Live the cultural life in the Czech Republic - immerse yourself in a Dvorák symphony or chill out at a Prague jazz club. With the special section on architecture you'll know your Gotika from you Rokoko. Or if that's not your scene, get out of town, stay in a chalupa and hike in the mountains or swim in a jezero. And in the evenings, chat soccer with the locals over a piva. Nazdravi! <ul>
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VERY POOR- CHOOSE ALTERNATIVES.......2007-04-10
American bashing is for pedantic cave people. Regarding this book, it is perhaps the poorest language tool for acquiring Czech on the market. It might look nice in its package, and Lonely Planet might lend confidence in the product, however my review comes from 2 sides. From Czech Speakers themselves, and as learner of the language to whom this book was left to me.
Let me just say this, if my Czech friends want to have a laugh, they request I bring this book with me to the pub! Avoid this book and demand quality from Lonely Planet, not a half baked product out to suck quick tourist money.....
GET THE VERSION WITH THE ATTACHED CD!!!.......2007-01-20
The person who pointed out the problems with the phonetic translations in this book is completely correct. I'm not saying this just because I'm an American and I expect everyone to speak as I do (if I felt that way, why would I be using this book?). The thing is that the Czech language isn't very similar to English. If I had pronounced "prosim" (the most useful word in Czech) as "prah-sim" (the way this book leads you to believe) I would have been completely wrong. Fortunately, the version I bought also came with a CD. (The CD doesn't follow the book, but it still has the important words and phrases.) The point is: YOU MUST LISTEN TO AUDIO RECORDINGS OF CZECH IN ORDER TO PRONOUNCE IT PROPERLY. No matter how good the phonetic transcription is, Czech is just too different from English to sound it out.
Good, but with a few problems..........2007-01-19
I am not a language specialist, but I found some flaws with this book, most especially with the phoenetics written next to the Czech text. For example, according to the book, the letter o sounds like "the o in 'dot'". Now this makes perfect sense within the context of the book. But in the introduction, it tells us the author "was born and educated in Czechoslovakia, and has been living in Australia since 1983." This tells me that the guide to the vowels are based upon the Australian/British vowel system. So the Australian pronunciation of "dot" has a more pronounced "o", while the American "dot" sounds almost like an "ah." My concerns of this were proven when I listened to recordings of certain Czech phrases by native speakers ("prosim," or "please," does not sound like "prah-seem," like the book may lead an American to deduce).
Also, vial phrases to traveling are hidden in various places in the book. The phrase "where are the toilets" is hidden on page 205, under "emergencies..." I don't categorize needing a toilet as a true emergency (like the phrase "it's an emergency!") But then the most complex phrases are located in the beginning of the book ("Are you here on holiday?" and "How long are you here for?") Perhaps it's just me, but as a traveler in a foreign country, I want to learn the basic phrases before in-depth conversation starters. And, with all due respect, how am I ever to understand the response to the phrase "Are you here on holiday?" in Czech?!!
This book has thousands of phrases you will never need to know. If you want to be able to ask questions and UNDERSTAND the responses, perhaps a real language book or formal class is necessary. And if you can memorize all the phrases in this book before leaving for the Czech Republic, then you probably don't need this book! By the time you find the phrase you need in the heat of the moment, the conversation is dead.
For the information in the book, it is surprisignly compact. The introduction to the language and the culture in the foreword to the book is extensive and informative.
Some of my favorite phrases:
Prilezitostne si dam kokain ("I take heroine occasionaly")
Nerozumel jsem tomu dobre ("I had a few problems with the language")
Yeah, I wonder why.
If you REALLY want to be able to use most of the phrases in this book effectively, you need a language class! This book will give you the essential phrases, but you had better find their page number before leaving on your trip, or you will have your nose buried in its 281 pages!
CZECH Phrasebook.......2006-08-30
Very consise and compact and easy to use.
Wish I had ordered it in LARGE print.
About the CZ phrasebook and the two earlier reviews.......2004-11-15
I wasn't surprised when I saw that the two earlier reviewers were from the US of A. They actually view it as the phrasebook's shortcoming that in the country at hand they actually speak some English as well. How ignorant is that?! Since the yanks probably won't know the answer to that either, here's the answer: Very. Most of the world does not speak enough English to adequately convey their sentiments, ideas, opinions, whole personality...but does that matter to angloamericans? No, they actually think that a travel experience will be as rewarding whether or not you speak the language of the native residents. As long as they understand your Enligsh, all's well. I hope, for theirs sake as well, that some of these people see the error of their ways.
About the phrasebook then. LP phrasebooks have maintained a standard of excellence and the Czech phrasebook is no exception, everything you could think of needing from a phrasebook of this size is there. A section in grammar kicks things off and even though it's shorter than, for instance, the Spanish PB grammar section, it's useful especially if you're interested in learning more about the Czech language. And I was delighted that the "Dating & Romance" (not included in all of the LP phrasebooks, dunno why) section was there since Czech women are absolutely beautiful :). I highly recommend this book, myslim ze to bylo bájecné!
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Sample the beers, taste the high life, feast on the architecture - and when you've had your fill, chill out in the spa towns, discover the fairy-tale castles and breathe deep in Slovakia's glorious mountain scenery. Whether you want to party in Prague or hike in the High Tatras, you can connect with the heart of Europe through this inspiring guide.
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* CASTLE COUNTRY - special section on the countries' spectacular castles and chateaux * HIKE the Tatras or ramble through the valleys - our Activities chapter is packed with ideas * SLEEP TIGHT - recommendations for every budget, from penzions to palaces * HIT THE ROAD with our fully cross-referenced maps
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Travel Slovakia.......2006-11-04
This book is full of little details and descriptions of the area with location maps that make it easy to find areas of interest.
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- Don't leave home without it!
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Lisa Dunford , Brett Atkinson , and Neil Wilson
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Relish the atmosphere of a crowd-beating dawn stroll over Prague's iconic Charles bridge, p. 100.
Experience remote mountain life in the pristinely preserved folk village of Vlkolinec, population 35, p. 390.
Time-travel to the Renaissance as you sip Moravian wine at a cafe on Telc's main square, p. 313.
Cure your ills by sitting naked in hot sulphurous mud in Piestany's Napolean baths, p. 361.
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Visit lonelyplanet.com for the latest updates and traveller suggestions.
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Excellent.......2007-06-02
As always. I've been using Lonely Planet Guides from time ago and I think that they are one of the best (if not the best) travel guides you can afford.
Don't leave home without it!.......2003-06-02
Just returned from the Czech & Slovak Republics and found this book invaluable. Excellent, correct descriptions of localities. Useful to those of us who drove the country and trained too. The mini phrase section is all you need, so don't buy a separate phrasebook. Those going to Prague should also buy the DK travel guide for that city which is excellent and colorful.
Excellent guide.......2001-08-07
Sadly, I ran out of time to explore the Slovak Republic, something I hope to do the next time I go into Eastern Europe. So I can only attest to the Czech republic portion of this book. I found it extremely useful, especially in planning my trips outside of Prague, though it does contain a good portion about Prague. One of the best suggestions was to include a visit to Litomerice after the somber tour of Terezin. I didn't take the advice on booking ahead on my trip to Cesky Krumlov and spent about an hour finding a place to stay and I went late May. Not speaking any Czech beyond hello and thank you, I had a lot of trouble with the Czech train system, especially outside of Prague. I found the bus system to be better than the Czech train system since you could buy a ticket on the bus as you boarded and the bus drivers were friendlier to me than the ladies at the ticket windows at the Main Train station in Prague and in Cesky Budjovice (where my train to Cesky Krumlov was early and I didn't understand when it showed up, so I took a bus instead) Either way, it is extremely inexpensive to travel around the country, so at the very least take a few day trips outside of Prague, if not longer trips. I was lucky this new edition came out months before my trip. Another great guidebook by Lonely Planet. As for an earlier review, Prague Castle counts as a museum, so its closed on Mondays.
Good book for Prague.......2001-05-09
I bought this book because I couldn't find the Prague book in time (I live in France). Plus I like more of a country history instead of just city history. As an experienced traveler, I can say that overall this book is good. It's hotel suggestions must have been good because they were all full. The maps were very nice. The restaurant suggestions were great. Only a few complaints: It didn't tell us that the castles are closed on Mondays (we found out when we saw the big CLOSED sign on the castle). Also there is not much info on tipping. The book said 5-10% yet EVERY restaurant added at least 20%. I got the impression the book hadn't been really updated since the previous version.
Don`t go without it.......2000-07-22
It is a pity that Lonely Planet didn`t updated this books inthe last 2 years. Czech and Slovakia are beautiful countries, easy to visit, but not very stable since the end of the Communism. Places there change more than in, say, Norway, so you'll find some wrong adress or tips on that book. However, it is a great book, that cover a lot of small towns and nature reserves that are outlooked at the other guides. I was very satisfied during my trip, specially with the Slovakia chapter. If you are going to see more than Prague, you should have it.
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More essential than socks (and lighter on your nose), this phrasebook is your card to the real Czech adventure--from monumental Moravia to classic countryside and Pilsner in Prague, relax and take a moment to raise your glass. Na Zdravi! (Cheers!)
Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture--a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.
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Useful and pretty well organized.......2007-06-02
Although the version of this phrase book that I used was a 2004, assuming that they have not changed it much, I would certainly recommend this book. I used it extensively when I was in Prague and the Czech Republic for three months, and most of the time it proved to be just what I required. It is very portable -- fits well in a back pocket -- and was easy to use on the whole.
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Lonely Planet Best of Prague
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Tired of chasing the next `new Prague'? Rediscover the original and best with this discerning guide. Bohemia's capital is unrivalled for its architectural splendour and its wealth of culture. Seen Prague Castle? Done Charles Bridge? Then find the city's hidden gems - from brooding Vysehrad, its legendary second castle, to Stromovka, its largest park. Whether you're making your first trip or returning, put the whole city in your pocket with the Best of Prague.
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Useful travel book.......2004-08-31
I had this book with me on a recent trip to Prague. It was very helpful, including the colorful, pull-out maps. We went to two restaurants mentioned in the book, and both experiences were very good. The book also has some "walks" that take you through the different parts of the city, with landmarks clearly marked. It was relatively thin and small, so it was not a pain to carry it all around the city. The maps were probably the most useful for us. I would recommend this book for someone who wanted a good overall picture of Prague and its main attractions. If you want something more in depth, you might want a bigger book.
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Enjoy a posavje in Slovenia, answer Prost! in a German bar or Okrzyki! in Poland, and remark milyen gyönyörû as you pass by the Danube in Hungary. You will be greeted with a warm Jak se mate? when you make an effort to speak Czech, and understand the cries of Pockaj! as you hike through Slovakia. This indispensable phrasebook will help you find your way through the heart of Europe. <ul>
Important info left out!.......2006-05-09
