Periplus Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary

This is a small paperback dictionary for learners, travelers, and anyone who wants a simple Vietnamese-English reference they can carry around. The current Tuttle listing shows a 160-page book with bidirectional Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese sections, so it works both for decoding what you read and finding words you want to say.

What you get is straightforward: over 15,000 words and expressions, bold headwords for faster scanning, and short notes on pronunciation and basic grammar. That makes it more useful than a bare word list, especially if you are new to Vietnamese and want a compact reference instead of a big desk dictionary. It is also sold as a print book and as an ebook through VitalSource.

The tradeoff is depth. This is a pocket dictionary, not a full course, phrasebook, or detailed grammar guide. It can help you check vocabulary quickly, but it will not teach you pronunciation word by word or give you much context for natural usage. If you want a lightweight companion for beginner to intermediate study or travel, it fits that role well. If you want speaking practice or deeper explanations, you will need other resources alongside it.