Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook & Dictionary

Your handy passport to culturally enriching travels in Greece, with the most relevant and useful phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask about the best beaches, get directions to the most historic sites, and order local specialties like a pro – all with your trusted travel companion at your side.

Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings. Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder. Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary, and be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases at your fingertips. You'll find conversation starter phrases to help you meet friends, easy-to-use pronunciation guides, and handy shortcuts including "5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go" and "10 Phrases to Sound like a Local."

This pocket-sized comprehensive language guide covers everything from the basics (time, dates, numbers, pronunciation, grammar) to practical travel situations (sightseeing, accommodation, transport, border crossing), social interactions (meeting people, going out, romance, culture), safe travel (emergencies, medical needs), and food (ordering, market shopping, understanding menus). With its full-colour, user-friendly layout organized by travel scenarios and survival phrases inside the front cover for at-a-glance help, it's perfect for language students and travelers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in Greek culture.