For work or for pleasure, have you chosen to learn Vietnamese? We’re here to accompany you.
The Vietnamese language is quite complex, it requires a lot of personal investment. This is why CIL offers you the opportunity to take Vietnamese lessons in Aix en Provence, Marseille or online, accompanied by native teachers.
Before you start learning Vietnamese, here is some information about this magnificent language.
It is a tonal language. The same word can have a completely different meaning depending on the tone used. And there are 6 of them. It is therefore necessary to master the accents to have perfect pronunciation. If you don’t use the right accent, your interlocutor will not understand you. Pronunciation is therefore the basis to acquire during your Vietnamese lessons.
The sentence structure is very different from French. There is no personal pronoun. However the grammar is quite simple. In terms of writing, it is a language that uses the Latin alphabet, enriched with a few letters and accents. It is also the only Asian country using this form of alphabet.
There are also around a hundred words derived from French and still in use in Vietnam. Like for example coffee: cà phê
If you decide to go and live in Vietnam for a few weeks or a few months, whether for work or to travel, knowing Vietnamese is not essential. Indeed, many Vietnamese speak English and use it frequently in big cities.
However, if you want to immerse yourself in the culture, meet locals, stand out to find a job or do your shopping and converse with passers-by, learn Vietnamese!
It takes work, but taking on this challenge will make you extremely proud and completely independent in your daily life.
As you will have understood, the complexity of Vietnamese comes mainly from accents and tones. So to succeed in your learning, the best thing is to talk, talk, talk a lot.
Take advantage of our group classes to progress quickly and in a friendly atmosphere. We know that learning a language is a challenge. And the hardest part is staying diligent. With our weekly group meetings, give yourself the opportunity to motivate yourself together.
Our courses are led by a native teacher. Scenes, practical cases from daily life, grammar, vocabulary, culture… Each course is different and brings you a new experience, enriched by sharing with other students.
In addition to our group lessons, we offer private Vietnamese lessons in Aix en Provence, Marseille, Lyon, Paris and everywhere remotely.
There are many reasons to learn Vietnamese. For business: if you are moving to Vietnam, although English is commonly used in many companies and universities, knowing the language is the best way to immerse yourself in this culture.
For leisure, on vacation in Vietnam, this will allow you to be perfectly independent, to do your shopping, look for a hotel or ask for directions. And above all, when you get away from the tourist trails, you will be able to meet the locals. Discuss, discover, share, laugh and create beautiful, unique moments, made possible thanks to your knowledge of the language.
To achieve your goals, choose the International Language Center.
Our teachers are native and qualified. They have a perfect knowledge of their mother tongue and French. They build their courses to provide you with all the essential basics. Our courses are aimed at beginners, intermediates and experienced.
To take a test or certification, for leisure or before going to Vietnam, take Vietnamese lessons with our teachers.
We adapt all our courses to our students and are flexible in terms of timetable or location. In addition, our training courses can all be financed via the CPF or the various OPCOs (in business). Do not hesitate!