Just Enough Italian (Just Enough Phrasebook Series) [Paperback]

D.L. Ellis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071451404 | ISBN-13: 978-0071451406 | Publication Date: March 8, 2005 | Edition: 2

The perfect Italian phrase book for when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad

Your ideal companion while traveling in Europe--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience--this handy, pocket-size guide packs all the punch of bigger references in a much more concise, user-friendly format. While Just Enough Italian covers all the standard phrase book topics--including everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance--its quick-reference format and at-a-glance Q&A examples make it easier than ever to find just the right word or phrase for just about every occasion.

This second edition is thoroughly revised and now includes currency updates and coverage of the latest changes in travel--such as using ATMs for currency exchanges.

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From the Back Cover

The perfect Italian phrase book for when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad

Your ideal companion while traveling in Italy--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no experience with Italian--this handy, pocket-size guide packs all the punch of bigger phrase books in a concise, user-friendly format.

Just Enough Italian covers all the essential travel topics--everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance. Learn in a snap how to say:

• Do you speak English? Parla inglese?
• I'd like a room with a shower. Vorrei una camera con doccia.
• I'm ill. Sto male

The quick-reference format and at-a-glance Q&A examples of Just Enough Italian make it easier than ever for you to find just the right word or phrase for any situation.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (March 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071451404
• ISBN-13: 978-0071451406
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Italian traveler, September 12, 2007

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D. Perrault "Italy traveler" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just Enough Italian (Just Enough Phrasebook Series) (Paperback)

I think one should make an effort to communicate effectively with those in the country where you are traveling. This book allows you to learn as little or as much as you like. I focused mainly on transportation, restaurants and shopping tips. It was very helpful and in my opinion, a necessity for the foreign traveler.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful for a short trip to Italy, December 29, 2008

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B. Farnsworth (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just Enough Italian (Just Enough Phrasebook Series) (Paperback)

This book was small enough to carry around everywhere and helped me on several occasions. I know zero Italian but I was able to look up phrases as necessary on the fly.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use as needed on site, February 10, 2010

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Ann Zaffy (Browntown PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Just Enough Italian (Just Enough Phrasebook Series) (Paperback)

I took this book to Italy with me and it came in very handy. Could pull it out and quickly get to what I needed to speak to a waiter or hotel keeper, train attendant etc. I would recommend it as a handy tool.