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Did you know there are many different types of calendars? As you probably know - a calendar is a system of organizing days in weeks and months for specific purposes, according to Wikipedia. Worldwide, most countries use the Gregorian calendar. Some just work on the same framework, meaning that time is divided into units based on the earth's movement around the sun - the "solar calendar". Other calendars keep time by observing the moon's movements, a combination of the moon and the sun's movements, and seasons. Through VietnamesePod101, you can learn all about this and so much more! Our themed, culturally relevant lessons are skillfully designed so you can do your planning perfectly for a holiday or a date. Having a good plan for a... Show more

Did you know that only some reptiles and birds don't parent their offspring? Except for crocodiles, all reptiles (and one family of bird species called megapodes) hatch from eggs and grow up alone, without any family. The rest of us need family if we are to survive and thrive - humans and animals alike! At VietnamesePod101, we know how important family is. Therefore, we take care to teach you all the important vocabulary and phrases pertaining to family. Table of Contents Why Is It Important to Know Vietnamese Vocabulary about Family? Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first How VietnamesePod101 Can Help You Learn Vietnamese Family Terms 1. Why Is It Important to Know Vietnamese Vocabulary about Family? Well, if... Show more

Traveling to foreign countries is nearly always an exciting, enriching, and beneficial experience. Yet, some things can be real downers, such as boredom on a lengthy flight to . Really, binge-watching onboard movies can only be interesting for so long! And jet lag - another huge downer. Did you know that jet lag is more severe when you travel from the West to the East? Well, we won't know how to beat that, but there are fortunately plenty of remedies around to investigate. To beat flight boredom, though, we may have the answer for you at VietnamesePod101! Why don't you take the time to study Vietnamese travel phrases? We make this super easy and fun, with great downloadables, like our PDF Cheat Sheets. Quickly memorize these, and impress... Show more

Do you have a teacher who made a huge positive impact on your life? Someone who patiently guided you through a topic or subject you struggled with, or encouraged you to pursue your passions and interests? If your answer is yes, then we don’t have to tell you the weight of gratitude that students may feel toward teachers. Each year in Vietnam, students show thanks, gratitude, and respect for their teachers on National Teacher’s Day. In this article, you’ll learn about why this is so significant to Vietnamese students and teachers, a little bit of history of Teacher’s Day in Vietnam, and how National Teacher’s Day is celebrated today. At VietnamesePod101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your language-learning journey both fun... Show more

Especially if you're planning a prolonged visit to , using the correct Vietnamese numbers for counting in Vietnamese could be very important! Number systems are the other alphabet in any language. In fact, it is a language all of its own, and it serves a multitude of excellent purposes. Table of Contents A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems Why is it Important to Learn Vietnamese Numbers? Learning Vietnamese Numbers Why Choose VietnamesePod101 to Learn all about Vietnamese Numbers? 1. A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems 1. The Ishango Bone The origin of counting, and with it numbers, is not clear to historians. While their art showed that prehistoric man had a concept of numbers, the first... Show more

You're learning to speak Vietnamese, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Vietnamese. At Learn Vietnamese, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Vietnamese in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Vietnamese Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Vietnamese. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Phát eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of the group, and leaves this comment: POST ... Show more

Learn how to apologize in Vietnamese - fast and accurately! VietnamesePod101 makes it easy for you to make amends. Start with a bonus, and download your FREE cheat sheet - How to Improve Your Vietnamese Skills! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Common Ways to Say Sorry in Vietnamese How To Refuse Something Politely in Vietnamese Audio Lesson - Survival Phrases "How to Say Sorry" Why You Will NOT Be Sorry For Learning Vietnamese through VietnamesePod101 1. Common Ways to Say Sorry in Vietnamese Nobody’s perfect, not anywhere in the world. Everybody makes mistakes, and does and says regrettable things. Then it’s time to apologize, as saying ‘I’m sorry’ is not in vain. It can be very healing! Did you know that... Show more

As in any country, the Vietnam National Day is the most significant date in the history of Vietnam. This is the day in 1945 that Vietnam finally gained its independence after a long struggle. In this article, you’ll learn about the National Day in Vietnam, including the history behind it, common traditions, and the unfortunate event that the Vietnamese also commemorate on National Vietnam Day. At VietnamesePod101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your learning journey both fun and informative. So let’s get started! 1. What is the Vietnam National Day Holiday? The holiday marks the day in 1945 when Vietnam officially became its own country. On September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence in a meeting... Show more

There was a colleague that I used to work with who is extremely good at using body language. Every time we had a meeting or a presentation, she would make use of her hand signals, gestures, facial expressions, or postures to make her talk more interesting.  The nonverbal signs that we use to communicate every day are referred to as body language. Nonverbal signals account for a significant portion of daily communication. The things we don't say, from our facial expressions to hand signals or our bodily motions, can nonetheless convey a lot of information. When learning languages, understanding how to use your body and facial expressions as well as to avoid rude gestures is very helpful to emphasize what you're saying. In... Show more

Each generation of teenagers has its own language conventions, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to figure out what they’re saying. Slang words are often seen as a language that teenagers use, but the funny thing is that even adults have been adopting slang terms these days in order to stay trendy.  Teen slang words can be puzzling to those who aren't familiar with them. The good news is that most of them are harmless. Teenagers can use slang to express their personality, assert their independence, or simply to sound cool. They can also bond with their peers by using slang easily. One of the most fascinating aspects of slang—which also happens to be one of the most frustrating things for language learners—is that it’s... Show more