Vietnamese Politeness 101 | Speak like a local

12/12/2025
14:19

In this episode, the brand new host Luân Vũ uncovers how the expressions of “sorry” and “thank you” actually work in daily life. All the tips you need to communicate naturally like a Vietnamese will be revealed in this episode.

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.