Lonely Planet Hill Tribes Phrasebook & Dictionary

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Leave no Hill Tribe subgroup or culture unimpressed by a dash of your multi-lingual bon mots. Whether you''re trekking Vietnam, China, Laos, Thailand or beyond, let this handy phrasebook do some talking.

• Covers Lahu, Akha, Lisu, Mong, Mien and more
• Individual guides to pronunciation, sounds and grammar
• Detailed language maps
• Practicalities - how to ask for directions or find a doctor

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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, David Bradley, Christopher Court, Nerida Jarkey, and Paul W Lewis.

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