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Lesson 30: Review and Exam of Learn Vietnamese 30 Days - Level 01

Summary : Congratulations on completing the "Learn Vietnamese 30 Days" journey! In this final lesson of Level 01, we'll review all the grammar and refresh your memory on the vocabulary you've learned. Afterward, we'll put your Vietnamese knowledge to the test with a brief assessment. 1. Pronoun and family members in Vietnamese In Vietnamese, family member nouns often serve as pronouns to refer to oneself, the person being spoken to, and others mentioned in conversation. The simplest method to determine the appropriate pronoun is by considering the age gap. If someone's age aligns with that of a family member, it's common to address or refer to them using the same noun you use for that family member. 2. “What/Which…?” in Vietnamese Formula: [Something] + là + gì/nào ? For example: Vietnamese English Tên của bạn là gì ? What ’s your name ? Bạn làm nghề gì ...

Lesson 29: When is your birthday in Vietnamese

Summary : Having delved into the intricacies of time and date, we now venture into the realm of personal celebrations. In this lesson, we explore how to inquire about someone's birthday in Vietnamese and extend invitations for dining out. As we near the culmination of our Learn Vietnamese 30 Days - Level 01 journey, we delve into the final thematic lesson. Let's unravel the nuances of birthday inquiries and dining invitations in Vietnamese. 1. Vocabulary about birthday in Vietnamese Sinh nhật Đi Ăn Mời Cùng Bận 2. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner in Vietnamese As you known sáng, trưa and tối are three periods of time in a day. Vietnamese add “eat” before the time to talk about 3 meals of a day: Ăn + [sáng/ trưa/ tối] Vietnamese English Ăn sáng ...

Lesson 28: Months of the year and What date is it in Vietnamese

Summary : Mastering the names of months in Vietnamese is invaluable for navigating various conversations. With the coexistence of the Gregorian and Lunar calendars in Vietnam, understanding both systems offers deeper insights into cultural nuances. As we conclude our exploration of numbers and time in Vietnamese, we embark on the final lesson of this series before delving into broader topics. Let's conquer the intricacies of time once and for all! 1. Months of the year in Vietnamese Vietnamese English Gregorian Calendar Lunar Calendar Tháng Một Tháng Giêng January Tháng Hai, Tháng Ba February, March Tháng Bốn/Tư Tháng Tư April Tháng Năm, Tháng Sáu, Tháng Bảy, Tháng Tám, Tháng Chín, Tháng Mười, Thá...

Lesson 27: Restaurant in Vietnamese

Summary : We’ll explore essential phrases for dining out, including how to inquire about table availability, make reservations in Vietnamese, and request the bill. These practical phrases will equip you with the necessary vocabulary for navigating restaurant interactions with ease. Welcome to Learn Vietnamese 30 Days! Today, we dive into the realm of dining etiquette, focusing on how to make a reservation in Vietnamese and other essential phrases for dining out. Let's get started! 1. Vocabulary about restaurant in Vietnamese Đặt ⇒ Đặt bàn = Make a reservation Bàn (Preposition) Cho (Verb) Có Tiền ⇒ Tính tiền = The bill, please! Tổng/Tổng cộng Nhà hàng Quán ăn Người What the difference between “Nhà hàng” and “Quán ăn” in Vietnamese? “Nhà hàng” are bigger, nicer restaurants. “Nhà hàng” focuses on food and services. ...

Lesson 26: Times of the day in Vietnamese

Summary : Learn Vietnamese phrases for times of the day, such as “tomorrow morning” and “yesterday afternoon.” Let’s explore how to talk about different times of the day in Vietnamese today. Today, we won't be learning new words, but we'll focus on combining what we’ve learned to talk about times of the day in Vietnamese. Let's first review what we know about time. 1. Vocabulary about time in Vietnamese (review) Sáng (or Buổi sáng) Trưa (or Buổi trưa) Tối (or Buổi tối) Ngày hôm qua/ Hôm qua Ngày hôm nay/ Hôm nay Ngày mai 2. Times of a day in Vietnamese Structure: [ Sáng/ Trưa/ Tối ] + [ hôm qua/ hôm nay/ ngày mai ] Examples: Vietnamese English Sáng hôm qua Yesterday morning Trưa hôm nay This afternoon (word-by-word translation: today afternoon) Tối hôm nay To ...