Pilipino-English/English-Pilipino Dictionary & PhrasebookPaperback, 1 July 1996

Pilipino (Tagalog), the national language of the Philippines, is the most widely understood of the eight main Philippine languages, with over 10 million speakers. The ability to speak just a few words and phrases will greatly enhance the experience of traveling to the beautiful Philippine islands. A two-way dictionary with 2,500 entries and a phrasebook, with topics ranging from accommodations to colloquial expressions, are complemented by a basic grammar instruction as well as cultural information. Combining the benefits of both a dictionary and a phrasebook, this pocket-size volume provides the traveler or student with the tools for simple conversation.