This is a complete Vietnamese language course designed for college or high school–level classroom use or self–study. Since its publication in 1998, Elementary Vietnamese has become the leading book for anyone wishing to learn Vietnamese, and an invaluable resource for people traveling, studying or working in Vietnam. This beginner Vietnamese book was originally developed for classroom use at Harvard University, where it has been field-tested for many years. This revised Third Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in Vietnamese speech patterns and culture over the past decade. The primary focus of Elementary Vietnamese is to assist learners in developing necessary skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading the language. It serves a secondary function as a general introduction to modern Vietnamese society and culture, with dialogues, cultural notes, exercises and readings drawn from contemporary life and popular media there. Elementary Vietnamese is designed for efficient self-study as well as for use in a college-level classroom. Features of the Third Edition include: Many hours of new audio recordings by native Vietnamese speakers. Innovative pronunciation drills to help you to achieve near-native pronunciation ability. New usage examples, cultural notes, and exercises along with photos showing life in Vietnam today. A guide for instructors ("New Edition Notes") detailing changes made in the Third Edition. The MP3 audio recordings which accompany this book are of native Vietnamese speakers. These recordings cover: All dialogues, narratives and vocabulary. Grammar and usage notes. Everyday Vietnamese idioms and expressions. A unique set of pronunciation drills to help you speak like a native. Commonly-used proverbs, to help you speak and understand colloquial Vietnamese.

The perfect book for beginners to learn all the basics of Vietnamese! Reading & Writing Vietnamese offers an easy way to learn how to speak, read and write in Vietnamese. Often a difficult language to learn, this book is specially designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking the language guides learners through all the sounds of Vietnamese, including consonants, vowels and tones, the Vietnamese alphabet and more. This easy-to-use workbook includes lessons comes with free native-speaker audio recordings that allow you to practice hearing and speaking the sounds and basic vocabulary and phrases, as well as flash cards to download and print from home. Author Tri C. Tran has over 20 years of experience as a Vietnamese language teacher and has designed a series of lessons that are perfect for beginners. The book includes: A basic introduction to all the sounds of the language and how to read and write them The system of Vietnamese tones--how to distinguish them and pronounce them correctly Free audio recordings by native speakers help you accurately pronounce Vietnamese Free downloadable flashcards to help you learn the Vietnamese alphabet and basic vocabulary Extensive exercises (including dialogues, listening drills, building sentences, fill-in-the blanks, readings, and multiple-choice) to reinforce each lesson Interesting cultural information on Vietnamese customs, pastimes, foods and everyday life An index of grammatical terms and a Vietnamese-English glossary .

Concise and user-friendly, Easy Vietnamese is designed for anyone who wants to learn Vietnamese—whether on their own or with a teacher. This language learning book introduces the learner to all the basics of the Vietnamese language and teaches practical daily conversations and vocabulary. It enables users to begin communicating effectively from the very first day and it's compact size makes it a great tool for travelers or business people looking to learn Vietnamese on the road without giving up on any content. This Vietnamese language learning book includes: Useful notes on Vietnamese script, pronunciation, sentence structure, vocabulary, and grammar Sections covering greetings, requests, idiomatic expressions and common situations Cultural information about Vietnamese etiquette as well as do's and don'ts A glossary of the most commonly-used Vietnamese words and phrases Downloadable audio with many hours of native-speaker recordings of the dialogues, vocabulary and exercises.

Do you want to learn Vietnamese the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the book for you. Learn Vietnamese: Must-Know Vietnamese Slang Words & Phrases by VietnamesePod101 is designed for Beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Vietnamese teachers and experts. Here’s how the lessons work: • Every Lesson is Based on a Theme • You Learn Slang Words or Phrases Related to That Theme • Check the Translation & Explanation on How to Use Each One And by the end, you will have mastered 100+ Vietnamese Slang Words & phrases!

Welcome to a Vietnamese language learning adventure--designed to make learning fun! The Let's Learn Vietnamese kit is an introductory language learning tool specially designed to help children from preschool through early elementary level acquire necessary words, phrases, and sentences in Korean in a fun and easy way. This ebook is perfect for use in a classroom setting, for home schooling, on vacation, or anywhere else that learning takes place. It is intended for learners who have little or no background in the Vietnamese language. The 64 words are organized into thematic categories, including: My Family Colors Numbers Animals Food My Body Clothes My Day Each word is illustrated with a picture that serves as an effective visual aid to learning and remembering the word. The words often reflect cultural objects and can be studied in any order. Korean language learners may focus on one theme at a time or mix them up for greater variety. Simple example sentences are given for each word to show how they are used. This Vietnamese flashcards-for-kids kit contains: 64 flash cards Downloadable recordings of words, sentences and songs A wall chart showing the main words and phrases at a glance A 32-page Learning Guide for parents and teachers All audio content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

This is a complete course for absolute beginners. The course includes audio accompaniment, as well as a video series of pronunciation tutorials. To obtain the FREE audio and video files, please email info@learnvietnamesewithannie with proof of book purchase. In this course, you will learn around 300 fundamental words and structures that will allow you to have simple conversations about familiar topics, and to interact successfully in places like shops and restaurants. The language taught is spoken Southern Vietnamese, exactly as used by native speakers on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Over the course of 20 chapters, you will follow the story of Nam and Ha, two young people who meet at a language school in Ho Chi Minh City. Their story, illustrated in comic-book form, forms a linking structure that facilitates the effective memorization of the language items.Each chapter includes a glossary, with English translations of all the new words and phrases present in the chapter. In addition, a section entitled 'language insights' gives clear and concise explanations of word usage and grammar. The accompanying audio and video files will enable you to hone your listening skills, master your pronunciation, and thoroughly memorize the words, phrases, and structures that you need.