Learn Vietnamese for Beginners: Lesson 1374

Xin chào! Welcome to the first lesson of our Vietnamese for Beginners course. Today, we'll cover the basics of the Vietnamese language, including the alphabet, pronunciation, and simple greetings.## Vietnamese Alphabet

The Vietnamese alphabet consists of 29 letters, including 17 consonants and 12 vowels. The letters are based on the Latin alphabet but with some additional diacritical marks.

Here is the Vietnamese alphabet with the corresponding pronunciation:| Letter | Pronunciation |
|---|---|
| a | ah |
| ă | uh |
| â | aw |
| b | beh |
| c | seh |
| d | zeh |
| đ | zhuh |
| e | eh |
| ê | ay |
| g | zeh |
| h | hah |
| i | ee |
| k | kah |
| l | el |
| m | em |
| n | en |
| ng | nguh |
| o | oh |
| ô | aw |
| ơ | uwh |
| p | peh |
| q | queh |
| r | eh |
| s | seh |
| t | teh |
| u | oo |
| ư | uhw |
| v | veh |
| x | seh |
| y | ee |
## Vietnamese Pronunciation

Vietnamese is a tonal language, which means that the meaning of a word can change depending on the tone used. There are six tones in Vietnamese:1. Mid-level tone: The sound remains the same throughout the word.
2. Rising tone: The sound starts low and rises at the end.
3. Falling tone: The sound starts high and falls at the end.
4. Diving tone: The sound starts high, dives low, and then rises again.
5. Bending tone: The sound starts low, rises, and then falls again.
6. Glottal stop tone: The sound is abruptly stopped by closing the vocal cords.

The tone of a word is indicated by a diacritical mark above the vowel. For example, the word "ma" means "mother" when pronounced with a mid-level tone, but it means "ghost" when pronounced with a rising tone.## Simple Greetings

Now that you know the basics of the Vietnamese language, let's learn some simple greetings:| Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Xin chào | Hello |
| Tạm biệt | Goodbye |
| Cảm ơn | Thank you |
| Xin lỗi | Excuse me |
| Vâng | Yes |
| Không | No |
| Tên tôi là... | My name is... |
| Bạn tên là gì? | What is your name? |
## Practice Exercise

Now that you've learned the basics of Vietnamese, it's time to practice what you've learned. Here are some exercises to help you:1. Write the Vietnamese alphabet in order.
2. Pronounce the Vietnamese vowels and consonants correctly.
3. Identify the tone of each word in the simple greetings list.
4. Practice saying the simple greetings aloud.
5. Introduce yourself in Vietnamese.
## Conclusion

Congratulations on completing the first lesson of our Vietnamese for Beginners course! In this lesson, you learned the basics of the Vietnamese language, including the alphabet, pronunciation, and simple greetings. Keep practicing what you've learned and you'll be speaking Vietnamese in no time.

In our next lesson, we'll cover more advanced topics, such as grammar and vocabulary. Stay tuned!

2025-01-03

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