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My First Book of Vietnamese Words
By Trần Thị Minh Phước Get Book
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Description
My First Book of Vietnamese Words is a 32-page hardcover picture book for children ages 3 to 8 and families beginning Vietnamese. It follows the familiar English A-to-Z sequence, introducing one Vietnamese word at a time through short English rhymes and watercolor scenes.
The strongest part is the mix of language and culture. Everyday words sit alongside foods, celebrations, family terms, clothing, animals, and other details of Vietnamese life. A free publisher page provides MP3 clips for the featured words plus pronunciation and extra-letter PDFs. The guide also notes some Northern, Central, and Southern family vocabulary.
This works best as a read-aloud or light supplement, not a complete beginner program. The content is mostly English around a small set of Vietnamese words, and there are no grammar lessons, quizzes, sentence-building tasks, or conversation practice. You will need a fuller resource for speaking and sustained reading.
Content
- Type: Readers
- Skills: Listening, Reading, Vocabulary, Pronunciation
- Exercises: No
- Made for children: Yes
Access
- Cost: Paid
- Free trial: No
- Uses AI: No
Details
- Format: Book
- Authors: Trần Thị Minh Phước
- Publishers: Tuttle Publishing
- Published: 2017
- ISBN-13: 9780804849074
Pros
- Free MP3 audio for the featured words
- Pronunciation and extra-letter PDF guides
- Cultural notes connect vocabulary with Vietnamese daily life
- Watercolor illustrations support child-friendly read-alouds
Cons
- Mostly English rather than sustained Vietnamese text
- No grammar lessons or built-in exercises
- Limited vocabulary depth
- No conversation practice
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