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dinhHien2006

dinhHien2006

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Vietnamese citizen

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Vietnamese

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Registration: 23 July 2012

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dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
10 years ago
I do believe

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. ...

dinhHien2006

As someone mentioned the pronuciations of b廕》, ban, b獺n, bn, b廕τ are same same for foreigners but their meanings are so different Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
10 years ago
I do believe

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. ...

dinhHien2006

I as an american have had exactly the same problems. I can understand, and respond to, the worst possible English spoken to me. But when i give a well-spoken phrase in Thai, Chinese, Malay, i get a crooked head stare. If I say it again, maybe 3 ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
10 years ago
I do believe

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. ...

dinhHien2006

I as an american have had exactly the same problems. I can understand, and respond to, the worst possible English spoken to me. But when i give a well-spoken phrase in Thai, Chinese, Malay, i get a crooked head stare. If I say it again, maybe 3 ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
10 years ago
I do believe

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. ...

dinhHien2006

Should learn the accent of the place where you are living to undertand what they speak But should pratice the accent of Hanoi. Most of people can understand it because it is used on official media, and the northern people live everywhere in Vietnam ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
10 years ago
I do believe

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. ...

dinhHien2006

I admire your 6 years of the studying. About "Kh廙e kh繫ng?" problem: 1/ Kh廙e is same same pronounce with Kh廕褂, which is bad meaning. 2/ it is culture matter: just say "Kh廙e kh繫ng?" with your ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
10 years ago
I do believe

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. ...

dinhHien2006

Maybe Indonesian are more friendly and/or Bali is famous place for tourist. For me thing is you just learn some words today and you will forget them tomorrow ( when you left). So i dont want to spend time to correct them. Vietnamese language needs ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
10 years ago
I do believe

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. ...

dinhHien2006

just practice with 50 words untill you are really good at them. If you guys are available, dont hesitate to contact me Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Yud

Banking in London by Yud

Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in London? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the city] How the ...

dinhHien2006

By the way, I will stay in England about 20 days but I still like to have a bank account. Could you tell me whether I can do it? Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
12 years ago
eleuteria

monthly cost of living for two by eleuteria

Hi everyone, I have the possibility of moving to HCMC in the near future. I am wondering how much would it cost, on average, for a family of two middleaged people. House and car would be provided by the company. Thanks in advance

dinhHien2006

I assume, the topic, how much Jaitch is paying his female staff, now, I am out of this topic, as it now bears any relevanceWho is this guy (jaitch)? A Canadian? who can know many detail things in Vn? Today i am finding about living cost in some ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
12 years ago
eleuteria

monthly cost of living for two by eleuteria

Hi everyone, I have the possibility of moving to HCMC in the near future. I am wondering how much would it cost, on average, for a family of two middleaged people. House and car would be provided by the company. Thanks in advance

dinhHien2006

Dear Eleuteria, I'm Thao from vietnamese Language garden School The cost for 2 people who live In HCMC i think it's around 1,000 USD/month. It's average cost for you to spend some activities in HCMC For eating out in local restaurant and ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
12 years ago
StacyRae

Cost of living in Hoi An by StacyRae

We're planning to move to Hoi An for several months, starting in November. It will be me and my 11 year old daughter. Would love to hear about life there, house rentals, and other kids who live there. ~Stacy

dinhHien2006

Schooling will be a challenge, although there was chat about setting up a home school type of thing at a restaurant called Dingo's. Food is best bought in nearby Da Nang where there is a choice of stores including Metro (membership). Family Doctor ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
12 years ago
123go

Cambodian/khmer cuisine in HCMC? by 123go

Hey the wise and the wonderful, do you know where to find some great Cambodian restaurants / Khmer food in Ho Chi Minh City? I am craving some taste from Phnom Penh without going there. Cheers Monta

dinhHien2006

Somewhere in Alley 285 Cach Mang Thang Tam, district 10. Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Guestposter822

ATM's by Guestposter822

hi, just wondering if anyone knows the general withdrawal limit for ATM's in ho chi minh ? my bank slogs me a lot so I want to find the best. Thanks

dinhHien2006

How did they slog you? Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
12 years ago
usalax98

Cost of Cable TV, Internet, Telephone in HCM City by usalax98

Hi: I need some help in preparing a realistic budget for my upcoming move to HCMC. Any input about the cost of cable tv, internet, telephone, and average electricity costs for a two-bedroom apartment will be so much appreciated. Also, r u able to ...

dinhHien2006

DinhHien, The website is all in Vietnamese, so I can't understand it. It appears they only offer 3G wireless, not in-home. (I realize 3G is accessible in-home, but I have 3 computers running from a wireless router, as well as a wireless media ... Read More

dinhHien2006 replied to a thread
12 years ago
usalax98

Cost of Cable TV, Internet, Telephone in HCM City by usalax98

Hi: I need some help in preparing a realistic budget for my upcoming move to HCMC. Any input about the cost of cable tv, internet, telephone, and average electricity costs for a two-bedroom apartment will be so much appreciated. Also, r u able to ...

dinhHien2006

Laidbackfreak has given you a good answer regarding the amounts most EXPATS pay. As an 做厙輦⑹, you will never get the prices quoted here by the Vietnamese posters, unless you live in the midst of a local Vietnamese "community", and the local police ... Read More