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Vietnamese Circle: 4 Useful Things To Explore
Vietnamese Circle is VLS’s immersive Vietnamese speaking club for expats, non native speakers, and Việt Kiều. Join a friendly community, practice real-life conversations, and learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City in a fun and interactive way.
10 Breathtaking Places to Visit in Vietnam This Season
If you’re wondering about the best places to visit in Vietnam this season, here are ten destinations that capture the nation’s beauty, warmth, and spirit — each offering its own unforgettable experience.
Vietnamese Tones Explained: The Secret to Sounding Native
If you’ve ever tried to say ma, má, mà, mả, mã, or mạ in Vietnamese and gotten six completely different reactions, you’ve already met the magic — and mystery — of Vietnamese tones.
For learners, tones are both the biggest challenge and the most beautiful part of the language. They are what make Vietnamese sound musical, expressive, and unmistakably Vietnamese. And understanding them is the secret to sounding like a native speaker.
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Vietnamese tones: how they work, why they matter, and how to master them.
VLS: 3 Useful Things about the Most Trusted Vietnamese Language School
Join VLS – one of the most trusted Vietnamese language schools for foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City. Explore personalized Vietnamese classes, online options, and start learning Vietnamese today.
Is Vietnamese Really That Hard? Debunk 7 Common Myths
When it comes to difficult languages, Vietnamese often lands unfairly near the top of the list. You might have heard it described as “impossible to pronounce,” “too tonal,” or “way too different from English.” Many learners start enthusiastically but quickly get discouraged by the myths surrounding it – myths that make Vietnamese seem more like a linguistic puzzle than a living, breathing language.
8 Hidden Cultural Codes Inside the Vietnamese Language
The Vietnamese language is more than words and tones — it’s a reflection of an entire culture. Hidden inside every phrase are unspoken values of respect, warmth, and connection. From the intricate pronoun system to the musical rise and fall of tones, the language reveals how Vietnamese people think, feel, and build relationships.