"I love Vietnamese" Project

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stephanie4942Active member26 August 2011 14:40:45

Hello,

I'm Stephanie, the one who posted a topic about "free-of-charge Vietnamese language lessons" of the "I love Vietnamese" project five months ago.
I've spent the last half an hour searching for my post to update it but found none, so here I am re-writing and updating about it in the shortest way that I can.

We're a group of Vietnamese students from different majors, who can speak English fluently, nurturing the aspiration of spreading Vietnamese language and culture all over the world. Our "I love Vietnamese" project started in February, 2011, attracting 15 expatriates so far and we do hope there will be more expatriates who take interest in learning the language.

We're currently making the flash cards and finishing up the lesson plans to help you study better, for thanks to our little but precious experience for the last five months, we have found out some common problems within expatriates while studying the language and some effective methods of ours while teaching the language.

If you're interested in learning the language and culture, or having problems while studying, we're all here to help. The books we use are from Vietnamese Studies Department of the University of Social Sciences n Humanities. However, we're only capable to get you through the first and second books. After that, if you want to study more, we suggest you register for the classes in that Department. We can only help you practice speaking after finishing the second book.

We mostly provide one-on-one classes which take place in the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in district 1 or at certain book coffee shops, but we're quite flexible, so it's up to you to choose where, when and how you want to study.

If you want to join the class, kindly contact us at: myspirit.theblues@gmail.com

Jessica will give you more information and coordinate the class schedule for you.

Please remember:

1. It's not an EXCHANGE class 'cause we don't speak English while teaching or at least, we try not to while explaining the grammar.

2. This is our own project and not attached to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, where we study. However, we can get helps from our Linguistics teachers who are happy to explain certain things which we cannot immediately give you the answers.

3. If you have joined the project before and it was not like how it's explained above, that's because we've just started to change our methods, hoping that can help you improve your language skills faster. The flash cards and lesson plans will be ready by early September.

Well, looks like it's longer than I expected

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you

Stephanie & Jessica.

ptthanh New member

Member since 24 August 2011

ptthanhNew member26 August 2011 16:33:15

really like and wanna to be a fan of this project

laidbackfreak Serial expat

Member since 10 August 2010

laidbackfreakSerial expat27 August 2011 00:13:35

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Sounds like your learning and improving from your experiences so far

Here's the original thread :
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=63642

stephanie4942 Active member

Member since 19 December 2010

stephanie4942Active member27 August 2011 07:23:40

Hi laidbackfreak,

Have you joined the project before?
Thanks for the link I've had a hard time searching for it

stephanie4942 Active member

Member since 19 December 2010

stephanie4942Active member30 September 2011 12:59:51

Hi everyone,

Just want to inform that our flash cards and lesson plans for the first book are ready

Best regards,

Stephanie & Jessica.

stephanie4942 Active member

Member since 19 December 2010

stephanie4942Active member07 November 2011 13:27:34

Hello

We just don't want you to miss out a chance to learn Vietnamese language with us
We've just recruited 10 more volunteers located in different districts just in case you cannot come to our usual place to study, you still can have the lessons somewhere in public around your area

Thank you for your interest in our language.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Stephanie.

stephanie4942 Active member

Member since 19 December 2010

stephanie4942Active member13 May 2012 15:10:47

Hi guys,

Check this link out: http://ilovevietnameseproject.wordpress.com/

The good news is that more and more students are joining the project so we have to recruit more tutors now. We have around 20-25 students at the moment.

Another better news is that we're in online magazine and tv now. Our credibility is confirmed

We're truly happy to help you so just send us an email if you ever need help

Best regards,

Stephanie & Jess.

Lala titi Member

Member since 29 December 2010

Lala titiMember15 May 2012 05:06:27

Hi Stephanie,
I am Vietnamese living in HCM city. I really wanna be a part of your project. Please let me know how I can join. Thanks.

Huyen Ly Active member

Member since 15 May 2012

Huyen LyActive member15 May 2012 10:42:00

I'm glad that you have project like " I love Vietnamese", do you guys welcome native Vietnamese girl like me join? Let me know if i can help any little thing for this project.

Phuonglinh Member

Member since 17 May 2012

PhuonglinhMember17 May 2012 14:07:55

#10

Hi,
I will join this project. It looks like an awesome one !

Thank you all of you for your love for VN !!!

stephanie4942 Active member

Member since 19 December 2010

stephanie4942Active member17 May 2012 14:37:28

#11

Hi all

Please read the first post of this thread.

Thank you

S&J.

Phuonglinh Member

Member since 17 May 2012

PhuonglinhMember17 May 2012 14:52:29

#12

I see

Brenda_ezV Member

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Brenda_ezVMember18 May 2012 03:18:37

#13

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baominhv New member

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baominhvNew member30 August 2012 04:31:07

#14

Hey Stephanie4942,

My name Bao Minh, i live at Ho Chi Minh.I want became a partner. Can you lead me ? My phone : ***

Nice to meet you.

iamhung Member

Member since 20 August 2012

iamhungMember30 August 2012 08:47:09

#15

Can you send to me more information about this project.
Thank in advance,
My ID: iamhung@outlook.com
iamhung

truc_nguyen Contributor

Member since 30 December 2011

truc_nguyenContributor30 August 2012 08:53:52

#16

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Hi Stephanie,
I wanna join your project. I want to be a tutor. So let me know if i can join with you guys.
Thanks for reading.
Truc

Genychu Member

Member since 13 October 2012

GenychuMember13 October 2012 07:13:46

#17

Hi Stephanie & Jessica,

Great when know club. This is club i'm looking for long time.
I want to take part in in Group.
Please send me information.I'm line in HO Chi Minh
My contact : email gentchu.design@gmail.com
Phone : 0984 584 251

Sincerely,
Geny

dzeigh New member

Member since 08 October 2012

dzeighNew member16 October 2012 06:28:23

#18

Can you send to me more information about this project.
Thank in advance

DuongThoa_1561991 New member

Member since 29 October 2012

DuongThoa_1561991New member29 October 2012 16:53:37

#19

My name's Thoa . I 'm living Distrist 1 . I want to join " I love Vietnamese" . Can you help me ?.My phone number 0979297345 )

taquan90 New member

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taquan90New member24 June 2013 17:07:10

#20

Saigon Visitor Contributor

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Saigon VisitorContributor24 June 2013 17:57:39

#21

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I am definitely interested in learning. I will be in Vietnam again for the month of October, 2013 (my 10th visit to VN). Is there any way to get the flashcards and/or books in PDF in advance to start studying before I arrive? I will be moving to VN in summer of 2014, and need to learn the language to do business there. Ok, thanks for any help you can give.

John
Tampa, FL USA

jakejas Serial expat

Member since 13 May 2013

jakejasSerial expat24 June 2013 19:35:47

#22

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I agree with SaigonVisitor. If you could provide some of the study material, it could help those of us who are trying to learn Vietnamese in the US.

Tam290711 Active member

Member since 29 July 2011

Tam290711Active member25 June 2013 03:24:02

#23

Hi Stephanie4942

I am 38 years old and experienced in translation. I want to join in the project as a tutor. I am living in Go Vap and please let me know what kind of help I can do.

Cheers
Tam

huynguyen207 Active member

Member since 10 June 2013

huynguyen207Active member25 June 2013 09:53:37

#24

Hello Stephanie & Jessica,

It's great project. I am very excited and really want to join. Can you tell me how can I join and some more information.
My email is: huymar13a@gmail.com

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AurélieViP25 June 2013 12:59:58

#25

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Hello guys -> Just to note that this thread is a bit old!

Thank you,
Aurélie

BaoYen New member

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BaoYenNew member10 May 2014 13:06:18

#26

My name Bảo Yến, i live at Ho Chi Minh.I want became a partner. Can you lead me ? my email: hana.nguyen0c@gmail.com

charmavietnam ViP

Member since 17 April 2013

charmavietnamViP10 May 2014 13:18:07

#27

2841

Em oi!
This is too old thread in 2011. The OP never respond after 2012! I doubt that "dream project" still going on or not

BaoYen wrote:
My name Bảo Yến, i live at Ho Chi Minh.I want became a partner. Can you lead me ? My phone 0983 729 445. Email: hana.nguyen0c@gmail.com

BaoYen New member

Member since 10 May 2014

BaoYenNew member12 May 2014 10:07:38

#28

BaoYen wrote:
My name Bảo Yến, i live at Ho Chi Minh.I want became a partner. Can you lead me ?. Email: hana.nguyen0c@gmail.com

jimbream Serial expat

Member since 12 May 2013

jimbreamSerial expat12 May 2014 10:40:32

#29

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charmavietnam wrote:
Em oi!
This is too old thread in 2011. The OP never respond after 2012! I doubt that "dream project" still going on or not

BaoYen wrote:
My name Bảo Yến, i live at Ho Chi Minh.I want became a partner. Can you lead me ? My phone 0983 729 445. Email: hana.nguyen0c@gmail.com

Not really.
It's advertised yesterday at the cheap? price of $ 25 USD /hour.(plus tip).
Don't forget,all the teachers are volunteers!

charmavietnam ViP

Member since 17 April 2013

charmavietnamViP12 May 2014 15:26:12

#30

2841

I don't really understand what do you mean!

jimbream wrote:
charmavietnam wrote:
Em oi!
This is too old thread in 2011. The OP never respond after 2012! I doubt that "dream project" still going on or not

BaoYen wrote:
My name Bảo Yến, i live at Ho Chi Minh.I want became a partner. Can you lead me ? My phone 0983 729 445. Email: hana.nguyen0c@gmail.com

Not really.
It's advertised yesterday at the cheap? price of $ 25 USD /hour.(plus tip).
Don't forget,all the teachers are volunteers!

jimbream Serial expat

Member since 12 May 2013

jimbreamSerial expat16 May 2014 10:14:52

#31

693

charmavietnam wrote:
I don't really understand what do you mean!

jimbream wrote:
charmavietnam wrote:
Em oi!
This is too old thread in 2011. The OP never respond after 2012! I doubt that "dream project" still going on or not

Not really.
It's advertised yesterday at the cheap? price of $ 25 USD /hour.(plus tip).
Don't forget,all the teachers are volunteers!

http://vietnam.craigslist.org/edu/4449205201.html

Guest2023 Guest

Guest2023Guest16 May 2014 10:42:14

#32

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Yep those lovely people are helping out at 25usd and hour.

charmavietnam ViP

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charmavietnamViP16 May 2014 10:48:52

#33

2841

ghê gớm

Saigon Visitor Contributor

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Saigon VisitorContributor16 May 2014 12:39:29

#34

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Hmm ... "Business is great and due to the volume of new students, we have had to increase the fees."

So if business is great, and teachers are volunteers .... how does that make you need to increase fees? As an avowed capitalist, I'm all for making money for your services ... but this seems a bit deceptive.

My capitalistic 2 cents

Adhome01 Serial expat

Member since 09 September 2012

Adhome01Serial expat17 May 2014 05:40:30

#35

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Saigon Visitor wrote:
Hmm ... "Business is great and due to the volume of new students, we have had to increase the fees."

So if business is great, and teachers are volunteers .... how does that make you need to increase fees? As an avowed capitalist, I'm all for making money for your services ... but this seems a bit deceptive.

My capitalistic 2 cents

It sounds like they have more "customers" than they can handle so they decided that they should charge more. Interesting for a "project" at is supposed to be free. Also interesting that they applied for a $25,000 grant from the U.S. government. I don't know which is sadder, the people paying $28 per hour to learn Viet or the people teaching them for free.

Adhome01 Serial expat

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Adhome01Serial expat17 May 2014 05:41:44

#36

426

mikeymyke Contributor

Member since 16 June 2013

mikeymykeContributor17 May 2014 06:58:27

#37

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Hmm ... "Business is great and due to the volume of new students, we have had to increase the fees."

So if business is great, and teachers are volunteers .... how does that make you need to increase fees? As an avowed capitalist, I'm all for making money for your services ... but this seems a bit deceptive.

My capitalistic 2 cents

Your capitalist views don't belong here!

Ntckhai Active member

Member since 16 May 2014

NtckhaiActive member17 May 2014 07:38:57

#38

Adhome01 wrote:
Saigon Visitor wrote:
Hmm ... "Business is great and due to the volume of new students, we have had to increase the fees."

So if business is great, and teachers are volunteers .... how does that make you need to increase fees? As an avowed capitalist, I'm all for making money for your services ... but this seems a bit deceptive.

My capitalistic 2 cents

It sounds like they have more "customers" than they can handle so they decided that they should charge more. Interesting for a "project" at is supposed to be free. Also interesting that they applied for a $25,000 grant from the U.S. government. I don't know which is sadder, the people paying $28 per hour to learn Viet or the people teaching them for free.

it's interesting, it's "dream project" which I almost decided to be a volunteer, but now I change my mind because of doubt, there is sth I can not understand here.
By the way, hiring me, I charge for 10$/hour, lol.

BaoYen New member

Member since 10 May 2014

BaoYenNew member18 May 2014 09:32:26

#39

hi. mọi người, ai có giáo trình dạy tiếng việt cho mình xin được không ạ? mình đang dạy tiếng việt nên cần tì hiểu về cách dạy nó như thế nào? thanks so much.

Ntckhai Active member

Member since 16 May 2014

NtckhaiActive member19 May 2014 03:57:51

#40

BaoYen wrote:
hi. mọi người, ai có giáo trình dạy tiếng việt cho mình xin được không ạ? mình đang dạy tiếng việt nên cần tì hiểu về cách dạy nó như thế nào? thanks so much.

Hi Yến,
please English here because most of people use this language. And by the way, I have some ideas about teaching Vietnamese means, so you may find useful. I'll share if you are still interested.
Email me for the idea, xxx

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