With Tien your Private Tutor Ho Chi Minh
Sound familiar?
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Easy Living
As an expat living in Vietnam, you want to learn practical Vietnamese phrases for daily interactions, so that you can navigate life more independently and feel less isolated.
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Family
As someone with a Vietnamese partner, you want to master conversational Vietnamese including cultural differences and family terms, so that you can communicate better with your partner's relatives and deepen your relationship.
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Language Fun
As a language lover, you want to explore advanced Vietnamese grammar and expressions through engaging challenges, so that you can appreciate the linguistic beauty and expand your multilingual skills.
A smarter, faster way to speak fluently with an experienced Vietnamese teacher
More than 10 years teaching experience | More than 200 Students taught
Mouth & Ears Workout
Real Memory Training
Sentence Building
Communicate Like A Local
Pricing That Works for You
Native Vietnamese Coaches | 96% Recommended
Need Something Different?
We offer custom plans for groups, businesses, and special requirements
¹ All prices are in USD and billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
² Monthly cumulative discount for the Full Steam Ahead plan: 5% off the base price in month 1, 10% in month 2, 15% in month 3, and 50% from month 7 onward.
Professional coaches are native Vietnamese speakers with 96% student satisfaction rating.
Still Unsure?
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Vietnamese tones seem scary, but they're actually patterns your brain can learn quickly. Most people struggle because they try to memorize instead of training their ear. Our method focuses on tone recognition first; within 2 weeks, you'll hear the difference between "Chợ" (market) and "Chờ" (wait). The key is consistent practice, not perfection.
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Apps teach you to translate, not think in Vietnamese. They focus on grammar rules instead of natural speech patterns. Our approach is conversation-first: you learn phrases you'll actually use, practice with real scenarios, and build confidence through speaking from day one. No more "I know 1000 words but freeze when someone says 'Xin chào.'"
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Absolutely not! Adult brains have advantages: better pattern recognition, life experience for context, and stronger motivation. The "critical period" myth has been debunked; you just need the right method. Adults often progress faster than children because they can understand the "why" behind language patterns.
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Most students have their first meaningful family conversation within 6-8 weeks. You'll start with greetings, asking about food, and expressing gratitude; the essentials that show respect and effort. By week 12, you'll handle topics like work, family, and daily life. The emotional impact happens fast: even basic Vietnamese shows you care about their culture.
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Vietnamese people are incredibly patient and appreciative when foreigners try to speak their language. Perfect pronunciation isn't required; context helps a lot. We focus on the sounds that matter most for comprehension first. Plus, many Vietnamese speakers have regional accents too! Your effort to communicate is more important than perfection.
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Yes! Consistency beats intensity. 15 minutes daily is better than 2 hours once a week. Our micro-learning approach is designed for busy people; each session builds on the previous one. You'll see progress in weeks, not months.
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Absolutely. We cover business essentials: formal greetings, meeting language, negotiation phrases, and relationship-building conversations. Vietnamese business culture values personal connections; speaking the language opens doors that English alone cannot. You'll learn both formal and informal registers appropriate for different business contexts.
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Previous failures weren't your fault; they were method failures. Traditional approaches focus on grammar and memorization, which doesn't work for most adults. Our conversation-first method is different: you speak from day one, learn in context, and build confidence through real interactions.