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.
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.
In Vietnam, a greeting is more than just a word - it’s a way to express respect, warmth, and connection. Every ‘hello’ carries its own rhythm, tone, and emotion.
The former imperial capital of Hue was once the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and preserves a distinctive complex of royal architecture in the present. Passing through the Noon Gate, visitors are gradually greeted by structures such as the Imperial City, royal tombs, palaces, and temples – all adorned with glazed tiled roofs and intricately carved wooden pillars. This showcases the refined elegance of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Samuel An’s Vietnamese Journey: From Struggles to Screen Star Swiss actor Samuel An surprised host Dustin Phúc Nguyễn - and viewers -when he took on the challenge of dubbing a fiery jealousy scene in Vietnamese. From his early days grappling with the language to becoming a heartthrob on Vietnamese screens, this episode tracks Samuel’s impressive progress and the fun (and drama!) along the way.
In this episode of Fun Learning Vietnamese with Luan Vu, meet an American with a Vietnamese foster mother who has chosen to stay in Vietnam out of deep love for its culture and language. A fan of cải lương and fluent in three regional accents—North, Central, and South—he now teaches English and hopes to inspire cultural exchange between Vietnam and the world through language and shared traditions.
French singer Hugo, known as Huy, has lived in Vietnam for three years. In Hue, he takes a tricycle ride through the ancient city, discovering its quiet beauty, tasting local specialties, and learning Vietnamese expressions. The journey blends food, culture, and language, offering Huy a deeper connection with Vietnam and highlighting Hue’s timeless charm.