Lonely Planet India Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary

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.

Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet's India Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card when you need to reference something quickly, and let the 3,500 word two-way dictionary guide you in your conversations.

Inside Lonely Planet's India 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