Vietnamese Language

The Vietnamese Language courses are designed and structured for the busy working professional who aspires to attain language mastery in the Vietnamese Language. Competencies achieved through attending the progressive courses are useful to building confidence so as to enable the individual to speak, understand and read basic syntax in the newly-acquired language focus.

Courses are designed in a structured and coherent manner, positioned from an adult perspective so that they closely address and match the adults’ learner’s quest for continuing education. Upon successful completion of Vietnamese 3, you will be able to read, write and comprehend texts of moderate complexity and to express yourself within a variety of daily life situations. A certificate of proficiency is awarded to participants who successfully complete Vietnamese 3.

Course Description

This course is designed to teach students the basics of Vietnamese Language which includes Vietnamese script, basic grammatical concepts, and basic writing, reading and conversation skills.

Course Content

• Vietnamese pronunciation & writing system
• Greeting
• Greeting getting to know people.
• Work and work places
• Family relation

Learning Outcome

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:
identify the 6 different tones and the writing system of the Vietnamese language;

• acquire a sound knowledge of the grammatical structures and how to use them appropriately for different communicative situations such as how to greet people appropriately according to their age; enquire about one’s nationality as well as their work and workplaces; and carry out a casual conversation about one’s family.
• acquire a general understanding of the cultures of Vietnam, the socio-linguistic aspects of the language and to acquire cross-cultural communication skills.

Required Textbook

Vietnamese Language Course Pack