LEARN EFFECTIVE ITALIAN - Communicate with locals quickly and easily with this phrasebook that contains more than 770 basic phrases! This handy, sturdy volume contains more than 770 basic words, phrases, and sentences that provide the practical language necessary for most everyday situations. Designed for use as a quick reference tool and an easy study guide, Easy Italian Phrase Book is the perfect companion when traveling abroad or for reading at odd moments in order to learn a few phrases each day. Included are basic phrases used in making yourself understood; general expressions; restaurants and specialty shops; phone conversations; boat, plane, and train travel; making hotel reservations; and much more. Each phrase in this inexpensive and easy-to-use book is accompanied by a phonetic pronunciation guide, and a complete index makes word and phrase location quick and easy.   LEARN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN ITALIAN – 770+ basic phrases that will help you get by in most everyday situations. This guide is perfect for tourists and business travelers, as well as those studying Italian.COVER MOST EVERYDAY SITUATIONS – Whether you're looking for help communicating with a store clerk, asking for directions, ordering food, or dealing with a medical emergency, this phrasebook has you covered for a wide range of topics and scenarios.CONVENIENT PHONETIC PRONUNCIATION GUIDE – A phonetic pronunciation guide makes it easy to correctly pronounce the Italian phrases in this book.INDEXED FOR EASY NAVIGATION – The index makes it easy to find the specific phrase you need.MAKE CONVERSATION EASY – When traveling in Italy or just trying to converse with a native speaker, having a phrase book like this at your side makes things a lot easier. With its easy-to-read format and straightforward language, you'll be able to communicate effectively without any trouble. Read more

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The perfect companion for tourists and business travelers in Spain and Latin America! This inexpensive, quick reference tool is designed as an easy-to-use study guide, offering fast, effective communication necessary to deal with common situations.   This Easy Spanish Phrase Book is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to learn Spanish or improve their existing skills. It contains over 700 words, phrases, and sentences, making it a superb choice for both beginners and advanced learners alike. With its wide range of everyday expressions, users can quickly pick up the basics of the language and have a firm foundation for more advanced conversations. Additionally, the phrasebook provides helpful phonetic transcriptions of Spanish words and phrases to ensure that you can pronounce words correctly and understand what is being said to you in real-life conversations.   Furthermore, each section takes account of dialectic variations in Spanish by pointing out when a specific word is used in Spain (Sp.) or a particular Latin American country (Mexico, Argentina, etc.). The Spanish Grammar Primer included here offers vocabulary-building tips and verb conjugation tables and contains information about nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and prepositions.   The phrase book features a user-friendly format, allowing users to easily navigate between different sections and review phrases at their own pace. With this phrasebook, learners can master Spanish in no time, thanks to its comprehensive content and easy-to-use interface.  Make your next vacation to Spain or Latin America even more fun and enjoyable by learning the local language! This phrasebook provides you with over 700 words and phrases, organized for quick access.Get around with ease using this up-to-date volume, designed for tourists and business travelers. Phrases are related to greetings, transportation, shopping, medical and emergency situations, and other common circumstances.A reliable reference for both travelers and students, each section takes account of dialectic variations in Spanish.A phonetic transcription of Spanish is provided, along with the Spanish pronunciation of vowels and consonants and the stress and written accents of syllables.  Includes a Spanish Grammar Primer.   Read more

Looking for an effective way to communicate in French while on vacation or a business trip? With over 700 phrases and sentences, this handy guide offers fast and easy communication for everyday situations. Here's the perfect companion for tourists and business travelers in France and other French-speaking locales. With over 700 French phrases and sentences, this book offers fast, effective communication for everyday situations that range from asking for directions and renting a car to finding an ATM and ordering dinner.An easy study guide as well as a handy reference, this user-friendly book features completely up-to-date terms for modern telecommunications. The contents are organized for quick access to phrases related to greetings, transportation, shopping, emergencies, and other common circumstances. A phonetic pronunciation accompanies each phrase. Don’t miss out on this convenient resource—pick up a copy of this essential companion today and learn to speak French like a local. It offers users a quick and easy way to learn the language—so you have extra time to get out there and explore!   LEARN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN FRENCH – With more than 700 basic phrases, this book offers fast, effective communication for everyday situations. Everything from renting a car to ordering dinner is covered!EASY TO USE – The contents are conveniently indexed and organized by topic for quick access.CONVERSE LIKE A NATIVE – Phonetic pronunciation accompanies each phrase so you can quickly and easily learn how to speak French the way the locals do.NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH FRANCE WITH EASE – Organized for quick access to phrases related to greetings, transportation, shopping, emergencies, and other common circumstances. Read more

What is the hardest challenge you’ve faced as a student of the Italian language?You can work hard on your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, but being able to communicate naturally isn’t easy.In fact, the toughest part of learning Italian is knowing how to speak like a native.Most textbooks are made to teach you the traditional rules and structures of a language and are great for getting around the grammar and spelling questions you may have.However, how many of them provide you the tools necessary to have a common conversation with a best friend or someone you’ve just met? Not many at all.Language learners often complain about this – a lack of material that can help you familiarize yourself with the most common phrases used in everyday conversation and in native surroundings.For this reason, we at Lingo Mastery have developed Easy Italian Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases for Everyday Use and Travel for you, our favorite language-learner, so that you may find the best expressions for common usage in Italy and communicate with your Italian friends, colleagues and client without any issue!In this book:An introduction with a detailed guide on how to pronounce vowels and consonants (as well as their combinations) in the Italian tongue.A list of over 1,500 common phrases in Italian, with an accurate translation in English for your understanding.A phonetics pronunciation guide of each and every word in the phrases, included after every translation.Finally, a conclusion to make sure you’ve learned and supply you with a final list of tips.Your days struggling with natural communication with natives is finally over. Our Easy Italian Phrase Book is here.It’s time for you to take your Italian to the next level. Read more

Embark on a transformative journey to Spanish fluency with "Learn Spanish In Your Car: 100 Days To Fluency With Comprehensive Lessons, Essential Vocabulary, and Practical Phrases For Adults Seeking Beginner To Intermediate Mastery." Designed for the modern learner who values flexibility and efficiency, this book is your roadmap to mastering Spanish in a way that fits into your busy schedule. Whether you're commuting, running errands, or taking a road trip, turn your car into a classroom and make every moment count towards achieving your language learning goals.Features and Benefits:Structured 100-Day Program: Break down the barriers to fluency with a well-organized, step-by-step approach that guides you from basic concepts to more complex conversations.Practical Vocabulary and Phrases: Arm yourself with a comprehensive collection of essential words and phrases that are immediately applicable to real-life situations.Cultural Insights: Enhance your understanding of the Spanish-speaking world with cultural notes and tips, enriching your learning experience beyond just language.Flexible Learning: Designed for learning on the go, this book fits seamlessly into your lifestyle, allowing you to learn whenever and wherever.Exercises and Practice: Reinforce what you've learned with exercises and practical examples that boost retention and confidence.Appendices with Additional Resources: Benefit from meticulously compiled vocabulary lists, grammar rules, and exercises in the appendices, serving as a valuable reference tool.Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh and advance your skills, "Learn Spanish In Your Car" offers a dynamic and effective way to reach your Spanish language goals. Don't let a hectic life keep you from learning a new language. Turn your drive time into an opportunity for growth and discovery.Take the wheel on your language learning journey—purchase "Learn Spanish In Your Car: 100 Days To Fluency" today and start speaking Spanish with confidence! Read more

Lonely Planet's Japanese Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Japanese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Learn your sushi from your sake, enjoy an elaborate tea ceremony and navigate elaborate transit maps; all with your trusted travel companion.Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meaningsOrder with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoderSave time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertipsNever get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionaryBe prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminologyMeet friends with conversation starter phrasesGet your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guidesInside Lonely Planet's JapanesePhrasebook and Dictionary:Full-colour throughoutUser-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categoriesSurvival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cuesConvenient features5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go10 Ways to Start a Sentence10 Phrases to Sound like a LocalListen For - phrases you may hearLook For - phrases you may see on signsShortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrasesQandA - suggested answers to questions askedCoversBasics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rulesPractical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transportSocial - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weatherSafe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditionsFood - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredientsThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet'sJapanese Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

Learning to read and speak Japanese like a native has never been easier.Unlocking your Japanese potential, especially the vocabulary needed during a trip to Japan, shouldn’t be a long, complex process. It should be simple, quick and straightforward.This is why we have created the Easy Japanese Phrase Book.With more and more entrepreneurs and tourists looking east and relocating to Japan, whether for business or pleasure, it is no surprise that Japanese is one of the most learned languages in the world. However, learning the three Japanese writing systems can be challenging and scare you off…Worry not: We have created the ultimate resource – a phrasebook containing over 1,500 phrases based on daily situations, providing you with their translations to Japanese, and more importantly, the correct way of pronouncing them as an English speaker!Furthermore, we’ve made sure to include an in-depth guide at the beginning of the book, so you can get accustomed to pronouncing the vowels, consonants, and words that will allow you to speak like a Japanese native!In this Easy Japanese Phrase Book, we bring you:A powerful introduction that will act as your crash course on everything related to learning Japanese – each and every letter of the alphabet and how to pronounce it, basic grammar, vowels and consonants, stress and tone, and a list of tips to improve your learning!A variety of subjects that will help you in all types of real-life situations. Do you want to know how to ask for something specific at a restaurant? Are you in need of medical assistance? Do you want to ask for help from a stranger? All of this can be found inside!Over 1,500 phrases in English with their translation to Japanese, and an extremely efficient transliteration/pronunciation guide (Romaji) for each and every phrase, without having to worry about complicated rules – just start speaking as soon as you read the phrase!We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!Are you ready to unlock your Japanese potential? Grab a copy of Easy Japanese Phrase Book and level up your Japanese right now! Read more

Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they never taught you in French class with this hilariously improper phrasebook.You already know enough French to get by—but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From “What’s up?” to “Wanna go home with me?” Dirty French will teach you how to speak like you're a regular on the streets of Paris. But you’ll also discover material that goes beyond a traditional phrasebook, including:*Hilarious insults*Provocative facts*Explicit swear words*Themed French cocktails*and more!Next time you’re traveling or chatting with your friends in “the language of love,” pick up this book, drop the textbook formality, and get dirty! Read more

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Spanish with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for Spanish-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the Spanish English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of Spanish vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this Spanish dictionary to discover:- A comprehensive guide to a wide range of useful Spanish words and expressions.- Structured in clear sections based around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport).- Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.- Includes a beautiful illustration at the start of the section that sets the theme in context.Spanish English Illustrated Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom, and is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced.Learning Spanish vocabulary has never been easier with this visually stunning dictionary! Read more

What is the hardest challenge you’ve faced as a student of the German language?You can work hard on your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, but being able to communicate naturally isn’t easy.In fact, the toughest part of learning German is knowing how to speak like a native.Most textbooks are made to teach you the traditional rules and structures of a language and are great for getting around the grammar and spelling questions you may have.However, how many of them provide you the tools necessary to have a common conversation with a best friend or someone you’ve just met? Not many at all.Language learners often complain about this – a lack of material that can help you familiarize yourself with the most common phrases used in everyday conversation and in native surroundings.For this reason, we at Lingo Mastery have developed Easy German Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases for Everyday Use and Travel for you, our favorite language-learner, so that you may find the best expressions for common usage in Germany and communicate with your German friends, colleagues and client without any issue!In this book:An introduction with a detailed guide on how to pronounce vowels and consonants (as well as their combinations) in the German tongue.A list of over 1,500 common phrases in German, with an accurate translation in English for your understanding.A phonetics pronunciation guide of each and every word in the phrases, included after every translation.Finally, a conclusion to make sure you’ve learned and supply you with a final list of tips.Your days struggling with natural communication with natives is finally over. Our Easy German Phrase Book is here.It’s time for you to take your German to the next level. Read more

Lonely Planet's Italian Phrasebook and Dictionaryis your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Italian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order an espresso like a local, ask shop keepers about the latest fashions and bargain at the market; all with your trusted travel companion.Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meaningsOrder with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoderSave time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertipsNever get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionaryBe prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminologyMeet friends with conversation starter phrasesGet your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guidesInside Lonely Planet's ItalianPhrasebook and Dictionary:Full-colour throughoutUser-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categoriesSurvival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cuesConvenient features5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go10 Ways to Start a Sentence10 Phrases to Sound like a LocalListen For - phrases you may hearLook For - phrases you may see on signsShortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrasesQandA - suggested answers to questions askedCoversBasics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rulesPractical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transportSocial - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weatherSafe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditionsFood - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredientsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Italian Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 French vocabulary words. Fancy becoming an expert inthe language? Then open the pages of this French dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful French vocabulary and expressions.Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport).Clear, bright illustrations which make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding French easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. French English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Read more

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Spanish learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle...which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes - it’s not entertaining, useful, or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all!In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling, and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Spanish tongue. How Spanish Short Stories for Beginners works:Each story will involve an important lesson of the tools in the Spanish language (verbs, adjectives, past tense, giving directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations.The summaries follow: a synopsis in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about.At the end of those summaries, you’ll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance!Finally, you’ll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Spanish, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!So look no further! Pick up your copy of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Read more

Language learning requires retraining your brain and any form of training requires focus, constant practice and especially support. This durable and handy support tool can easily come with you anywhere for reference in an instant to review or use while practicing speaking with others. In 6 laminated pages the coverage is so succinct that our author fit the essentials of the Italian language into a complete and compact reference with the need-to-know details you would find on an Italian language final exam. This inexpensive and expertly written tool is a must have for repetition, review, and practice on your road to better grades, language fluency or as preparation for your summer trip to Italy. 6-page laminated guide includes: Numbers The Italian Alphabet & Pronunciation Articles Capitalization in Italian & English Adverbs Nouns Adjectives Conjunctions Negatives Prepositions Pronouns Verbs: Simple & Compound Forms Finite Verbs: Forms & Function Verb Constructions: Forms & Function Read more

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Japanese and English and a free bilingual audio app, DK's Japanese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Japanese.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more.Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this Japanese dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful Japanese words and expressions.Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport).Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding Japanese easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure.Perfect for students, tourists, and business travelers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow. Its thematically organized vocabulary allows you to find closely related words on a particular topic. The Japanese English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Read more

With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Spanish and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK’s Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Spanish-speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, and students, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to cement new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Spanish vocabulary.The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in Spanish. The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Spanish word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation. Read more

Although you can get by in Japan without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Japanese is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence.Score a table in Tokyo's famous fish market, join the power-ballad belters at a late-night karaoke bar, or sip on sake with newly found friends in a centuries-old Kyoto brewery.Essential phrases to meet all your travel needsHow to get local recommendationsEasy-to-use pronunciation guidesExpert tips to boost your confidenceAbout Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Korean—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Korean words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Korean Hangul characters—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Korean holidays and eating Korean food.This colorful picture dictionary includes:Hundreds of color photographs1,500 Korean words and phrases40 different topics—from social media and WiFi to paying and countingExample sentences showing how the words are usedCompanion online audio recordings by native Korean speakers of all the vocabulary and sentencesAn introduction to Korean pronunciation and grammarAn index to allow you to quickly look up wordsKorean Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Korea. Read more

Learn cool slang, funny insults and all the words they didn’t teach you in class with this comprehensive guide to dirty Japanese.You’ve taken Japanese lessons and learned all kinds of useful phrases. You know how to order dinner, get directions, and ask for the bathroom. But what happens when it’s time to drop the textbook formality? To really know a language, you need to know it’s bad words, too. You need Dirty Japanese.From common slang and insulting curses to explicit sexual expressions, this volume teaches the kind of Japanese heard heard every day on the streets from Tokyo to Kyoto from “What’s up?” (Ossu?) to “I’m smashed,” (Beron beron ni nattekita.). Read more