BACK TO ROOTS: Learn Vietnamese Through 72 Stories of Heart and Heritage

BACK TO ROOTS: Learn Vietnamese Through 72 Stories of Heart and Heritage Author: Not Being BACK TO ROOTS is not just a language learning book - it‘s a journey home. This unique collection of 72 bilingual short stories invites Vietnamese learners and heritage speakers-especially those born and raised abroad-to reconnect with their roots through the soul of the Vietnamese language. Structured into six thematic chapters-Homeland Memories, Culture & Celebrations, Vietnamese People & Values, Food & Taste of Home, Learning Through Emotions, and Vietnam Today-each story is written in English but gently weaves in Vietnamese vocabulary, phrases, and cultural elements. The book uses a story-based immersion method, ideal for readers who crave emotional connection and cultural resonance while expanding their vocabulary and comprehension. Every chapter includes: A heartfelt short story (in English with embedded Vietnamese terms) A curated vocabulary table with pronunciation, meaning, and cultural notes Review questions that prompt reflection and memory retention A bilingual Mini Dialogue (English-Vietnamese) for natural conversation practice A poetic Reflection to nurture the soul and deepen cultural understanding Whether you‘re: a second-generation Vietnamese-American trying to reconnect with your identity, a parent hoping to pass on the language to your children, a Vietnamese learner seeking meaning beyond textbooks, or simply a lover of stories that bridge East and West - this book offers more than just language. It offers belonging. Features: - 72 stories that span across generations, emotions, and landscapes - 600+ Vietnamese words introduced in context - Pronunciation guidance for key terms - Cultural insights interwoven in every chapter - Emotionally engaging, spiritually resonant, and pedagogically sound Why this book is different: Most Vietnamese textbooks focus on drills and dialogues. BACK TO ROOTS focuses on memory, feeling, and identity - because learning a language isn‘t just about grammar. It‘s about coming home.