Buon giorno! From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling, an English-Italian and Italian-English dictionary, the latest information on European currency and rail transportation, and even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Sistine Chapel. Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book and Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler's zainetto.

Explore Italy with confidence: from the time you set foot in the airport to the time you say goodbye. With Italian phrases covering all possible scenarios, you can turn your Italian holiday into the most amazing vacation of your life! Inside Italian Phrasebook, you'll find: 2000+ Italian phrases translated into English: Perfect not just for travelers but for beginner-level Italian learners, too! Phonetic Pronunciation Guide: Pronounce the Italian phrases correctly and avoid being misunderstood by locals. Free high-quality audio narrated by a native Italian speaker: Practice your listening and pronunciation skills using the convenient audio files. Listen anytime and anywhere! Comprehensive section on Italian food and dining: Order the right food and enjoy a gastronomic experience in Italy. Formatted for easy navigation: The phrases are arranged into themes for quick browsing and navigation. A 4,000-word bi-lingual Italian-English and English-Italian dictionary is also included. With this book and its accompanying audio, you'll be able to enjoy a truly authentic travel experience in Italy! Explore Italy with confidence: from the time you set foot in the airport to the time you say goodbye. With Italian phrases covering all possible scenarios, you can turn your Italian holiday into the most amazing vacation of your life! Inside Italian Phrasebook, you'll find: 2000+ Italian phrases translated into English: Perfect not just for travelers but for beginner-level Italian learners, too! Phonetic Pronunciation Guide: Pronounce the Italian phrases correctly and avoid being misunderstood by locals. Free high-quality audio narrated by a native Italian speaker: Practice your listening and pronunciation skills using the convenient audio files. Listen anytime and anywhere! Comprehensive section on Italian food and dining: Order the right food and enjoy a gastronomic experience in Italy. Formatted for easy navigation: The phrases are arranged into themes for quick browsing and navigation. A 4,000-word bilingual Italian-English and English-Italian dictionary is also included. With this book and its accompanying audio, you'll be able to enjoy a truly authentic travel experience in Italy!

Buon giorno! From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling; an English-Italian and Italian-English dictionary; the latest information on European currency and rail transportation, and even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Sistine Chapel. Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book and Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler's zainetto.