Colloquial Vietnamese is a practical course in everyday written and spoken Vietnamese requiring no prior knowledge of the language. It is ideal for anyone seeking to develop a sound command of contemporary Vietnamese whether studying independently or with a teacher. The book is divided into 17 lessons which introduce you to a broad range of topics ranging from business and travel to food and customs. By the end of the course you will be able to communicate in Vietnamese with confidence. The book includes: a pronunciation guide useful and up-to-date vocabulary situation-based conversations a wide range of interesting texts aspects of Vietnamese culture and customs clear, concise grammar notes a variety of exercises with answer key a ready reference grammar English-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-English glossaries a grammar index Two 60-minute cassettes recorded by native Vietnamese speakers are available to accompany Colloquial Vietnamese . These complement and reinforce the material covered in the book and will prove invaluable in helping you develop your pronunciation and understanding of Vietnamese.