Category: Blog
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VOCABULARY – THINGS IN THE OFFICE
Let’s expand your range of vocabulary related to the office today!Let us know in the comments if you know any other words! Sharing is caring! ❤ We also have a video on the same topic – check out the reel if you’d like to hear how the words are pronounced! 😉#learnvietnamese #vietnam #vietnameseclass #vietnameselessons #hoctiengviet…
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VIETNAMESE FAMILY DAY
In Vietnam, June 28th is Family Day! It’s a day to honor family traditions and celebrate their role in building a strong society. #VietnamFamilyDay #hoctiengviet #learnvietnamese #vietlessons #expatsinsaigon #hochiminhcity #saigon #vietnam
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Different ways to say “to pay” in Vietnamese and how to properly use them
1. Tính tiền! Say this when you want to ask for the check at a restaurant or check out at a store. 2. Thanh toán (formal) This phrase is mostly used by staff at hotels or banks where they have to be polite and professional. 3. Trả tiền (informal) This phrase is more casual/ conversational. #hoctiengviet…
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Bánh bèo
“Bánh bèo” is a delicious little Vietnamese steamed rice cake. The slang derives from its soft and rubbery texture to describe girls who are overly girly, weak, and dependent and is used among close friends in a joking manner. Do you know any “bánh bèo” girls? #vietnameseslangs #learnvietnamese #hoctiengviet #vietlessons #expatsinsaigon #hochiminhcity #vietnam
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Mastering Vietnamese Homophones: Bạn, Bàn, Bán, Bận, Bắn
The Vietnamese language can be tricky for learners, especially when it comes to homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Today, we’ll tackle five common homophones that often cause confusion: bạn, bàn, bán, bận, bắn (pronounced roughly like “ban”, “bahn”, “bahn”, “ban”, “ban”). Let’s break them down one by…
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Beat the Heat with Homemade Vietnamese Banana Ice Cream
As the scorching Saigon summer kicks into full gear, there’s no better way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth than with a refreshing bowl of homemade Vietnamese banana ice cream.
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How to make Cà Phê Sữa Đá
Cà phê sữa đá is so easy to make. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have a delicious coffee in 5 minutes! 😎 STEP 1. In a glass, put 2 tbs of condensed milk. Place a coffee filter on top of the glass. STEP 2. Add 2 tbs of Vietnamese ground coffee into the filter, press…
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Where to find baking supplies
🤗 Baking supplies are sometimes hard to find in Saigon. Here are some addresses that we usually go to. Hope this helps! 😉 😉 We’ve also included some Vietnamese baking vocabulary for your reference. Enjoy baking! 🎉👩🏻🍳🧑🏽🍳 📝Want to expand your vocabulary so every trip to the local stores won’t be challenging anymore? Contact us…
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How to transfer your motorcycle driving license into a Vietnamese license
So you may have heard recently that police in Vietnam are getting stricter with foreigners about driving legally. A friend of ours told us yesterday a guy from an Expat service agency quoted him 2mil for converting his driving license to a Vietnamese one. Our reaction was like… We decided to write this post about…
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