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The ancient Vietnamese life in which Tung was raised is being torn apart. It is not enough to work hard and grow rice anymore. Now every farmer in Mai Dong has to pick a side: the French or the communists. Intelligence, humility and graft made Tung's father Que an honorable figure in Mai Dong. His values ensured the family's survival through famine and flood. They will not protect him against the communists, who need class-enemy victims for their land reform campaign.

Each lesson in English for Vietnamese Speakers Phase 1, Units 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

Grandma Moon discovered a peculiar taro named Mon in her garden, who could make crops grow during a drought and turn lead into gold. On top of that, the taro claimed to be her son! Their peaceful life was soon interrupted by jealous neighbors and a greedy magistrate with great ambitions. Mon entered the magistrate’s service to protect his mother and the village, and in turn, found something unexpected for a taro—true love! Follow Mon’s unusual journey and find out how a little taro born from the earth would come to save a country and eventually become the Taro Prince!

Many things are different for Ánh now that they've left Vietnam with their family. The weather is colder and they live in a communal barracks at a refugee camp while they wait for their new life in America to start. Ánh finds comfort in their warm-hearted teacher, Miss Mary Ellen, but has trouble with the foreign sounds of learning to speak English in class. All Ánh wants is to be able to say "thank you" out loud to Miss Mary Ellen, but will the words ever stop getting stuck between their head and their voice?

A love that brought down a nation. Trong Thuy and My Chau never expected to find true love in the midst of their alliance marriage. However, family and country demanded loyalty when betrayal and ambition threatened to destroy their peaceful lives. Despite attempting to remain together, their union was only possible in the world beyond the veil. People say this tragic tale is just a legend, but the remnants of their love remain in modern day through every pink pearl found on Vietnam's northern shore.

The handsome Cao brothers were said to be as indistinguishable as two drops of water. When the elder married Miss Luu, the younger naturally tagged along. However, once their similarity caused a misunderstanding and strained marital felicity, brotherly love turned to resentment. The inseparable pair parted ways. In the end, love always prevail but their reunion was bittersweet. The brothers and Miss Luu would forever be immortalized for their loyalty and love--the love between brothers and the love between husband and wife.

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A Vietnamese folk tale. "Once upon a time, there lived a wise man with two sons...."

An evil stepmother, a wicked sister, a fairy guardian, a beautiful slipper, and destined love. They may sound all too familiar, but did you know this isn't Cinderella's story? At least, not the one you know about. Tam's trials to have happily ever after isn't for the faint of heart. True love may come but once in a lifetime. For Tam, it takes losing her life many times to finally have and keep true love. Come, read her tale, and learn of this Vietnamese Cinderella's story.

Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on one of the youngest members of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat.

This course is designed for those who are new to the Vietnamese language and are looking for an easy and convenient way to learn the basics. The course includes a wide range of introductory words and phrases that will help you communicate effectively in everyday situations. Our audio course is perfect for those who want to learn on-the-go. Whether you're commuting to work, going for a walk, or simply have some free time, you can take your learning with you and make the most of your time. The course is designed to be easy to follow and understand, making it accessible to learners of all levels.

Le Loi’s exploits to repel China’s Ming forces from Dai Viet (a territory that is part of present-day Vietnam) is well known throughout history. However, history often overlooks that his fiery will for freedom from oppression was also backed by the Will of Heaven. Le Loi and his rebels did not fight the Mings alone. The magic sword called Thuan Thien—a loan from the Dragon King, Long Vuong—played no small part in that victory. Those in later dynasties would come to see this as fiction, but those who fought alongside Le Loi knew the truth. The sword of conquest was ultimately ...

Celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year with a little girl and her grandparents as they dive into fun family traditions!

My Nuong's life had been neatly packed inside a gilded cage. Up until recently, My Nuong had no idea how powerless she felt, but there was one place in which she still had dominion, and that was her heart. What started as a fancy daydream made its way into My Nuong's reality when the sheltered girl fell for a mysterious boatman who played his flute on the sea. The boatman, Truong Chi, loved her from afar, and upon meeting in person, fell in love with My Nuong all over again. My Nuong also grew breathless from just one glance; though, for another reason. She fell out of love. However, love ...

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English for Vietnamese Speakers Phase 1, Units 11-15 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Spock and Stu are having an intellectual debate about saggy boobs when Pon phones with his disturbing news. They know that they must go to be by his side until things can be resolved. Spock and Stu now live in Pattaya with their wives, Dao and Moo. The past few years have been idyllic, with them both settling into to married life and any thoughts of adventure far behind them. Though Pon sounded anxious on the phone, the lads are sure that he is fretting over nothing.

English for Vietnamese Speakers Phase 1, Units 26-30 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Everyone in Orange County’s Little Saigon knew that the Duong sisters were cursed. Their ancestor Oanh dared to leave her marriage for true love—and was cursed for it: her descendants are doomed never to find love or happiness, and to give birth only to daughters, never sons.​ Oanh’s current descendant Mai Nguyen knows this curse well. She’s divorced, and after an explosive disagreement a decade ago, she’s estranged from her younger sisters, Minh Pham (the middle and the mediator) and Khuyen Lam.

English for Vietnamese Speakers Phase 1, Units 21-25 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.