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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!
Latest Episodes
How to describe symptoms & buy medicine | Speak like a Local
Learn Vietnamese 18:46Feeling under the weather in Vietnam but not sure how to explain it? In this episode of Speak like a Loca, learn how to describe your symptoms clearly and confidently buy the right medicine—just like a native.
Online shopping 101 | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 16:40In this episode, learn how to “chốt đơn” and receive packages the Vietnamese way.
Việt Nam shopping guide | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 12:32Going to the supermarket is part of everyday life - a simple way to pick up daily essentials. But how do you communicate to shop quickly and conveniently in Vietnam? In this episode of Speak Like a Local, let’s go through real shopping moments to help you find items, check if they’re in stock, and choose the most convenient way to pay.
Praying at the temple | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 23:18This episode, follow our friends to understand the tradition of Vietnamese during Tết, how people pray for their beloved ones.
Ordering coffee like a local | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 17:57In Việt Nam, coffee is not just a drink, it is a culture! In this episode, we will learn how to order coffee like a true Vietnamese and understand how Vietnamese people enjoy their lives with just a cup of coffee!
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.
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