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42 Total Rules

65 Chapters

7 CEFR level

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Start with the basics and build your foundation step by step.

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A0 Chapters

Zero Point · 12 Total Rules

The very first step. You're discovering the building blocks of the language — the alphabet, basic sounds, and how simple words connect.

Alphabet & sounds Basic word order Simple greetings

The Melody of Tones

Introduction to the six tones of Vietnamese. Learn how pitch changes word meaning entirely.

6 rules

The Latin Script with a Twist

Mastering the Vietnamese alphabet and diacritics. Understanding vowel and consonant combinations.

6 rules

First Encounters

Essential greetings and polite expressions for daily life. Learn how to say hello and goodbye properly.

0 rules

Who am I? Basic Pronouns

Introduction to the fundamental pronouns for 'I' and 'You'. Understanding the importance of age in address.

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Counting Your Success

Learning numbers from 0 to 100. Essential for shopping and telling your age.

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A1 Chapters

Beginner · 14 Total Rules

You can understand and use everyday phrases. Grammar at this level covers present tense, basic sentence patterns, and simple questions.

Present tense basics Yes/no questions Articles & pronouns

The World of Classifiers

Using 'cái' and 'con' to categorize nouns. Every object belongs to a specific group.

6 rules

Simple Sentence Building

The Subject-Verb-Object structure in Vietnamese. Creating your first complete thoughts.

0 rules

Past, Present, and Future

Using markers like 'đã', 'đang', and 'sẽ'. Expressing time without complex conjugation.

4 rules

Asking the Right Questions

Using 'không', 'gì', and 'đâu' to gather information. How to turn any statement into a question.

4 rules

The Power of Negation

How to say 'no' and 'not' using 'không' and 'chưa'. Distinguishing between 'not yet' and 'never'.

0 rules

Family as a Compass

Using family titles like 'anh', 'chị', and 'em' as pronouns. Navigating social hierarchy through language.

0 rules

Describing Your World

Placing adjectives after nouns. Learning common descriptors for people and places.

0 rules

Where is it?

Using 'ở' and basic prepositions. Describing locations and simple movements.

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Daily Actions

Common verbs for everyday life. Expressing habits and routines.

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Food and Quantities

Ordering at a restaurant and specifying amounts. Using 'nhiều', 'ít', and 'một chút'.

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Days and Months

Telling time and dates. Organizing your schedule in Vietnamese.

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Can and Must

Expressing ability and necessity. Using 'có thể', 'biết', and 'phải'.

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Linking Ideas

Basic conjunctions like 'và', 'nhưng', and 'hoặc'. Connecting simple sentences.

0 rules

A2 Chapters

Elementary · 0 Total Rules

You're building confidence. Grammar expands to past tense, comparisons, and connecting ideas with conjunctions.

Past tense forms Comparisons Connecting sentences

Better and Best

Comparative and superlative forms. Using 'hơn' and 'nhất' to rank things.

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How Often?

Frequency adverbs like 'thường xuyên' and 'hiếm khi'. Describing how often you do things.

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Going Up and Down

Directional verbs like 'lên', 'xuống', 'ra', and 'vào'. Mastering movement logic.

0 rules

This, That, and Those

Using demonstratives 'này', 'kia', and 'đó'. Specifying objects in space.

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Whose is it?

Expressing possession with 'của'. Identifying owners and relationships.

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Building New Words

Understanding compound nouns. How two words combine to create a new meaning.

0 rules

Navigating the City

Advanced prepositions and giving complex directions. Getting from point A to point B.

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The Changing Weather

Describing weather conditions and climate. Using impersonal 'trời' constructions.

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Curious Minds

Advanced question patterns using 'tại sao' and 'thế nào'. Asking for reasons and methods.

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First, Then, Finally

Sequencing events in a narrative. Using 'trước khi' and 'sau khi'.

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The Marketplace

Handling large numbers and currency (VND). Negotiating and discussing prices.

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Wants and Needs

Distinguishing between 'muốn', 'cần', and 'thích'. Expressing desires and requirements.

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All and Every

Plural markers and words for totality. Using 'các', 'những', and 'mọi'.

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B1 Chapters

Intermediate · 4 Total Rules

The breakthrough level. You can express opinions, describe experiences, and handle most travel situations. Grammar covers conditionals, modal verbs, and passive voice.

Conditionals Modal verbs Reported speech

Good News, Bad News

The passive voice with 'được' (positive) and 'bị' (negative). Expressing how things happen to you.

4 rules

The Connector 'Mà'

Using 'mà' for relative clauses and emphasis. Linking descriptions to nouns effectively.

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If and Then

Conditional sentences with 'nếu... thì'. Discussing possibilities and consequences.

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Action Results

Resultative verb compounds like 'ăn hết' or 'nhìn thấy'. Focusing on the outcome of an action.

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He Said, She Said

Reported speech and indirect quotes. Using 'rằng' and 'là' to relay information.

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Purpose and Reason

Expressing why you do things with 'để' and 'vì'. Linking motivations to actions.

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Nuances of Aspect

Beyond simple tenses: 'vừa', 'mới', and 'sắp'. Fine-tuning when an action occurs.

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Adding Flavor with Particles

Introduction to sentence-final particles like 'nhé', 'nha', and 'đi'. Changing the tone of your speech.

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Permission and Prohibition

Using 'cho phép' and 'cấm'. Navigating rules and social boundaries.

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Making Suggestions

Polite ways to offer advice or suggest plans. Using 'nên' and 'thử'.

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Despite the Odds

Concessive clauses with 'mặc dù... nhưng'. Expressing contrast and unexpected results.

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B2 Chapters

Upper Intermediate · 4 Total Rules

You interact with fluency and spontaneity. Grammar at this level tackles advanced tenses, subjunctive mood, and nuanced sentence structures.

Advanced tenses Subjunctive mood Complex clauses

The Rhythm of Reduplication

Using 'từ láy' to add emotion or intensity. Understanding the poetic side of Vietnamese.

4 rules

Specialized Classifiers

Beyond 'cái' and 'con'. Learning classifiers for abstract concepts and specific objects.

0 rules

Formal Address

Honorifics and formal pronouns for professional settings. Mastering 'quý khách' and 'ông/bà'.

0 rules

Questions as Statements

Rhetorical questions and sarcasm. Using question forms to make a point.

0 rules

Hypothetical Worlds

Advanced conditionals and 'giá như'. Expressing regrets and imaginary scenarios.

0 rules

Turning Verbs into Nouns

Nominalization using 'sự', 'việc', and 'cách'. Discussing abstract ideas.

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Describing Manner

Advanced adverbial phrases. Describing how an action is performed in detail.

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The Final Touch

Mastering complex sentence-final particles like 'cơ mà', 'đấy', and 'chứ'. Adding subtle nuance.

0 rules

Logical Flow

Advanced connectors for academic or professional writing. Using 'do đó' and 'tuy nhiên'.

0 rules

Extreme Degrees

Expressing intensity with 'vô cùng', 'hết sức', and 'cực kỳ'. Going beyond 'rất'.

0 rules

C1 Chapters

Advanced · 3 Total Rules

Near-native command. You understand implicit meaning and can use language flexibly. Grammar covers rare exceptions, stylistic variation, and formal registers.

Stylistic register Idiomatic structures Exception patterns

The Chinese Legacy

Understanding Sino-Vietnamese (Hán-Việt) roots. Expanding vocabulary through historical linguistics.

3 rules

Literary Syntax

Complex sentence structures found in literature. Inversion and poetic word order.

0 rules

The Trio: Thì, Mà, Là

Deep dive into the most versatile particles. Mastering their use in complex discourse.

0 rules

The Official Voice

Formal written register for law, news, and administration. Using specialized terminology.

0 rules

Irony and Pragmatics

Understanding what is left unsaid. Navigating cultural subtext and irony.

0 rules

Complex Resultatives

Multi-verb chains to describe intricate processes. Mastering 'cho bằng được' and similar forms.

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The Art of Omission

Using ellipsis in natural conversation. Knowing when to drop the subject or object.

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Double Negatives

Using 'không... không' for emphasis. Mastering complex negation in argument.

0 rules

C2 Chapters

Mastery · 3 Total Rules

Full mastery. You can understand virtually everything and express yourself with precision. Grammar here refines the finest details of the language.

Literary grammar Nuanced expression Native-level precision

Wisdom in Four Words

Idiomatic expressions and four-word proverbs (thành ngữ). Speaking with cultural depth.

3 rules

Echoes of the Past

Archaic forms and classical literary structures. Reading historical texts and poetry.

0 rules

The Orator's Toolkit

Rhetorical devices for public speaking. Using parallelism and metaphor effectively.

0 rules

Regional Flavors

Dialectal variations in grammar and particles. Navigating Northern, Central, and Southern styles.

0 rules

Stylistic Mastery

Developing a personal style in prose. Balancing rhythm, tone, and register.

0 rules

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vietnamese Grammar

SubLearn covers 42 Vietnamese grammar rules organized across 7 CEFR proficiency levels (from A0 to C2), spanning 65 structured chapters. Each rule includes clear explanations, real-world examples, and interactive practice exercises.

Our Vietnamese grammar curriculum covers CEFR levels from A0 to C2. Each level is designed to match your current proficiency — beginners start with basic sentence patterns at A1, while advanced learners tackle nuanced structures at C1-C2.

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