Nguyen Anh Thang
@anhthang1712
Vietnamese expat in Germany
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20
Contacts
61
About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemb
Speaks English, Vietnamese, German
Registration: 07 January 2011
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Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
I run into the exact same problem. My wife (VN) tells me that I say things correctly but they don't understand. I will even repeat the words a few times and they just stare with a blank look. My wife also says that they expect me to speak English. I ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
I think part of it might be the way we form our sounds in the mouth. We make a sound with our voice cords then change it with our lips and tongue to create the distinctive English sounds. The Vietnamese create all the sounds in their voice box and ... Read More
Want to learn more Vietnamese by DougVietnam
What is the best way to find someone to help with conversation Vietnamese? I am English speaking wanting to learn more Vietnamese.
Hi Doug, I am here to help. As long as you dont give up, there thousands of locals are willing to help you out. The young locals will be happy to speak Vietnamese with you. Add my skype and speak lively Vietnamese whenever you want : anhthangkaka Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
Hi my dear foreigners, I cann't be happier hearing you foreigners, especially white men, whose tougue or throat structure are different from Asian's, are attempting to practise Vietnamese. If you guys dont mind, I would help you all speaking ... Read More
Drinking water in Saigon? by gr4578
Hello all, I was wondering how the drinking water was considered in Saigon. I'm getting the general vibe that it's not so great. Is it a risk to order drinks with ice? Let me know your overall consensus. Thanks! Grace
Personally, some of people here in this thread oversaid. It is very recommended that you had better consider drink water from the safer and more reliable source. However, it is not as bad as scammer Tran Hung Dao Saigonmonkey or some guys else ... Read More
Hang Out Tonight by dougiewayne59
Whos available to hang out tonight and drink in Central?
Wayne, have you just come Vietnam recently ? When I first looked at your post I thought you are a Vietnamese with a limited English vocabulary stock like me. After seeing downward other posts I vaguely realized that you are likely an expat. How was ... Read More
Sex with locals, std's and the law by worried man
Hello there Im a man from the UK living in hcmc. Ive been here about 9 months, when I first arrived I got friendly with this spanish guy and his vietnamese wife, through the wife I met her niece and she seemed nice had a few dates and then we had ...
Dear Christine, notice with thanks. In fact, I did write in English. I in purpose wrote some Vietnamese sentences to prompt my old friend Flo that I know him well. Btw, he is a French. Read More
Sex with locals, std's and the law by worried man
Hello there Im a man from the UK living in hcmc. Ive been here about 9 months, when I first arrived I got friendly with this spanish guy and his vietnamese wife, through the wife I met her niece and she seemed nice had a few dates and then we had ...
Excellent reponse, Flo. You are a good friend of us and a responsible expat as well. Hay lắm anh Flo. Anh trả lời thật hay. Lâu rồi không gặp anh, anh khỏe khỏe không? Anh còn tham gia nhóm meetup ... Read More
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Hi Yek, It is so far from now till the date you come Viet Nam. Let remind us around Nov of 2013. Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× meet-up Paintball District 7 on Saturday, Jan 05, 2013 by bechum
Dear all, It's time to kick a** OR chew bubble gum... For more information to whom would like to join Paintball shooting at District 7 Club as per following schedule: - Date & Time: 4.00pm Saturday, January 05th, 2013 - ...
I am in. nana91's company Read More
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Dear Sir, I would like to exchange languages with you. I am available on Sat and Sun and most of evening after work. If your spare time meet mine, we can arrage to meet. Have a nice weekend. A.T Let's exhange languages and cultures, friend :) I see ... Read More
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Let's exhange languages and cultures, friend :) I see so many Vietnamese people wanting to show their country and learn English, it's fantastic. If you are a student who can speak intermediate or better, English. Please contact me. I sometimes need ... Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× blog meet up - Thursday, July 12, 2012 by florian22
hey guys !! how about another meet-up to organise next weeekend :) We were thinking about doing a 2 day trip in the Mekong Delta. Chum !! i'm letting you decide where we are going. (because you made very good decisions) How about meeting-up on ...
I am in, please. Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× blog meet up - Thursday, July 12, 2012 by florian22
hey guys !! how about another meet-up to organise next weeekend :) We were thinking about doing a 2 day trip in the Mekong Delta. Chum !! i'm letting you decide where we are going. (because you made very good decisions) How about meeting-up on ...
I am in nữa. Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× blog meet up - Thursday, July 12, 2012 by florian22
hey guys !! how about another meet-up to organise next weeekend :) We were thinking about doing a 2 day trip in the Mekong Delta. Chum !! i'm letting you decide where we are going. (because you made very good decisions) How about meeting-up on ...
I vote for both great ideas. Anh Flo-vn mà biết cà phê bệt tức anh là người Sà i Gòn rồi đấy. Read More