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30 Basic Verbs
Learn 30 of the most useful Vietnamese verbs with example sentences. Vietnamese verbs don't conjugate, so the focus is on learning the words and how to use them.
Read moreHe/She/It
Learn how Vietnamese expresses 'he', 'she', 'they' and 'it', with notes on how third-person pronouns work differently from English.
Read moreI 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.
Read moreVietnamese 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'.
Read moreTime of the day
Learn the Vietnamese words for morning, afternoon, evening and night, with examples for common time expressions used in daily conversation.
Read more30 Basic Adjectives
Learn 30 common Vietnamese adjectives, including words for size, colour, personality and feeling, with example sentences you can start using straight away.
Read moreOrdinary numbers
A detailed guide to counting ordinary numbers in Vietnamese.
Read moreMillion and Billion
A detailed guide on counting numbers larger than 1000 in Vietnamese.
Read moreThousands in Vietnamese
A detailed guide on counting from 1000 to 999,999 in Vietnamese.
Read moreNumbers 100 to 999
A detailed guide on counting from 100 to 999 in Vietnamese.
Read moreNumbers 20 to 99
A detailed guide on counting in Vietnamese from 20 to 99.
Read moreNumbers 11 to 19
A detailed guide on counting in Vietnamese from 11 to 19.
Read moreNumbers 0 to 10
A detailed guide on counting in Vietnamese from 0 to 10.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreSorry and Excuse me
Learn different ways to say sorry and excuse me in Vietnamese.
Read moreHow to say You're welcome
Learn different ways that you can say You're welcome in Vietnamese.
Read moreHow to say Thank you
There are many ways to say Thank you in Vietnamese. Learn how to use them in this lesson.
Read moreYes and No in Vietnamese
Vietnamese does not have a single word for yes or no. This lesson explains how to agree and disagree using context, which is one of the most important things to understand early on.
Read moreSee you...
Learn how to say see you again, see you soon and see you later in Vietnamese.
Read moreGreetings
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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreIntroducing yourself
A beginner introduction to greeting people and introducing yourself in Vietnamese.
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