Survival Vietnamese Phrasebook & Dictionary

Survival Vietnamese Phrasebook & Dictionary is a small paperback made for travel and quick real world communication in Vietnam. It is best if you are a complete beginner who wants ready to use phrases for common situations, not a full Vietnamese course.

You get themed phrase sections plus a pronunciation and tone guide, with Vietnamese script alongside phonetic spellings so you can speak or show the text. The newer edition also includes a dedicated chapter for smartphone and tech terms, like getting connected and using local apps. You can see the book details on Tuttle’s product page.

For listening support, Tuttle provides free online MP3 audio tracks (including pronunciation basics and chapter based recordings) on their downloadable audio page.

What it does not do well is teach you step by step grammar or build long term speaking ability on its own. Think of it as a practical cheat sheet and reference you can carry, plus audio for pronunciation, rather than a program with exercises and feedback.