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SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE · LEARN WITH FAMILY

The first step into reading and writing.

Designed for children ages 6 to 8 to build vocabulary, basic reading, and daily routines.

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 6–8Live teachersOne family story
OPEN A BOOK WITH CAM

The first 12 stories

24 of 24 units are ready. More stories are being prepared.

Book picture from Unit 1
UNIT 01 · READY

Ba ơi! Má ơi!

Calling parents and learning the very first printed words.

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UNIT 02 · READY

Bà ngoại tới!

Greeting grandma and practicing polite answers with older relatives.

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UNIT 03 · READY

Ông ngoại ơi!

Having fun with grandpa and learning about family names.

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UNIT 04 · READY

Cho Cam ăn nha!

Feeding the kitten and learning simple daily action words.

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UNIT 05 · READY

Mình cùng chơi trốn tìm!

Playing hide and seek around the house with siblings.

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UNIT 06 · READY

Cho con một trái chuối!

Asking for fruits and naming favorite healthy snacks today.

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UNIT 07 · READY

Con thích ăn canh chua!

Talking about delicious Vietnamese food and family dinner times.

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UNIT 08 · READY

Con đánh răng xong rồi!

Learning words for morning routines and getting ready nicely.

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UNIT 09 · READY

Con mệt rồi.

Expressing feelings and knowing when to take a rest.

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UNIT 10 · READY

Con vẽ hình nè!

Drawing pictures and naming simple colors and fun shapes.

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UNIT 11 · READY

Dạ có!

Answering the teacher politely when she calls the register.

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UNIT 12 · READY

Chú Tư đang làm gì đó?

Asking questions about what people are doing right now.

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A LITTLE EACH DAY

A lesson together

Story book
01

Story book

Read a beautiful story featuring our family and their kitten.

Warm-up: Singing a song or greeting the teacher and family characters.

Games
02

Games

Play interactive games to naturally recognize and remember new words.

Story and Play: Reading a short story page and moving to answer questions.

Live teacher
03

Live teacher

Join a 30-minute live session with a real Southern teacher.

Practice: Playing a quick game to recognize new words and tones.

15 min at home
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

Southern voice

We teach the natural Southern Vietnamese accent and vocabulary exclusively, matching what your family speaks at home.

Real teachers

Real teachers

Our experienced teachers specialize in helping heritage children build confidence to speak and respond naturally.

Gesture play & one family story

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 Level 1, your child can:

  • Read and write basic Vietnamese words like ba and má.
  • Call and answer family members with confidence.
  • Answer simple questions about how they feel.
  • Talk about the weather and their daily routines.
  • Name their favorite foods and simple objects.

CEFR Target: Pre-A1 (Oral and basic literacy)

The story family together in their Sài Gòn neighborhood
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What they learn

Your child will explore 24 fun and engaging units:

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Sounds, Tones, and Reading

Level 1 introduces the Vietnamese alphabet and tone marks. Children practice reading simple, decodable words (ba, má, bà, na) before moving on to longer phrases.

Sample from Level 1
Sample from Level 1
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Who starts here

Level 1 is designed for children ages 6 to 8. They do not need any prior Vietnamese experience. What they get:

  • A beautiful digital course book.
  • Interactive home practice ("Mỗi ngày một chút") with dragging and matching games.
  • An end-of-stage certificate as they progress toward Level 2.
The story family and Cam
FAQ

Parents often ask

It helps, but we start with very simple letter recognition. The teacher guides them step by step.

We use simple, clear examples and fun listening games. They learn to hear the difference before they try to read the tone marks.

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.

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.

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.

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.