Travel to Europe

Rick Steves' French Phrase Book and Dictionary

Format: Paperback
Author: Rick Steves
ReleaseDate: May, 2003
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Rating:

The only phrase book you'll need
Common situations are covered extremely well and are easy to locate in the book. I had two phrase books during my recent two-week visit to France and found that I really only used this one (and the Marling Menu Master). For example, if I needed to ask if a train was direct or was leaving from a certain track, the book easily allowed me to figure out how to say it. One night, I got locked out of a hotel (they locked the doors before 10!) and I was able to use the book to explain my predicament over the phone. The size is perfect too as it fit in the back pocket of my slacks. Rick Steve's books are great and this one is no exception.

Great for learning the basics
It's pocket-sized, and has commonly used words inside the front and back covers for easy reference. I am very impressed by this book and how easily it teaches the pronunciation of this difficult-to-learn language. There is also a handy 'menu guide' --- very important for travellers with finicky eating habits! We leave for France again in a month . . . and definitely feel more comfortable approaching the language barrier with this book in tow. .

great remedial course
This book is really helping me remember all the tricky parts of the language, but it doesn't bog me down with the grammar that my old French teacher tried to drill into my head! This book has the important stuff, like ordering in a restaurant. I haven't spoken French since high school, & I'm planning my first trip to Europe (including Paris). It's small enough to fit in my pocket, so I know I'll use it a lot.

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