Vietnamese Lesson 2: Basic Conversation241

In this lesson, we will cover the basics of Vietnamese conversation, including greetings, introductions, and common phrases. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to have simple conversations in Vietnamese.

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

Introductions* Tôi tên là... (toi ten la...): My name is...
* Rất vui được gặp bạn (rat vui duoc gap ban): Nice to meet you
* Bạn có khỏe không? (ban co khoe khong?): How are you?
* Tôi khỏe, cảm ơn bạn (toi khoe, cam on ban): I am fine, thank you

Common Phrases* Xin lỗi (xin loi): Excuse me
* Cảm ơn bạn (cam on ban): Thank you
* Không có gì (khong co gi): You're welcome
* Vâng (vang): Yes
* Không (khong): No
* Tôi không hiểu (toi khong hieu): I don't understand
* Bạn có thể nói lại được không? (ban co the noi lai duoc khong?): Can you say that again?
* Tôi muốn... (toi muon...): I want...
* Tôi cần... (toi can...): I need...
* Tôi thích... (toi thich...): I like...
* Tôi không thích... (toi khong thich...): I don't like...

Conversation PracticeScenario 1: Meeting someone for the first time
* A: Xin chào, tôi tên là Nam. (Hello, my name is Nam.)
* B: Chào bạn Nam, tôi tên là Lan. Rất vui được gặp bạn. (Hello Nam, my name is Lan. Nice to meet you.)
* A: Tôi cũng rất vui được gặp bạn. (I am also very happy to meet you.)
Scenario 2: Asking for directions
* A: Xin lỗi, tôi có thể hỏi đường đến chợ không? (Excuse me, can I ask for directions to the market?)
* B: Vâng, bạn đi thẳng theo con đường này khoảng 100 mét. Sau đó, bạn sẽ thấy một ngã tư. Rẽ phải tại ngã tư và đi tiếp khoảng 50 mét nữa là đến chợ. (Yes, you go straight along this road for about 100 meters. Then, you will see a crossroads. Turn right at the crossroads and continue for about another 50 meters and you will arrive at the market.)
* A: Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều. (Thank you very much.)

Tips for Vietnamese Conversation* Be patient and don't be afraid to make mistakes.
* Listen carefully to the way native speakers pronounce words and phrases.
* Practice speaking as much as possible.
* Don't be afraid to ask for help.
* Have fun! Learning a new language should be enjoyable.

Congratulations! You have now completed Vietnamese Lesson 2. In this lesson, you learned the basics of Vietnamese conversation, including greetings, introductions, and common phrases. You also practiced some conversation scenarios. Keep practicing and you will be speaking Vietnamese fluently in no time.

2024-11-09

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