DAVID BRADLEY

David Bradley, Joe CummingsEssential words and phrases in Burmese, Khmer, Lao, Malay & Indonesian, Pilipino, Thai and Vietnamese. the only phrasebook to thoroughly cover the languages of Sout-East Asia written by leading experts in each language script used throughout each word and phrase has a clear pronunciation guide alongside, to assist travellers with more difficult sounds additional cultural information provided detailed sections on the cuisine of each destination includes everyday expressions and colloquialisms to help "break the ice"

Cross-cultural communication is easy in Myanmar - a smile will do the trick. But just a few words of Burmese will reward you with an enthusiastic reception. Test your bargaining skills at the many colourful markets or try your hand at karaoke Burmese-style. Get where you're going as you tour on a trishaw or chat with the locals as you party at a pwe. Whatever you choose, you won't be stuck for words! get script savvy to make sense of signs and menus read up on etiquette - don't sit with you back to a Buddha - get in sync with the seasons of the Buddhist lunar calendar know your noodles - from mohinga to moun-ti find the right word with the comprehensive dictionary ...