Periplus Essential Phrase Books take you beyond the traditional "Hello. How are you? My name is . . ." world of standard travel-oriented phrase books. With 2,000 phrases in fourteen thematic sections and a word list with over 2,000 entries, even tenderfoot travelers will be navigating streets, marketplaces, and public transportation with the ease of a veteran.

With Periplus Essential Phrase Books, you'll develop the confidence you need to approach any situation with key words, phrases, essential grammar, and pronunciation.

These pocket-sized companions display information in two colors for easy access. The pronunciation guides are clear and accessible. Each volume contains an outline of grammatical principles. Authentic script and romanized forms are included where applicable.

Bonus sections include phrase panels in the target language to promote two-way communication. Useful information on getting around and making travel arrangements, as well as descriptive listings of typical menu items, provide everything the traveler needs to get started-all presented in a way that is concise and easy to understand.