Lonely Planet Turkish Phrasebook

Ever wanted to try those Turkish baths? Better still, to chat with the locals as you while away the hours in the steam? If only you knew to say 'saatler olsun!' - 'May it last for hours!' - the common expression Turks exchange after the baths, you might cross the first hurdle to conversation. Try it, and many more, from this phrasebook, to take you into the culture, not just passing through it.

• extensive two-way dictionary
• all the language you need to travel, shop, catch the sights and meet people
• plenty of colloquial usage and common expressions to help you understand
• conversation is easier with sections on family, interests, politics, and sports
• thorough pronunciation and grammar chapters will help you actually learn the language