UNIT 01 · READY
Con đi học nha má!
Saying goodbye before school and learning to introduce oneself.
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SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE · LEARN WITH FAMILY
An accelerated start for older beginners.
Designed for children ages 9 to 12 to quickly build speaking, reading, and writing foundations.
24 / 24 units ready · Early access · new units added regularly
Digital storybook course $24.99 per level. Live teacher lessons are booked separately.
Entry ages 9–12Live teachersOne family story
OPEN A BOOK WITH CAM
The first 12 stories
24 of 24 units are ready. More stories are being prepared.
UNIT 02 · READY
Bà ngoại tới!
Greeting grandma and practicing how to welcome relatives politely.
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UNIT 03 · READY
Ông ngoại ơi!
Chatting with grandpa and learning more about the whole family.
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UNIT 04 · READY
Cam đang làm gì đó?
Watching the kitten and describing simple actions happening right now.
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UNIT 05 · READY
Em Na cất đồ chơi đi!
Asking a younger sibling to tidy up the messy room.
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UNIT 06 · READY
Con tự chiên trứng nha!
Helping out in the kitchen by cooking a simple breakfast.
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UNIT 07 · READY
Đặt đồ ăn hông má?
Talking about ordering delicious Vietnamese food for a family meal.
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UNIT 08 · READY
Chạy bộ cho khỏe ba ơi!
Going for a jog and discussing healthy habits and exercise.
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UNIT 09 · READY
Hôm nay con vui lắm!
Sharing experiences and talking about feelings after a good day.
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UNIT 10 · READY
Tụi mình coi tivi nha!
Relaxing at home and choosing something fun to watch together.
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UNIT 11 · READY
Mình tên là Bi!
Introducing full names and learning about Vietnamese family names.
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A LITTLE EACH DAY
A lesson together
01
Story book
Read a beautiful story featuring our family and their kitten.
Warm-up: Greeting the teacher and catching up on the family characters' story.
02
Games
Play interactive games to naturally recognize and remember new words.
Story and Play: Reading a story and interacting to answer questions.
03
Live teacher
Join a 30-minute live session with a real Southern teacher.
Practice: Playing games to recognize new vocabulary, tones, and sentence structures.
04
15 min at home
Practice a little every day with fun tap-to-hear activities.
LANGUAGE FOR FAMILY LIFE
Why parents choose SVFF
Southern voice
We teach the natural Southern Vietnamese accent and vocabulary exclusively, matching what your family speaks at home.
Real teachers
Our experienced teachers specialize in helping heritage children build confidence to speak and respond naturally.
Gesture play & one family story
Children learn by moving and playing, following the ongoing story of Bo, Bi, Na, and Cam the kitten.
FOR PARENTS
How your child learns
By the end of Fast Start, your child can:
- Introduce themselves fully and confidently.
- Ask polite questions and explain simple choices.
- Talk about daily routines, hobbies, and the weather.
- Order food and buy simple items.
- Read and write short sentences.
CEFR Target: Pre-A1+ (Fast-tracked)
DISCOVER TOGETHER
What they learn
Your child will explore 24 fun and engaging units:
Family and Home
Food and Daily Life
Out and About
Weather and Travel
- Unit 15: Mưa rồi, đem đồ vô lẹ! (It's raining, bring the clothes in quickly!)
- Unit 16: Bật quạt lên cho mát! (Turn on the fan to cool down!)
- Unit 17: Sáng mai mình đi sớm nha! (Let's go early tomorrow morning!)
- Unit 18: Trái chôm chôm này ngọt lịm! (This rambutan is so sweet!)
- Unit 19: Đạp xe đạp quanh xóm. (Riding a bike around the neighborhood)
- Unit 20: Đổ bánh xèo! (Making sizzling pancakes!)
- Unit 21: Hôm qua con đi xuồng vui lắm! (I had so much fun on the boat yesterday!)
Festivals
- Trung Thu: Tết Trung thu. (Mid-Autumn Festival)
- Tết 1: Đi chợ hoa Tết. (Going to the Tet flower market)
- Tết 2: Xin chữ ông đồ. (Asking for calligraphy from the master)
DISCOVER TOGETHER
Sounds, Tones, and Reading
Fast Start features accelerated alphabet and tone rules. Children will focus on decoding multi-syllable words and understanding written structures to catch up quickly with their age group.
DISCOVER TOGETHER
Who starts here
Fast Start welcomes older beginners ages 9 to 12. They do not need any prior Vietnamese experience. What they get:
- A beautiful digital course book.
- Interactive home practice ("Mỗi ngày một chút") with sentence building, typing practice, and reading short dialogues.
- An end-of-stage certificate as they merge into the next level.
FAQ
Parents often ask
Should my older child start here instead of the earlier levels?
Yes! Fast Start is designed for beginners ages 9–12. It skips the slower-paced basics of the earlier levels and uses age-appropriate topics to catch them up.
Does my child need prior Vietnamese knowledge?
No, this course is built for complete beginners, but it moves quickly to keep older kids engaged.
How much does this course cost?
Live lessons. Same tuition as adult classes. Standard online one-to-one packages:
- 5 lessons — $95
- 10 lessons — $180
- 15 lessons — $255
- 20 lessons — $320
- 50 lessons — $650
- 100 lessons — $1,200
- 200 lessons — $2,000
Standard paid sessions are 60 minutes. Lessons in this kids series are shorter; ask SVFF how session credits apply to your child’s schedule. See all tuition options.
Groups (2–4 children). The tuition page lists group packages for 2–4 students (5–100 lessons). Five sessions start at $140 for two, $195 for three, or $240 for four.
Storybook course. The separate digital storybook course is $19.99 per Bé 1–3 level or $24.99 per Level 1–6 and Fast Start level. A preview link appears when the first lesson of a level is ready.
Free trial. The free 30-minute child trial starts with a 10-minute placement chat and a short lesson; book the child trial.
Questions? Teachers use the storybooks, games, home practice and a teacher playbook in live class. Ask SVFF about a family schedule, session credits or what is included for your child.
Can two siblings learn together?
The tuition page lists group classes for 2, 3 or 4 students. The group package is priced for the group.
Ask SVFF whether your children can learn at a suitable level and time together.
What if we miss a live class?
You can reschedule or cancel without charge with at least 24 hours’ notice. With less notice or a no-show, the session counts as used.
SVFF considers emergencies case by case. Read the tuition policy.
Are books and home materials included with live lessons?
Essential digital textbooks, worksheets and audio are included with a tuition package.
For this kids series, the teacher uses the storybooks, games and teacher playbook in class, with home practice for your child. The separately priced digital storybook course is optional; ask SVFF what your family will access.
