Phrase guides
Travel phrases, with pronunciation
Short guides for 9 languages: greetings, shopping, taxis, food and a real conversation you might have. Every phrase comes with an easy pronunciation guide, so you can say it, or point to it.
40 Egyptian Arabic phrases for travelers
Greetings, bargaining, taxis and food, in Arabic script with an easy pronunciation guide.
Read the guide →43 Turkish phrases for travelers
Greetings, bazaar bargaining, taxis and food, with an easy pronunciation guide.
Read the guide →43 Greek phrases for travelers
Greetings, ferries, taxis and tavernas, in the Greek alphabet with an easy pronunciation guide.
Read the guide →43 Thai phrases for travelers
Greetings, market bargaining, tuk-tuks and street food, with tone-marked romanization.
Read the guide →43 Japanese phrases for travelers
Greetings, konbini shopping, trains and food, in Japanese script with easy romaji.
Read the guide →43 Italian phrases for travelers
Greetings, train tickets, cafés and restaurants, with an easy pronunciation guide.
Read the guide →43 European Portuguese phrases for travelers
Greetings, trams and trains, cafés and the couvert, with an easy pronunciation guide.
Read the guide →42 Vietnamese phrases for travelers
Greetings, market bargaining, Grab rides and street food, with a simple pronunciation guide.
Read the guide →43 Indonesian phrases for travelers
Greetings, market bargaining, rides and warung food, with an easy pronunciation guide.
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