About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherTuttle Publishing

ISBN-100945971524

ISBN-139780945971528

eBay Product ID (ePID)1026116

Product Key Features

Number of Pages72 Pages

Publication NamePractical Indonesian Phrasebook : a Communication Guide

LanguageEnglish

SubjectSoutheast Asian Languages (See Also Vietnamese), Multi-Language Phrasebooks, Asia / Southeast

Publication Year1996

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Travel

AuthorJohn Barker

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight3 Oz

Item Length5.8 in

Item Width4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

IllustratedYes

SynopsisThis is a handy, travel-sized Indonesian phrasebook with additional information about the Indonesian language. As any seasoned traveler knows, the ability to communicate in the language of the country you are visiting makes a very big difference in the experiences you have. Even a basic grasp of a few essentials will help you to relate to the people, get where you want to go, pay the right prices, and get much more out of your visit. That's the reason for this book which is designed especially for travelers to Indonesia and Malaysia. The emphasis is on effective communication, not grammar rules or tourist phrases. It is organized to be as simple, concise, and useful as possibly. With this book and a few hours of practice you can start communicating in Indonesian or Malay. The main focus of the book is Indonesia and Indonesian. However, since Malay is very closely related language, you will be able to make use of it quite effectively in both countries. The book itself is written with Indonesia and Bahasa Indonesia in mind. When necessary, the text is market and an appendix is included to make conversion to Malay a painless, easy step. If you pass from Indonesia into Malaysia, or vice versa, just refer to this appendix and to the glossary. Key features of Practical Indonesian Phrasebook are: Very compact travel size. Hundreds of useful Indonesian words and phrases. Arranged by topic and situation for easy use. Indonesian grammar, pronunciation and body-language guides. Indonesian dictionary and appendix for easy reference and conversion to Malay. Using this book: Begin by going over the Indonesian pronunciation and grammar guides briefly, returning to them as needed. The on to the basics: greetings, time and numbers. The rest of the book offers sections dealing with situations and activities you'll be part of. The three special sections are designed for easy reference to especially useful information. The glossary and Malay appendix complete the guide. Good luck and good traveling. Selamat jalan, This is a handy, travel-sized Indonesian phrasebook with additional information about the Indonesian language. As any seasoned traveler knows, the ability to communicate in the language of the country you are visiting makes a very big difference in the experiences you have. Even a basic grasp of a few essentials will help you to relate to the people, get where you want to go, pay the right prices, and get much more out of your visit. That's the reason for this book which is designed especially for travelers to Indonesia and Malaysia. The emphasis is on effective communication, not grammar rules or tourist phrases. It is organized to be as simple, concise, and useful as possibly. With this book and a few hours of practice you can start communicating in Indonesian or Malay. The main focus of the book is Indonesia and Indonesian. However, since Malay is very closely related language, you will be able to make use of it quite effectively in both countries. The book itself is written with Indonesia and Bahasa Indonesia in mind. When necessary, the text is market and an appendix is included to make conversion to Malay a painless, easy step. If you pass from Indonesia into Malaysia, or vice versa, just refer to this appendix and to the glossary. Key features of Practical Indonesian Phrasebook are : Very compact travel size. Hundreds of useful Indonesian words and phrases. Arranged by topic and situation for easy use. Indonesian grammar, pronunciation and body-language guides. Indonesian dictionary and appendix for easy reference and conversion to Malay. Using this book: Begin by going over the Indonesian pronunciation and grammar guides briefly, returning to them as needed. The on to the basics: greetings, time and numbers. The rest of the book offers sections dealing with situations and activities you'll be part of. The three special sections are designed for easy reference to especially useful information. The glossary and Malay appendix complete the guide. Good luck and good traveling. Selamat jalan !, This handy and effective guide to speaking in Indonesian will help you get to where you want to go, bargain for the lowest prices and communicate effectively. With sections dealing with common phrases, Practical Indonesian provides a pronunciation guide, a grammar guide, a glossary and an appendix of Malay equivalents. Practical Indonesian is the perfect language handbook for any tourist or traveler to Indonesia.