TURKISH PHRASEBOOK (4TH ED.) (LONELY PLANET)

It can trace its roots back to the 8th century BC, and transformed itself from a nomad's tongue to an ornate diplomatic language; but thanks to an overhaul from Atatürk, it's surprisingly simple to learn - in fact, a delight!

Two-way dictionary
Guide to pronunciation and phrase-building
Fail-safe small talk
Practicalities - how to catch a bus or book a room