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Mini Vietnamese Dictionary
By Phan Văn Giưỡng Get Book
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Description
Mini Vietnamese Dictionary is a small bilingual reference for travelers, classroom learners, and anyone who wants quick word lookup without using a phone. It has both Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese sections, so you can check meanings in either direction.
The book covers about 15,000 common words, idioms, and expressions. Bold headwords make entries easy to scan, and the vocabulary includes computer, internet, smartphone, and social media terms. Its 2 7/8 by 4 inch size is easy to carry, though it has less depth than a full-size dictionary.
You also get short guides to consonants, vowels, tones, basic grammar, and sentence structure. These are useful for quick reference, but they do not make the book a course. There is no audio or exercise section, and entries emphasize common equivalents rather than detailed usage notes. It works best alongside lessons, reading, or conversation practice.
Content
- Type: Dictionary
- Skills: Reading, Vocabulary
- Size: About 15,000 entries
- Native audio: No
- Exercises: No
Price
- Price: From $6.95
- Cost: Paid
- Free trial: Yes
Details
- Format: Book
- Author: Phan Văn Giưỡng
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Published: 2020
- ISBN-13: 9780804852692
Pros
- Two-way Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese lookup
- About 15,000 common words, idioms, and expressions
- Pocket-size 2 7/8 by 4 inch format
- Brief guides to tones, pronunciation, and basic grammar
Cons
- No audio for hearing Vietnamese tones and sounds
- No exercises or structured learning path
- Entries favor common equivalents over detailed usage guidance
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