Lonely Planet Lao Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet's Lao Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels, packed with the most relevant and useful Lao phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Whether you're asking for directions, decoding menus, ordering food, or finding accommodation, this trusted travel companion has got you covered. Here's how it can make your journey smoother and more enjoyable:

Key Features:

• Get More From Your Trip: Easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation.
• Cultural Tips: Essential advice on culture, manners, idioms, and multiple meanings.
• Order with Confidence: Explain food allergies, try new foods, and navigate menus with ease.
• Quick Reference: A 3,500-word two-way dictionary for instant help.
• Be Prepared: Practical phrases for both common and emergency travel situations.
• Make Connections: Conversation starters to help you meet new friends.
• Pronunciation Guides: Easy-to-use guides to ensure you're understood.

Inside Lonely Planet's Lao Phrasebook & Dictionary:

• Full-colour throughout for an engaging and visually appealing experience.
• User-friendly layout, organized by travel scenario categories.
• Survival phrases on the inside front cover for quick, on-the-fly reference.

Convenient Features:

• 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go.
• 10 Ways to Start a Sentence.
• 10 Phrases to Sound Like a Local.
• Listen For: Phrases you may hear.
• Look For: Phrases you may see on signs.
• Shortcuts: Easy-to-remember alternatives to full phrases.
• Q&A: Suggested answers to common questions.

Coverage Includes:

• Basics: Time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules.
• Practical: Travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport.
• Social: Meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather.
• Safe Travel: Emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions.
• Food: Ordering, markets, bars, dishes, ingredients.

The Perfect Choice:

Lonely Planet's Lao Phrasebook & Dictionary is a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, ideal for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and fully immerse themselves in Lao culture.