Just Enough Italian

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.

ISBN-13: 9780071451406

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC

Publication Date: 03-08-2005

Pages: 160

Product Dimensions: 3.90(w) x 6.30(h) x 0.50(d)

Series: Just Enough Phrasebook

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Table of Contents

USING THIS PHRASEBOOK..................... IX
A NOTE ON PRONUNCIATION................... XI
REGIONS AND MAJOR CITIES OF ITALY......... XII
EVERYDAY EXPRESSIONS-1
CROSSING THE BORDER-3
MEETING PEOPLE-5
BREAKING THE ICE-5
FAMILY-6
WHERE YOU LIVE-7
FOR THE BUSINESSMAN AND BUSINESSWOMAN-7
ASKING DIRECTIONS-9
DIRECTIONS-12
THE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE-14
ACCOMODATIONS-16
HOTEL-16
CAMPING AND YOUTH HOSTELING-21
RENTED LODGING-25
GENERAL SHOPPING-30
THE DRUGSTORE-30
VACATION ITEMS-33
THE TOBACCO SHOP-35
BUYING CLOTHES-37
REPLACING EQUIPMENT-41
SHOP TALK-43
SHOPPING FOR FOOD-47
BREAD-47
CAKES-48
ICE CREAM AND SWEETS-49
PICINIC FOOD-54
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES-57
MEAT-60
FISH-63
EATING AND DRINKING OUT-66
ORDERING A DRINK-66
ORDERING A SNACK-69
INA RESTAURANT-70
UNDERSTANDING THE MENU-73
HEALTH-79
PROBLEMS: COMPLAINTS, LOSS AND THEFT-85
COMPLAINTS-85
LOSS-86
THEFT-86
THE POST OFFICE-88
TELEPHONING-90
CASHING CHECKS AND CHANGING MONEY-92
AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL-94
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION-100
LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT-104
ASKING IF THINGS ARE ALLOWED-107
REFERENCE-109 Show More