I keep hearing that Vietnamese Australians mostly speak Southern Vietnamese. What are the main pronunciation differences I should know about, and does it matter which one I learn first?
I am starting NAATI CCL preparation. I have basic Vietnamese from family but not formal study. How many months of preparation did others need before passing?
I love discovering words in Vietnamese that capture ideas English just can't express in one word. "Duyên", "nhớ", "bình yên"... what are your favourites?
Vietnamese tones are completely foreign to English speakers — we don't have them at all. Which tone did you find hardest to learn, and what helped you crack it?