Essential Vietnamese phrasebook & dictionary / Phan Van Giuong ; revised by Hanh Tran.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phan, Văn Giưỡng, author.

Tran, Hanh, author.

Contributor:

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Language:

English

Vietnamese

Subjects (All):

Vietnamese language--Conversation and phrase books--English.

Vietnamese language.

Vietnamese language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.

Vietnamese language--Dictionaries--English.

English language--Dictionaries--English.

English language.

Genre:

dictionaries.

Dictionaries.

Phrase books.

Physical Description:

189 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Edition:

Revised edition.

Other Title:

Essential Vietnamese phrasebook and dictionary

Place of Publication:

Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2021]

Language Note:

Phrases and words in Vietnmese with English translations.

Summary:

"Essential Vietnamese Phrasebook & Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes fundamental sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Vietnamese right away. Terms and phrases covering mobile phones, wireless and social media help you make the most of the language. In addition, sentences on the essentials of travel help visitors navigate the basics of arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies and more."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Greetings and Requests

1.1. Greetings

1.2. Asking a question

1.3. How to reply

1.4. Thank you

1.5. I'm sorry

1.6. What do you think?

2. The Basics

2.1. Numbers

2.2. Telling Time

2.3. Days and weeks

2.4. Months and years

2.5. What does that sign say?

2.6. Holidays

3. Small Talk

3.1. Introductions

3.2. Pardon me, do you speak English?

3.3. Starting/ending a conversation

3.4. Chatting about the weather

3.5. Hobbies

3.6. Invitations

3.7. Paying a compliment

3.8. Intimate conversations

3.9. Congratulations and condolences

3.10. Arrangements

3.11. Being the host(ess)

3.12. Saying goodbye

4. Eating Out

4.1. At the restaurant

4.2. Ordering

4.3. The bill

4.4. Complaints

4.5. Paying a compliment

4.6. The menu

4.7. Drinks and dishes

5. Getting Around

5.1. Asking directions

5.2. Traffic signs

5.3. The car

5.4. The gas/petrol station

5.5. Breakdowns and repairs

5.6. Bicycles/mopeds

5.7. Renting a vehicle

5.8. Hitchhiking

5.9. Car-sharing rides

6. Traveling in Vietnam

6.1. Modes of transport

6.2. Immigration and customs

6.3. Luggage

6.4. Buying a ticket

6.5. Getting travel information

7. Finding a Place to Stay

7.1. Accommodations in Vietnam

7.2. At the hotel

7.3. Complaints

7.4. Departure

8. Money Matters

8.1. Banks

8.2. Settling the bill

9. Mail, Phones and Internet

9.1. Mail

9.2. Phones

9.3. Internet access

10. Shopping

10.1. At the store

10.2. At the food market

10.3. Clothing and shoes

10.4. Cameras

10.5. At the hairdresser

11. Tourist Activities

11.1. TO Places of interest

11.2. Going out

11.3. Booking tickets

12. Sports Activities

12.1. Sports facilities

12.2. At the beach

12.3. Taking a lesson

12.4. Renting equipment

13. Health Matters

13.1. Calling a doctor

13.2. What's wrong?

13.3. The consultation

13.4. Medications and prescriptions

13.4. At the dentist

14. Emergencies

14.1. Asking for help

14.2. Lost items

14.3. Accidents

14.4. Theft

14.5. Reporting a missing person

14.6. At the police station.

Notes:

"Speak Vietnamese with confidence!"--Cover.

"With new manga illustrations"--Cover.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

9780804846882

080484688X

OCLC:

1202532350

Publisher Number:

99991092212