This is the most up-to-date and complete English to Vietnamese
dictionary available.
It is designed primarily for the growing number of students of
Vietnamese who need a good and reliable English-Vietnamese dictionary.
Although it is targeted mainly at English speakers and other non-native
users who need to learn Vietnamese, it can also be used by Vietnamese
speakers who are learning or need to know English. Along with 18,000
enries--covering contemporary words and phrases used in educational,
business and tourist settings--the attractive and user-friendly layout
is organized effectively, making it easy to locate words and phrases
quickly. It also includes many valuable pointers and information about
the Vietnamese language.
- Completely revised and updated with over 18,000 entries.
- Clear, user-friendly text with idioms, expressions and sample
sentences.
- The ideal dictionary for students and business people.
The first edition, published as Essential English-Vietnamese
Dictionary, was by Professor Nguyen Hinh Hoa and his daughter
Patricia Nguyen Thi Huong. It became a classic in the teaching of
Vietnamese. This edition, completely revised and updated, is the work of
Professor Phan Van Giuong who was a distinguished professor of
Vietnamese Studies at Victoria University, Melbourne. Professor
Phan, who has many years' experience teaching Vietnamese and English,
is also the author of many Vietnamese teaching/learning materials and
editor for several Vietnamese magazines and newspapers. He was awarded
the Order of Australia Medal and the International Educator of the Year
award for his outstanding contributions to teaching language and
culture. Professor Phan is now retired but continues to teach on a
part-time basis.
