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Southern Vietnamese for Beginners 2
By Learn Vietnamese With Annie Get Book
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Description
Southern Vietnamese for Beginners 2 is the second half of a two-book course for learners who have finished Book 1. It continues with modern colloquial Southern Vietnamese used in everyday situations, so it suits self-learners focused on Ho Chi Minh City speech rather than first-day beginners seeking a standalone introduction.
The lessons follow six members of a Saigonese family through connected comic-strip stories. Across the book, you meet about 250 additional words and structures. Each chapter pairs the story with an English glossary and a short Language Insights section covering usage and grammar, which keeps explanations clear and manageable.
Companion audio lets you listen to each story, then use a separate paused version to repeat lines and work on pronunciation. This supports reading, listening, vocabulary, and guided speaking practice. The trade-off is depth. Grammar notes stay brief, and the book cannot provide spontaneous conversation or feedback on your speech.
Content
- Type: Course
- Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
- Size: About 250 words and structures
- Exercises: Yes
Price
- Price: From $9.99 one-time
- Cost: Paid
- Free trial: Yes
Details
- Format: Book
- Dialect: Southern
- Author: Anh Bui & Jack Noble
- Published: 2023
- ISBN-13: 9798396330412
Pros
- Modern colloquial Southern Vietnamese used in everyday situations
- Connected comic stories provide context for about 250 new words and structures
- Audio includes listen-along and pause-and-repeat versions
- English glossaries and concise grammar notes in every chapter
Cons
- Designed as a continuation after Book 1
- Grammar explanations are brief rather than comprehensive
- No feedback on pronunciation or spontaneous conversation practice
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