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Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook
By Lonely Planet Travel Guides

For those interested in learning to speak basic Japanese, this guide introduces all the important phrases one needs during common situations. Ideal for both vacationers and business travelers, Japanese Phrasebook includes sections on greetings, accommodations, small talk, getting around the city and country, shopping and more.

Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook
By Lonely Planet Travel Guides Charles Qin

Mandarin is the official language of China, Taiwan and Singapore. With this handy phrasebook you'll have no trouble communicating in any situation - shopping, getting around town, finding accommodation, or just making friendly chit-chat. Chinese script is included throughout as well as easy-to-follow pronunciation and grammar guides.

Lonely Planet Korean Phrasebook
By Lonely Planet Travel Guides Robert J. Dowling

Bustling with phrases on everything from shopping and eating out, to meeting people and camping, this essential travel companion will help you to make the most of your trip to Korea. Korean script is included throughout, and there are comprehensive notes on grammar and pronunciation, as well as an extensive vocabulary, to ensure that your experience of the country and its people is a rich one.

Colloquial Cantonese: A Complete Language Course/with Cassettes

Learn to write and speak Cantonese as only native speakers can. Lively lessons are clear and free from jargon and are illustrated by examples in context. The book incorporates a variety of fluency exercises, supplemented by audio and visual materials, and uses a well-known transcription system throughout.