To study Vietnamese in Vietnam is a wonderful experience. The Vietnamese culture is one of the most special and wonderful in the world. By learning the Vietnamese language you will be able to truly experience this fascinating country.
The best way to learn a language is to study Vietnamese in Vietnam surrounded by native Vietnamese locals. You can book Vietnamese language courses in cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh (Saigon).
When taking a course you can study Vietnamese and learn the language in a native environment whilst having a lot of fun. Schools regularly organised social activities and events. These course are popular with tourists and also people keen to work in Vietnam.
Study Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City is the heart and soul of Vietnam. It’s a bustling, dynamic and industrious centre, the largest city in the country and the economic capital. In this, the largest of Vietnam’s cities, you’ll see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere, and there is something invigorating about it all.
Contrasting images of the exotic and mundane abound. In the pagodas monks pray and incense burns. Artists create masterpieces on canvas or in carved wood. Puppeteers entertain children in the parks, while in the back alleys, where tourists seldom venture, acupuncturists treat patients and students learn to play the violin.
Schools
Language schools are usually located in the center of cities and have very nice air-conditioned classrooms. There is a study room for the students which has internet access, Vietnamese study material and multimedia facilities such as video and resources for the students free of charge to further enhance your language skills.
Some schools have been teaching Vietnamese to foreigners for decades and they have earned a very good reputation. The schools usually have a team of very dedicated, fully qualified and friendly teachers, all are university graduates who have completed the schools training program. The teachers are known for their high level of professionalism and passion for teaching.
Levels
Schools cater for all ability levels:
• Beginner Vietnamese
• Elementary Vietnamese
• Intermediate Vietnamese
• Advanced Vietnamese
Beginner Vietnamese Language Courses
Standard beginner Vietnamese language courses are designed to enable you to improve your Vietnamese grammar, functional patterns and vocabulary using various practical ready-to-use topics. Course content focuses on the Vietnamese language used in every day situations in Vietnam. Your speaking skills will improve through conversational practice, dialogues and discussions. Some schools have quizzes to make sure that you understand the material of the previous day.
The course consists of different topics:
• phonetics
• introductions
• personal information
• profession
• residence
• family life
• time
• daily activities
• describing things
• ordering in a restaurant
• shopping and bargaining
• asking for directions
Private Lessons
Standard Vietnamese courses can consist of Private Lessons from 9.00 – 12.00 Monday to Friday. The minimum duration of the course is 2 weeks. Course can start on any Monday throughout the year.
Basic Vietnamese Phrases
These are some of the most essential words and phrases to learn when starting to study the language:
Hello: Xin chào (pronounced “sin jow”)
Goodbye: Tạm biệt (pronounced “tam bae”)
Thank-you: Cám ơn (pronounced “gam oon”)
Sorry: Xin lỗi (pronounced “sin loy”)
Yes: Vâng (pronounced “vung”)
No: Không (pronounced “khone”)
FAQ
Accommodation
Students can stay at a guesthouse, hostel, hotel or homestay.
Arrival
An airport pickup is available for usually a nominal extra fee.
Price
The price of the course usually includes study material and a certification.
Ideal For
Whether you just have en interest in languages, or are going to work, volunteer or teach in Vietnam, a Vietnamese language course will really be beneficial.