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 to communicate basic needs without fluency: She consulted her phrase book before approaching the ticket counter.
Unlike dictionaries, phrase books prioritize ready-made sentences over individual words.
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