Vietnamese for Beginners (Trí C. Trần)

Vietnamese for Beginners is a paid paperback textbook from Tuttle Publishing by Tri C. Tran, written for complete beginners who want a structured path through basic Vietnamese.

It starts with two intro chapters on the Vietnamese alphabet, sounds, and tones, and pairs that with native speaker audio so you can practice pronunciation early. Lessons use everyday dialogues, including manga style comic strips, plus grammar notes and etiquette or culture tips.

You also get free companion downloads on Tuttle’s site, including chapter audio and a pronunciation guide, plus a set of printable flashcards you can study offline. See the book page on Tuttle and the download page.

Limits: it is book based, so it will not give you real conversation practice or feedback on your speaking. And since the publication date is March 10, 2026, there are not many independent learner reviews to judge how it works in practice yet.