Do you sell a Vietnamese self-study course?

Yes. Our self-paced A1 course has 17 units and 60 lessons, and A2 has 20 units and 72 lessons. The A1–C2 paths below are teacher-led plans.

What is the best Vietnamese course online for beginners?

For beginners, the best “course” is usually a clear A1 learning plan plus consistent speaking feedback. A 1:1 teacher helps you build pronunciation, tones, and basic conversation without fossilizing mistakes.

Should I learn Northern or Southern Vietnamese?

Choose the accent you’ll use most (family, partner, work, or travel). Both are mutually understandable and share the same writing system. The most important factor is consistency early on.

How long does it take to reach A2 / B1 / B2 Vietnamese?

It depends on lesson frequency, your goals, and how much you practice between lessons. With regular 1:1 lessons and focused practice (pronunciation + core vocabulary + grammar), most learners make steady progress through A1 and A2 and then accelerate with more speaking.

What should a Vietnamese teacher lesson include?

A good lesson includes pronunciation/tones feedback, structured speaking practice, targeted grammar and vocabulary, and clear homework or review tasks. A first lesson helps you confirm accent and teaching style; ask the teacher about a trial lesson.

Vietnamese courses

Vietnamese Courses Online (A1–C2)

Start with a self-paced A1 course, then use the teacher-led A1–C2 plan below when you want speaking feedback from a 1:1 Vietnamese teacher (Northern or Southern accent).

Self-paced course · English

Vietnamese A1: From Your First Words to Everyday Life

17 units and 60 lessons, from your first words to everyday situations. Listening, pronunciation, reading, and writing, with access that stays on your account.

$90 USD, one time

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Self-paced A2 · Enrollment open

Vietnamese A2: Everyday Life and Work

Explore 20 units and 72 lessons covering everyday conversations, work and practical tasks. Try the first unit for free.

$90 USD once · 12 months of access

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1) Start with pronunciation

Vietnamese tones are not optional. Early feedback prevents long-term pronunciation mistakes.

Use our pronunciation guide as your warm-up.

2) Follow an A1–C2 roadmap

Learn in levels so you always know what “next” looks like (and what to ignore for now).

3) Learn with a 1:1 teacher

Speaking and tones improve fastest with targeted correction and a lesson plan built for your goals.

Teacher-led learning paths (A1–C2)

These levels are not product SKUs. Think of them as learning milestones you reach through teacher-led lessons and consistent practice.

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Beginner foundations

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Alphabet + tones (clear pronunciation feedback)
High-frequency words and everyday phrases
Core sentence patterns (yes/no, questions, basic verbs)
Short guided conversations

Basic conversation

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Longer listening + speaking turns (1–2 minutes)
Daily-life topics: food, family, travel, routines
Common particles and connectors
Pronunciation clean-up (tone stability + rhythm)

Intermediate speaking

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Narratives: past experiences, opinions, plans
More flexible grammar + word order
Role-plays and real-life scenarios
Feedback on naturalness (collocations + fillers)

Confident communication

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Long-form speaking with fewer pauses
Work + social topics, nuance, politeness
Error correction that targets patterns
Accent consistency and listening range

Advanced fluency

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Debates, abstract topics, and persuasion
Idioms, register control, and cultural tone
Pronunciation refinement for clarity at speed
Feedback like a coach (precision + style)

Near-native mastery

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Natural expression across contexts (work, family, media)
Fast comprehension + spontaneous speaking
Stylistic control and advanced writing support
Personalized goals (industry, heritage, exam, etc.)

Accent choice

Northern vs Southern Vietnamese: pick one early

Both dialects are mutually understandable, but the sound system differs (especially tones and some consonants). Your teacher can help you choose based on your real-world use: family, partner, work, or travel.

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Why teacher-led works

When you also want a teacher for speaking

Tones need feedback: you can’t reliably self-grade tone accuracy.
Personalized pacing: fix your bottleneck (pronunciation, listening, or grammar) instead of following a one-size-fits-all syllabus.
Speaking time: 1:1 means more real output per lesson.

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A simple “course plan” you can follow

If you study with a teacher and want a default plan, start here. Your teacher can adjust it. The self-paced A1 course has its own 17-unit outline.

Weeks 1–2

Pronunciation + tones

Lock in vowel/consonant basics and stabilize tones with feedback. This is the fastest way to avoid later frustration.

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Weeks 3–6

Core grammar + high-frequency words

Learn sentence-building patterns you can actually use in conversation. Keep speaking every lesson.

Grammar guide·Frequency list

Weeks 7–12

Conversation expansion

Increase speaking time, topic range, and listening difficulty. Your teacher should correct patterns, not single mistakes.

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FAQ: Vietnamese courses online

Do you sell a Vietnamese course for beginners?

Yes. Vietnamese A1: From Your First Words to Everyday Life is a self-paced course with 17 units and 60 lessons. Our self-paced A2 course offers 20 units and 72 lessons. The A1–C2 cards on this page are teacher-led plans. To study with a teacher, find a Vietnamese teacher and send an inquiry to ask about lessons.

What should I do before my first lesson?

Share your goal (conversation, pronunciation, travel, heritage, work), your current level, and your preferred accent (North/South). If pronunciation is a focus, review the pronunciation guide first.

How do I choose a teacher?

Pick the accent you want (Northern or Southern), then choose someone who teaches your level and gives clear feedback. A first lesson is usually the fastest way to confirm fit; ask the teacher about a trial lesson.

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