Elementary
If you are a complete beginner, please complete the Introductory Course and the Beginner lessons before you study these Elementary lessons.
The Elementary lessons are not designed to be studied in a particular order. If you wish, you may start from lesson 1 and proceed from there. Or you may wish to study the most recent lessons. But you may also pick and choose by browsing through the lessons. You may also use the search function to find lessons which touch on topics relevant to your needs and interests.
We recommend you study at least 30 Elementary lessons before moving up to Intermediate level. However, even when you begin studying Intermediate lessons, you may still find Elementary lessons useful.
E062 – At the tailor’s
There are some great language items woven into the fabric of this lesson.
E061 – Crossing the street
Ever heard the saying “I would cross a Saigon street for her”? Neither have we. It’s good, though, isn’t it?
E060 – A gripping book
Everyone hates spoilers, so we’re not going to tell you anything about this dialogue.
E059 – The flooded road
Riding a bike around Saigon during rainy season? Don’t forget your snorkel.
E058 – Look! That’s Hoai Linh!
Thank God for celebrities, who lend meaning and purpose to our lives!
E057 – The signature
Is this bank clerk an infuriating jobsworth? Or a diligent preventer of fraud and identity theft?