Turkish Phrase Book (English and Turkish Edition) [Paperback]

Berlitz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9812683291 | ISBN-13: 978-9812683298 | Publication Date: May 15, 2008 | Edition: Third Edition

You will never be lost for words with the Turkish Berlitz Phrasebook & Dictionary - from arriving at the airport, to ordering food and drinks, sightseeing or booking accommodation; this portable phrase book and dictionary contains everything you need to know to enjoy your trip. Part of the world's best-selling phrase books, this portable reference tool features over 8,000 everyday phrases, so you will be able to converse with confidence in any situation that you may come across; whether you are travelling with children, on business, or you have a disability. With phrases organised by theme, you can forget spending hours of valuable time rifling hopelessly through pages of dull, small print, because the easy-to-use, colour-coded sections in this book allow you to flick straight to the phrase you need; leaving you more time to enjoy yourself! The sections cover the most popular situations - basic expressions and greetings, eating out, travel, sightseeing, shopping, health and much more. The Turkish language is up-to-date and accompanied by easy, clear pronunciations, so you can start speaking the language with confidence straight away, regardless of ability. Full-colour photographs and illustrations help to visually clarify many important subjects, such as currency, cash machines, motoring signs and much more. Additional features include: grammar section, comprehensive bilingual dictionary, full pronunciation guide, quick reference table, extensive menu reader, mini-dialogues for travellers to practice, cultural tips and cautions to help in social situations, and valuable safety tips. With language as no barrier you can truly get the most out of your destination.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Publishing; Third Edition edition (May 15, 2008)
• Language: English, Turkish
• ISBN-10: 9812683291
• ISBN-13: 978-9812683298
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Useful, August 20, 2011

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raven "gildir" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Turkish Phrase Book (English and Turkish Edition) (Paperback)

I went to Istanbul for a week, speaking no Turkish whatsoever, with a group of people who also spoke no Turkish. So, for me, this book was tremendously helpful, mostly because of the breadth of topics covered, the easily navigable structure, and the phonetic pronunciations provided.

One situation basically sums up my experience with the book: We were trying to eat at a non-English speaking restaurant (as most are) and one of my company insisted on trying to explain that he was lactose intolerant. While he tried various methods of gesturing and speaking (including a few other languages), and several staff members were brought over to help add to the confusion, I had time to discover that Berlitz had thought to include the phrase "I am... lactose intolerant" (_breadth_). Everyone was happy, and we could continue ordering. I also had time to look up how to order my food and drink in Turkish (_phonetic pronunciations_) before it came around to me (_navigable_), which seemed to relieve the already stressed waitress.

I feel I should also mention that it was excellent when I needed to visit a pharmacy. I simply pointed to various "I need medicine for... [ailment here]" phrases which, to be honest, was less embarrassing than trying to say what I needed.

In the end, I only learned two words of Turkish (water and excuse me), and both were learned independently of this book. So I don't feel that this was particularly helpful in learning Turkish, but it was certainly very helpful for someone with no long term interest in the language who just needed to get by for a week.

5.0 out of 5 stars Berlitz Turkish Phrase Book 2008, March 27, 2011

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Mark T. Ingram - See all my reviews
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The Berlitz phrase books are always excellent, as is this one. With color-coded sections and a short dictionary (I always find I could use a larger dictionary when traveling, but none of the phrase books have extensive ones), it is a very useful item to have. The delivery was quick, as always.

4.0 out of 5 stars Sufficient for basic communication, December 17, 2010

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m127 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Turkish Phrase Book (English and Turkish Edition) (Paperback)

I spent two months in Turkey working and also living with a host family. I had no prior Turkish experience and brought only this book. The phrases it contains are surprisingly accurate and useful. I had no problem shopping, navigating, and asking for help. Sure, the dictionary in the back is not too extensive but it did the job. I recommended this to anyone who is wanting to develop basic Turkish communication skills. For grammatical concepts, look elsewhere.