VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE COURSES

Why learn Vietnamese?

Language is not just a skill.

It is an asset.

Mastering Vietnamese will help broaden your knowledge of Việt Nam for personal interest, career advantage and business opportunities.

About the language

Vietnamese is the official language in Việt Nam and is spoken by more than 90 million people in Việt Nam and 3 millions living overseas.

It is a monosyllabic and tonal language with many influences from Chinese.

Its Romanized alphabet was devised in the 17^th century by Western missionaries.

About the instructor:

Mr. Lê Hữu Huy has been teaching Vietnamese for several private and public institutions in Singapore which include the Centre for Language Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

According to his students, he has been able to fuse the Asian and Singapore cultures with that of the Vietnamese so as to help them better understand the language and culture of Việt Nam.

Mr. Lê holds a Master of Arts in Southeast Asian Studies from NUS; a Bachelor of Arts in French Language from the University of Hồ Chí Minh City, Việt Nam.

A well-rounded language practitioner, he is proficient in Vietnamese, English and French and conversant in Mandarin and Thai.

Mr. Lê is also a marketing and business consultant with varied educational and professional background and proven track record in Việt Nam, Singapore and other countries in the region.

About the course:

This business-oriented language course is to help participants learn Vietnamese in a practical and integrated approach.

Participants will be exposed to the language and broaden their knowledge of Việt Nam.

By the end of the course, participants will acquire basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.

They will develop more interest in Việt Nam for employment and business opportunities.

Methodology

The instructor will adopt an integrated approach using role-plays, pair-works, group-work and other interactive activities.

Participants will learn the disciplined but fun way and are immersed in Vietnamese culture.

The instructor will adopt an integrated approach using role-plays, pair-works, group-work and other interactive activities.

Extra benefits from the course:

Throughout the course, class participants will also get:

+ FREE Software for typing Vietnamese and doing interactive writing homework

+ FREE Dictionary software which facilitates reading, listening and speaking

+ FREE Consultancy on how to do business with Việt Nam

+ FREE Newly updated course materials

Other details:

Course fee:

$549 (nett) per participant

No. of sessions: 10

Time: 6h45pm – 9h15 pm

Start date: To be confirmed

Venue:

3500A Sports Lifestyle Centre (next to Bukit Merah Bus Interchange) Singapore 159838

For more information, please contact:

Vietnam Language Centre

Tel: (65) 6389 1677 (Office) / (65) 9062 5169

Or email:

vbcsing@singnet.com.sg / vietnamcentre@gmail.com

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UNDERSTANDING VIETNAMESE IN JUST 3 HOURS

Introduction

Việt Nam is one of the world’s fastest growing economies with many thriving opportunities which continue to lure entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world.

In this three-hour workshop, participants will have an insight of Việt Nam’s language and culture with practical tips on how to acquire the language wisely and communicate effectively with the Vietnamese.

They will be updated on latest socio-economic and political and developments in Việt Nam for further employment or business opportunities.

Workshop Outline:

Part I:

Fundamental Insights

1. Fundamentals on Culture

2. Việt Nam’s History and Geography

3. Political and Administrative System

4. Economic System

5. Education System

6. Religions

7. Traditions and Customs

Part II:

Practical Insights

1. Fundamentals of Language Acquisition

2. Introduction to Vietnamese Language

3. Vietnamese Alphabet

4. Guide to Pronunciation and Tones

5. Pronunciation and Tone Practice

6. How to acquire Vietnamese wisely

7. How to communicate with Vietnamese effectively

Part III:

Q & A

About the Trainer: Mr. Lê Hữu Huy is a native of Sài Gòn and was educated in Việt Nam, Australia and Singapore.

He has been a Việt Nam-specialised translator/interpreter/speaker/trainer at several prestigious institutions in Singapore which include the Centre for Language Studies at National University of Singapore, ASEAN-accredited Regional Language Centre (RELC), ACS (International) Singapore, etc.

His clientele include Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Singapore Ministry of Family and Social Development (MSF), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, IE Singapore, Canadian High Commission, Temasek Holdings and other public and private institutions in Singapore and the region.

Mr. Lê holds a Master of Arts in Southeast Asian Studies from the National University of Singapore; a Bachelor of Arts in French Language from the University of Hồ Chí Minh City, Việt Nam.

He is proficient in Vietnamese, English and French and conversant in Mandarin and Thai.

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