Upgrade Your Vietnam Experience | Survival Vietnamese in Hanoi – iSpeak Vietlingo

Vietnam is more than beautiful landscapes and delicious food, it’s about the people, culture, and connections you make along the way. If you want to go beyond the tourist path and truly experience Vietnam like a local, here’s how you can do it.

Cultural Preparation

Before you fly, take time to understand the basics of Vietnamese culture.

• Respect traditions at temples (cover shoulders, remove shoes).
• Be open to street food and daily life — the real Vietnam happens in the alleys and markets.
• Learn a few dos and don’ts: don’t touch someone’s head, always give and receive items with both hands, and smile often (it opens doors here!).

Learn Vietnamese to Connect Deeper

Learning even a little Vietnamese changes everything:

• Instead of just buying phở, you can ask locals for their recommendations.
• A simple “Cảm ơn” (thank you) makes you more than a tourist - it makes you a guest.
• Locals will often give warmer prices and more authentic advice when they see you making the effort.

Understand People, Gain Authentic Experiences

Vietnamese people are warm, curious, and proud of their culture. Speaking some Vietnamese allows you to:

• Chat with taxi drivers about their hometowns.
• Laugh with street vendors while trying bánh mì or bún chả.
• Get invited to a family dinner or a coffee chat — moments that aren’t in any guidebook.

Upgrade with Survival Vietnamese Lessons

At iSpeak Vietlingo, we designed our Survival Vietnamese course to give you:

• Practical language skills for travel, food, shopping, and transport.
• Cultural insights so you understand what’s really going on around you.
• Confidence to connect — not just as a visitor, but as a part of the community.

In just a few lessons, you’ll go from “tourist” to “traveler with local connections.”

👉 Book a Survival Vietnamese lesson with iSpeak Vietlingo and upgrade your Vietnam trip today