An English-Ukrainian phrasebook & dictionary with 1,912 Kindle pages. Includes a 157-page menu guide and many URL links to facts about Ukraine.
A 1912-page English-Ukrainian phrasebook and dictionary in ebook format with the following features:
1. Phrases and terms grouped under key word(s) that they contain.
2. Key words, in red font, arranged in alphabetical order, as in a dictionary. (No categories as in most phrasebooks.)
3. Tiny x’s in front of the key words to prevent mass results in searches. (When searching, type an x and then the word.)
4. English pronunciation of Ukrainian in blue font.
5. Statements and clickable facts about Ukraine under related key words. Example, under the word “author”, the statement: “Ten famous Ukrainian authors are… (10 names, each clickable). Most of the clicks go to Wikipedia articles.
6. A very large Ukrainian-English menu guide, which equals 157 printed pages.
7. An extensive appendix with easy-to-read explanations of Ukrainian grammar.
8. Other appendices on Ukrainian pronunciation, cardinal and ordinal numbers. clock and calendar time, adult weights and heights, clothing sizes, metric system, common Ukrainian signs and labels, and comments by prominent Ukrainians.
Professional Reviews
"You'll be able to put this phrasebook to the purposes for which it's intended – enjoying tourism, making friends, socializing..."
This handy phrasebook is a hybrid between a dictionary, a grammar book, and a fact book, and it is designed for a savvy traveler to Ukraine. As an e-book, the authors recommend that it is best used with a stylus on an Amazon Kindle or other reading device. It contains an extensive section full of phrases which deal with things that a traveler might encounter. There is also a plethora of useful expressions that come handy in a hurry, for example: “Call a doctor,” etc. Other practical things are included as well, such as clothing sizes, days of the week, and common signs, for example, “Reserved.” All of these and more are to be found in the appendix at the end of the e-book. Also included is a large section on grammar, so the reader can use the book as a textbook. A nice addition is a large culinary section which lists many Ukrainian dishes, both in English and in Ukrainian. This is one of the book's strengths.
The authors did a good job addressing the language needs of a tourist travelling in Ukraine. This e-book stands on its own when compared to other guides available on the market, such as the Lonely Planet series. However, it would benefit from the addition of graphics, varied fonts, and color-coded sections for easier reference. All in all, this is a great tool for tourists travelling to Ukraine and for those who want to learn more about the Ukrainian culture.
RECOMMENDED by the USR
REVIEW BY DIANE DONOVAN FOR MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, 3-12-15
The Ukrainian Phrasebook, Dictionary, Menu Guide & Interactive Factbook is something different in the world of phrasebooks; so if you're expecting something static and stationary (i.e. something that involves mere look-up), then think again: it's interactive, which lends the process and results a completely different (and more effective) feel.
First of all - how many stand-alone Ukranian phrasebooks are on the market? Virtually none. How many include facts about the country? None. And how many offer a format that lends to interconnected learning? None.
The opportunity for users to search for phrases and vocabulary with quick mouse clicks and movements, plus the inclusion of a wide range of facts (many clickable links) about Ukraine, makes this phrasebook a standout approach in the relatively flat world of phrasebook references.
But that's not all to like about The Ukrainian Phrasebook. In addition to its Ukraine-centered focus and its organization and multifaceted presentation, the phrasebook holds the additional advantage of being arranged like a dictionary of clickable key words and clear definitions. This lends to more than phrase lookup: it becomes a learning tool in addition to an interpretation device, and features the rare ability to do more than parrot needed phrases in a pinch.
The letters of the alphabet are divided into subsections, search results include the ability to include an 'x' in the string to limit one's search to specific results, and the inclusion of Ukrainian lettering, standard English phrases, and short facts about Ukrainian culture and life (accompanied by website links) makes for a title that is, in reality, more than just a phrasebook.
The result might startle those who expect a singular production, but that's the beauty of this extended approach: it's a production that moves neatly from mere definition to higher-level learning and delves into the area of cultural education. Readers who want JUST a phrase book will find it a handy approach; but, really, it's especially recommended for those who want more - particularly since information on the Ukraine tends to be scattered and relatively hard to find.
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