Your next language

Learn Vietnamesefor real life

Tiếng Việt

Learn Vietnamese through a language you already know. Build useful vocabulary, follow personalized lessons, and practise everyday conversations with your AI tutor.

Get the app

Scan with your phone to get the app

Free to start, on Android and iPhone.

Illustration for learning Vietnamese
A new language. More people, places and stories to connect with.
Speakers
85+ Million
Speaking regions
Vietnam
Writing system
Latin (with tonal diacritics)

People, places & possibilities

Why learn Vietnamese?

Vietnamese is a tonal language written in a Latin-based script, spoken by over 85 million people across Vietnam and its global diaspora.

  • Connect with 85+ million native speakers
  • Navigate Vietnam's cities, cuisine and fast-growing economy
  • Understand a tonal language written in a Latin-based script
  • Connect with the large Vietnamese diaspora worldwide
  • Explore Vietnam's history, literature and traditions

Your first steps

How to start learning Vietnamese

Start where you are. Connect each new word to something you want to say.

  1. Get to know the writing and sounds

    Explore Latin (with tonal diacritics) writing and how Vietnamese sounds. Take time with unfamiliar characters and pronunciation.

  2. Start with words you will use

    Learn useful Vietnamese greetings and everyday vocabulary, with explanations in the language you choose.

  3. Turn words into a conversation

    Practise speaking Vietnamese with your AI tutor. Ask a question, explain an idea, or talk about something you enjoy.

  4. Make a little time for practice

    Return to your lessons and try your new Vietnamese words in different situations. Build towards fluent speaking at your own pace.

Explore Vietnamese writing with audio

From knowing to speaking

Make Vietnamese part of your day

Work towards more fluent conversations by putting your words into practice, not just memorising them.

  • Practise both sides of a conversation

    Speak Vietnamese with an AI tutor that responds. Try everyday situations or talk about your interests.

  • Understand it in your own language

    Ask your AI tutor to explain a word or idea in a language you already know, then try using it yourself.

  • Follow a plan that starts with you

    Your goals, interests and level help shape your next lesson. Keep building on what you have already learned.

An Indilingo AI speaking call, showing the tutor speaking and the End Call control

Speaking practice in the Indilingo app.

Before you begin

Learning Vietnamese: your questions

More about Indilingo
Can I start learning Vietnamese for free?

Yes. You can start with the core learning experience for free. AI chat and speaking have free-use limits, and Indilingo Pro gives you more. Check the app for your current plan's features and limits.

Can I learn Vietnamese from a language I already speak?

Yes. Choose Vietnamese as the language you want to learn and a supported language for your explanations. Your starting language can help you understand new words and ideas.

How can I practise speaking Vietnamese?

Open the Speak tab in the app and choose an everyday situation or General Practice. Talk with your AI tutor, ask questions, and try using the Vietnamese words you have learned.

Is Vietnamese difficult to learn?

That depends on the languages you already know and what you want to do with Vietnamese. Get familiar with its Latin (with tonal diacritics) writing system, start with useful words, and give yourself time to practise.

How long does it take to become fluent in Vietnamese?

There is no single timeline. Your starting point, goals, regular practice and opportunities to use Vietnamese all matter. Set a practical goal, such as introducing yourself or making plans, and build from there.

How many people speak Vietnamese?

Our language guide lists 85+ Million speakers, with speaking communities across Vietnam. Speaker estimates vary by source and by whether they include second-language speakers.

Where can I learn Vietnamese with Indilingo?

Download Indilingo on Android from Google Play or on iPhone from the App Store. Personalized lessons, AI chat and speaking practice are available in the mobile app.

Learn Vietnamese from the language you know

Keep exploring

More ways into Vietnamese

All languages
Vietnamese writing & audio

Where would you like to go next?

Your next conversation could be in Vietnamese

Take the next step towards fluent speaking. Start with a language you know and build from there.

Get the app

Scan with your phone to get the app