Learn Vietnamese in the Fastest, Easiest and Most Fun Way

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Getting Started with VietnamesePod101.com

Don't know where to start? Try out this pathway for a grab bag of valuable Vietnamese topics.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Don't know where to start? Try out this pathway for a grab bag of valuable Vietnamese topics.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Lessons for Your Flight To Vietnam

How much Vietnamese can you learn in 48 minutes? A whole lot, actually.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

How much Vietnamese can you learn in 48 minutes? A whole lot, actually.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Essential Vietnamese for Emergencies

Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!

8 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!

8 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Living in Vietnam

Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.

20 Lessons Beginner

Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.

20 Lessons Beginner

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Using Correct Vietnamese at the Bank

If you're living in Vietnam you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!

10 Lessons Beginner

If you're living in Vietnam you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!

10 Lessons Beginner

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Flexing your Fluency

Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Vietnamese in a safe environment.

80 Lessons Advanced

Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Vietnamese in a safe environment.

80 Lessons Advanced

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Asking for Directions in Vietnam

Worried about getting lost in Vietnam? These lessons will help you ask for directions.

10 Lessons Beginner

Worried about getting lost in Vietnam? These lessons will help you ask for directions.

10 Lessons Beginner

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All About

Learn all about the society and culture of Vietnam.

15 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn all about the society and culture of Vietnam.

15 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Basic Bootcamp

The very basics of grammar and vocabulary, all in 5 compact lessons.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

The very basics of grammar and vocabulary, all in 5 compact lessons.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Pronunciation

We make it easy for you to sound like a native!

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

We make it easy for you to sound like a native!

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Culture Class: Holidays in Vietnam

Learn all about the top Vietnamese holidays and the traditions and history behind them.

25 Lessons Beginner

Learn all about the top Vietnamese holidays and the traditions and history behind them.

25 Lessons Beginner

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Lower Beginner

Go beyond the basics of Vietnamese to navigate a variety of situations.

25 Lessons Beginner

Go beyond the basics of Vietnamese to navigate a variety of situations.

25 Lessons Beginner

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Beginner

Learn beginner Vietnamese through native dialogues.

25 Lessons Beginner

Learn beginner Vietnamese through native dialogues.

25 Lessons Beginner

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Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Vietnamese

Want to talk about your day in Vietnamese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.

10 Lessons Beginner

Want to talk about your day in Vietnamese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.

10 Lessons Beginner

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Must-Know Vietnamese Social Media Phrases

Social media Vietnamese follows its own rules. Post like a native with these lessons.

25 Lessons Intermediate

Social media Vietnamese follows its own rules. Post like a native with these lessons.

25 Lessons Intermediate

Bonus Courses

Inner Circle

This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.

86 Lessons Bonus

This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.

86 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Courses

Vietnamese Vocab Builder

Quickly and efficiently build your Vietnamese vocabulary with these themed lessons.

224 Lessons Bonus

Quickly and efficiently build your Vietnamese vocabulary with these themed lessons.

224 Lessons Bonus

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Intermediate

Massively boost your Vietnamese conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.

25 Lessons Intermediate

Massively boost your Vietnamese conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.

25 Lessons Intermediate

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Survival Phrases Season 1

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Survival Phrases Season 2

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Top 25 Vietnamese Questions You Need to Know

What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Culture Class: Essential Vietnamese Vocabulary

Let Vietnamese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.

25 Lessons Beginner

Let Vietnamese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.

25 Lessons Beginner

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Absolute Beginner

Learn how to greet people, ask questions, talk about the present, past, and future, and more.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn how to greet people, ask questions, talk about the present, past, and future, and more.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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3-Minute Vietnamese

In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy Vietnamese phrases.

26 Lessons Absolute Beginner

In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy Vietnamese phrases.

26 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

News

New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.

244 Lessons Bonus

New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.

244 Lessons Bonus

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Learn Vietnamese in Three Minutes

Giang will teach you must-know Vietnamese phrases, step-by-step.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Giang will teach you must-know Vietnamese phrases, step-by-step.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

24 Lessons Beginner

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

24 Lessons Beginner

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Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Try your hand at reading real Vietnamese in context.

10 Lessons Beginner

Try your hand at reading real Vietnamese in context.

10 Lessons Beginner

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Listening Comprehension for Beginners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

24 Lessons Intermediate

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

24 Lessons Intermediate

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Reading Comprehension for Beginners

Try your hand at reading real Vietnamese in context.

10 Lessons Intermediate

Try your hand at reading real Vietnamese in context.

10 Lessons Intermediate

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Quick & Easy Vietnamese Review for Beginners

You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!

4 Lessons Beginner

You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!

4 Lessons Beginner

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Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Upper Intermediate

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Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Try your hand at reading real Vietnamese in context.

10 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Try your hand at reading real Vietnamese in context.

10 Lessons Upper Intermediate

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Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Advanced

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Advanced

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Video Culture Class: Vietnamese Holidays

Huyen will introduce the must-know Vietnamese holidays at native speed.

25 Lessons Advanced

Huyen will introduce the must-know Vietnamese holidays at native speed.

25 Lessons Advanced

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Reading Comprehension for Advanced Learners

Try your hand at reading real Vietnamese in context.

10 Lessons Advanced

Try your hand at reading real Vietnamese in context.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Vietnamese Holidays and Festivals

National Day, August Revolution Commemoration Day, Thanh Minh, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

National Day, August Revolution Commemoration Day, Thanh Minh, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Vietnamese Leaders

Le Loi, Ho Chi Minh, Phan Chu Trinh, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Le Loi, Ho Chi Minh, Phan Chu Trinh, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Vietnamese Regions and Cities

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long Bay, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long Bay, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Vietnamese Tourist Destinations

Phu Quoc, My Son Sanctuary, Cat Ba Island, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Phu Quoc, My Son Sanctuary, Cat Ba Island, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Vietnamese Writers

Nguyen Du, Ho Xuan Huong, Duong Thu Huong, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Nguyen Du, Ho Xuan Huong, Duong Thu Huong, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Bonus Courses

Throwback Thursday

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

432 Lessons Bonus

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

432 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Courses

Video News

Get the latest VietnamesePod101.com news with video.

56 Lessons Bonus

Get the latest VietnamesePod101.com news with video.

56 Lessons Bonus

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Learn Vietnamese Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner

Get a taste of real Vietnamese conversation with these short animations.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Get a taste of real Vietnamese conversation with these short animations.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Extensive Reading in Vietnamese for Absolute Beginners

Break into reading Vietnamese with these fun miniature books.

39 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Break into reading Vietnamese with these fun miniature books.

39 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Extensive Reading in Vietnamese for Beginners

Break into reading Vietnamese with these fun miniature books.

30 Lessons Beginner

Break into reading Vietnamese with these fun miniature books.

30 Lessons Beginner

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Extensive Reading in Vietnamese for Intermediate Learners

Break into reading Vietnamese with these fun miniature books.

29 Lessons Intermediate

Break into reading Vietnamese with these fun miniature books.

29 Lessons Intermediate

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Must-Know Vietnamese Slang Words & Phrases

You won't find these in a textbook! Learn the way Vietnamese speakers actually talk.

25 Lessons Intermediate

You won't find these in a textbook! Learn the way Vietnamese speakers actually talk.

25 Lessons Intermediate

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Absolute Beginner Vietnamese for Every Day

In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular Vietnamese phrases.

16 Lessons Beginner

In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular Vietnamese phrases.

16 Lessons Beginner

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Can Give Your Contact Information

In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.

1 Lesson • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.

1 Lesson • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

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Can Introduce Yourself

In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.

3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.

3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

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Can Talk About Your Family

In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

Monthly Review Video

Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.

38 Lessons Bonus

Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.

38 Lessons Bonus

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Can Ask About Well-being

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

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Can Talk About Weather

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about weather.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about weather.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

Learning Strategies

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons Bonus

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons Bonus

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Vietnamese Teachers Answer Your Questions

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

15 Lessons Beginner

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

15 Lessons Beginner

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Prototype Video Lessons for Absolute Beginners

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

2 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

2 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Prototype Video Lessons for Intermediate Learners

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

1 Lesson Intermediate

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

1 Lesson Intermediate

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The 800 Core Words and Phrases

Learn the 800 most common words and phrases with this video series.

10 Lessons Beginner

Learn the 800 most common words and phrases with this video series.

10 Lessons Beginner

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Conversational Phrases

Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations

40 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations

40 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Level 1 Vietnamese

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 1. This course is aligned with level A1 of the CEFR.

27 Lessons • 22 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 1. This course is aligned with level A1 of the CEFR.

27 Lessons • 22 Assignments Absolute Beginner

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Level 2 Vietnamese

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 2. This course is aligned with level A2 of the CEFR.

50 Lessons • 34 Assignments Beginner

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 2. This course is aligned with level A2 of the CEFR.

50 Lessons • 34 Assignments Beginner

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Level 3 Vietnamese

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 3. This course is aligned with level B1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 21 Assignments Intermediate

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 3. This course is aligned with level B1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 21 Assignments Intermediate

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Level 4 Vietnamese

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 4. This course is aligned with level B2 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 21 Assignments Upper Intermediate

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 4. This course is aligned with level B2 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 21 Assignments Upper Intermediate

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Level 5 Vietnamese

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 5. This course is aligned with level C1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 38 Assignments Advanced

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 5. This course is aligned with level C1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 38 Assignments Advanced

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All About

In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of Vietnam. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about the Vietnamese language and in-depth information about the country where it is spoken.

15 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of Vietnam. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about the Vietnamese language and in-depth information about the country where it is spoken.

15 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Basic Bootcamp

This 5-lesson series gives you a brief introduction to the Vietnamese language. You’ll learn the very basics of grammar and vocabulary all in 5 compact lessons.

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

This 5-lesson series gives you a brief introduction to the Vietnamese language. You’ll learn the very basics of grammar and vocabulary all in 5 compact lessons.

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Pronunciation

In this set of 5 lessons, you will learn the very basics about Vietnamese pronunciation. We break down all the sounds to make it easy for you to sound like a native!

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this set of 5 lessons, you will learn the very basics about Vietnamese pronunciation. We break down all the sounds to make it easy for you to sound like a native!

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Culture Class: Holidays in Vietnam

In this Introduction series, you'll learn all about the top Vietnamese holidays and the traditions and history behind them! While these lessons are mostly in English, you will pick up key vocab, phrases, and cultural insights you won't find in a textbook. Join Huyen and Michael as they guide you through in this 25-lesson series!

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

In this Introduction series, you'll learn all about the top Vietnamese holidays and the traditions and history behind them! While these lessons are mostly in English, you will pick up key vocab, phrases, and cultural insights you won't find in a textbook. Join Huyen and Michael as they guide you through in this 25-lesson series!

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Advanced Audio Blog Season 1

In this series, you will learn in-depth about the culture of Vietnam. You'll learn about different famous cities and regions, holidays, tourist destinations, and more. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this Audio Blog series that is presented entirely in Vietnamese.

25 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

In this series, you will learn in-depth about the culture of Vietnam. You'll learn about different famous cities and regions, holidays, tourist destinations, and more. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this Audio Blog series that is presented entirely in Vietnamese.

25 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

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Advanced Audio Blog Season 2

In this series, you will learn in-depth about the culture of Vietnam. You'll learn about different famous tourist destinations, leaders, writers, and more. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this Audio Blog series that is presented entirely in Vietnamese.

25 Lessons AdvancedClassic

In this series, you will learn in-depth about the culture of Vietnam. You'll learn about different famous tourist destinations, leaders, writers, and more. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this Audio Blog series that is presented entirely in Vietnamese.

25 Lessons AdvancedClassic

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Lower Beginner

Not quite ready for the Beginner level? This Lower Beginner Vietnamese series is perfect for bridging the gap! Join Huyen and Brandon in this 25-lesson series and get involved in more practical Vietnamese conversations! In this series, you'll learn to how to make appointments, ask for the time, make comparisons, talk about feelings and interests, and much more! Best of all, we cover all grammar rules in an easy way that lets you put them to use in conversations right away.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Not quite ready for the Beginner level? This Lower Beginner Vietnamese series is perfect for bridging the gap! Join Huyen and Brandon in this 25-lesson series and get involved in more practical Vietnamese conversations! In this series, you'll learn to how to make appointments, ask for the time, make comparisons, talk about feelings and interests, and much more! Best of all, we cover all grammar rules in an easy way that lets you put them to use in conversations right away.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Beginner

This 25-lesson season is for students who have had some contact with the Vietnamese language and are looking to build upon their existing knowledge. In this series, you'll learn how to make everyday conversations. More specifically, you'll be able to talk about weather, check into hotels, make simple phone calls, talk about likes and dislikes, make plans, and more. Our hosts will explain all the Vietnamese conversations you'll hear so you'll be ready to speak in minutes.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

This 25-lesson season is for students who have had some contact with the Vietnamese language and are looking to build upon their existing knowledge. In this series, you'll learn how to make everyday conversations. More specifically, you'll be able to talk about weather, check into hotels, make simple phone calls, talk about likes and dislikes, make plans, and more. Our hosts will explain all the Vietnamese conversations you'll hear so you'll be ready to speak in minutes.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Vietnamese

In Everyday Vietnamese for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities, you learn how to talk about your everyday life – from morning to night. Over the course of 10 lessons, you'll learn how to talk about 400 daily activities with these fast and fun lessons.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

In Everyday Vietnamese for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities, you learn how to talk about your everyday life – from morning to night. Over the course of 10 lessons, you'll learn how to talk about 400 daily activities with these fast and fun lessons.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Must-Know Vietnamese Social Media Phrases

What are the Vietnamese phrases necessary for Social Media? You're about to find out! In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn how to make comments on popular social media channels – from catching up, asking what your friends are up to, posting your reactions, wishing them a happy birthday and much, much more.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

What are the Vietnamese phrases necessary for Social Media? You're about to find out! In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn how to make comments on popular social media channels – from catching up, asking what your friends are up to, posting your reactions, wishing them a happy birthday and much, much more.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Inner Circle

Why do most language learners float around without making progress? And top learners... What are they doing differently? Welcome to the Inner Circle. It’s the monthly, no-holds barred newsletter giving you tried and tested learning methods, insider tips, and strategies from experienced language learners. Exclusively for Inner Circle subscribers.

86 Lessons BonusClassic

Why do most language learners float around without making progress? And top learners... What are they doing differently? Welcome to the Inner Circle. It’s the monthly, no-holds barred newsletter giving you tried and tested learning methods, insider tips, and strategies from experienced language learners. Exclusively for Inner Circle subscribers.

86 Lessons BonusClassic

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Vietnamese Vocab Builder

Want to learn more Vietnamese words? This is the fastest and easiest way to do it! With the Vietnamese Vocab Builder series, you get lessons that are dedicated to teaching you new words. Each lesson covers a specific theme such as Adjectives, Feelings, Weather, Holidays and much more. Just sit back, listen and learn new words in minutes!

224 Lessons BonusClassic

Want to learn more Vietnamese words? This is the fastest and easiest way to do it! With the Vietnamese Vocab Builder series, you get lessons that are dedicated to teaching you new words. Each lesson covers a specific theme such as Adjectives, Feelings, Weather, Holidays and much more. Just sit back, listen and learn new words in minutes!

224 Lessons BonusClassic

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Intermediate

Want to take your Vietnamese to the next level? This Intermediate Vietnamese Course will teach you how to talk about possibilities, express regrets, add fillers to conversation, ask for confirmation, and much more! Hosts Hoang Anh and Eric will guide you through this 25-lesson series that will make you a better Vietnamese speaker.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Want to take your Vietnamese to the next level? This Intermediate Vietnamese Course will teach you how to talk about possibilities, express regrets, add fillers to conversation, ask for confirmation, and much more! Hosts Hoang Anh and Eric will guide you through this 25-lesson series that will make you a better Vietnamese speaker.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Survival Phrases Season 1

In this series, you'll learn vital Vietnamese phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to Vietnam. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Vietnamese and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.

50 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this series, you'll learn vital Vietnamese phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to Vietnam. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Vietnamese and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.

50 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

1

Survival Phrases Season 2

In this series, you'll learn vital Vietnamese phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to Vietnam. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Vietnamese and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.

50 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this series, you'll learn vital Vietnamese phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to Vietnam. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Vietnamese and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.

50 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Top 25 Vietnamese Questions You Need to Know

In this series, you'll learn how to answer questions in Vietnamese so you can meet people and make friends in Vietnam. You'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation. By the end of the course, you'll not only be answering these questions, but asking them yourself! If you haven't studied Vietnamese but want to be well prepared for simple social situations, this is the series for you.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this series, you'll learn how to answer questions in Vietnamese so you can meet people and make friends in Vietnam. You'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation. By the end of the course, you'll not only be answering these questions, but asking them yourself! If you haven't studied Vietnamese but want to be well prepared for simple social situations, this is the series for you.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Culture Class: Essential Vietnamese Vocabulary

What are the 5 most popular sweets in Vietnam? What vocabulary do I need to know to have a conversation with Vietnamese-speaking locals? You'll learn all this and more in this Culture Class Series! Vocabulary is essential to mastering Vietnamese. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the *most* essential Vietnamese vocabulary words related to culture and daily life. These words have been hand picked by our Vietnamese native speakers and cover topics like popular Vietnamese dishes, national holidays and cities.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

What are the 5 most popular sweets in Vietnam? What vocabulary do I need to know to have a conversation with Vietnamese-speaking locals? You'll learn all this and more in this Culture Class Series! Vocabulary is essential to mastering Vietnamese. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the *most* essential Vietnamese vocabulary words related to culture and daily life. These words have been hand picked by our Vietnamese native speakers and cover topics like popular Vietnamese dishes, national holidays and cities.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Absolute Beginner

If you are completely new to Vietnamese, start here! In this series, Becky and Huyen will walk you through the absolute beginner basics of the Vietnamese language. You'll learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, apologize, ask for permission, and more! And as with all of our lessons, you'll learn useful Vietnamese cultural tips that you won't find in a text book.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

If you are completely new to Vietnamese, start here! In this series, Becky and Huyen will walk you through the absolute beginner basics of the Vietnamese language. You'll learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, apologize, ask for permission, and more! And as with all of our lessons, you'll learn useful Vietnamese cultural tips that you won't find in a text book.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

1

3-Minute Vietnamese

Learn must-know conversational phrases in 3 minutes. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the basics of Vietnamese conversation. That's everything from the basic polite greetings and talking about yourself, to making conversation, and asking for directions or for the check at a restaurant. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to sound even more natural when interacting with native Vietnamese speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes per lesson.

26 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Learn must-know conversational phrases in 3 minutes. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the basics of Vietnamese conversation. That's everything from the basic polite greetings and talking about yourself, to making conversation, and asking for directions or for the check at a restaurant. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to sound even more natural when interacting with native Vietnamese speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes per lesson.

26 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Bonus Courses

News

Want to know what's going on in the world of VietnamesePod101.com and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our VietnamesePod101.com audio news lessons! Information on new lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.

244 Lessons BonusClassic

Want to know what's going on in the world of VietnamesePod101.com and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our VietnamesePod101.com audio news lessons! Information on new lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.

244 Lessons BonusClassic

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Learn Vietnamese in Three Minutes

In Vietnam, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Vietnamese.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In Vietnam, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Vietnamese.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Vietnamese Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Improve your Vietnamese listening skills in every lesson! This Vietnamese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Absolute Beginners.

24 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Improve your Vietnamese listening skills in every lesson! This Vietnamese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Absolute Beginners.

24 Lessons BeginnerClassic

2

Vietnamese Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Learned the alphabet and ready to read in Vietnamese? This Vietnamese Reading Comprehension Series is designed for Absolute Beginners. These lessons test you on your reading and make sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Learned the alphabet and ready to read in Vietnamese? This Vietnamese Reading Comprehension Series is designed for Absolute Beginners. These lessons test you on your reading and make sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Learn with Pictures and Video

Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns, verbs, and subjects with pictures and native pronunciation. Then we'll show you how to naturally form sentences using these words. At the end of this series, you'll know 125 of the most commonly used verbs, over 300 commonly used nouns, and how to form simple sentences in Vietnamese. Make sure you're paying attention – there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns, verbs, and subjects with pictures and native pronunciation. Then we'll show you how to naturally form sentences using these words. At the end of this series, you'll know 125 of the most commonly used verbs, over 300 commonly used nouns, and how to form simple sentences in Vietnamese. Make sure you're paying attention – there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Vietnamese Listening Comprehension for Beginners

Ready to understand even more Vietnamese? This Vietnamese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginner Vietnamese learners or those looking to reach a Beginner level.

24 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Ready to understand even more Vietnamese? This Vietnamese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginner Vietnamese learners or those looking to reach a Beginner level.

24 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Vietnamese Reading Comprehension for Beginners

Want to read in Vietnamese like a pro? This Vietnamese Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginners who want to practice their reading skills!

10 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Want to read in Vietnamese like a pro? This Vietnamese Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginners who want to practice their reading skills!

10 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Quick & Easy Vietnamese Review for Beginners

Want to brush up and review your Vietnamese? The goal of this Vietnamese Review course is to quickly cover topics and phrases that you may have touched upon before but have forgotten. Each lesson is anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes long and covers multiple ways to say common phrases, culture, customs, holidays and grammar points in a fun and concise way!

4 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Want to brush up and review your Vietnamese? The goal of this Vietnamese Review course is to quickly cover topics and phrases that you may have touched upon before but have forgotten. Each lesson is anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes long and covers multiple ways to say common phrases, culture, customs, holidays and grammar points in a fun and concise way!

4 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Vietnamese Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Ready to understand more Vietnamese? This Vietnamese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate Vietnamese learners or those looking to reach an Intermediate level.

20 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

Ready to understand more Vietnamese? This Vietnamese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate Vietnamese learners or those looking to reach an Intermediate level.

20 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

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Vietnamese Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Want to read complex Vietnamese text with confidence? This Vietnamese Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate learners who want to sharpen their reading skills!

10 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

Want to read complex Vietnamese text with confidence? This Vietnamese Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate learners who want to sharpen their reading skills!

10 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

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Vietnamese Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners

Ready to completely understand Vietnamese? Even Advanced conversations? This Vietnamese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced Vietnamese learners or those looking to reach an Advanced level.

20 Lessons AdvancedClassic

Ready to completely understand Vietnamese? Even Advanced conversations? This Vietnamese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced Vietnamese learners or those looking to reach an Advanced level.

20 Lessons AdvancedClassic

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Video Culture Class: Vietnamese Holidays

In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn all about the holidays celebrated in Vietnam! Perfect for any student interested in learning more about Vietnamese culture, these will teach you the what, why, when and how of 25 Vietnamese holidays.

25 Lessons AdvancedClassic

In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn all about the holidays celebrated in Vietnam! Perfect for any student interested in learning more about Vietnamese culture, these will teach you the what, why, when and how of 25 Vietnamese holidays.

25 Lessons AdvancedClassic

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Vietnamese Reading Comprehension for Advanced Learners

Ready for fluency? This Vietnamese Advanced Reading Comprehension Series is sure to perfect your reading skills... and take your Vietnamese further than you ever expected. Simply watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced learners who are aiming for fluency.

10 Lessons AdvancedClassic

Ready for fluency? This Vietnamese Advanced Reading Comprehension Series is sure to perfect your reading skills... and take your Vietnamese further than you ever expected. Simply watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced learners who are aiming for fluency.

10 Lessons AdvancedClassic

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Learn with Pictures

Learn essential vocabulary with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns with pictures and native pronunciation. At the end of this series, you'll know over 250 commonly used nouns in Vietnamese. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!

25 Lessons BonusClassic

Learn essential vocabulary with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns with pictures and native pronunciation. At the end of this series, you'll know over 250 commonly used nouns in Vietnamese. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!

25 Lessons BonusClassic

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Learn with Video

With these videos, you'll learn Vietnamese vocabulary through fun and exciting videos! You'll hear a word and a sentence that uses that word, all while watching a video to go along with it. Learn new words, and then immediately test your knowledge with the quiz at the end.

25 Lessons BonusClassic

With these videos, you'll learn Vietnamese vocabulary through fun and exciting videos! You'll hear a word and a sentence that uses that word, all while watching a video to go along with it. Learn new words, and then immediately test your knowledge with the quiz at the end.

25 Lessons BonusClassic

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Throwback Thursday

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

432 Lessons BonusClassic

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

432 Lessons BonusClassic

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Video News

Want to know what's going on in the world of VietnamesePod101.com and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our VietnamesePod101.com video news lessons! Information on hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.

56 Lessons BonusClassic

Want to know what's going on in the world of VietnamesePod101.com and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our VietnamesePod101.com video news lessons! Information on hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.

56 Lessons BonusClassic

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Learn Vietnamese Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner

Want to learn Vietnamese through animation and cartoons? With this animated series, you jump directly into native Vietnamese conversation. These lessons are quick, simple and perfect for beginners. Put your Vietnamese listening and conversation skills to the test with these bite-sized conversation lessons!

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Want to learn Vietnamese through animation and cartoons? With this animated series, you jump directly into native Vietnamese conversation. These lessons are quick, simple and perfect for beginners. Put your Vietnamese listening and conversation skills to the test with these bite-sized conversation lessons!

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Extensive Reading in Vietnamese for Absolute Beginners

Want to finally read Vietnamese without needing a dictionary every second? Then this 10-lesson series is for you! In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. The goal is to help you read simple Vietnamese sentences with confidence. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.

39 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Want to finally read Vietnamese without needing a dictionary every second? Then this 10-lesson series is for you! In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. The goal is to help you read simple Vietnamese sentences with confidence. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.

39 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Extensive Reading in Vietnamese for Beginners

Want to read Vietnamese the fast, fun and easy way? Welcome to Beginner Level Extensive Reading Vietnamese. The goal is to help you read easy Vietnamese books with confidence. In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.

30 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Want to read Vietnamese the fast, fun and easy way? Welcome to Beginner Level Extensive Reading Vietnamese. The goal is to help you read easy Vietnamese books with confidence. In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.

30 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Extensive Reading in Vietnamese for Intermediate Learners

Want to read in Vietnamese with confidence? Then this is the series for you. Take your Vietnamese reading to the next level with Intermediate level books. In every lesson, you get a Vietnamese book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress, follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading and skim through. 2) Don't use a dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one.

29 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Want to read in Vietnamese with confidence? Then this is the series for you. Take your Vietnamese reading to the next level with Intermediate level books. In every lesson, you get a Vietnamese book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress, follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading and skim through. 2) Don't use a dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one.

29 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Must-Know Vietnamese Slang Words & Phrases

Want to learn Vietnamese slang and sound like a native speaker? This 25-lesson audio series gets you mastering must-know slang words and phrases that will impress native speakers. Textbooks won't teach these phrases, but we will! Great for beginners and experienced learners alike.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Want to learn Vietnamese slang and sound like a native speaker? This 25-lesson audio series gets you mastering must-know slang words and phrases that will impress native speakers. Textbooks won't teach these phrases, but we will! Great for beginners and experienced learners alike.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Absolute Beginner Vietnamese for Every Day

Are you an Absolute Beginner to Vietnamese? This the easiest video series to start with! In this video series, you'll learn the must-know Vietnamese phrases, verbs, nouns, adjectives and all aspects of Vietnamese that any absolute beginner should know. Perfect for learners that want to get acquainted with the top words and phrases in Vietnamese.

16 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Are you an Absolute Beginner to Vietnamese? This the easiest video series to start with! In this video series, you'll learn the must-know Vietnamese phrases, verbs, nouns, adjectives and all aspects of Vietnamese that any absolute beginner should know. Perfect for learners that want to get acquainted with the top words and phrases in Vietnamese.

16 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Monthly Review Video

Welcome to your Monthly Review, the monthly show on language learning where you discover new learning strategies, motivational tips, new study tools, resources, and where we show off learners like you speaking the language.

38 Lessons BonusClassic

Welcome to your Monthly Review, the monthly show on language learning where you discover new learning strategies, motivational tips, new study tools, resources, and where we show off learners like you speaking the language.

38 Lessons BonusClassic

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Learning Strategies

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons BonusClassic

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons BonusClassic

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Vietnamese Teachers Answer Your Questions

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

15 Lessons BeginnerClassic

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

15 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Prototype Video Lessons for Absolute Beginners

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

2 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

2 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Prototype Video Lessons for Intermediate Learners

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

1 Lesson IntermediateClassic

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

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The 800 Core Words and Phrases

Learn the 800 most common words and phrases with this video series.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Learn the 800 most common words and phrases with this video series.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Conversational Phrases

Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations

40 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations

40 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic