Vietnamese Idioms & Phrases from Udemy

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"I am a 28 year old Vietnamese born in America, with parents from Southern Vietnam region. I've lived my life with an OK ability to converse and a good amount of vocab, but I never learned it properly. Unfortunately, there's very few resources for learning English-> Viet Southern Dialect, since the Northern/Hanoi dialect is the official preference and more relevant for business. Since there were very few resources for improving Southern dialect, I mostly gave up on developing my own Vietnamese. So I was very happy to see a course specifically aimed for Southern dialect on Udemy. After completing this course, I am really pleased with the quality of the lessons. Greg is comprehensive, thorough and attuned to the tonal nuances of the language. So if you're like me, a Viet Kieu with a desire to improve, this is an excellent course and I highly recommend it." - Kim T

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"I've taken lessons from several Vietnamese teachers and this one is my favorite by far. " - Tiffany Bennet

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In Vietnamese Idioms & Phrases you will learn colloquial and very natural phrases to use when visiting the country on vacation or while living in Vietnam as an expat.

All of the phrases in the course are useful from the moment you step foot in Vietnam and will be understood by the locals as they are phrases and idioms that are used everyday by native Vietnamese speakers.

In the course you will learn:

1. Phrases to meet and greet locals

2. Idioms to express various thoughts, ideas, and feelings

3. Traditional sayings and proverbs

4. Phrases to help you get around the country

5. Phrases to help get you out of troublesome situations that sometimes arise

6. Phrases to generally communicate effectively while visiting or living in Vietnam

I have helped hundreds of students like you improve their Vietnamese by using the same methods I used when first beginning to study the language over ten years ago.

If you are serious about learning Vietnamese or just want to have some useful phrases ready for your brief visit to the country (and be able to pronounce them correctly), Vietnamese Phrases & Idioms will help you achieve your learning goals.

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Learning objectives

Use various vietnamese phrases to communicate with locals
Use vietnamese phrases to get out of difficult situations with locals
Use vietnamese phrases to speak politely to locals

Use vietnamese phrases to greet, exchange names, and other basic information with locals
Use vietnamese phrases to get around while visiting the country on vacation

Use various vietnamese phrases to communicate with locals
Use vietnamese phrases to get out of difficult situations with locals
Use vietnamese phrases to speak politely to locals
Use vietnamese phrases to greet, exchange names, and other basic information with locals
Use vietnamese phrases to get around while visiting the country on vacation

Syllabus

The Value of Knowing Phrases and Idioms

Learning Vietnamese phrases acts as a shortcut to language acquisition and accelerates the process because phrases allow to communicate immediately while helping with pronunciation and grammar. In this lesson we will look at the value of learning and memorizing every Vietnamese phrases and how to incorporate them into your overall Vietnamese study program for success.

Communicate with native speakers immediately

In this lesson you will learn basic Vietnamese greetings and other very common questions and answers that you will repeatedly have when making basic conversations with native Vietnamese speakers. These phrases and questions are useful immediately and are great tools for generally Vietnamese language practice.

These useful everyday Vietnamese phrases will help you navigate the country and its culture from the minute you step foot in the country. Whether you are planning a short trip or considering making a permanent move to Vietnam, these phrases will be useful to you on your journey.

With a modern twist on many traditional idioms, the Vietnamese phrases you will learn in this lesson will help you to understand the Vietnamese culture and its people, which in turn will boost your Vietnamese language acquisition skills immensely.

Use traditional phrases in everyday situations

These ancient Vietnamese proverbs will further help you to get in touch with the Vietnamese culture and the psychology of the people. They will also make you popular with the older generation of Vietnamese people that still use these phrases and follow traditional folk wisdom as a guide to everyday life.

These traditional Vietnamese idioms provide even more background into the language and culture of Vietnam while giving you practical language tools that you can use every day.

These Vietnamese proverbs provide excellent sentence structures to practice and memorize that will speed up your Vietnamese language learning as you combine various language acquisition methods. Learning these popular proverbs will both give you useful phrases that can be practiced every day while helping you to understand Vietnamese history and culture.

Be Able to Quickly Get Out of a Jam

These Vietnamese phrases will help you navigate some tricky and dangerous situation that you may find yourself in while traveling around Vietnam. Memorizing these phrases will give you confidence knowing that you can communicate well in a sticky spot and give you confidence as you enjoy your journey.

These Vietnamese phrases were hand picked for practice and memorization as they will help you to acquire correct use of the all important tones while building muscle memory and dexterity in your throat and tongue, which is necessary if you aspire to attain total fluency in Vietnamese.

Use various types of phrases

These Vietnamese phrases will help you to be able to express contrition and regret, which can be very useful as you find yourself in various different situations as you travel around and spend time in Vietnam.

Sometimes it is necessary to express anger and to be able to understand a Vietnamese person expressing anger about something, as their culture is quite different from ours. In this lesson you will learn Vietnamese phrases to help you express feelings of anger or hurt that can help you in these situations.

In this lesson you will learn various Vietnamese phrases to use when out having fun that are sure to get a laugh out of your Vietnamese friends and acquaintances. Using these phrases will surprise your hosts and generally delight the locals as they will certainly be unexpected!

Review key phrases and their application

In this lesson I offer Vietnamese language tips to help you on your way to total Vietnamese language fluency.

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Appeals to Vietnamese heritage speakers who want to improve their communicative competence in Southern Vietnamese dialects

Facilitates quick learning of colloquial and idiomatic Vietnamese phrases for effective communication

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Vietnamese Idioms & Phrases with these activities:

Review Vietnamese grammar basics

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Reviewing Vietnamese grammar basics will help you better understand the structure of the language and the rules that govern it. This will make it easier for you to learn new vocabulary and phrases and to construct grammatically correct sentences.

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Read through a Vietnamese grammar book or online resource.
Take practice exercises on Vietnamese grammar.
Review your notes on Vietnamese grammar.

Practice Vietnamese phrases

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Develop fluency and accuracy in speaking Vietnamese phrases.

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Review the Vietnamese phrases you have learned in class.
Practice speaking the phrases aloud.
Record yourself speaking the phrases and listen back to your pronunciation.
Find a language partner or tutor to practice speaking Vietnamese with.

Practice speaking Vietnamese phrases

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Practicing speaking Vietnamese phrases will help you improve your pronunciation and fluency. This will make it easier for you to communicate with native Vietnamese speakers and to understand what they are saying.

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Find a language partner or tutor to practice speaking Vietnamese with.
Use online resources or apps to practice speaking Vietnamese.
Record yourself speaking Vietnamese and listen back to your recordings to identify areas for improvement.

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Career center

Learners who complete Vietnamese Idioms & Phrases will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Interpreter

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be particularly useful to an Interpreter as idioms are often untranslatable between languages. A knowledge of Vietnamese idioms and phrases can help an Interpreter to more accurately convey the meaning of a message or speech, especially when working with native speakers in informal settings. The course specifically focuses on helping learners quickly acquire the ability to use idioms and phrases that are used by native speakers in everyday situations, which can be very helpful for an Interpreter who needs to build rapport and trust with their clients.

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Translator

A Translator can benefit from learning Vietnamese idioms and phrases in order to more accurately convey the meaning of a text, especially when working with informal or colloquial texts. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Translator to produce more natural and accurate translations.

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Foreign Service Officer

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful to a Foreign Service Officer, as they can help to build rapport and trust with local contacts. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Foreign Service Officer to more effectively communicate with and understand the people they work with.

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Cultural Anthropologist

Learning Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Cultural Anthropologist, as it can help them to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and society they are studying. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Cultural Anthropologist to more accurately interpret and understand the behavior and beliefs of the people they are studying.

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ESL Teacher

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for an ESL Teacher, as they can help them to teach students about the culture and society of Vietnam. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help an ESL Teacher to more effectively teach students about the Vietnamese language and culture.

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International Business Consultant

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for an International Business Consultant, as they can help to build rapport and trust with Vietnamese clients. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help an International Business Consultant to more effectively communicate with and understand their Vietnamese clients.

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Journalist

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Journalist, as they can help to add color and depth to stories about Vietnam. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Journalist to more accurately and effectively report on the country and its people.

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Teacher

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Teacher, as they can help to make lessons more engaging and interesting. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Teacher to more effectively teach students about the Vietnamese language and culture.

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Linguist

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Linguist, as they can help to gain a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese language. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Linguist to more accurately analyze and interpret the Vietnamese language.

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Travel Writer

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Travel Writer, as they can help to add depth and authenticity to travel writing. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Travel Writer to more accurately and effectively describe the country and its people.

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Tour Guide

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Tour Guide, as they can help to make tours more interesting and engaging. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Tour Guide to more effectively communicate with and entertain tourists.

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Diplomat

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Diplomat, as they can help to build rapport and trust with Vietnamese officials. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Diplomat to more effectively communicate with and understand Vietnamese officials.

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Missionary

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Missionary, as they can help to build rapport and trust with Vietnamese people. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Missionary to more effectively communicate with and understand the Vietnamese people they are working with.

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Peace Corps Volunteer

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Peace Corps Volunteer, as they can help to build rapport and trust with Vietnamese people. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Peace Corps Volunteer to more effectively communicate with and understand the Vietnamese people they are working with.

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Language Teacher

Vietnamese idioms and phrases can be very useful for a Language Teacher, as they can help to make lessons more engaging and interesting. The course provides learners with a deep understanding of the nuances and cultural context of Vietnamese idioms and phrases, which can help a Language Teacher to more effectively teach students about the Vietnamese language and culture.

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