Vietnamese Language Classes

Contact Hours:
48h (36+12 online)
Credits:
3 AU

Synopsis
This course is a BDE for any undergraduate student with an interest in the Vietnamese language and culture, but with no prior knowledge of Vietnamese. Students will learn the Vietnamese alphabet, vowels, tones and learn how to construct simple sentences using basic vocabulary and expressions related to everyday communications situations. Activities in classroom will develop students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and will gradually build up their confidence in using Vietnamese for simple topics. Establishing a solid foundation for advanced level learning is also an essential part of this course.

 

Pre-requisite:
No previous knowledge of the language

Learning Outcomes

  • Read and comprehend short and simple sentences containing words written in common everyday language about the learned topics such as personal information, family, food and drink, season and weather.
  • Listen and comprehend simple speech and basic phrases concerning themselves, their family and immediate surrounding when people speak slowly and clearly.
  • Speak using simple sentence or phrases to describe what they do, where they live, and ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics.
  • Write short and simple messages of about 100 - 120 words about learned topics.
Contact Hours:
48h (36+12 online)
Credits:
3 AU

Synopsis
This course is a BDE for any undergraduate student who already possess an introductory level of proficiency in the language equivalent to LV5001. In this course, more verbs are introduced along with extensive vocabulary, grammar and expressions to the level of A1.2 (CEFR). Through this course, you will become familiar with the 6 tones and main vowel sounds, and further develop all language related skills from Vietnamese Language Level 1 - including reading, listening, speaking and writing. As a result, you should have a sound foundation of the language to be able to communicate about topics used in daily life.

Pre-requisite:
LV5001 or
Placement Test

Learning Outcomes

  • Speak confidently and accurately about familiar topics such as shopping, renting a hotel room, hobbies, traveling.
  • Explain the main ideas in reading, listening passages in simplified Vietnamese text.
  • Deploy an active vocabulary related in a variety of situation such as living conditions, life in cities, past activities and personal experiences.
  • Write short descriptions as well as write simple notes and messages relating to matters of everyday life.
  • Compare and contrast Vietnamese cultural practice with your own.