Hello!

[n4qnx]

Hi Pdlma iwbury,
This is how I explain the words from those song lyrics:
"wanna" becomes (I) want to ...
"gonna" becomes (I am) going to ...
"hafta" becomes (I) have to ...
Be aware of the different forms of the English language used:
1. Conversational (informal) friends, family talking together
2. Public Speaking (Formal) Speeches, speechmaking, talks, discussions
3. Written (formal) Books, textbooks, documents, newspapers
4. Written (informal) letters, email, notes
5. Media (varies) Television, Internet, Radio, magazines
There will be some overlap on these definitions. Example: some tv programs, magazines and newpapers may borrow and use conversational speech
Mangosteen

[n4qnx]

Hi CJSAND
Chris, I am new to this community myself-only recently becoming active. I have been in a similar situation as you. So what have you tried so far?
My advice: it would be helpful for you to learn some respectful greetings and basic conversation with cultural context if possible. Youtube has some great language learning videos. Check around for a Vietnamese conversational class (through) local goverment, recreation departments, civic, and religious groups.
Mangosteen

[ngocha2851986]

I am new to this type of Communication. I am trying to learn Vietnamese, but I find it difficult to understand. I am going to visit Vietnam in april and would like to greet my girlfriends family appropriately. So i could give a good impression and represent myself appropriately to her family. Could anyone help me out.
Very / Respectfully
Chris
sandker.christopher@yahoo.com

dear Cjsand!
I am Ngoc Ha, I’m from Viet Nam. I’m 25 years old. I’m speak English very bad. I very happy pleased to make your acquaintance! Can you help me? Thanks!

[uyentrinh]

please,can you show me the way to post subject on the forum?thanks much!

[uyentrinh]

wow!ok,i could do it!this forum is very interesting!hi,everybody!

[n4qnx]

Hi Uyentrinh! Good for you. I find it interesting too. Welcome. You did it! I am checking out the cultural forum too. Helpful to me coming from outside VN. Tnx!
Rod

[n4qnx]

Dear Ngoc Ha,
Welcome. An old saying here: "Practice makes perfect" . Good luck to you with your English speaking. I am hoping to get better with Vietnamese.
Rod N4QNX (Mangosteen)

[Paddy]

If you want to learn English, what else do you want to learn? It looks like your Engish is better than most of the 'so-called' teachers that post here. I suggest you don't waste your time here. After reading some of the grammar-one would think that these teachers bought their degree or cerificates (that is if they have one) from the co-op mart in the city!

Ha ha ha. This is a perfect example for the idiom "the pot calling the kettle black".

Đúng là chào mào chê khỉ đỏ đít.

[fija]

hihi very funny

[ngocha2851986]

Dear Mangosteen!
thank you for the advice. i am hoping my dreams come true. i am trying and i alway engrave "Practice makes perfect", i wish you happiness!