Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary, Lonely Planet (12th ed. Sep. 26)

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary - from directions to eating out and travelling safely - and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide. Inside Lonely Planet's Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary: Learn top phrases and get to grips with the basics with handy guides on pronunciation, phonetics and grammar. Buy tickets for transport, find and book accommodation, get directions, understand currency and find your way when you're out and about. Order foods with confidence using the menu decoder, learn table etiquette and manners, ask for special meals and discuss dietary requirements. Practice simple greetings and conversation starters so you can meet new people and socialise with the community. Understand what to say in an emergency situation and get help when you need it. Reference situations and events quickly using the pull-out fast-phrases card. Translate specific words and learn their meanings with the 3,500 word two-way dictionary.