Continuing Vietnamese is a second-year level language course designed for college or self-study. It continues the accessible and powerful approach begun in the best-selling first volume, Elementary Vietnamese. Invaluable for anyone planning to travel, study or work in Vietnam or Vietnamese-language environments, it has been extensively field tested at Harvard University. It features a contemporary focus on today's Vietnamese speech patterns and culture. Continuing Vietnamese also helps learners sharpen their skills in listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Exercises and audio round out the program.