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?
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?