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Find the right words fast.
Practical and easy to use, Frommer's Italian PhraseFinder & Dictionary helps you experience a place the waythe locals do—by speaking the same language.
- More than 5,000 words and phrases
- Phrases organized by topic and dictionary entry for easy use on the go
- A two-way dictionary cross-referenced to verb conjugations and the most common phrases
- Detailed pronunciation guide and slang terms to help you sound more like a local
- A two-way menu translator, basic grammarinformation, and more
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Synopsis
U.S. arrivals in Italy were projected at 3.8 million for 2004, up from 3.4 million in 2003, according to the Italian Tourist Office. Turin is the official site for the Winter Olympics to be held February 11-26, 2006, which expects 1.5 million spectators for the Games.
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Synopsis
Find the right words fast.
Practical and easy to use, Frommer's Italian PhraseFinder & Dictionary helps you experience a place the waythe locals do--by speaking the same language.
* More than 5,000 words and phrases
* Phrases organized by topic and dictionary entry for easy use on the go
* A two-way dictionary cross-referenced to verb conjugations and the most common phrases
* Detailed pronunciation guide and slang terms to help you sound more like a local
* A two-way menu translator, basic grammarinformation, and more
Frommers. The best conversations start here.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Table of Contents
Introduction.1 Survival Italian (& Grammar Basics).
Basic Greetings, The Key Questions, Numbers & Counting, Measurements, Time,
The Alphabet, Pronunciations, Personal Pronouns, Regular Verb Conjugations, Stare &
Essere, Irregular Verbs, Reflexive Verbs.
2 Getting There & Getting Around.
At the Airport, Renting a Vehicle, By Taxi, By Train, By Bus, By Boat or Ship,
By Subway, Considerations for Travelers with Special Needs.
3 Lodging.
Room Preferences, In-Room Amenities, Happy Camping.
4 Dining.
Finding a Restaurant, Ordering, Drinks, Settling Up, Menu Reader, Buying Groceries.
5 Socializing.
Greetings, Curse Words, Getting Personal, Topics of Conversation, Getting to Know Someone.
6 Money & Communications.
Money, Phone Service, Internet Access, Getting Mail.
7 Culture.
Cinema, Performances, Museums, Galleries, and Sights.
8 Shopping.
General Shopping Terms, Clothes Shopping, Artisan Market Shopping, Bookstore / Newsstand Shopping, Shopping for Electronics,
At the Barber / Hairdresser.
9 Sports & Fitness.
Staying Fit, Catching a Game, Hiking, Boating or Fishing, Diving, At the Beach, Golfing.
10 Nightlife.
Nightclubbing, Across a Crowded Room, Getting Intimate, In the Casino.
11 Health & Safety.
At the Pharmacy, At the Doctor’s Office, At the Police Station.
English–Italian Dictionary.
Italian–English Dictionary.