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10 Money-Related Verbs that You Should Know in Vietnamese

Vocabulary

10 Money-Related Verbs that You Should Know in Vietnamese

Learn these 10 useful verbs that you should know when talking about money-related topic.

Verbs to Describe Morning Routines in Vietnamese

Vocabulary

Verbs to Describe Morning Routines in Vietnamese

Learn some essential verbs that you can use to describe your morning routines in Vietnamese.

Impress people with these 5 modern slang in Vietnamese

Phrases

Impress people with these 5 modern slang in Vietnamese

Learn some of most the popular Vietnamese slang that the young generation is using every day

Phrases

How to say "What for?" in Vietnamese

Learn how to say WHAT FOR? in Vietnamese with useful example sentences and dialogues.

HOW TO SAY

How to say 'Merry Christmas' in Vietnamese +Christmas Wishes

Let's learn how to wish someone a Merry Christmas in Vietnamese and other useful Christmas words that you might come across.

Speak Better with These 15 Sentence Patterns in Vietnamese

Phrases

Speak Better with These 15 Sentence Patterns in Vietnamese

Learn Vietnamese sentence patterns that native speakers often use to apply in your daily conversation with many example sentences

Jobs in Vietnamese - Complete List of Occupations and Titles

Vocabulary

Jobs in Vietnamese - Complete List of Occupations and Titles

Learn how to ask and answer about your occupations, and get the full list of common job titles and work-related vocabulary in Vietnamese.

Common Vietnamese Nouns - Places in the City (+Examples)

Vocabulary

Common Vietnamese Nouns - Places in the City (+Examples)

Learn common nouns in Vietnamese for places in the city, and practice building basic sentences in Vietnamese using those nouns!

40 Common Vietnamese Verbs That You Must Know (Part 2)

Vocabulary

40 Common Vietnamese Verbs That You Must Know (Part 2)

Here's the most common and basic Vietnamese verbs list with examples to use in daily conversation

Differences between HAY and HOẶC in Vietnamese

Comparison

Differences between HAY and HOẶC in Vietnamese

Hay and Hoặc are the same? Let's learn what they really mean in Vietnamese and how they are being used differently in forming sentences.

30 Most Common Vietnamese Adjectives That You Must Know

Vocabulary

30 Most Common Vietnamese Adjectives That You Must Know

Here is the most common and basic Vietnamese adjective list with examples to use in daily conversation

Phrases

Most Common Ways and Phrases to Say Sorry in Vietnamese

Learn 6 different ways to say Sorry in Vietnamese, and most common phrases to apologize for your mistakes, express feeling sorry & condolences!

Phrases

Easy Phrases to Introduce Yourself in Vietnamese for Beginners

Learn sentences to introduce your self in Vietnamese, including name, nickname, nationality, where you were born, occupation, interest and hobbies

10 Vietnamese Expressions to Sound like Native Speakers

Vocabulary

10 Vietnamese Expressions to Sound like Native Speakers

(+Examples) Wanna sound like a Vietnamese native speaker to impress people? Learn these 10 common Vietnamese expressions that can be used in daily life

Top Must-Know Vietnamese Words About TRAVEL

Vocabulary

Top Must-Know Vietnamese Words About TRAVEL

Traveling to Vietnam soon? Learn these useful Vietnamese words about travel for better prepared for your upcoming trip!

Complete Guide: How to say the full DATES in Vietnamese

Grammar

Complete Guide: How to say the full DATES in Vietnamese

This is a complete guide on how to express dates in Vietnamese, including day of the week, day of the month, month and year

Most natural ways to say "How are you" in Vietnamese

How to say

Most natural ways to say "How are you" in Vietnamese

Learn different ways of saying 'How are you' in Vietnamese, and how Vietnamese native speakers greet one another.

How to say

How to say "Thank you" in Vietnamese formal and informal ways

Learn how to say 'Thank you' in Vietnamese in formal and informal situations like a native speaker.

Decoding Vietnamese Text/Chat/SMS Abbreviations & Slang Words

Vocabulary

Decoding Vietnamese Text/Chat/SMS Abbreviations & Slang Words

A complete guide to help you understand and use common text abbreviations and slang words in Vietnamese

100+ Common Vietnamese Words for Food & Cooking

Vocabulary

100+ Common Vietnamese Words for Food & Cooking

An extensive Vietnamese word list on common words for food, eating, and cooking that you can learn for everyday use

Words that Sound like English - Vietnamese Loanwords

Vocabulary

Words that Sound like English - Vietnamese Loanwords

Here are the some common Vietnamese loanwords or borrowed words that sound like English words. This list will be updated over time!

40 Common Vietnamese Verbs That You Must Know (Part 1)

Vocabulary

40 Common Vietnamese Verbs That You Must Know (Part 1)

Vietnamese word list for the most common Verbs with examples to use in daily conversation for beginners.

How to say different Face Parts in Vietnamese

Vocabulary

How to say different Face Parts in Vietnamese

In this free Vietnamese vocabulary lesson, you'll learn to say all the face parts in Vietnamese and how to you can use them in daily sentences

Free Vietnamese movies with English and Vietnamese subtitles

Learning

Free Vietnamese movies with English and Vietnamese subtitles

Watching movies is a fun activity to learn languages. Here's my Vietnamese movies list with English and Vietnamese subtitles for authentic language learning

10 Must-know Funny Vietnamese Slang Words to Impress the Locals

Phrases

10 Must-know Funny Vietnamese Slang Words to Impress the Locals

Want to make Vietnamese friends everywhere you go? Grab these 10 must-know funny slang words in Vietnamese to easily impress the locals & put a smile on them

Phrases

Funny Vietnamese Phrases & Quotes That'll Make You Giggle

Here are 20 hilarious Vietnamese phrases that native speakers use to show their wittiness to people and you can too!

How to say

How to Say & Wish "Happy Birthday" in Vietnamese (+Song)

Learn to wish your family and friends Happy Birthday and sing Happy Birthday Song in Vietnamese.

Most Common Vietnamese Slang Words for Love and Relationship

Phrases

Most Common Vietnamese Slang Words for Love and Relationship

Check out these most common Vietnamese slang words, that are used by native speakers and local news every day to talk about love and relationship

Vietnamese Pronunciation Guide: Vietnamese Alphabet and Tones (with Audio)

Grammar

Vietnamese Pronunciation Guide: Vietnamese Alphabet and Tones (with Audio)

Starting to learn Vietnamese language? The first place to start is from the Alphabet Pronunciation, and Tones since it's Vietnamese is a tonal language

How to say

How to say "Happy New Year" & Wish Someone in Vietnamese

Learn how to say Happy New Year in Vietnamese, and the different phrases to wish someone, as well as common words you'll hear during Tet.

Vietnamese Numbers: The Ultimate Free Guide

Vocabulary

Vietnamese Numbers: The Ultimate Free Guide

Learn how to count in Vietnamese from 0 to billion, understand Vietnamese money and do simple bargain when going shopping.

How to say Colors in Vietnamese - with Video and Examples

Vocabulary

How to say Colors in Vietnamese - with Video and Examples

In this free lesson, you'll learn to say all the color names in Vietnamese and how to use them in sentences.

How to say

How to say "Good morning" in Vietnamese like a local

Learn how to say 'Good morning' in Vietnamese, how to pronounce and when to say it to a Vietnamese native speaker.

How to say

How to say "I love you" in Vietnamese to a Partner/Friend/Family

Learn how to say 'I love you' in Vietnamese to your partner, friends and family members like a native speaker.

Saying Hello in Vietnamese like a native speaker

How to say

Saying Hello in Vietnamese like a native speaker

Vietnamese people don't actually say 'Xin chào'!. Let's learn the more natural and common ways to greet someone in Vietnamese that the locals use.

How long to learn Vietnamese and tips to learn it fast

Learning

How long to learn Vietnamese and tips to learn it fast

In this post, I’ll tell you how long it will take to learn Vietnamese and tips on how you can shorten that process (from a Vietnamese teacher)

Phrases

Top Vietnamese phrases for taking a Grab / Be / Taxi

In this lesson, you'll learn essential phrases that you'll need to understand and respond to the taxi or Grab driver in Vietnam

Top 10 Most Common Vietnamese Questions Asked by the Locals

Phrases

5 Reasons Why You Should Learn Vietnamese

Learning Vietnamese language is not easy. But here are a few reasons why you definitely should learn Vietnamese and keep on pushing!

Phrases

30 Vietnamese flirting phrases to impress someone

Impress and surprise your Vietnamese crush, lover or partner with these 30 flirting and romantic phrases that are also realistic!

Learn 12 must-try famous fruits in Vietnamese

Culture

Learn 12 must-try famous fruits in Vietnamese

Vietnam has an abundance of delicious fruits from North to South. Here are the 12 must-try Vietnamese fruits to add into your travel list.

Phrases

Easy Vietnamese phrases for getting a haircut

Learn simple but useful phrases to help you get your desired haircut at the salon in Vietnam.

Southern Vs Northern Vietnamese word list

Learning

Southern Vs Northern Vietnamese word list

A huge list of hand-picked, common Vietnamese words that have the same meaning, but are being used in different regions of Northern and Southern Vietnam.

50 Countries & Nationalities in Vietnamese

Learning

50 Countries & Nationalities in Vietnamese

Learn to say 50 different countries in Vietnamese with its spoken languages. Learn how to introduce your nationality, country & languages in Vietnamese

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