Vietnamese

Includes 30 instruction units of 30 minutes each on 16 audio CD tapes. Please read the description directly above, which applies to all "Comprehensive" language courses and explains all the elements of this course.

Audio CD Language Course. Includes two audio CD discs (approximately 100 minutes) and a verbatim phrase book. You can learn anytime, anywhere...in your car...while exercising...whenever! Easy to use. First the English phrase is spoken on the tape; then the target language phrase is spoken twice for maximum learning; followed by a pause for student response. Includes basic Vietnamese language conversational phrases such as: greetings, personal needs, transportation, business, health and emergency terms, and more. Features native voices with authentic pronunciation; phrases in both English and the target language, with target phrases spoken twice for maximum learning; basic grammar section, pronunciation hints, updated social customs, vocabulary index, phonetic pronunciation, and foreign scripts. The phrase book can be used separately as a handy, pocket-size reference guide, or used with the tape. Recommended for beginners, business travellers, vacationers, or as a refresher course.

Bess Press. 104 pages. Illustrations. The book features 200-400 illustrated introductory vocabulary words, a pronunciation guide, and glossaries. The categories which include family, home, school, the body, clothing, food, opposites, numbers, nature, and time, accurately portray the Vietnamese culture as well as teach basic vocabulary. An audio CD recorded by a native speaker is included. Recommended for ages 4-8, but adults will also find it invaluable as a first language primer. Includes an audio CD disc.

Includes 18 audio CD discs ( = 15? hours), and a 328-page textbook. This course provides introductory teaching materials for spoken Vietnamese, and is intended for general use by English speakers. Special attention has been given both in the text and in the tapes to make this course as useful as possible for self-instruction. This course begins with a guide to pronunciation (in the Southern dialect), because the Vietnamese language is a "tone language" in which the meaning of a word can change when it is pronounced with a different musical pitch or pitch contour. Once you have mastered the sounds, the basic dialogs and common language structures are introduced.

Lonely Planet Publications. The most enjoyable and rewarding way to get to know a place is by meeting the local people. Vietnamese is a vibrant language and even a little knowledge will help visitors gain an understanding of Vietnamese culture as well as make many friends along the way! $_$_START_LIST ? All the essential day-to-day words and phrases, plus vocabulary for making conversation, understanding festivals and local dates, and sightseeing. ? Comprehensive pronunciation and grammar chapters. ? Cultural tips. ? Thumb tabs and index for fast reference. $_$_END_LIST

889 pages. Size 5"x8". Includes 12,000 entries. With a supplement of new words. English-Vietnamese. Vietnamese words fully Romanized. English pronunciation fully indicated. Appendix of English synonyms and antonyms. Appendix of modern Vietnamese terms. Paperback.

112 pages. Size 8x10". 625 entries. Designed to be a child's first foreign language dictionary for children ages 5-10. 625 total entries. 500 full-color illustrations. Allows a child to make the connection between a picture and the corresponding word. Entries consist of the word in English, its Vietnamese equivalent, and easy-to-use phonetic pronunciation. The words included are for the people, animals, colors, numbers, and objects that children encounter every day. Appendices include everyday expressions, time-related words, and common pronouns.

Based on more than twenty years of classroom testing at the University of Hawai'i, this book and compact disc package is intended to serve as a resource-in the classroom or for self-teaching-by overseas Vietnamese who wish to acquire or improve reading or writing skills in their mother tongue. CD-ROM (Macintosh & IBM/Windows compatible), plus Text

We recommend Talk Now! for any language beginner who wants an entertaining self-study course to learn basic phrases, colors, numbers, food, shopping, time, countries, etc. Talk Now! is designed for people who want to learn a language quickly. It's fun, fast, and makes learning easy. If you don't have time to become fluent, but need the basics in a hurry, then Talk Now! is for you. Designed by language experts, Talk Now! includes great features like speak and repeat, interactive games, and digital recordings with both sexes of native speakers. And Talk Now! runs on both Macintosh and Windows computers. This is a fun way of instruction to learn and speak the Vietnamese language. $_$_START_LIST ? Ideal for beginners and travelers ? Topics include: first words, phrases, food, shopping, numbers, time and more ? Interactive and fun ? Immediate responses to every choice you make ? Compare your pronunciation to that of native speakers, using the record button ? Test your knowledge with easy and hard quizzes, plus play a challenging memory game! ? Monitor your progress--keep a check on your total score, and print your own awards. ? On-screen help is available at all times in over ? Print your own picture dictionary for handy reference $_$_END_LIST

Includes 3 audio CD discs, and a 290-page textbook (size 6"x8?"). Designed for either self-study or classroom use. Teaches all four language skills -- speaking, listening (when used in conjunction with the audio CD discs), reading and writing. Offers clear, easy, step-by-step instruction to learn and speak Vietnamese, building on what has been previously learned. The audio CDs follow along with lessons in the book.

Pack and Book. McGraw-Hill Books. 320 pages. Size 5"x7?". Includes two 60-minute audio CD discs. This complete course is based on the very latest learning methods and is designed to be both enjoyable and user-friendly. Prepared by experts in the language, this Vietnamese language course begins with the basics and gradually elevates the student to a level of smooth and confident communication. Includes up-to-date interactive dialogues; graded units of cultural notes, grammar, and exercises; practical vocabulary; step-by-step guides to pronunciation; irregular verb tables; and plenty of practice exercises. This is our best beginner language course and includes all the fundamentals of the language.

245 pages. Size 3"x7". Vietnam has become a popular destination for tourists, who enjoy its vibrant cities, spectacular coastline, and diverse ethnic cultures. This guide is an essential aid to all who wish to communicate in Vietnamese at home and abroad. 3,000 total dictionary entries Helpful phrases for the traveler, student, or businessperson Pronunciation guide introduces the Vietnamese tones Basic Vietnamese grammar Practical cultural information and etiquette Can you say "Hello" in Vietnamese?

University of Hawaii Press. 416 pages. Softcover. "When Laurence Thompson's original Vietnamese Grammar first appeared in 1965, it went almost instantly to the top of the list of required reading for serious students of the Vietnamese language. It has stayed there ever since but, in recent years, the title has become almost impossible to find, either in bookstores or in libraries, where original copies have often grown woefully ragged and marked up or are now simply missing. In the meanwhile, the author has become aware of a number of minor infelicities and typographical errors requiring correction. Thus, both demand and scholarship have dictated this re-edition."