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First edition. |
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1 online resource (192 pages .) |
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data file rda |
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Print version record. |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Pronunciation guide; Basic grammar; 1. The Basics; 1.1 Personal details; 1.2 Today or tomorrow?; 1.3 What time is it?; 1.4 One, two, three ... ; 1.5 The weather; 1.6 Here, there ... ; 1.7 What does that sign say?; 1.8 Legal holidays; 2. Meet and Greet; 2.1 Greetings; 2.2 Asking a question; 2.3 Answering a question; 2.4 Thank you; 2.5 I'm sorry; 2.6 What do you think?; 3. Small Talk; 3.1 Introductions; 3.2 I beg your pardon?; 3.3 Starting a conversation; 3.4 A chat about the weather; 3.5 Hobbies; 3.6 Invitations; 3.7 Paying compliments. |
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3.8 Intimate comments/questions3.9 Congratulations and condolences; 3.10 Arrangements; 3.11 Being the host(ess); 3.12 Saying goodbye; 4. Eating Out; 4.1 At the restaurant; 4.2 Ordering; 4.3 The bill; 4.4 Complaints; 4.5 Paying a compliment; 4.6 The menu; 4.7 Alphabetical list of dishes and drinks; 4.8 Well-known dishes; 5. Getting Around; 5.1 Asking directions; 5.2 Traffic signs; 5.3 Cars, bicycles/mopeds; 5.4 The gas station; 5.5 Breakdowns and repairs; 5.6 Renting a vehicle; 5.7 Hitchhiking; 6. Arrival and Departure; 6.1 General; 6.2 Customs; 6.3 Luggage; 6.4 Questions to passengers. |
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6.5 Tickets6.6 Information; 6.7 Airports; 6.8 Trains; 6.9 Taxis; 7. A Place to Stay; 7.1 General; 7.2 Hotels/guest houses; 7.3 Complaints; 7.4 Departure; 8. Money Matters; 8.1 Banks; 8.2 Settling the bill; 8.3 Business terms; 9. Mail, Phone and Internet; 9.1 Mail; 9.2 Telephone; 9.3 Internet/email; 10. Shopping; 10.1 Shopping conversations; 10.2 Food; 10.3 Clothing and shoes; 10.4 Cameras; 10.5 At the hairdresser; 11. Tourist Activities; 11.1 Places of interest; 11.2 Going out; 11.3 Booking tickets; 12. Sports Activities; 12.1 Sporting questions; 12.2 By the waterfront; 13. Health Matters. |
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13.1 Calling a doctor13.2 What's wrong?; 13.3 The consultation; 13.4 Medications and prescriptions; 14. Emergencies; 14.1 Asking for help; 14.2 Lost items; 14.3 Accidents; 14.4 Theft; 14.5 Missing person; 14.6 The police; 15. Religion; 15.1 Religion in India; 16. English-Hindi Word List. |
| Summary |
This portable, user₆friendly Hindi language guide and phrasebook is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Hindi before and during your trip. If you only want to purchase one Hindi language book--Essential Hindi is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of India and is also designed as a Hindi phrasebook, making it the most versatile Hindi language learning tool on the market. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to India or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy inches. |
| Subject |
Hindi language -- Conversation and phrase books -- English.
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Hindi language -- Terms and phrases.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY -- Miscellaneous.
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Hindi language. (OCoLC)fst00956878
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| Genre/Form |
Terms and phrases. (OCoLC)fst01423862
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Conversation and phrase books. (OCoLC)fst01423775
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Delacy, Richard. Essential Hindi. First edition. Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2014] 9780804844321 |
| ISBN |
9781462916146 (electronic book) |
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1462916147 (electronic book) |
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9780804844321 |
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