This user-friendly reference includes the essential words, phrases and
expressions a visitor would need to experience and enjoy Egypt to the
fullest. Egyptian Arabic is also widely understood in other Arab
countries, making this dictionary and phrasebook a very useful
communication tool for visitors to these countries as well. The two-way
dictionary section is extensive, and contains a wealth of words and
phrases commonly used by Egyptians as they go about their daily lives,
and beyond. The phrasebook section has insightful information about the
Egyptian people, their customs, traditions and way of life. It covers
topics such as meeting, visiting, socializing and celebrating with new
Egyptian friends. Whether you are sightseeing, dining out with a client,
or buying fresh produce from a local trader, you can also count on this
book to help you negotiate your way around Egypt. Includes over 6,000
dictionary entries, useful phrasebook chapters, easy-to-use phonetics,
and a basic grammar section.