Enroll in an introductory class at a community college, language learning center, or take an online class if you want to learn from home. The cost of an introductory class can range from $150 to $700.
You can find textbooks at your local library or bookstore.
If you can’t study for 30 minutes to an hour each day, then study for 30 minutes every other day. Review your flashcards whenever you have down time like during school or work breaks, or while you are on the bus or train. Once you have learned all 50 words, learn 50 more over the course of a couple of weeks.
Language apps that you should look into are Memrise, Leaf, Duolingo, Babbel, Mindsnacks, and others.
If you don’t have access to Vietnamese shows or movies, then watch your favorite shows and movies with the Vietnamese subtitles on.
Check out popular Vietnamese newspapers and magazines like Thanh Nien News, Saigon Times, Viet Nam News, Tuoi Tre, and Sài Gòn Giai Phòng. You can find these publications online, or at your local Asian or Vietnamese grocery store.
You can purchase audio CDs from your local bookstore, language learning center, or online. Language learning software like Speechace and Rosetta Stone can also help you improve your pronunciation. The cost of language learning software ranges from $100 to $500.
Make sure to bring a Vietnamese phrasebook with you on your travels. Plan your trip ahead of time so you can budget appropriately.
Make sure to bring a Vietnamese phrasebook with you on your travels. Plan your trip ahead of time so you can budget appropriately.
Check out online language exchange programs like Bilingua, Tandem, Hello Pal, HelloTalk, and others.
Holding a conversation with yourself may seem silly at first, but the more you do it, the less silly you will feel. It is a great way to practice speaking Vietnamese.
Keep in mind that native speakers usually have a lot of respect and patience for people who are trying to learn their language.
