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6. What topics will be covered in each level?Along with grammar and sentence structure, here is what each level covers: Level 1: Tones & Alphabet, Greetings, Nationalities, Occupations, and Numbers Level 2: Time, Time Words, Family, and Food Order Level 3: Preposition, Clothes, Transportation, and Direction Level 4: TBD Level 5: TBD Intermediate: TBD
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2. Can I skip Level 1 if I don’t know how to read or write in Vietnamese, but know how to speak and understand a little bit of Vietnamese?Unfortunately, you cannot. If you don't know how to read or write, Level 1 is a great starting point for you.
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7. What happens if I have to miss a class during the program?You’re welcome to join other group classes offered in the same week to make it up. Or you can watch the recording to catch up.
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1. Is the Level 1 - Introductory Course good for people who have no prior learning background?Yes, our Level 1 course is beginner-friendly and designed for people who have no prior background in Vietnamese.
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3. I’ve taken Vietnamese formally, can I skip Level 1 and move on to Level 2+?Yes, you can if you show proof of completion and pass our Level 1 Assessment. Email us at info@lotusvietnameselanguage.com for more details.
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8. What is the difference between Child/Teen Curriculum vs. Adult Curriculum?Child/Teen Curriculum is designed for students aged 8-17. Adult Curriculum is designed for students 18 years old and above. Even if you think your Vietnamese knowledge is at an elementary level, if you’re over 18, you belong to the Adult Curriculum
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4. How often do you offer classes?We offer Level 1 courses year-round: Jan-Feb, Apr-May, Jul-Aug and Oct-Nov. We also offer Level 2+ courses depending on interests. Please check our website regularly for more information on our courses.
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5. What is the Class Structure?This is an online, in real-time, interactive course. Lessons are taught through Zoom. Materials are shared via Google Classroom. The maximum number of students is 7. Students meet for 1 hour/week for either 7 or 8 weeks (depending on level)
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1. Who are private lessons mostly for?Currently, our private lessons are mostly for the Child/Teen Curriculum. Our Adult Curriculum private lessons are for individuals who are too advanced to join group classes, feel they do not perform well in a group setting, plan to travel to Vietnam soon, or need to learn Vietnamese for work or other specific purposes.
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2. What is the difference between Child/Teen Curriculum vs. Adult Curriculum?Child/Teen Curriculum is designed for students aged 8-17. Adult Curriculum is designed for students 18 years old and above. Even if you think your Vietnamese knowledge is at an elementary level, if you’re over 18, you belong to the Adult Curriculum
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3. How do I set up Private lessons?Email us at info@lotusvietnameselanguage.com to schedule a FREE 30-minute Consultation, then make the payment, and you're all set!
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Students' Testimonial
Jennifer N.
"I really enjoyed this class! You're a great teacher! I liked your analogies for what the words or tones should sound like, demonstrating how to shape our mouth, all of that was really helpful. It helped me understand pronunciation and made spelling easier. A lot of things that I never understood growing up make more sense now! lol I had fun and learned so much. I'm looking forward to Level 2. My family can already tell the difference in my speaking. Thank you so much Tram! <3"
Allison N.
"As a fellow teacher, I LOVE how you organized the class, had all of us practice speaking in class, and how you set up the homework. I am taking inspiration for my own classes!! I noticed that even after a long day at work, whenever I had your class, I felt energized and excited by the end of our class time. I feel proud of what I am learning/relearning here. You are so sweet and knowledgeable, I really cannot emphasize how much I enjoyed this class! Cảm ơn nhiều!!"
Julie T.
"I want to say thank you for offering this class. I have always been self-conscious about not knowing very much Vietnamese, especially talking to my family and not speaking it correctly. I know I still have a lot of work to put in on my skills but I think this class was a good starting off point. I have tried in the past learning through apps but it has all been through Northern dialect, so it has been difficult to learn since I am only familiar with Southern dialect. Thank you for all the hard work you put into teaching these classes."
Gary S.
I’m writing to strongly recommend Ms. Hao Nguyen as an exceptional Vietnamese teacher. Some context: I have had Vietnamese lessons via Zoom with Hao for about 2 years. I am a university professor at Stanford; I have always found it difficult to learn a new language. Hao, who was born and raised in the Saigon area of Vietnam, is always enthusiastic, well-prepared and has a deep understanding of Vietnamese grammar, more than usually found in native speakers without her background in Linguistics. An additional quality I am very grateful for is her patience with me for some challenges I face with speaking and understanding spoken Vietnamese.
Teresa C.
"I was born in Sài Gòn, Việt Nam but left the country as a boat refugee when I was only two years old. I grew up in the U.S. and though my grandmother and parents spoke to me in Vietnamese, I never formally learned to read, write or speak in Vietnamese. So, though I could understand the language when spoken to, I was unable to really communicate. Taking both the group class and private literature reading lessons with Hao gave me the skills to embrace my native language and learn to read, write, speak and improve my listening skills."