traveler.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, June 8, 2006

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Laszlo Wagner (Hungary) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fijian: Lonely Planet Phrasebook (Paperback)

Although now appearing in the new cover, this is in fact still Lonely Planet's old Fijian Phrasebook - fortunately!
As such, it not only gives you plenty of useful phrases arranged thematically, but a very thorough introduction to Fijian grammar. This is essential to those planning to actually learn the language, something that may well be useful if you fall in love with the country and decide to stay longer than most holidaymakers.
If you are on a short holiday, you may be relieved to hear that English is widely spoken in Fiji - but trying a few local phrases always goes down well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Always Good, October 31, 2010

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Robert Borst (Kent, WA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fijian: Lonely Planet Phrasebook (Paperback)

I have always found the Lony Planet travel books to be worthwhile and this is no exception. Figi is very nice too.