Learn Vietnamese With SVFF
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Intro to Vietnamese with Minh Trang
After searching for and trying out quite a few different resources for learning Vietnamese, with emphasis on the Southern accent, I eventually arrived at SVFF. Three to four months later, I'm convinced that I made the right choice, and that SVFF has the most accessible and extensive materials to offer. Their online textbook is fairly rigorous and features plenty of audio examples, conversation videos and activities. It also seems like they are continuously improving or extending the material. For absolute beginners, SVFF starts with a focus entirely on pronunciation, which has been a great introduction to the language, as its sounds and tonal aspects are bound to be a stumbling block for most learners. My teacher, Minh Trang, has been a terrific guide through the pronunciation section and the beginner materials. She has been patient and understanding, but also willing to point out when my pronunciation is unclear, which I appreciate. She has always been well prepared for lessons, brings a positive attitude, and has taken the effort to create some extra materials outside of the textbook for me. It's also worth noting that here English skills are great, which helps when it comes to explaining nuances in the language or cultural aspects in Vietnam. Overall, a great experience in starting to learn a tough language.