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DO YOU KNOW…. HOW TO PRONOUNCE VIETNAMESE?

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  One of the biggest difficulties for foreigners when learning Vietnamese is probably pronunciation. To pronounce Vietnamese correctly, you need to understand the two most basic issues: Tones in Vietnamese and the transcription of vowels and consonants. Let’s discover with Jellyfish how to pronounce Vietnamese in today’s article! 1. Tones in Vietnamese – How to Pronounce Vietnamese Unlike most other languages, Vietnamese has 6 tones and 5 bar marks. Just by being different in tone, the meaning of words can completely be changed.  - Level: No accents. Ex: Ca, Co, Ba,... - Acute (´): A slash is placed on a vowel. This is the highest tone. Ex: Cá, Có, Bá,... - Grave (`): Backslash with chromatic accent and also placed on vowels. When reading this tone, lower your voice. Ex: Cà, Cò, Bà,... - Tilde (~): Placed on vowels. Ex: Cỗ, Ngã, Tã,... - Hook above (?): Placed above a vowel. Ex: Cả, Cỏ, Bả,... - Underdot (.): Put below the vowel. Ex: Cạ, Cọ, Bạ, Lạ 2. IPA Vietnamese a : /a:/ ....

LEARN VIETNAMESE ONLINE, WHY NOT?

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  Advantages of learning Vietnamese online compared to traditional learning? Learning Vietnamese online is increasingly popular with foreigners living and working in Vietnam. So, Why? Let’s check it out in this article. 1. Advantages of learning Vietnamese online - Save time: You won’t have to waste time and effort moving to a study site, online classes allowing you to study at home, or anywhere you want, as long as you have a computer or a connected Internet smartphone. - Comfortable learning space: When learning Vietnamese online you can bring the whole class to your home. - Flexible learning time: You can join the class at 11 am, or 6 am. Whenever you arrange a time, whenever you feel convenient. - Easily save learning materials: With just a computer you’ll feel a lot easier when you can sort documents into files, never having to worry about losing it. It saves both space and the cost of printing textbooks. - Save money: In addition to online learning, students can: have mock ...

WHY SHOULD FOREIGNERS LEARN VIETNAMESE?

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  More and more foreigners are studying, working and living in Vietnam. However, the language barrier makes them face many inconveniences in work and daily life.  Learning Vietnamese will help foreigners get more job opportunities, take initiative in daily activities and better integrate into life in Vietnam. 1. Career advantages of people who know Vietnamese Most foreigners working in Vietnam are often unable to communicate in Vietnamese. However, if you speak Vietnamese, you will undoubtedly be appreciated and prioritized in your work.  Imagine, when candidates have the same experience and qualifications, the employer will consider other factors, in this case usually the local language. Therefore, knowing Vietnamese will be an advantage to help you find a better job. 2. Learn Vietnamese to be more self-sufficient Not all Vietnamese speak English, and living in Vietnam without knowing the language would be extremely inconvenient. Many foreigners who do not speak Vietname...

USEFUL VIETNAMESE PHRASES - YOU SHOULD KNOW

  1. Useful Vietnamese phrases in greetings Vietnamese greeting phrases that you definitely know when staying in Vietnam, even if you are just a tourist and living here for a short time. Here are some of the most common Vietnamese phrases in greetings for your reference: (Vietnamese) (English) Xin chào Hello Chào + pronoun Hello Bạn nói được tiếng Anh không? Can you speak English? Bạn bao nhiêu tuổi? How old are you? Bạn tên là gì? What’s your name? Cảm ơn Thank you! Xin lỗi Sorry! Mời vào Come in! Tạm biệt Goodbye Alo Hello (on the phone) Gặp lại sau nhé See you later! Bạn khỏe không? How are you? Giữ gìn sức khỏe nhé! Take care! 2. Useful Vietnamese phrases to introduce yourself Introducing yourself is also one of the most basic and prominent topics in Vietnam, especially for foreigners who have just arrived in Vietnam or have just transferred for work. Tôi tên là/Tên của tôi là + your name: I’m…./My name is…. Tôi + age + tuổi: I’m …. years old Tôi đến từ + country: I’m from ….. ...

Basic Vietnamese Grammar For Beginners

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The advantage of Vietnamese grammar compared to other languages is that there are not  many rules.The main difficulty is including personal pronouns and vocabulary due to the numerous synonyms and dialects in Vietnamese. So what is the advantage of Vietnamese grammar compared to other languages?: No gender division, No articles, No passive sentence structures, Not many tenses and no conjugation, Regardless of singular and plural nouns. 1. Sentence Structure In fact, analyzing the sentence structure in many cases will be difficult, but most sentences will have a structure that is very similar to English. Subject + Verb + (Object) + (Adverb)  Eg:   Tôi ăn cơm               S    V   O Tôi yêu bạn   S    V   O 2. Personal pronouns Here are some personal pronouns for your reference: - Tôi (I): when talking to a peer or a partner. - Em (I): If you are younger than t...