Your first words of Vietnamese start with Xin chào Vietnamese language class

No previous knowledge is required. The class is designed for complete beginners and starts from the very first sound. Everything is taught in English, and you will never be asked to read anything you have not been shown how to say.

English only. Our teacher speaks Vietnamese and English, so the class is explained in English throughout — we cannot currently teach it in any other language. If English is not comfortable for you, message us before booking and we will tell you honestly whether the class will work for you.

Beginners and all ages. Solo travellers, couples, families and small groups of friends all take this class. If you are bringing children, tell us their ages in the booking notes so the teacher can pitch the games and roleplay to suit them.

At Hanoi Culture Coffee, 45 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, in the Old Quarter — about five minutes on foot from Hoan Kiem Lake. Your teacher meets you at the door, so you never have to find a table on your own. Hotel pick-up is not included.

Yes, on request. Choose “Online” in the booking form and we will send you a Google Meet link — useful before you fly, or if you are in another part of Vietnam. Tell us your time zone in the notes and we will find a slot that works.

Yes — private and customisable sessions are available. Tick the focus areas in the booking form, or describe what you need in the notes. Please tell us in advance for private group requests so we can reserve the right space and teacher.

Comfortable casual clothing is all you need — you are sitting in a café for a couple of hours. Bring a notebook if you like writing things down by hand, but all learning materials are provided and the full notes arrive by email afterwards.

PDF lesson materials emailed to you — every phrase you covered, with tone marks and pronunciation, so you can keep practising for the rest of your trip. Several travellers have told us it became the most-used file on their phone.

450,000₫ (about $17) for one learner, or 300,000₫ (about $11) each from two people upwards. Pay in cash on the day, or ask for an online payment link when we confirm — card payments carry a 15% processing fee. Nothing is charged when you send an enquiry.

Yes — tea or a local drink is included for every learner. Anything else you order from the café menu is on you.

You will not be fluent — nobody claims that. What you will have is roughly twenty-five phrases you can actually say, a working feel for the six tones, and the confidence to try them on a real person the same afternoon. As one reviewer put it: “2 hours was the perfect duration and I’m impressed by how much was covered.”