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Speak like a local
Speak like a local
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. Stay tuned for "Speak a like a local" exclusively airing on Vietnam Today!
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Making wishes and giving lucky money | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 20:19Welcome back to Speak Like a Local! Tết is here! Lì xì is coming soon! Did you get a lot of lucky money last year?
How much does this cost? | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 15:25In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Cee Jay takes you into Vietnam’s festive shopping spirit, from asking prices politely, choosing the right type, to bargaining just enough to keep things sweet. Speak Like a Local – How much does it cost? Only on Vietnam Today.
Expressing Feelings in Vietnamese | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 21:59In Vietnamese, there are many ways to express positive feelings - from liking and caring, to affection and love. To speak like a local, it’s not just about choosing the right word - it’s about matching emotion to context.
Highlight Expressing Feelings in Vietnamese | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 21:51In Vietnamese, there are many ways to express positive feelings - from liking and caring, to affection and love. To speak like a local, it’s not just about choosing the right word - it’s about matching emotion to context. Don’t miss Speak Like a Local - Expressing Feelings in Vietnamese, only on Vietnam Today!
How's the weather | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 00:28Weather 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
Learn Vietnamese 16:34In 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
Learn Vietnamese 17:39The 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
Learn Vietnamese 14:55Money 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
Learn Vietnamese 20:30In 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
Learn Vietnamese 12:06In 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.
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