dinhHien2006
Vietnamese citizen
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 23 July 2012
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 b岷, ban, b谩n, b脿n, b岷 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. ...
Context is important too but i dont think it is important more than pronunciation. Even in English, once i got off a bus in London and forgot my food. I returned and talked to the driver that i left my food on the bus (my pronuncuation was without t ... 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. ...
Context is important too but i dont think it is important more than pronunciation. Even in English, once i got off a bus in London and forgot my food. I returned and talked to the driver that i left my food on the bus (my pronuncuation is without t ... 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 "Kh峄廵 kh么ng?" problem: 1/ Kh峄廵 is same same pronounce with Kh岷籵, which is bad meaning. 2/ it is culture matter: just say "Kh峄廵 kh么ng?" 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
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 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
Cost of Cable TV, Internet, Telephone in HCM City by usalax98
Hi: I need some help in preparing a realistic budget for my upcoming move to HCMC. Any input about the cost of cable tv, internet, telephone, and average electricity costs for a two-bedroom apartment will be so much appreciated. Also, r u able to ...
DinhHien, The website is all in Vietnamese, so I can't understand it. It appears they only offer 3G wireless, not in-home. (I realize 3G is accessible in-home, but I have 3 computers running from a wireless router, as well as a wireless media ... Read More
Cost of Cable TV, Internet, Telephone in HCM City by usalax98
Hi: I need some help in preparing a realistic budget for my upcoming move to HCMC. Any input about the cost of cable tv, internet, telephone, and average electricity costs for a two-bedroom apartment will be so much appreciated. Also, r u able to ...
Laidbackfreak has given you a good answer regarding the amounts most EXPATS pay. As an expat, you will never get the prices quoted here by the Vietnamese posters, unless you live in the midst of a local Vietnamese "community", and the local police ... Read More
Cost of Cable TV, Internet, Telephone in HCM City by usalax98
Hi: I need some help in preparing a realistic budget for my upcoming move to HCMC. Any input about the cost of cable tv, internet, telephone, and average electricity costs for a two-bedroom apartment will be so much appreciated. Also, r u able to ...
Hi, TV cable is 3$/month. One laptop with 3G internet is max of 10$/month. Some PCs with ADSL line is about 10$/month too. It is about 5 cent/minute for domestic calls. Electric bill is about 30$/month for two bedrooms with air conditioners and ... Read More
Wondering by dinhHien2006
I am wondering is it really difficult for expats to pronunce vietnamese? Some of my friends who are expats here said that but i am not sure. They know many vietnamese words but pointless.
Thanks for the suggestion. Hi Mr. Phi Long, you should try to learn your mother language ;) Read More
Wondering by dinhHien2006
I am wondering is it really difficult for expats to pronunce vietnamese? Some of my friends who are expats here said that but i am not sure. They know many vietnamese words but pointless.
Hi lnigalis, The word " pointless" i used means that i do not understand words that they spoke. i have studied english for some years but it is the first time i heard about something like your example of the word "table". So english is so difficult ... Read More
Are there ways of protecting my account when drawing from public ATMs? by Jaromir
Hi all, ... because I麓m concerned that using a bank card to draw money is risky. My friends are getting suspicious dates of drawing money that do not correspond to reality. Is this a big problem in this country?
I am not sure about credit cards. But for ATM, i have not got any problem of lack of withdrawal cash for about ten years. You should use the Atm machines of the card maker. It will be sooner to refund you if any failed transaction. In case of ... Read More
I want to import food product in Vietnam by minagelso
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That is great but you should consider the barrier of your country before coming here Read More
Wondering
I am wondering is it really difficult for expats to pronunce vietnamese? Some of my friends who are expats here said that but i am not sure. They know many vietnamese words but pointless. Read More
Do you really know Ho Chi Minh City? The difference can be kilometres by Jaitch
Just how well do you know TP HCM, home from home for many of us? Most of us know [b]Quan Binh Thanh [i]District[/i][/b] well enough, over the bridge by the zoo in Quan 1. [img ...
Although there are 24 districts in HCM city. However, like some vietnamese, you should group them relatively such as districts 1, 3, and a part of Phu Nhuan as "SAIGON"; districts 5, a part of district 4, and 11 as "CHO LON"; Go vap, Binh thanh, ... Read More
What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice
[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...
Not sure if I actually qualify as an expat in the eyes of the Forum ........ I haven't lived or worked in HCMC or Hanoi, although I did spend a month as a volunteer editor for the Vietnamese Cultural Journal while residing in Hai Ba Trung Street in ... Read More
What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice
[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...
"China beach", sure many people first hear it will think that it's a beach that belongs to China. You know the reason that made them call that beach "China beach"? I have some reasons but I don't know which one is the correct one. I am in ... Read More
What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice
[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...
To me although I personally like Vietnam and Vietnamese people, I think the Viets are in general among the least welcoming people in South East Asia. I have met plenty of really nice and friendly Vietnamese people but in general I find most Viets to ... Read More
What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice
[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...
Hi its Ling. I have been living and working in HCM for 2 years, so I have some VN friends here. Yes, every people are very different, even if they are coming from the same country. But I do find some....let us say:"very general/common things" in VN ... Read More
What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice
[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...
Some years ago, i and my friend went to a bar in district 1 for drink. I chatted with two girls, from Erope. About 10 minutes later, we needed new beers. Because, the beers had to be paid in advance. So I offerred to invite them then i gave the ... Read More
What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice
[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...
Thanks, i got some other points of view. It 铆s good for me to treat with other people in other cultures. However, we also have our own culture and i do not be shame with our culture, it is like my parents. Most vietnameses are friendy with foreign ... Read More
What do expats think about Vietnamese? by kelly_middlenice
[justify]Hello everyone, I am a Vietnamese. I am working in a multinational company. I am creating this topic to hear from you guys-the expats. What do you think about Vietnamese?Some may feel bad,some may feel good. Feel free to raise your ...
Some years ago, i and my friend went to a bar in district 1 for drink. I chatted with two girls, from Erope. About 10 minutes later, we needed new beers. Because, the beers had to be paid in advance. So I offerred to invite them then i gave the ... Read More
Vietnamese teacher wanted by myluong
I need a experience Vietnamese teacher to help me with the pronunciation. The focus must by on conversation. Because I already studied out of books but when I speak to people they don聮t understand me. I want to study 2 hours 6 days a week. Maybe ...
That's right. Vienamese pronunciation is very d矛fficult. If you can speak vietnamese, you will have to spend a litle time to learn writing. A normal vietnamese adult needs only three months of writing learning, basically he/she can write all words ... Read More
new girl 27, looking for fun by katla
Hello, I have been in Vietnam for about 3 months now. I am American, from MI. I have lived all over the world. Started moving with my family when I was 5 years old and never stopped. I am working at an international school here and the only people ...
Hi, I like travel too. Sometimes I go out of HCMC. Do you like to go with us? Please do not hesitate to drop me a line Read More
Learning Vietnamese Language by EMILYTAI
Any good Vietnamese Language Center can be suggest to me which is available in HCMC, District 1 for weekend/evening class?
Hi, if you trust my special method in teaching vietnamese, do not hesitate to send me a private message. Good luck! Read More
need help to improve my English by dinhHien2006
I have studied English for some years but it is not good in speaking much till now. I like to have a friend ( must be trained Philippian, Singapore or english speaker) to hang out with me to improve my english speaking. My budget is only 10$/once, ...
I have been busy a litlt bit with my work recently. So till now i just read some valueable suggestions about english. Thanks! However, it seems a battle here. I do not give comments but i have some recommendations. First, there is nothing perfect. ... Read More
What am I really looking at for monthly expenses? by Xavier Patrick
Though many of my questions seem to have a consensus answer (ie, best to find teaching work there rather than in advance) one that seems to have wildly conflicting answers is how much one might need to spend in a month in HCMC. Some sources say I ...
It is up to you but the certificate usually is a requirement. As I know, you guys usually work with some language centers, not only one. If I have a TESOL certificate from cactus completed in Vietnam, are my chances of finding work within a month ... Read More
What am I really looking at for monthly expenses? by Xavier Patrick
Though many of my questions seem to have a consensus answer (ie, best to find teaching work there rather than in advance) one that seems to have wildly conflicting answers is how much one might need to spend in a month in HCMC. Some sources say I ...
hi, I think $500 is ok for a local man but it must be more for an expat. It may be easy for you to teach English here but you will find it easier if you have English teaching certificates. In my opinion, Vietnam's population is big enough but you ... Read More
need help to improve my English by dinhHien2006
I have studied English for some years but it is not good in speaking much till now. I like to have a friend ( must be trained Philippian, Singapore or english speaker) to hang out with me to improve my english speaking. My budget is only 10$/once, ...
Hi, will be coming over in August with a friend. Both of us are Singaporean and my friend in fact conducts trainings on communication in the region so we could always meet up for coffee for you to practice your spoken English.wow, it is a good ... Read More
need help to improve my English by dinhHien2006
I have studied English for some years but it is not good in speaking much till now. I like to have a friend ( must be trained Philippian, Singapore or english speaker) to hang out with me to improve my english speaking. My budget is only 10$/once, ...
Thanks Rojamin for the suggestion but i am working in HMC city now. My budget is not enough to get an own teacher and it is also not for any imperative purpose. So i 'd like to have a english chatting friend with a small fee for her/himOur club is ... Read More
need help to improve my English by dinhHien2006
I have studied English for some years but it is not good in speaking much till now. I like to have a friend ( must be trained Philippian, Singapore or english speaker) to hang out with me to improve my english speaking. My budget is only 10$/once, ...
Hi DinhHien, I can see that you have quite a way to go with your English. Check up with the fellas on here, to see if they can help you. If that fails, drop me a line. When I come to Saigon, I will do what I can to help you, free of charge. ... Read More
need help to improve my English by dinhHien2006
I have studied English for some years but it is not good in speaking much till now. I like to have a friend ( must be trained Philippian, Singapore or english speaker) to hang out with me to improve my english speaking. My budget is only 10$/once, ...
Hi all, it is the first time I join this web. First I think it is something like a advertising web (but it is not quite that) then I gave some words that i was realised it is impolite. I tried to change but can not. I am sorry for that! Read More
need help to improve my English by dinhHien2006
I have studied English for some years but it is not good in speaking much till now. I like to have a friend ( must be trained Philippian, Singapore or english speaker) to hang out with me to improve my english speaking. My budget is only 10$/once, ...
Thanks Rojamin for the suggestion but i am working in HMC city now. My budget is not enough to get an own teacher and it is also not for any imperative purpose. So i 'd like to have a english chatting friend with a small fee for her/him Read More
need help to improve my English by dinhHien2006
I have studied English for some years but it is not good in speaking much till now. I like to have a friend ( must be trained Philippian, Singapore or english speaker) to hang out with me to improve my english speaking. My budget is only 10$/once, ...
Thank Einram, I am still reading economic books. It is ok for reading skill. However, i have tried seeing America films much but little little understanding. I so disappoint :-)and my work is not relevant to English so I speaks English not natural ... Read More
Are there bus route maps for Saigon? by lnigalis
I guess that says it all. Don't want to take the taxi anymore but I seriously need to know where I am going. LOL
http://www.buyttphcm.com.vn/admin/Images/sodotuyen2012-04-24.jpg and many ones but in Vietnamese only Read More
need help to improve my English
I have studied English for some years but it is not good in speaking much till now. I like to have a friend ( must be trained Philippian, Singapore or english speaker) to hang out with me to improve my english speaking. My budget is only 10$/once, ... Read More