Survival Vietnamese Course – Phase 1

The first phase of our Vietnamese Survival Course is your gateway to mastering the essentials. Designed for beginners, this phase will set you on the path to effective communication in your new home.


Our teaching approach is interactive and practical, adhering to CELTA standards. You’ll engage in real-life conversations from the start, ensuring a solid foundation for your language skills.


You’ll have access to our custom-designed textbook and supportive videos content, providing a rich learning experience that caters to different styles.


Topic 1: Addressing people appropriately and Greetings!

You’ll learn the art of Vietnamese greetings, personal pronouns, and numbers up to 100. This topic also introduces you to exchanging personal information and the foundational tones of Vietnamese.

Topic 2: Ordering food & drinks – language used at the restaurant and on delivery apps!

Expand your vocabulary with words for food and drinks, and practice using larger numbers. You’ll also learn how to make calls and navigate restaurant conversations.

Topic 3: Making arrangements

We’ll cover asking for and telling time, discussing daily activities, and making social invitations.

Topic 4: Going shopping

Dive into shopping in Vietnam with vocabulary for clothes, describing objects, and bargaining skills.

Topic 5: Exploring the Town – Useful language for Grab rides

Learn to talk about places in town, use prepositions, travel with Grabbike, and ask for directions.


This 50-hour phase is packed with practical knowledge to build your confidence in everyday interactions.


If you’re an expat starting from scratch, this course is your first step towards fluency in Vietnamese.

Join us and take the leap into learning Vietnamese today!