[Northern Vietnamese] How to ask "What" questions naturally | Vietlingo Lesson

Have you ever struggled with forming questions in a new language? In English, you often have to switch word order completely — but in Vietnamese, it’s much simpler! In this lesson, Teacher Thanh Huyền from Vietlingo will show you how to use the word “gì” (what) naturally in everyday conversations.
This video is perfect for beginners or travelers who want to sound polite and confident while speaking Northern Vietnamese, whether you’re ordering food in Hanoi, chatting with locals at the market, or simply making new friends.

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Timeline:
0:00 – Welcome to Vietlingo: Learn Vietnamese your way
1:52 – The golden rule: Vietnamese question structure
2:34 – Example 1: “Bạn ăn gì?” (What are you eating?)
3:08 – Example 2: Asking about colors – “Bạn thích màu gì?”
3:33 – Example 3: Asking about actions – “Họ làm gì?”
5:00 – Common phrase: “Gì cơ?” (What did you say?)
5:37 – Classifier #1: món gì (thing/object)
6:45 – Classifier #2: con gì (animal)
7:21 – Classifier #3: quả gì (fruit)
8:14 – Practice time: swap statements into questions
8:51 – Fill-in-the-blank exercises
9:25 – Role-play: asking about a dish in a restaurant
10:58 – Vietlingo free 30-minute trial invitation
11:20 – Closing message: start speaking with confidence!

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