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The 200 most essential Vietnamese words

Start speaking fast — the words you’ll use the most, from frequency research. Tap any word to hear it.

9 min read

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Typing Vietnamese

Set up Vietnamese typing on any device — iPhone, Android, Windows or Mac.

4 min read

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Vietnamese texting abbreviations

Decode the shorthand locals use in chats and comments.

3 min read

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Common mistakes foreigners make

The traps that trip up beginners — and how to avoid them.

4 min read

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The Vietnamese alphabet

The 29 letters, their spoken names, and how spelling works.

6 min read

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Why the South says “anh Hai”

Siblings are called by birth-order number — and the North and South count differently.

4 min read

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North vs South: everyday words

Same language, different words — the North/South pairs heritage speakers trip on.

5 min read

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