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Mastering Vietnamese Tones: A Beginner's Guide
Pronunciation

Mastering Vietnamese Tones: A Beginner's Guide

The 6 Vietnamese tones can be tricky, but they are the key to being understood...

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How to Order Street Food in Vietnam Like a Local
Culture & Food

How to Order Street Food in Vietnam Like a Local

Feeling hungry? Learn essential phrases to confidently order classics like Phở, Bánh Mì...

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Grammar

"Anh, Chị, Em": A Simple Guide to Vietnamese Pronouns

Unlike English, Vietnamese pronouns change based on age and relationship...

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Counting in Vietnamese: From 1 to 1,000,000
Vocabulary

Counting in Vietnamese: From 1 to 1,000,000

Learn the system of counting in Vietnamese, including the special rules for numbers ending in 1 and 5.

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Tết Holiday: Understanding Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Culture & Food

Tết Holiday: Understanding Vietnamese Lunar New Year

Tết is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture. Discover its rich traditions, foods, and greetings.

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Building Your First Vietnamese Sentences: S-V-O
Grammar

Building Your First Vietnamese Sentences: S-V-O

The basic sentence structure in Vietnamese is Subject-Verb-Object, just like in English, but with a few key differences.

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The 5 Ws of Vietnamese: How to Ask Questions
Grammar

The 5 Ws of Vietnamese: How to Ask Questions

Mastering question words is the fastest way to start having real conversations. Learn the 'who, what, where, when, why' of Vietnamese.

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A Coffee Lover's Guide to Vietnam
Culture & Food

A Coffee Lover's Guide to Vietnam

Vietnamese coffee is more than a drink; it's a culture. Learn about the different types, from 'cà phê sữa đá' to the famous 'cà phê trứng'.

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