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Your first step into Vietnamese — hello, smile, connect.
Speak, connect, and travel deeper — with just 30 minutes a day.
You don’t need to be fluent. You just need to be confident.
Learn Basic Vietnamese for Travelers is a practical, fun, and immediately useful course designed specifically for student travelers (16+) and adventurers heading to Vietnam. No textbooks. No grammar drills. Just real phrases you will actually use — from greeting your homestay host to bargaining at a floating market.
This course is taught by local Vietnamese instructors who grew up in Hanoi, Saigon, and the Mekong Delta. They know exactly what phrases travelers need most — because they have guided hundreds of visitors themselves.
Course theme: Practical Vietnamese for greetings, shopping, dining, transportation, and emergencies
Format: Self-paced online videos + downloadable phrasebook + pronunciation audio
Time commitment: 30 minutes per day (2-4 weeks to complete)
| Module | Topics Covered | Phrases You Will Master |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Greetings & Basics | Hello, goodbye, thank you, sorry, yes/no, please | Xin chào, Cảm ơn, Tạm biệt, Vâng/Không |
| Module 2: Shopping & Bargaining | How much?, too expensive, I’ll take it, discount, numbers 1-100 | Bao nhiêu?, Đắt quá, Mua rẻ hơn được không? |
| Module 3: Dining & Ordering Food | Delicious!, I would like…, the bill please, water, vegetarian | Ngon quá!, Tôi muốn…, Tính tiền, Đồ chay |
| Module 4: Transportation & Directions | Where is the bathroom?, left/right, train station, airport, taxi | Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu?, Rẽ trái, Sân bay, Bến xe |
| Module 5: Emergencies & Help | Help!, I need a doctor, call the police, I’m lost | Cứu tôi!, Tôi cần bác sĩ, Gọi công an |
| Module 6: Wishes & Cultural Phrases | Good luck, happy travels, cheers!, happy birthday, congratulations | Chúc may mắn, Dzô!, Chúc mừng sinh nhật |
When you enroll, you receive a downloadable PDF phrasebook organized by situation:
| Day | Theme | Key Phrases |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Airport & Arrival | “Sân bay ở đâu?” (Where is the airport?) |
| Day 2 | Homestay & Hotel | “Phòng của tôi ở đâu?” (Where is my room?) |
| Day 3 | Market Shopping | “Bao nhiêu?” (How much?) |
| Day 4 | Street Food | “Món gì ngon?” (What is delicious?) |
| Day 5 | Getting Around | “Xe ôm bao nhiêu?” (How much for a xe om?) |
| Day 6 | Temple Etiquette | “Xin lỗi, tôi có thể chụp ảnh không?” (May I take a photo?) |
| Day 7 | Making Friends | “Bạn tên là gì?” (What is your name?) |
| Day 8 | Emergencies | “Cứu tôi!” (Help me!) |
| Day 9 | Dining Out | “Tính tiền” (The bill please) |
| Day 10 | Farewell & Wishes | “Hẹn gặp lại!” (See you again!) |
✅ 6 video modules (30 minutes each) with clear, slow pronunciation
✅ Downloadable phrasebook (50+ essential phrases)
✅ Audio files for offline practice (MP3 format)
✅ Quizzes after each module to test your memory
✅ Printable flashcards (PDF)
✅ Certificate of completion (digital)
✅ Bonus cultural notes (when to bow, how to avoid common mistakes)
| Instructor | Origin | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Cô Lan | Hanoi, Vietnam | Northern accent, homestay communication |
| Chú Tuấn | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Southern accent, bargaining & street talk |
| Cô Hạnh | Mekong Delta, Vietnam | Slow pronunciation, beginner-friendly |
“I have taught Vietnamese to hundreds of travelers. The secret is not perfect grammar — it is courage. Say one word, and a local will smile. Say one sentence, and you have made a friend.” — Cô Lan
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | Self-paced (approx. 3-4 hours total video) |
| Skill Level | Absolute beginner (no prior knowledge needed) |
| Language | English instruction + Vietnamese practice |
| Accent Taught | Both Northern (Hanoi) & Southern (Saigon) |
| Certificate | Yes (PDF download) |
| Access | Lifetime access (videos, audio, PDFs) |
| Mobile friendly | Yes — learn on your phone or tablet |
| Deadline | No deadline. Learn at your own pace |
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29 USD | Video modules + quizzes |
| Phrasebook Bundle | $39 USD | Everything + downloadable phrasebook + audio files |
| Full Immersion | $49 USD | Everything + 1-on-1 30-minute coaching call with a Vietnamese instructor |
*30-day money-back guarantee. Not satisfied? We will refund you — no questions asked.*
| Instead of… | With Indochine Chic Vietnamese… |
|---|---|
| Pointing at menus and hoping | You will confidently order “Một phở bò, làm ơn” (One beef pho, please) |
| Getting overcharged at markets | You will smile and say “Đắt quá! Giảm giá được không?” (Too expensive! Can you discount?) |
| Awkward silences with homestay families | You will greet “Xin chào, cảm ơn cô” (Hello, thank you ma’am) and see their face light up |
| Feeling like a tourist | You will move through Vietnam as a traveler who respects and connects |
| Situation | Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Greeting | Xin chào | Hello |
| Thank you | Cảm ơn | Thank you |
| How much? | Bao nhiêu? | How much? |
| Too expensive! | Đắt quá! | Too expensive! |
| Delicious! | Ngon quá! | Delicious! |
| The bill please | Tính tiền | Bill please |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Help! | Cứu tôi! | Help me! |
| Cheers! | Một, hai, ba, dzô! | One, two, three, cheers! |
| Good luck / Happy travels | Chúc lên đường may mắn | Wishing you a lucky journey |
Do I need to learn the Vietnamese alphabet first?
No. This course uses phonetic pronunciation (English letters with accent marks) so you can start speaking immediately.
Is this Northern or Southern accent?
Both. We teach you the differences and let you choose which to practice. Northern (Hanoi) is considered “standard” but Southern (Saigon) is widely spoken in tourism areas.
How long will it take to finish?
Most students complete the course in 2-4 weeks practicing 30 minutes per day. You can go faster or slower — it is self-paced.
Can I take this course while traveling in Vietnam?
Absolutely. All materials are mobile-friendly and downloadable. Practice in your homestay, on the train, or before bed.
Will this help me with Lao or Khmer?
Not directly — but learning one Southeast Asian tonal language makes learning the others much easier. We offer Lao and Khmer courses too (coming soon).
“Before this course, I could only say ‘pho.’ After 2 weeks, I bargained for a silk scarf in Hoi An and the vendor smiled and gave me a discount!”
— Sophie, 19, Australia
“My homestay mom in the Mekong Delta almost cried when I said ‘Cảm ơn cô’ (thank you ma’am). One sentence changed our entire relationship.”
— James, 22, Canada
“The pronunciation audio is a lifesaver. I practiced on the plane and could actually be understood when I arrived.”
— Priya, 20, India
Stop wishing. Start saying Xin chào.
Enroll Now – 29(Basic)/39 (Phrasebook) / $49 (Full Immersion)
Questions? Contact us – andy@indochinechic.com
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For 28 years, Andy has led travelers through Vietnam's lacquer studios, Laos' weaving villages, and Cambodia's stone-carving temples. He doesn't just show you places — he introduces you to people. Founder of Asiana Travel Mate. Author of Indochine Chic. And your companion on the road to learn about cultures of Indochina.
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