When ordering a café au lait in Paris, calamari in Venice, or bratwurst in Munich, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves offers well-tested words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find:
- Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling
- An English-French/Italian/German dictionary
- Tips for small talk and local lingo with Rick's signature sense of humor
- A tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice (no internet connection required!)
Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves French, Italian & German Phrase Book is an essential item for any traveler's pocket.
Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. He does all of this with the help of more than 100 well-traveled staff members at Rick Steves' Europe in Edmonds, WA (near Seattle).
