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

20/11/2025
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.

How's the weather | Speak like a local

How's the weather | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 14:07

Weather is the ultimate icebreaker everywhere – but in Vietnam, describing the heat is a whole other level of expression. In this episode of Speak Like a Local, let's learn how to talk about weather and discover unique local phrases to perfectly describe Vietnamese weather like an authentic local.

Dress up like local | Speak like a local

Dress up like local | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 13:39

In this episode of Speak like a local, host Uzor Nadis will take you into the small details of everyday Vietnamese: how people talk about what they wear, and the little things that complete the look. Speak like a local - Dress up like a local on Vietnam Today.

Talking about colours in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

Talking about colours in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 13:48

The world around us is filled with countless colours. A single shade can be light or deep, soft or intense. In this new episode, host Uzor Nadis explores how Vietnamese people talk about colours - from the clothes they wear to the way they express beauty and emotion in daily life. Don’t miss Speak Like a Local: Talking about colours in Vietnamese, only on Vietnam Today!

Talk money: Ask, Count, Negotiate | Speak like a local

Talk money: Ask, Count, Negotiate | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 13:55

Money talks everywhere – but in Vietnam, knowing how to ask about prices and pay using Vietnamese currency is key to everyday life! In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Ethan Kelly learns how to politely ask for the price, pay like a pro, and most importantly, master the art of bargaining!

Asking and giving directions | Speak like a local

Asking and giving directions | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 14:40

In this episode of "Speak like a local", host Luân Vũ will show you how to ask for directions like a real local, so you never end up in the wrong place again. Discover how Vietnamese people use landmarks instead of house numbers to show the way in Speak like a local - Asking and Giving directions.

Eat like a local | Speak like a local

Eat like a local | Speak like a local

Learn Vietnamese 13:34

In this episode of Speak Like a Local, Luân Vũ steps into the colourful, energetic world of Vietnamese dining - a world bursting with flavour. From choosing dishes and customising flavours to describing taste like locals do, host Luân Vũ discovers the little expressions that bring Vietnamese dining to life.