*Buon giorno * From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Italy. Rick Steves offers well-tested Italian words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find:-Key phrasesfor use in everyday...

*Buon giorno * From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Italy. Rick Steves offers well-tested Italian words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find:-Key phrasesfor use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling

-An English-Italian and Italian-English dictionary-Tips for small talk and local lingowith Rick's signature sense of humor

-A tear-out cheat sheetfor continued language practice as you wait in line at the Sistine Chapel (no internet connection required )Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves Italian Phrase Book * is an essential item for any traveler's pocket.*