Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook: With Two-Way Dictionary (Phrasebooks) (Greek Edition) [Paperback]

Markella Callimassia (Author)

Book Description

Series: Phrasebooks | Publication Date: August 2000

Includes insider's tips on local customs, etiquette and all things Greek; signs and essentials in Greek script for fast recognition; plenty of conversation topics, with a focus on cuisine and getting to know people; an index and headings in Greek script allowing easy two-way conversations; and a two-way dictionary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2nd edition (August 2000)
• Language: Greek
• ISBN-10: 0864426836
• ISBN-13: 978-0864426833
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #986,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad -- if you never use the toilet, February 23, 2001

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JCV "runblader" (Adventure, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook: With Two-Way Dictionary (Phrasebooks) (Greek Edition) (Paperback)

Great book except that it lacks the most important phrase to learn when travelling abroad -- "Where's the toilet?" So before you go to Greece and get yourself in an uncomfortable situation, I suggest you scribble the following into the inside cover of your phrasebook: "Pu e toualeta?" You can thank me later. Another problem I found was the dictionary in the back, which lacks some essential travel words like "ticket". Not nearly as good as Lonely Planet's other phrasebooks.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern, Updated and Amusing Phrasebook, March 2, 2003

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The Astorian (Astoria, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook: With Two-Way Dictionary (Phrasebooks) (Greek Edition) (Paperback)

I am Greek-American and can speak both English and Greek. I bought this book for my amusement and was surprised that the book, unlike other phrase books, is a bit more modern as to phrase choice and very well-organized. I would suggest purchasing it, yet, keep in mind that in Greece most touristy places speak English and most Greeks under 35 know English in some form (as do other parts of Europe). Enjoy.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Currency is out of date!, March 18, 2005

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P. Hanson (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook: With Two-Way Dictionary (Phrasebooks) (Greek Edition) (Paperback)

I just purchased this book and am dissapointed that the currency is out of date. While the book seems like a great one to take with you (small in size), to me it seems pointless to bring one along that has drachmas not euros in it.

I only want to take ONE book with me when I travel, and this one could not be it since I would need a seperate one to understand how to converse in Greek regarding euros. Otherwise, it is set up very well and I agree with the other reviewers... I'll be first in line if they publish an updated version! But for now I am taking this one back.