Asking and telling the time in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

09/11/2025
13:04

Time matters everywhere - but in Vietnam, asking for the time can also be a friendly way to connect. In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Ethan Kelly learns how to ask for the time and discovers a funny local phrase: “giờ cao su” - “rubber time” to tease your friends when they’re late!

Learning Vietnamese with Trey Rives | Fun learning Vietnamese

Learning Vietnamese with Trey Rives | Fun learning Vietnamese

Learn Vietnamese 15:13

In this episode of Fun Learning Vietnamese, we’ll meet Trey Rives – an American actor and content creator with a deep passion for Vietnamese culture, music and cuisine. After eight years living in Vietnam and five years studying the language, Trey shares his journey navigating challenges, grammar hurdles and even negative online comments.

Double Wish | Fun Learning Vietnamese

Double Wish | Fun Learning Vietnamese

Learn Vietnamese 13:47

Double Wish – the only Japanese comedy duo performing in Vietnam. Since beginning their artistic journey here, the two performers have overcome many challenges in adapting to Vietnamese culture and language. But with their love for the S-shaped country and their relentless effort, they have gradually won the hearts of the audience.

Counting and asking for number in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

Counting and asking for number in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 14:25

In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Ethan Kelly breaks down Vietnamese numbers, from everyday counting to decoding phone numbers like a true local. Find out which Vietnamese numbers bring luck and which ones locals avoid.

Asking and telling the time in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

Asking and telling the time in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 13:04

Time matters everywhere - but in Vietnam, asking for the time can also be a friendly way to connect. In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Ethan Kelly learns how to ask for the time and discovers a funny local phrase: “giờ cao su” - “rubber time” to tease your friends when they’re late!

Days, Dates, Months and the Lunar Calendar in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

Days, Dates, Months and the Lunar Calendar in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 14:39

To Vietnamese people, time is more than just numbers - it holds many meanings. Like how the first lunar and full moon days are special moments to remember ancestors, worship the gods, and pray for peace. Join our new host, Ethan Kelly, as he discovers how to ask about days, dates, and months and explores how the Vietnamese sense of time is deeply connected to tradition and spirituality.

How to Ask Age & The Story of Vietnamese Zodiac | Speak like a local

How to Ask Age & The Story of Vietnamese Zodiac | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 14:33

This time on Speak Like a Local, host Trey Rives explores one simple question: “How old are you?” - “bạn bao nhiêu tuổi” opens a new window into Vietnamese culture. We’ll learn how to ask age naturally and uncover the secret behind the 12 zodiac animals - the unique system Vietnamese people use to understand age, personality, and destiny.