Vietnamese for Beginners (Lesson 4)273

In this lesson, we will be learning some basic Vietnamese phrases and sentences that will help you to communicate with locals. We will also learn some useful vocabulary and continue to practice our pronunciation.

Greetings* Hello: Xin chào (seen chao)
* Good morning: Chào buổi sáng (chao bwee sang)
* Good afternoon: Chào buổi chiều (chao bwee chieu)
* Good evening: Chào buổi tối (chao bwee toi)
* Goodbye: Tạm biệt (tam biet)

Introductions* My name is...: Tôi tên là... (toi ten la...)
* Nice to meet you: Rất vui được gặp bạn (rat vui duoc gap ban)
* What is your name?: Bạn tên gì? (ban ten gi?)
* I am from...: Tôi đến từ... (toi den tu...)

Questions* How are you?: Bạn khỏe không? (ban khoe khong?)
* What is your nationality?: Bạn quốc tịch gì? (ban quoc tich gi?)
* Where are you from?: Bạn đến từ đâu? (ban den tu dau?)
* What do you do?: Bạn làm nghề gì? (ban lam nghe gi?)

Answers* I am fine: Tôi khỏe (toi khoe)
* I am Vietnamese: Tôi là người Việt Nam (toi la nguoi Viet Nam)
* I am from America: Tôi đến từ Mỹ (toi den tu My)
* I am a teacher: Tôi là giáo viên (toi la giao vien)

Vocabulary* Name: Tên (ten)
* Age: Tuổi (tuoi)
* Nationality: Quốc tịch (quoc tich)
* Country: Đất nước (dat nuoc)
* Job: Nghề nghiệp (nghe nghiep)

PracticeLet's practice using the phrases and sentences we have learned so far.
* Hello, my name is John. Nice to meet you.
* Xin chào, tôi tên là John. Rất vui được gặp bạn.
* What is your name?
* Bạn tên gì?
* My name is Mary.
* Tôi tên là Mary.
* Where are you from?
* Bạn đến từ đâu?
* I am from the United States.
* Tôi đến từ Hoa Kỳ.
* What do you do?
* Bạn làm nghề gì?
* I am a student.
* Tôi là sinh viên.

Tips* When speaking Vietnamese, it is important to use the correct tones. The tones can change the meaning of a word, so it is important to practice pronouncing them correctly.
* Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when they are learning a new language. Just keep practicing and you will eventually get it right.
* Immerse yourself in the language. The best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in it. Watch Vietnamese movies, listen to Vietnamese music, and read Vietnamese books. The more you expose yourself to the language, the faster you will learn.

2024-12-16

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