Vietnam now! : a Vietnamese language reader / Binh Nhu Ngo, PhD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ngô, Như Bình, author.

Language:

English

Vietnamese

Subjects (All):

Vietnamese language--Textbooks for foreign speakers--English.

Vietnamese language.

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

Genre:

Conversation and phrase books

Textbooks -- for English speakers

Physical Description:

319 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Vietnamese language reader

Place of Publication:

Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2025]

Language Note:

Text in English and Vietnamese.

Summary:

"This innovative language book features 28 authentic articles from Vietnamese newspapers, one contemporary short story, and two original poems -- each presented side-by-side in parallel Vietnamese and English texts. The articles are graded for beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced students, and are accompanied by vocabulary lists, grammar and cultural notes, exercises, and access to online native-speaker audio recordings. Perfect for classroom use or independent study, this book offers an immersive way to learn about Vietnam through its vibrant culture and everyday life. Inside, readers will explore topics such as: Stunning caves with underground lakes, wavelike ceilings, stalactites, and stalagmites. A popular Ho Chi Minh City food stall where two sisters serve BBQ pork to night owls. Young people moving to a city with efficient public transport and attractive amenities. Former US and Vietnamese fighter pilots who fought in the Vietnam War and now meet regularly. And many more fascinating stories about contemporary life in Vietnam!"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Introduction

Climate, weather and Viet Nam's geography

Traveling in Viet Nam

Traffic and transportation

Food and drink

Shopping

Economics, investment and employment

Housing

Health care

Sports

Education

Music, movies and theater

Culture and customs

Vietnamese history

US-Viet Nam relations

Literature and poetry

Vietnamese-English glossary

English-Vietnamese glossary

Grammar and usage index

Notes:

Information on how to access the free audio recordings and answer key for this book found on the verso of the title page.

Includes index

"Free online audio recordings"--Cover.

"Stories and essays about contemporary Vietnam in Vietnamese and English"-- Cover.

ISBN:

9780804858045

0804858047

OCLC:

1484905348

Publisher Number:

90103563945