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Vietnamese With Stories: A Vietnamese Story Book for Beginners
Beginner Vietnamese reader with 24 short daily-life stories, English translations, vocabulary lists, and a simple pronunciation guide.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
By Henriette Barkow Get Book
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Description
This is a 36-page English-Vietnamese picture book for children aged 5 to 7, families, and early learners who want short reading practice. Henriette Barkow retells the Grimm story of a poor shoemaker helped by mysterious elves, with illustrations by Jago.
The two languages run through the book in parallel, so you can compare sentences, read aloud together, and use the pictures to work out unfamiliar words. The simple plot and repeated action words make it useful for reviewing verbs and story vocabulary in context.
It works best as a shared reader rather than a complete lesson. There are no built-in quizzes, drills, grammar explanations, or writing tasks. The book supports optional PENpal audio, but the required device is sold separately. More experienced learners may find the single short story too limited.
Content
- Type: Readers
- Skills: Reading, Vocabulary
- Size: 36 pages
- Native audio: No
- Exercises: No
Price
- Price: £11 one-time
- Cost: Paid
- Free trial: No
Details
- Format: Book
- Made for children: Yes
- Author: Henriette Barkow
- Publisher: Mantra Lingua
- Published: 2005
- ISBN-13: 9781846112027
Pros
- Parallel English-Vietnamese text for direct comparison
- Illustrations and a familiar plot support shared reading
- Short pages with 2-8 sentences each
Cons
- No built-in quizzes, drills, or grammar instruction
- Audio requires a separately purchased PENpal device
- Single short story offers limited material for advanced learners
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