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Exploring the intersection of tourism and language, the author highlights how learning new languages transforms tourist experiences. Rather than merely acquiring basic skills, this approach fosters deeper intercultural dialogue and understanding. The book challenges traditional perceptions, advocating for a more enriching relationship between travelers and the cultures they engage with, from simple interactions like ordering coffee to navigating new environments.
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Learning the Arts of Linguistic Survival, Alison Phipps
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Learning the Arts of Linguistic Survival
- Subtitle
- Languaging, Tourism, Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alison Phipps
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781845410537
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of tourism and language, the author highlights how learning new languages transforms tourist experiences. Rather than merely acquiring basic skills, this approach fosters deeper intercultural dialogue and understanding. The book challenges traditional perceptions, advocating for a more enriching relationship between travelers and the cultures they engage with, from simple interactions like ordering coffee to navigating new environments.