Start speaking Vietnamese and discover a rich language and culture in this beginner-friendly online course. Designed for complete beginners, this practical and supportive class helps you build confidence from your very first lesson — no prior experience required.
You’ll begin using simple, everyday Vietnamese to introduce yourself, ask basic questions, and take part in short conversations. Step by step, you’ll expand your vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and develop essential grammar skills.
As a tonal language, Vietnamese requires careful listening and pronunciation. With guidance from an experienced tutor, you’ll learn to recognise and use tones accurately, helping you communicate clearly and avoid common misunderstandings. You’ll also gain insight into Vietnamese culture, etiquette, and communication styles to use the language more naturally in real-life situations.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise and accurately use Vietnamese tones and basic pronunciation
- Hold simple conversations including greetings, directions, and everyday topics
- Use foundational grammar structures to ask and answer basic questions
Course Content
- Vietnamese alphabet, pronunciation, numbers, and everyday vocabulary
- Greetings, introductions, places, transport, time, dates, and daily activities
- Basic sentence structure, prepositions, tenses, and descriptive language
Textbook & Resources
- Colloquial Vietnamese – The Complete Course for Beginners
- ISBN: 9781138950238
- Textbook not included in enrolment fee
Schedule & Pricing
- 10-week course, 7:00pm–9:00pm (online via Zoom)
- Course fee: $390
- Certificate of Attendance issued with 80% attendance
After completing this course, you can continue to Vietnamese Beginners Level 2 to further expand your vocabulary and conversational confidence.
Details
You will learn
- Correctly use Vietnamese tones and pronunciation
- Introduce yourself and manage simple daily conversations
- Understand basic grammar and sentence structures
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced tutor
- Structured beginner-friendly course materials
- Certificate of Attendance (80% attendance required)
Appropriate for
Complete beginners, travellers to Vietnam, and anyone interested in learning Vietnamese language and culture.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Colloquial Vietnamese textbook (ISBN 9781138950238)
- Device with stable internet connection
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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We do this by:
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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