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Will is a researcher in Toronto who has lived and worked in Vietnam. On his own journey learning Vietnamese, he realized the best way to learn a language is to embed the lessons in stories, cultural insights and history.
The Fascinating Story Behind Vietnam’s Tiny Chairs and Tiny Tables
Culture | Food | History

The Fascinating Story Behind Vietnam’s Tiny Chairs and Tiny Tables

ByWilliam December 11, 2021September 18, 2022

Why are the tables and chairs so tiny in Vietnam? The reasons speak to Vietnam’s interesting economic history and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Neighbourhoods of Hanoi: Guide and Interactive Map
Destinations | Travel

Neighbourhoods of Hanoi: Guide and Interactive Map

ByWilliam December 10, 2021December 9, 2022

Our guide to the important neighbourhoods of Hanoi, like the Old Quarter, West Lake, Kim Ma, and more. Where to live and what to see.

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Adjectives in Vietnamese: Word Ordering and Examples
Grammar | Language

Adjectives in Vietnamese: Word Ordering and Examples

ByWilliam December 1, 2021January 15, 2022

In Vietnamese, adjectives come after nouns, e.g. “man tall” instead of “tall man”. We discuss word-order, superlatives and comparatives like “better than” and “as good as”.

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How to say “Yes” and “No” in Vietnamese?
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How to say “Yes” and “No” in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam November 27, 2021December 22, 2021

Vietnamese has many different way of saying “yes”, just Like in English when you say “yes sir” to someone older, and “yah” to someone younger. Vietnamese has có, ừ, dạ, vâng and more.

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Flirt in Vietnamese – 6 Phrases Women Love [with Audio]
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Flirt in Vietnamese – 6 Phrases Women Love [with Audio]

ByWilliam November 16, 2021January 13, 2022

How to say “You have beautiful ears” or “Hello beautiful” or “Want to have dinner?” — flirtatious phrases in Vietnamese that make women smile

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Made In Vietnam – Famous Brands that Manufacture in Vietnam
Travel

Made In Vietnam – Famous Brands that Manufacture in Vietnam

ByWilliam November 12, 2021February 19, 2023

Huge brands like Nike, Samsung, Adidas, North Face, and Fjallraven have much or most of their manufacturing in Vietnam — and the migration continues.

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Cảm ơn – How to say “Thank you” in Vietnamese [Audio]
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Cảm ơn – How to say “Thank you” in Vietnamese [Audio]

ByWilliam November 8, 2021December 15, 2021

Cảm ơn sounds somewhat like “gam un”, including a clear articulation that separates the two words. Không có gì means “you’re welcome”.

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Vietnam Rated Best Tourism Destination in Asia 2021: Top 10 Reasons Why
Travel

Vietnam Rated Best Tourism Destination in Asia 2021: Top 10 Reasons Why

ByWilliam November 3, 2021November 13, 2021

Vietnam is ranked #1 sustainable tourism destination in Asia. Top reasons why Vietnam ranks so highly: nature, food, culture, history, shopping, and more.

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Đẹp Quá – How to Say Beautiful in Vietnamese?
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Đẹp Quá – How to Say Beautiful in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam October 30, 2021January 6, 2022

There are many ways to say “beautiful”, “cute”, “handsome”, “hot” in Vietnamese. Xinh quá for pretty women; đẹp trai quá for handsome men. Nóng Bỏng is for a sexy man/woman.

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14 Souvenirs to Buy in Vietnam: Great Gift Ideas
Tips | Travel

14 Souvenirs to Buy in Vietnam: Great Gift Ideas

ByWilliam October 29, 2021November 13, 2022

Awesome souvenirs from Vietnam that can easily fit your luggage, from bamboo purses, to rice-wine, to feng-shui statues, tea-sets, weird mushrooms, and more.

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Numbers in Vietnamese: How to Count 1 to 1 Billion
Grammar | Language

Numbers in Vietnamese: How to Count 1 to 1 Billion

ByWilliam October 26, 2021November 14, 2021

Một, hai, ba,… Numbers are easy in Vietnamese. They use arabic numerals like the West. The ordering of numbers is similar to English.

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What Does “Một Hai Ba” Mean in Vietnamese?
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What Does “Một Hai Ba” Mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam October 23, 2021December 30, 2021

Một Hai Ba is Vietnamese for One Two Three. It is approximately pronounced like “Mut” (down-tone) “Hi” (as in Hi!) “Ba” (like a sheep). Audio lessons included.

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Oct 20th is Vietnamese Women’s Day: Why and What is it?
Culture

Oct 20th is Vietnamese Women’s Day: Why and What is it?

ByWilliam October 20, 2021October 25, 2021

Oct 20th is Vietnamese women’s day. The focus is on equality and women’s value in society. Unlike the feminist International Women’s Day, the Vietnamese day has more widespread cultural significance.

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Vietnam Ranks #1 Globally for Cryptocurrency Adoption
Culture | Finance

Vietnam Ranks #1 Globally for Cryptocurrency Adoption

ByWilliam October 16, 2021October 16, 2021

Vietnam ranks #1 in crypto adoption according to two independent 2021 studies. On-chain analyses and surveys confirm widespread retail use.

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10 Best Things To Do On Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Destinations | Travel

10 Best Things To Do On Phu Quoc, Vietnam

ByWilliam October 9, 2021December 31, 2022

Phu Quoc will re-open to tourists in November. Is the mega-resort island for you? We discuss our favourite *non-resort* things to on the small tropical island in Vietnam.

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Vietnam to Re-Open to Tourism on March 15th, without Quarantining
Destinations | Travel

Vietnam to Re-Open to Tourism on March 15th, without Quarantining

ByWilliam October 4, 2021December 31, 2022

Phú Quốc, Da Nang Nha Trang have re-opened to tourists under a restricted pilot program in November. The rest of the country may open in April 2022. Here is what we know.

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“Ấy” – The Most Useful Word in Vietnamese
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“Ấy” – The Most Useful Word in Vietnamese

ByWilliam September 28, 2021February 4, 2022

The Vietnamese word “ấy” is a versatile and useful word in Vietnam. It is like the English catch-all word “thing”. But, it also has a lot of other uses.

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Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: Cultural Differences
Culture | History

Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: Cultural Differences

ByWilliam September 22, 2021December 30, 2022

We discuss the cultural differences between HCMC (once Saigon) vs Hanoi. If Hanoi is the centre of art and government, HCMC is the centre of pop culture and entrepreneurship

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How to Pronounce the Vietnamese Name “Ngo”
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How to Pronounce the Vietnamese Name “Ngo”

ByWilliam September 14, 2021January 9, 2022

The most common Anglicized pronunciation of the Vietnamese family-name Ngô is “No/Know”. However, the correct pronunciation requires some careful study of the VIetnamese “ng” sound.

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The Vietnamese “nha” is like the Canadian “eh?”
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The Vietnamese “nha” is like the Canadian “eh?”

ByWilliam September 8, 2021October 20, 2021

The Vietnamese word Nha is like the Vietnamese equivalent of the Canadian “… eh?” or “… okay?” It transform an imperative statement into a question. It is cute and casual.

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    • How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam
    • Investing in Vietnam
    • Dating Culture in Vietnam
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    • Đà Nẵng Travel Itinerary
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    • When Will Vietnam Re-Open?
    • DIY Coffee Tour in Hanoi
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