pThis intermediate language text, written for those who already have a basic knowledge of Vietnamese, stresses conversational skills. The goal is to help students communicate effectively and absorb meaning through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, incorporating the most up-to-date features of the interactive approach to language learning.ppThe book provides insights into Vietnam's multifaceted culture. Each of the 24 chapters includes a list of competencies to be achieved and concepts to be studied vocabulary lists, pronunciation drills, dialogues, and oral activities a section devoted to grammar with exercises, and explanations in English proverbs and popular phrases to be memorized and recited situations to help achieve fluidity of speech in real-life communication a summary of vocabulary, grammar pointsk and pattern sentences for review a listening section and Vietnamese newspaper articles with reading and writing assignments.ppThe text also includes a glossary and an index