<P><EM>Vietnamese: An Essential Grammar</EM> is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to modern Vietnamese. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. </P><P></P><P>Features include:</P><P></P><UL><P><LI>Clear and up-to-date examples of modern usage.</LI><P></P><P><LI>Special attention to those points which often cause problems to English-speaking learners.</LI><P></P><P><LI>Vietnamese / English comparisons and contrasts highlighted throughout.</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>The final section covers pronunciation, providing an introduction to the syllable structure of Vietnamese, and highlighting common errors made by English-speaking learners. Accompanying audio tracks for this chapter are available at <U>www.routledge.com/9781138210707</U>. </P><P></P><I><P>Vietnamese: An Essential Grammar</I> is ideal for learners involved in independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.</P>