This course is an introduction to contemporary spoken and written Vietnamese for complete beginners. This course introduces the tones, vowels and consonants, essential syntax and the writing system of the Vietnamese language. By working through a series of contextualised dialogues the students will begin to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The context of language use focuses on basic greetings, self-introduction and introducing one’s family and friends, time and date and describing one’s daily habits. Attention is given to the social and cultural context of language use. This course will prepare students to proceed to higher levels of Vietnamese.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Recognise and properly pronounce Vietnamese vowels and consonants and the six tones.
- Use an active Vietnamese vocabulary of around 200 words and a passive vocabulary of around 200 words.
- Use basic Vietnamese to conduct simple conversations at slow speed on daily topics such as self-introduction, introducing a friend, talking about family, asking about the time and date and describing one’s habits.
- Read and write simple sentences and short essays on topics covered in the course, and use the Vietnamese computer keyboard to type Vietnamese.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Vietnamese cultural norms and practices in relation to language use in interpersonal relations within the family, at workplaces and in daily life.
Required Resources
VSL 1, Nguyen Van Hue et.al., Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, 2012.
(Textbook and all materials will be provided on Canvas)
Staff Feedback
Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:- Written comments
- Verbal comments
- Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups
Student Feedback
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Week/Session Summary of Activities Assessment 1 Unit 1: Xin l?i, b?n tên là gì?Excuse me. What’s your name?Introduction to the Vietnamese languageVietnamese tonesThe Vietnamese alphabetical system 2 Unit 1: Xin l?i, b?n tên là gì? (cont.)Excuse me. What’s your name?Self-introduction in VietnameseParticles ? and d?Corpula làConjunction cònQuestion word ai 3 Unit 2: Cô là ngu?i nu?c nào?Where are you from?Introducing your nationalitiesTag questions constructions: ph?i khôngAdverb r?t Assignment 1: Oral (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle) Due date: 16 Mar 2026 4 Unit 2: Cô là ngu?i nu?c nào? (cont.)Where are you from?Present continuous tense in VietnamesePossessive construction: c?aConstructions: du?c không? Assignment 2: Written (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle) Due date: 23 Mar 2026 5 Unit 3: D?o này anh làm gì?What are you doing these days?Places in VietnameseQuestion words: dâu/ ? dâuConstructions: có th? ...du?c không? Assignment 3: Oral (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle) Due date: 30 Mar 2026 6 Unit 3: D?o này anh làm gì? (cont.)What are you doing these days?Verbs for daily activitiesIntroducing your hobbiesPreposition "d?" used to describe purposesPractise describing one's purpose of doing somethingex. I study Vietnamese to... Assignment 4: Written (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle) Due date: 6 Apr 2026 7 Revision and preparation for mid-term tests Mid-term Written Test: April 20, 2026Mid-term Oral Test: April 21 and 22, 2026(students book their test with the lecturer) 8 Unit 4: Bây gi? cô s?ng ? dâu? (Where are you living now?)Past tense "dã + Verb"Practise telling one's addressTalk about one's abilitiesAsk about someone's abilities Assignment 5: Oral (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle) Due date: 4 May 2026 9 Unit 4: Bây gi? cô s?ng ? dâu? (cont.)(Where are you living now?)Describe one's abilitiesPractise a short job interviewVietnamese honorific "Xin" Practise formal/respectful speech in Vietnamese Assignment 6: Written (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle) Due date: 11 May 2026 10 Unit 5: Bây gi? là m?y gi??What time is it?Telling the time in VietnameseFuture tense Adverbs: s?p, s?Question words: Khi nào/ bao gi? Assignment 7: Oral (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle) Due date: 18 May 2026 11 Unit 5: Bây gi? là m?y gi?? (cont.)What time is it?Talking about one's daily routineAdverbs indicating frequency Confirmation question "...à?" Assignment 8: Written (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle) Due date: 25 May 2026 12 Revision and preparation for Final exams Final written examination 1 June 2026 Final Oral Test 3 June 2026 (tentative)Assessment Summary
Assessment task Value Due Date Return of assessment Learning Outcomes Periodic homework assignments (40%) 40 % * * 1,2,3,4,5 Mid-term Oral Test (10%) 10 % 22/04/2026 29/04/2026 1,2,3,5 Final Oral Test (10%) 10 % 03/06/2026 * 1,2,3,5 Mid-term Written Examination (15%) 15 % 20/04/2026 27/04/2026 1,2,3,4,5 Final Written Examination (15%) 15 % 01/06/2026 * 1,2,3,4,5 Class participation (10%) 10 % * * 1,2,3,4,5* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details
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