Vietnamese

If you want to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Vietnamese with confidence, then 'Teach Yourself Vietnamese' is the book/CD course for you. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to making a phone call and travelling in Vietnam. You will become familiar with many aspects of life in Vietnam as well as the language. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues in each unit. These build up to give you a command of the essential phrases that you will need on a trip to Vietnam. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with grammar. The new edition retains the tried-and-tested structure of the lessons but has been updated. The new page design makes the book more attractive and user-friendly for the self-access learner.New features in this edition include an English-Vietnamese vocabulary and an expanded taking it further section directing you to further sources of Vietnamese. The accompanying cassette provides approximately 1 hour of listening material. The cassette (0 340 86043 X) and book (0 340 86042 1) can also be purchased separately.