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

Learn how to swear like a native speaker with this highly improper phrasebook! Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they never taught you in Spanish class with this hilariously improper English-Spanish phrasebook. You already know enough Spanish 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 Spanish will teach you how to speak like you’re a regular on the streets of Madrid or Mexico City or Buenos Aires. But you’ll also discover material that goes beyond a traditional phrasebook, including: *Hilarious insults *Provocative facts *Explicit swear words *Themed Spanish cocktails *and more! Next time you’re traveling to Spain, Mexico, or South America—or just practicing your conversational Spanish—drop the textbook formality, and get dirty! Read more

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Japan again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in Japanese with ease and confidence.Reliable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi.With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don’t go anywhere without this little ebook – an essential guide to speaking and understanding Japanese when travelling in Japan. Read more

Organized by subject and with an accompanying audio app, this is the essential reference for all Spanish language learners.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, 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. Learning Spanish vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary. Read more

This new method to learn Spanish makes each word come alive in your mind. Knowing where each Spanish vocabulary word came from makes it trivial for you to remember them. Once you know that the Spanish "mirar" (to look at) is related to the English "admire," "miracle," "mirage" -- all things you look at -- you'll always remember "mirar." Once you know that the Spanish for "lighthouse" is "faro," named after the King of ancient Egypt who built the Great Lighthouse at Alexandria, the "Pharaoh," then you'll always remember "faro." Once you know that most "ct" sounds in English are a parallel to the "ch" sound in Spanish, you'll always remember that "noCHe" (night) is similar to "noCTurnal", "ocho" (eight) is like "oCTogon", "leche" (milk) is like "laCTose," etc. And so on! From the creators of the hit site, "SpanishEtymology" Read more

4,000 words and phrases are organized thematically within 163 topics. Includes English to Brazilian Portuguese translations of vocabulary throughout, and an extensive index in Brazilian Portuguese at the back of the book.A fully integrated vocabulary development program in American English, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short thematic units. Realistic scenarios and modern artwork are easy to relate to and these, together with story pages and practice exercises, have been applauded for their success in promoting critical thinking skills. Content is fully supported by a range of components (in English only) - including Workbooks, Classroom Activities, Audio and website. Read more

The most updated common Japanese phrase book and dictionaryAre you ready to read this start-up material for the little Japanese language?Are you interested in learning to pick up on the phrases that define day-to-day life conversations in Japanese?Are you coming to Japan, or perhaps, at least in your dreams, you want to learn how to speak like a native in Japanese?This easy-to-carry pocket size Japanese travel book has got you covered on many occasions during the holiday in Japan. From stepping out of the airport to saying, "こんにちは (Konnichiwa) (Hi!)", this little kind guide will tell you just the right words to be said then when you outside that airplane to the moment when you will have to say those two Japanese words.Inside this Japanese Phrase Book, you will find:Concise and straight-to-the-point topics - A Japanese book that cuts to the chase, with no unnecessary topics included. Now you can avoid wading through all the fluff and get straight to the essentials. All of these phrases will help you find your way through all possible scenarios as a Japanese tourist.1,000+ Japanese phrases and expressions with English translation - Most up-to-date, common Japanese phrases used in daily conversation and travel.All phrases include an easy phonetic pronunciation guide.Formatted for easy navigation and reading - The simple structure of the book and clear table of contents make it easy for you to browse and locate topics quickly .Learn the right greetings, social customs, and proper politeness to fit in.Tailored to real-life travel situations so that you can feel completely at ease in any setting.And a lot more!This Japanese phrase book is among the best ones to assist you in learning the Japanese language effectively and easily and "glide" through travel in Japan.Grab your copy now and become bilingual in Japanese Read more

Mini Japanese Dictionary is the most up-to-date Japanese pocket dictionary available. This dictionary is completely up-to-date with the latest vocabulary for IT, smartphones and social media. It is the perfect dictionary to take with you when you travel to Japan for any reason.This powerful pocket reference contains the following essential features:Bidirectional English-Japanese and Japanese-English sectionsCovering over 13,000 essential words, idioms, and expressionsJapanese words given in Romanized and native script for easy pronunciationLatest computer, Internet, smartphone, and social media termsWhether you need a travel size dictionary for your trip to Japan or are learning the Japanese language in a formal setting, this mini dictionary is an essential resource. Read more

A new type of dictionary. An indispensable reference for language learners within the Indo-European language family, as well as for any who love words and want to deepen their understanding of English, or any of these other languages.This dictionary records words from 32 languages, covering eight of the nine living branches of the Indo-European language 'tree'. These languages are English, Old English, Frisian, Dutch, German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Norse, Welsh, Irish, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Ancient Greek, Modern Greek, Lithuanian, Latvian, Russian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Macedonian, Albanian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Persian, Pashto. Of these, the Germanic and Romance languages are covered far more completely and deeply, with nearly 32,000 of the 40,000 words in the dictionary belonging to these groups.The dictionary consists of two parts. The first part contains the pages for each Proto-Indo-European word (the root word), showing cognates in the chosen languages plus various descendants and derivatives. These pages are arranged thematically, allowing you to browse or study. Search is enabled by the second part to the dictionary, which contains a separate index for each language, telling you where to find each word. Read more

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this beautifully 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 Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of French 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. Learning French vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary. Read more

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Mandarin—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Mandarin Chinese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Mandarin 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 Chinese holidays and eating Chinese food.This colorful picture dictionary includes:Hundreds of color photographs1,500 Mandarin 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 Mandarin speakers of all the vocabulary and sentencesAn introduction to Mandarin pronunciation and grammarAn index to allow you to quickly look up wordsMandarin Chinese 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 China. Read more

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Learn German in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn German and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself. A fun, jargon-free way to learn Easy-to-understand German pronunciation PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people who think they’re incapablePaul’s course teaches you how to speak German more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you’ll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to navigating a menu, Paul will effortlessly build your confidence and give you the tools to handle any holiday situation. You will unlock a range of vocabulary you already know.There is nothing so complicated in foreign languages that it cannot be made simple.” Paul NobleA quick, easy and fun way to unlock your basic language skills. Perfect for beginners, this book will give you all the information you need to build basic conversations and get by on your travels. Read more

This is the most up-to-date and complete Vietnamese to English dictionary available. It is designed primarily for the growing number of students of Vietnamese who need a good and reliable Vietnamese-English dictionary. Although it is targeted mainly at English speakers and other non-native users who need to learn Vietnamese, it can also be used by Vietnamese speakers who are learning or need to know English. Along with 19,000 enries—covering contemporary words and phrases used in educational, business and tourist settings—the attractive and user-friendly layout is organized effectively, making it easy to locate words and phrases quickly. It also includes many valuable pointers and information about the Vietnamese language. Completely revised and updated with over 19,000 entries. Clear, user-friendly text with idioms, expressions and sample sentences. The ideal dictionary for students and business people.The first edition, published as Essential English-Vietnamese Dictionary, was by Professor Nguyen Hinh Hoa and his daughter Patricia Nguyen Thi Huong. It became a classic in the teaching of Vietnamese. This edition, completely revised and updated, is the work of Professor Phan Van Giuong who was a distinguished professor in Vietnamese Studies at Victoria University, Melborne. Professor Phan, who has many years' experience teaching Vietnamese and English, is also the author of many Vietnamese teaching/learning materials and editor for several Vietnamese magazines and newspapers. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal and the International Educator of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to teaching language and culture. Professor Phan is now retired but continues to teach on a part-time basis. Read more

Want to speak and write Spanish? I did. I have spent the better part of a year studying the wonderful language of Spanish, a truly romantic language. After transcribing my learnings into a quite lengthy word document, and doing my best to unscramble some of my somewhat Helter-Skelter entries, I feel that I have produced an edition that is easy to use that covers most situations, circumstances and interactive communications that truly reflect the Spanish language. I hope you enjoy my efforts. Thank you. Read more

Haitian Creole (HC) is spoken by approximately 11,000,000 persons in Haiti and in diaspora communities in the United States and throughout the Caribbean. Thus, it is of great utility to Anglophone professionals engaged in various activities—medical, social, educational, welfare— in these regions. As the most widely spoken and best described creole language, a knowledge of its vocabulary is of interest and utility to scholars in a variety of disciplines. The English-Haitian Creole Bilingual Dictionary (EHCBD) aims to assist anglophone users in constructing written and oral discourse in HC; it also will aid HC speakers to translate from English to their language. As the most elaborate and extensive linguistic tool available, it contains about 30 000 individual entries, many of which have multiple senses and include subentries, multiword phrases or idioms. The distinguishing feature of the EHCBD is the inclusion of translated sentence-length illustrative examples that provide important information on usage. Read more

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this beautifully 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 Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of French 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 French dictionary to discover:- A comprehensive guide to a wide range of useful French 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.French 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 French vocabulary has never been easier with this visually stunning dictionary! Read more

The English Language is like any other language full of expressions and idiomatic vocabulary that need to be addressed adequately and correctly to gain mastery of this language. Besides, it is a matter of both locating and pinpointing the right material as well as the right style that are likely to fit in with our learning style which eventually enables us to make progress in the learning process.Daily English Expressions is a carefully selected sets of common vocabulary, phrases, idioms and phrasal verbs that are sure to make a real difference in your ability to communicate in English. These expressions are presented through interactive English contexts with examples extracted directly from daily life situations.If your target is to speak fluently and gain confidence in English, go ahead and take a crack at this book - success is guaranteed. Read more

The 250 verbs presented in this book are carefully selected for French learners at level A1/A2. These verbs are the most common in speech and are often found in French literature. In addition, they allow you to assimilate the basis of conjugation of French verbs by using them as models.The verbs are structured in alphabetical order. On each page you will find le présent, le passé and le futur de l'indicatif. These three tenses are necessary to know how to conjugate verbs in imparfait de l'indicatif and plus-que-parfait, or to form the imperative. Each verb is accompanied by examples showing the use of prepositions in verbal constructions. It should be noted that in the examples other meanings of verbs other than the main meaning indicated in the header are presented.Use this little dictionary when you want to learn or review French conjugation. Read more

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in English with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for English-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone program and DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, English for Everyone: Illustrated English Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of English 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.Learning English vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary. Read more