Lonely Planet - 5: Sinhala (Sri Lanka) Phrasebook & Dictionary

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This handy phrasebook and dictionary is your essential travel companion for culturally enriching experiences, offering relevant Sinhalese phrases and vocabulary tailored to your needs. Effortlessly ask for recommendations, bargain at markets, or engage at local events with confidence. It features easy-to-find phrases for various travel situations, alongside tips on culture, manners, and idioms. Communicate effectively about food allergies and explore local cuisine with a menu decoder, while a 3500-word two-way dictionary ensures you’re never at a loss for words. Be prepared for both common and emergency situations with practical phrases, and use conversation starters to meet new friends. The user-friendly layout is organized by travel scenarios, with survival phrases for quick reference. Additional features include essential phrases to learn before your trip, sentence starters, and shortcuts for easy recall. Covering basics like time and numbers, as well as social interactions and safe travel, this pocket-sized guide is ideal for language learners and travelers eager to connect with locals. With a legacy of providing trustworthy travel information since 1973, this phrasebook is a must-have for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the local culture.