It is designed to facilitate translation and understanding for speakers of either Vietnamese or English, this dictionary is ideal reference for businesspeople, NGO workers, students, and adventurous travelers who want to delve deeper into one of Asia’s oldest culture. Features include: * approximately 15,000 entries * entries covering both northern and southern dialects * a unique food index, for deeper exploration of Vietnam’s rich cuisine * a brief introduction to Vietnamese tones, grammar, and writing system * essential vocabulary covering Vietnamese culture, politics, history, geography, and technology. Size: 17.8 cm x 11 cm x 1.4 cm, pages: 248, Paperback