@dinhHien2006
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 23 July 2012
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Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
As someone mentioned the pronuciations of bạn, ban, bán, bàn, bản are same same for foreigners but their meanings are so different Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
I as an american have had exactly the same problems. I can understand, and respond to, the worst possible English spoken to me. But when i give a well-spoken phrase in Thai, Chinese, Malay, i get a crooked head stare. If I say it again, maybe 3 ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
I as an american have had exactly the same problems. I can understand, and respond to, the worst possible English spoken to me. But when i give a well-spoken phrase in Thai, Chinese, Malay, i get a crooked head stare. If I say it again, maybe 3 ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Should learn the accent of the place where you are living to undertand what they speak But should pratice the accent of Hanoi. Most of people can understand it because it is used on official media, and the northern people live everywhere in Vietnam ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
I admire your 6 years of the studying. About "Khỏe không?" problem: 1/ Khỏe is same same pronounce with Khẻo, which is bad meaning. 2/ it is culture matter: just say "Khỏe không?" with your ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Maybe Indonesian are more friendly and/or Bali is famous place for tourist. For me thing is you just learn some words today and you will forget them tomorrow ( when you left). So i dont want to spend time to correct them. Vietnamese language needs ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
just practice with 50 words untill you are really good at them. If you guys are available, dont hesitate to contact me Read More
Help! a Vietnamese guy needs practice and learn Chineses speaking by dinhHien2006
I am Dinh Hien, a Vietnamese. I used to learn 15 lessons of 301 Chinese sentences program. Now I need practice and learn Chineses speaking, just speaking. Im in saigon. Thanks!
Hi, they are 15 lessons, not 15 sentences/301 sentences (40 lessons) Read More
Help! a Vietnamese guy needs practice and learn Chineses speaking
I am Dinh Hien, a Vietnamese. I used to learn 15 lessons of 301 Chinese sentences program. Now I need practice and learn Chineses speaking, just speaking. Im in saigon. Thanks! Read More
Banking in London by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in London? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the city] How the ...
By the way, I will stay in England about 20 days but I still like to have a bank account. Could you tell me whether I can do it? Read More
monthly cost of living for two by eleuteria
Hi everyone, I have the possibility of moving to HCMC in the near future. I am wondering how much would it cost, on average, for a family of two middleaged people. House and car would be provided by the company. Thanks in advance
I assume, the topic, how much Jaitch is paying his female staff, now, I am out of this topic, as it now bears any relevanceWho is this guy (jaitch)? A Canadian? who can know many detail things in Vn? Today i am finding about living cost in some ... Read More
monthly cost of living for two by eleuteria
Hi everyone, I have the possibility of moving to HCMC in the near future. I am wondering how much would it cost, on average, for a family of two middleaged people. House and car would be provided by the company. Thanks in advance
Dear Eleuteria, I'm Thao from vietnamese Language garden School The cost for 2 people who live In HCMC i think it's around 1,000 USD/month. It's average cost for you to spend some activities in HCMC For eating out in local restaurant and ... Read More
Cost of living in Hoi An by StacyRae
We're planning to move to Hoi An for several months, starting in November. It will be me and my 11 year old daughter. Would love to hear about life there, house rentals, and other kids who live there. ~Stacy
Schooling will be a challenge, although there was chat about setting up a home school type of thing at a restaurant called Dingo's. Food is best bought in nearby Da Nang where there is a choice of stores including Metro (membership). Family Doctor ... Read More
Cambodian/khmer cuisine in HCMC? by 123go
Hey the wise and the wonderful, do you know where to find some great Cambodian restaurants / Khmer food in Ho Chi Minh City? I am craving some taste from Phnom Penh without going there. Cheers Monta
Somewhere in Alley 285 Cach Mang Thang Tam, district 10. Read More
Belgian Vietnamese visiting HCM till 23rd of Sept. by TB_
Looking for new friends, locals as well as expats! :)
You are welcome :) Read More