Tiếng Việt
中文 (中国)
中文 (台灣)In the era of globalization, Vietnam is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for global investors. With rapid economic growth, a large market, and abundant labor force, Vietnam promises to offer many profitable investment opportunities for investors.
In the global context, learning Vietnamese has become a significant competitive advantage for international investors and professionals. Vietnamese is the official language widely spoken in Vietnam and used in all aspects of daily life. It is a language with a rich and ancient cultural background, with a history spanning over 4,000 years. According to the Ethnologue statistics in 2023, Vietnamese is the 11th most spoken language in the world, with over 90 million speakers, ranking just after Hindi and Portuguese. Additionally, around 10 million foreigners are learning Vietnamese, predominantly from countries such as the United States, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, China, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom
One of the reasons Vietnam attracts the attention of investors is due to its stable political environment, investment potential, developed infrastructure, and appealing tourism destination. With a rapidly growing economy and a population ranking 15th in the world, Vietnam has significantly improved its business environment in recent years. According to the World Economic Forum’s report, Vietnam has climbed 17 positions in the 2023 business environment ranking, standing at 69th place. Furthermore, Vietnam is also a member of various international organizations, including the United Nations, ASEAN, and WTO. All these factors contribute to making Vietnam an attractive destination for investors and international experts.
Mastering the Vietnamese language and communication skills will enable you to leverage business and career opportunities in Vietnam. Fluent communication in Vietnamese helps you build strong relationships with Vietnamese partners, providing deeper insights into the culture and business practices of the country. Moreover, negotiating and bargaining in Vietnamese instills confidence and enhances the likelihood of success in transactions and projects in Vietnam. Therefore, taking Vietnamese language tutoring is a crucial step for you to explore and maximize investment opportunities and success in this market.
1. Is learning Vietnamese difficult or easy?
Learning Vietnamese can be considered a significant challenge for those unfamiliar with this writing system. Although the Vietnamese alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet, the pronunciation in Vietnamese can also pose difficulties for many foreign learners, especially in reading tone marks or addressing forms in communication. However, in reality, there are still many foreigners proficient in Vietnamese with clear and standard pronunciation, predominantly Americans, Russians, Chinese, Spaniards, etc. This indicates that the ease or difficulty of learning Vietnamese depends on the individual’s ability to absorb. On the other hand, Vietnamese also has its easy-to-learn aspects, such as a relatively simple and memorable structure, rich semantics, and flexibility, allowing foreigners the freedom to choose equivalent or synonymous words for communication. These characteristics are distinctive features of the Vietnamese language.
2. How can one effectively learn Vietnamese?
To achieve high efficiency, the first crucial step is to ask yourself questions that help ignite a strong desire and motivation for learning. For instance, professionals aiming to learn should ask themselves: “Why do I want to learn Vietnamese?”; “Which Vietnamese language skills will bring the most benefits to my work?”; “How can I read books proficiently without having to look up each word’s meaning?”and so on.
Similar to businesses, investors also need to pose fundamental questions to nurture their big dreams with plans for future development. This not only adds confidence and determination but can also lead to mastering Vietnamese more quickly. Afterward, choose a learning method that suits you, whether it’s self-study at home, attending classes at a center, or finding a private tutor if you lack time, conditions, or prefer a more focused and discreet approach
When you have both of these factors in place, you can start implementing the following three steps:
Step 1: You need to determine your Vietnamese language learning roadmap by assessing your current proficiency level, setting short-term or long-term goals, and creating a suitable study schedule. The more specific and detailed your plan is, the more it will help you save time and effort.
Step 2: Choose a learning method and stick to it regularly. If you prefer self-study, you can learn through books, materials, newspapers, movies, music, or language learning applications. On the other hand, if you are learning from someone, actively participate and take comprehensive notes during classes. Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you don’t understand or fall behind, and make sure to review the lessons regularly to ensure solid understanding.
Step 3: you need to create an environment to use Vietnamese daily. This is the most unforgettable and effective practical method. This will help your brain remember longer, as well as make reflexes become natural without forcing yourself to think or find ways to cope with situations. For example, regularly talking in front of a mirror, communicating with Vietnamese people, keeping a journal, reading newspapers, or actively listening to Vietnamese podcasts to develop habits of listening, speaking, reading, and writing fluently, with pronunciation following the Vietnamese accent. Especially, you can learn more local terms that they often use in communication. Since learning a foreign language requires practice, when you use 100% Vietnamese in all daily activities, that ability will automatically develop.
3. When is tutoring necessary, and what is the English teaching method like at PLG, and what sets it apart?
However, not everyone has the patience and time to invest in learning thoroughly, especially in cases where the fundamentals are lacking, reflexes haven’t been developed, or there’s a desire to delve into a specific field. This is particularly true for busy individuals who value privacy, have personal goals, or are looking to learn intensively and efficiently. In such cases, opting for tutoring with a private tutor is the best choice.
PLG has been operating in the multilingual tutoring and education sector since 2009, assisting thousands of international students in regaining confidence and achieving significant milestones in specialized teaching. Additionally, the majority of PLG’s teaching staff are Vietnamese interpreters proficient in multiple languages from various countries worldwide. This is a favorable aspect that aids in accelerating the development of your Vietnamese language skills. Furthermore, PLG’s Vietnamese teaching method is applied based on specialized curricula tailored to each student’s specific requirements, providing support and closely monitoring their actual proficiency level in alignment with their expectations. Teachers at PLG always foster a comfortable and flexible learning environment, allowing students to learn at their homes, workplaces, or through online platforms.
Jonathan, a senior American business learner at PLG, commented, “I studied with Ms. Bích Trâm for a few months, and there has been a significant improvement in my speaking ability. She is a dedicated and experienced instructor. She teaches with great enthusiasm, not only helping me improve my language skills but also providing me with knowledge and information related to my field of expertise. I am very satisfied with my progress.”
Photo. Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Tram, Vietnamese language teacher at PLG.
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