phrase-book
Traveler's language guide
A phrase-book is a small reference book containing common expressions in a foreign language, organized by situation—greetings, ordering food, asking directions.
Travelers carry phrase-books when visiting countries whose language they don't speak: She consulted her phrase-book before approaching the ticket counter.
Also spelled phrasebook.
One's word collection
- idiomsFixed figurative expressions
- expressionsOutward manifestations of feeling
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- translationConverting between languages
grammar · colloquialisms · dialects · vernacular · slang · greetings · sentences · questions
Spoken exchange between parties
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- asking directionsRequesting way-finding help
- hagglingNegotiating a lower price
- emergenciesUrgent, dangerous situations
introductions · farewells · pleasantries · requests · apologies · gratitude · small talk · gestures
Planned sequence of destinations
- destinationIntended arrival point
- touristTraveler visiting attractions
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
attractions · customs · passport · airport · backpacker · hostel · accommodation · transit
vocabulary
One's word collection
- idiomsFixed figurative expressions
- expressionsOutward manifestations of feeling
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
translation · grammar · colloquialisms · dialects · vernacular · slang · greetings · sentences · questions · responses
dialogue
Spoken exchange between parties
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- asking directionsRequesting way-finding help
- hagglingNegotiating a lower price
emergencies · introductions · farewells · pleasantries · requests · apologies · gratitude · small talk · gestures · misunderstanding
itinerary
Planned sequence of destinations
- destinationIntended arrival point
- touristTraveler visiting attractions
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
landmarks · attractions · customs · passport · airport · backpacker · hostel · accommodation · transit · excursion
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Reference containing all words
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