This guidebook lists thousands of words in English with translations into Vietnamese, perfect for beginners just starting to learn the language and indispensable for more advanced speakers. Words are divided into 18 pertinent and handy categories, including measurements, weather, people, animals, traveling, shopping and much more. The guide begins with a list of Vietnamese letters and their IPA pronunciations, before delving into the most common and useful words in the language, so that whether you are in a classroom or in a shop in Hanoi, you have the vocabulary you need to succeed - right at your fingertips.