Conversational Vietnamese for Expats & Family Connections
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What you'll learn
- Master 100+ essential Vietnamese conversational phrases
- Speak naturally in social and family settings
- Understand Vietnamese cultural nuances and customs
- Build stronger relationships with Vietnamese speakers
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- Bố mẹ cứ yên tâm/ boh meh koo yen tum /
- You (parents) can rest assured
- Dạo này sao rồi?/ zao nai sao zoy? /
- How have you been lately?
- Để hôm nào cà phê nhé/ day home nao ka-feh nyeh /
- Let's get coffee sometime
- Chúc mừng hạnh phúc hai bạn/ chook mung hanh fook hai ban /
- Congratulations on your happiness
- Xin chia buồn cùng gia đình/ sin chee-ah boon koong zha din /
- My condolences to the family
- Em thấy cũng có lý/ em tay koong kaw lee /
- I think that makes sense
- Cái này cũng tùy/ kai nai koong twee /
- This also depends
- Thấy thương quá/ tay thuong kwah /
- It's so pitiful / I feel so bad for them
- Việc này cứ để em/ vee-ek nai koo day em /
- Just leave this to me
- Anh chị vất vả quá/ anh chee vut vah kwah /
- You (older colleagues) have worked so hard
- Ăn cơm chưa?/ an kerm chuh? /
- Have you eaten yet?
- Nay ăn gì nhỉ?/ nai an zee nyee? /
- What should we eat today?
- Nhớ giữ gìn sức khỏe nhé/ nyuh zoo zin suk kweh nyeh /
- Remember to take care of your health
- Biết chết liền/ bee-et chet lee-en /
- I have no idea (literally: I'd die if I knew)
- Thôi, để con làm cho/ toy, day kon lahm chaw /
- Don't worry, let me do it
+ 81 more cards with full native audio in the complete set.
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"These flashcards were a lifesaver! I finally understood my in-laws' jokes and felt so much more connected at family dinners."
— John S., Expat in Hanoi
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— Mei L., Language Student
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why focus on conversational Vietnamese instead of formal language?
Conversational Vietnamese allows you to immediately connect with people on a personal level, fostering genuine relationships and understanding.
Are these phrases useful for both Northern and Southern Vietnamese dialects?
While some regional variations exist, the core phrases are widely understood and provide a solid foundation for conversation across Vietnam.
How can flashcards help me learn to speak Vietnamese fluently?
Spaced repetition with flashcards helps you memorize phrases and internalize pronunciation, leading to increased fluency and confidence in speaking.
Will I learn about Vietnamese culture as well as the language?
Yes! Each flashcard includes cultural insights and context to help you understand the nuances of Vietnamese communication and social customs.