Free Vietnamese Graded Readers for Beginners & Intermediate Learners

Get free Vietnamese graded readers and practice reading. For absolute beginners, beginners, and intermediate learners.

Vietnamese graded readers are one of the best ways to start reading Vietnamese. You pick up vocabulary, learn grammar in context, and improve your overall Vietnamese along the way.

Here, you’ll find VietnamesePod101’s graded readers, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. And as a new member, you can download 2 Vietnamese graded reader PDFs for FREE.

Two free Vietnamese graded reader books from VietnamesePod101 for Absolute Beginner and Beginner levels

Vietnamese Graded Readers: Beginner to Intermediate

Vietnamese Learning Material

Reading Vietnamese is actually easy when you start at the right level.

That’s why our Vietnamese graded readers are organized by levels, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. So, if you know the Vietnamese alphabet, start with Absolute Beginner. You start with simple words and phrases and we’ll build you to Beginner and Intermediate levels.

For the best experience, read these books inside our Vietnamese learning program, where you can listen to the audio as you read and see the translations.

Absolute Beginner Vietnamese Graded Readers

Starting from zero? These readers start you off with simple Vietnamese words and phrases along with illustrations. These basic readers help you practice reading basic Vietnamese, a few words at a time.

Beginner Vietnamese Graded Readers

Ready for complete Vietnamese sentences? Our beginner-level graded readers help you read full sentences and introduce new vocabulary and grammar along the way.

Intermediate Vietnamese Graded Readers

Want to take your Vietnamese reading skills to the next level? Intermediate-level materials challenge you with more complex passages, vocabulary, and grammar.

Ready to start reading Vietnamese at your level?

Get 2 free Vietnamese Graded Readers: You’ll get one Absolute Beginner book and one Beginner book to help you start reading Vietnamese at your level.

(You’ll find our complete series of books and lessons inside our Lesson Library.)

Learn More Than Just How to Read Vietnamese

Reading is just one part of learning Vietnamese.

If you want to learn Vietnamese, you’ll need more than just reading.

That’s why at VietnamesePod101, you get a structured learning system that takes you from lesson 1 to 2 to 3… to conversational fluency.

Our lessons incorporate listening, speaking, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and dialogues… all within the span of a quick 3-15 minute lesson. The result? You learn Vietnamese fast with our comprehensive approach.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vietnamese Graded Readers

What are Vietnamese graded readers?

Vietnamese graded readers are books written for learners at different levels and stages. They use words, grammar, sentence structures, and story lengths appropriate for learners at each stage.

Are Vietnamese graded readers good for beginners?

Yes. Graded readers ease you into reading Vietnamese without facing a wall of strange new words. Absolute beginners start with simple words and phrases, while more advanced learners can progress to longer passages.

Which Vietnamese graded reader should I start with?

Start with the lowest level that matches your current Vietnamese ability. If you are new to learning Vietnamese, get an Absolute Beginner graded reader.

Are Vietnamese graded readers free?

You can download two free Vietnamese graded reader PDFs on this page. If you want more, check out our Extensive Reading Series inside the VietnamesePod101 Lesson Library which you can access for free with a 7-Day Premium Trial.

How do Vietnamese graded readers help me learn Vietnamese?

Vietnamese graded readers improve your reading skills by introducing vocabulary and grammar at a level you can understand. As you progress, you’ll get longer sentences and more complex passages, helping you read more and more Vietnamese.

Are Vietnamese graded readers better than Vietnamese children’s books?

Vietnamese children’s books are written for native Vietnamese-speaking children and may contain words that learners don’t know. Graded readers are created specifically for learners like you.

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