INTRODUCTION

Many people think that learning Vietnamese is difficult but, actually, they are just not learning it in the right way. The truth is, learning Vietnamese
is easy and fun!

This book that’s in your hand took me more than 8 years of researching and practical application in the classroom to complete. It’s really a miracle for me! I want to help you produce high levels of learning efficiency, based on the simple design and vivid images, as well as the sequencing of the communication topics.

In addition, the online software connected to the book combines the three key skills of listening, reading, and speaking, so it will have a strong impact on the right hemisphere of the brain, helping you to remember better.

Over a period of 80 to 150 hours of regular classes, which should take about two to three months, focusing on studying and practicing, you will achieve a solid foundation in Vietnamese, enabling you to advance to higher levels.

I believe that when you choose to learn a tonal language written in Latin script such as Vietnamese, a new world will be opened up. You will not only study the language and literature, but also discover more about yourself as you approach the world through a new cultural lens.

My advice to you is to thoroughly use every element of this book and be patient when working to overcome the initial language barrier in the beginning. Please listen more than 10 times and practice speaking, you will definitely reach your development goals and find a fresh way to express yourself in a different culture through another language.

It’s time to start your journey, don’t give up!

By Pham Thi Huong

Xin chào Việt Nam V1 book

At V1 level of Vietnamese you can understand:

Very basic, everyday phrases.
Carefully articulated, slow speech with long pauses.
Very short, simple texts, familiar names and words.

What you can do with level V1 Vietnamese

A V1 level of Vietnamese would be sufficient for very simple interactions, for example as a tourist in Vietnam. A V1 level would not be sufficient for other academic or professional purposes.

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of concrete needs.
Can introduce herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where she lives, people she knows, and things she has.
Can interact with other people in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Xin chào Việt Nam V1 book

Detailed Vietnamese skills of V1 level

In order to assess the Vietnamese language proficiency of students as well as students' self-assessment, the necessary skills of Vietnamese level V1 include:
Introduce himself simply and use basic greetings.
Tell where he and others are from and give a basic description of his city.
Talk simply about family and colleagues, describing their appearance and personalities.
Discuss clothing at a basic level and ask sales clerks simple questions about it.
Talk about favorite foods and make simple orders for take-out food. Talk about daily activities and arrange meetings with friends and colleagues.
Describe current weather conditions and suggest activities according to the weather forecast.
Talk in general terms about his health and describe common medical symptoms to a doctor.
Describe the location of his home and give simple directions.
Talk about his hobbies and interests and makes plans for fun activities with friends or colleagues.
Complete basic transactions at a hotel, including checking in and checking out.
Discuss common products, make basic purchases and return faulty items.

Although progress will depend on the type of course and the individual student, students can expect to reach the V1 level in Vietnamese with 80 hours of cumulative instruction.

Xin chào Việt Nam V1 book

CONTENT

Bài mở đầu	Tiếng Việt ơi!	Hello Vietnamese!
Bài 1	Đất nước	Countries
Bài 2	Thành phố	Cities
Bài 3	Số	Numbers
Bài 4	Ngày và tháng	Dates and months
Bài 5	Nghề nghiệp	Jobs
Bài 6	Gia đình	Family
Bài 7	Đồ vật	Classroom Items
Bài 8	Hoạt động	Activities
Bài 9	Hỏi thời gian	Telling the time
Bài 10	Hỏi thời tiết	Weather
Bài 11	Đi taxi	Taking a taxi
Bài 12	Đi uống cà phê	Going to a cafe 81
Bài 13	Đi ăn ở nhà hàng	Visiting a restaurant
Bài 14	Đi mua trái cây	Buying fruits
Bài 15	Đi mua thức ăn	Shopping at the food store 98
Bài 16	Đi mua quần áo	Clothes shopping
Bài 17	Đi bệnh viện	At the hopital
Bài 18	Hỏi về phương tiện	Transportation
Bài 19	Hỏi đường	Asking directions
Bài 20	Đi du lịch	Travelling

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