Grammar

Lessons filed under the Grammar category.

Grammar

He/She/It

Learn how Vietnamese expresses 'he', 'she', 'they' and 'it', with notes on how third-person pronouns work differently from English.

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Grammar

I and You

A practical guide to the Vietnamese words for 'I' and 'you', with examples showing how to choose the right pronoun depending on who you're talking to.

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Grammar

Vietnamese Pronouns

Vietnamese pronouns depend on the relationship between speaker and listener. Learn how age, gender and social context affect which words you use for 'I' and 'you'.

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Grammar

How are you?

Learn the most natural ways to ask how someone is in Vietnamese and how to reply, with examples for both casual and polite situations.

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Greetings

Learn how to say hello, goodbye and good morning in Vietnamese. This guide also explains why Vietnamese has different words for 'you' depending on age and relationship.

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How to pronounce Vietnamese words

Vietnamese uses six tones that each change a word's meaning. This guide breaks down all six, explains how vowels and consonants sound, and gives practical examples for English speakers.

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Grammar

The Alphabet

Learn the 29 letters of the Vietnamese alphabet, including unique vowels like ă, â, and ơ, with audio so you can hear how each letter sounds.

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