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Choose a starting point. Develop practical communication through understanding, interaction and presentation. Course levels are learning pathways, not official ACTFL ratings.

Learning guidance is in English. Open a numbered lesson below for vocabulary, flip cards, full dialogues and readings. Intermediate and Advanced activities unlock after the required tests. MP3 controls check each recording when selected; unavailable files are marked individually.

Lesson directory · Danh sách bài học

26 Elementary · 30 Intermediate · 30 Advanced. Open a course below to see its lessons.

Elementary · Sơ cấp · 26 lessons

All Elementary lessons are open. Vocabulary cards, full dialogues and readings are included below.

  1. Greetings and Names · Chào hỏi và tên gọi

    Greet a new classmate, give your name, ask their name and close the exchange.

  2. Addressing People · Xưng hô trong giao tiếp

    Use role cards: older male classmate, younger female classmate and female teacher.

  3. Introducing Yourself · Giới thiệu bản thân

    Introduce yourself with your name, nationality, residence and occupation or learner role.

  4. Asking for Help in Class · Nhờ giúp trong lớp học

    Ask about an unfamiliar classroom word.

  5. Family and Work · Gia đình và công việc

    Use a fictional family photo.

  6. Numbers and Counting Objects · Số và đếm đồ vật

    Count real classroom objects.

  7. Colors Shapes and Everyday Objects · Màu sắc hình dạng và đồ vật

    Describe two classroom objects by color and shape.

  8. Describing and Comparing · Miêu tả và so sánh

    Compare two objects or rooms using two clear properties.

  9. My Home and Where Things Are · Nhà ở và vị trí đồ vật

    Describe a simple room.

  10. Time and Daily Schedules · Giờ giấc và lịch sinh hoạt

    Compare two simple daily schedules.

  11. Habits and Frequency · Thói quen và tần suất

    Interview a partner about two habits.

  12. Activities at Home · Hoạt động ở nhà

    Describe what two people are doing now.

  13. Places and Simple Directions · Địa điểm và chỉ dẫn đơn giản

    Draw two different simple maps.

  14. Hobbies and Free Time · Sở thích và thời gian rảnh

    Find one shared hobby and one different preference.

  15. Body and Simple Exercise · Cơ thể và vận động đơn giản

    Use a picture or your own body to name four body parts.

  16. Animals and Pets · Động vật và thú nuôi

    Ask about pets and their daily care.

  17. In the Park · Ở công viên

    Use a park sketch to agree on a precise meeting point and describe two nearby features.

  18. Weather and Choosing an Activity · Thời tiết và chọn hoạt động

    Describe the weather, propose an outdoor activity and agree on an alternative if the weather changes.

  19. Fresh Food and Quantities · Thực phẩm tươi và số lượng

    Order three fresh-food items.

  20. Meals and Food Preferences · Bữa ăn và sở thích ăn uống

    Choose a meal for two people with different preferences.

  21. At a Cafe or Restaurant · Ở quán cà phê và nhà hàng

    Order for two people.

  22. Shopping Clothes and Prices · Mua quần áo và hỏi giá

    Use a fictional price tag.

  23. Making and Confirming Plans · Hẹn gặp và xác nhận

    Invite a partner, respond to a time conflict and confirm a new arrangement with all three details.

  24. Calls Messages and Clarification · Gọi điện nhắn tin và hỏi lại

    Simulate a poor phone connection.

  25. Arranging Household Help · Hẹn dịch vụ giúp việc nhà

    Agree on two household tasks, start and finish times and a fictional hourly rate.

  26. Connecting Ideas and Changing a Plan · Nối ý và điều chỉnh kế hoạch

    Plan an outing with a partner, respond to a weather or schedule change, explain the reason and send a final confirmation.

Intermediate · Trung cấp · 30 lessons

Preview the syllabus here. Pass the Elementary test on this device to open the activities.

  1. Introductions · Giới thiệu bản thân

    Introduce yourself, explain why you study Vietnamese and ask follow-up questions.

  2. Family and Relationships · Gia đình và các mối quan hệ

    Describe relationships, compare family routines and explain how you keep in touch.

  3. Routines and Interests · Thói quen và sở thích

    Describe changing habits and explain how you make time for an interest.

  4. Scheduling · Sắp xếp lịch hẹn

    Arrange an appointment, explain a conflict and propose alternatives.

  5. Digital Communication · Giao tiếp trên mạng

    Clarify an online message and arrange a follow-up safely.

  6. Compare and Choose · So sánh và lựa chọn

    Compare options and justify a choice using more than one criterion.

  7. Food and Dining · Ăn uống

    Explain food preferences, make polite requests and clarify an order.

  8. At the Market · Đi chợ

    Compare prices and quality, negotiate politely and explain a buying decision.

  9. Returns and Exchanges · Đổi hàng

    Explain a purchase problem and politely request a solution.

  10. Banking and Payments · Ngân hàng và thanh toán

    Clarify transfer details and explain a payment problem.

  11. Getting Around · Đi lại

    Clarify a destination, explain a delay and change a travel plan.

  12. Public Transport · Phương tiện công cộng

    Compare routes, ask about transfers and confirm a stop.

  13. Travel and Hotels · Du lịch và khách sạn

    Confirm a booking, clarify included services and request a change.

  14. Museum Visits · Tham quan bảo tàng

    Ask about exhibits, visitor rules and a guided visit.

  15. Tell a Story · Kể về một trải nghiệm

    Tell events in order and describe a problem and its outcome.

  16. Requests and Help · Trao đổi và đề nghị giúp đỡ

    Make a considerate request and negotiate what someone can do.

  17. Housing and Repairs · Nhà ở và sửa chữa

    Describe a household problem and arrange a repair visit.

  18. Health and Appointments · Sức khỏe và khám bệnh

    Describe symptoms and their duration, and request an appointment.

  19. Exercise Plans · Kế hoạch tập luyện

    Discuss practical goals and adjust a weekly activity plan.

  20. Solving Problems · Giải quyết sự cố

    Explain a lost item and ask for practical help.

  21. Study and Learning · Học tập

    Explain learning difficulties and negotiate a study plan.

  22. Give Advice · Đưa lời khuyên

    Offer a suggestion, explain its benefit and respond without pressuring someone.

  23. Work · Công việc

    Describe your responsibilities, explain a problem and arrange a meeting.

  24. Explain Reasons · Giải thích nguyên nhân

    Explain cause and result and distinguish a reason from an excuse.

  25. Job Interviews · Phỏng vấn công việc

    Describe experience, give an example and ask about responsibilities.

  26. Agree and Disagree · Đồng ý và không đồng ý

    Express a view, acknowledge another view and disagree politely.

  27. Community Life · Sinh hoạt cộng đồng

    Ask about community activities and volunteer responsibilities.

  28. Planning a Celebration · Tổ chức buổi gặp mặt

    Divide responsibilities and plan an event within a budget.

  29. Everyday Environment · Môi trường trong sinh hoạt

    Discuss small practical changes and shared responsibilities.

  30. Reflect on Progress · Nhìn lại việc học

    Assess progress with examples and set a measurable next goal.

Advanced · Cao cấp · 30 lessons

Preview the syllabus here. Pass the Elementary and Intermediate tests on this device to open the activities.

  1. Regional Language · Khác biệt vùng miền

    Write guidance for learners on recognizing regional alternatives without ranking speakers.

  2. Politeness and Indirectness · Lịch sự và cách nói gián tiếp

    Analyze two possible meanings of the response and propose respectful follow-up questions.

  3. Clarifying a Position · Làm rõ quan điểm

    Write a neutral paraphrase and three questions that clarify the representative’s position.

  4. Evidence in Arguments · Bằng chứng trong lập luận

    Revise the learner’s claim so that its strength matches the available evidence.

  5. Cause and Correlation · Nguyên nhân và sự liên hệ

    Describe the observed pattern cautiously and propose a way to investigate a causal explanation.

  6. News Sources · Nguồn tin

    Compare the two reports and propose a verification plan without treating unconfirmed details as facts.

  7. Headlines and Framing · Tiêu đề và cách đặt vấn đề

    Rewrite both headlines and explain how wording changes the reader’s interpretation.

  8. Unverified Information · Thông tin chưa được kiểm chứng

    Draft a careful group message about an unverified closure and a follow-up correction.

  9. Survey Questions · Câu hỏi khảo sát

    Rewrite a leading survey question and explain each revision.

  10. Statements During Disruption · Thông cáo khi có sự cố

    Draft an initial incident statement and a later update, separating confirmed information, actions and remaining uncertainty.

  11. Household Budget · Ngân sách gia đình

    Propose a household budget adjustment balancing essential costs, preferences and uncertainty.

  12. Prices and Living Costs · Giá cả và sinh hoạt

    Explain what evidence you would need before making a general claim about prices.

  13. Consumer Choices · Lựa chọn của người tiêu dùng

    Recommend a product while acknowledging the buyer’s budget and longer-term trade-offs.

  14. Small Businesses · Kinh doanh nhỏ

    Compare immediate expansion with a small trial and defend one approach.

  15. Urban Space · Không gian đô thị

    Compare three ways to use the vacant land and justify evaluation criteria.

  16. Waste Reduction · Giảm rác thải

    Evaluate the trial and propose measures that track actual use rather than purchases.

  17. Water Use · Sử dụng nước

    Write an initial notice that explains uncertainty and the next steps in a water-use investigation.

  18. Transport and Environment · Giao thông và môi trường

    Propose a transport change that connects environmental goals to users’ practical constraints.

  19. Heritage and Development · Di sản và phát triển

    Propose a balanced reuse plan for the old building and explain what must be preserved.

  20. Digital Access · Khả năng tiếp cận công nghệ

    Design an inclusive registration process and explain how to identify unsuccessful attempts.

  21. Digital Privacy · Quyền riêng tư trên mạng

    Rewrite a permission request and list questions a user should ask before deciding.

  22. AI at Work · AI trong công việc

    Propose a review workflow for an AI-assisted notice and define who approves the final version.

  23. Automation and Roles · Tự động hóa và vai trò công việc

    Explain a role transition and propose training for tasks that remain human responsibilities.

  24. Cross-cultural Collaboration · Hợp tác liên văn hóa

    Mediate between two feedback preferences and propose a shared meeting procedure without cultural stereotypes.

  25. Translation Choices · Lựa chọn trong dịch thuật

    Compare two translation strategies and draft a natural invitation preserving essential details.

  26. Professional Emails · Thư trao đổi công việc

    Draft a concise professional email with a clear request, purpose, deadline and alternative.

  27. Meeting Agendas · Chương trình làm việc

    Design a 45-minute agenda and state expected outcomes for each item.

  28. Diplomatic Protocol · Nghi thức ngoại giao

    Prepare a reception briefing: confirm names and roles, introduce the purpose and explain how you would handle a last-minute change.

  29. Negotiating Options · Thương lượng phương án

    Propose a negotiated schedule that addresses both groups’ underlying needs.

  30. Presenting a Proposal · Trình bày đề xuất

    Outline a three-minute proposal with a clear decision request and a response to uncertainty.

Your beginner pathway

Follow the numbered lessons from easier to harder within each group. Grammar now appears inside the situations where you use it. The six stages match Volume 1. Use Learn, Flashcard, dialogues and available recordings in the related resources.

Ready for Intermediate?

Try each task without reading a script. This checklist is a self-assessment, not a formal proficiency certificate.

Beginner Test · Bài Test Sơ cấp

20 objective questions: Vocabulary, Reading, Written Language Practice and Listening — 5 each, followed by independent writing, interaction and speaking. Score at least 16/20 (80%) to unlock Intermediate. Five forms rotate after each completed attempt. Click Begin Test to see the questions.