Southern Vietnamese for Foreigners

Southern Vietnamese For Foreigners (SVFF) is a Ho Chi Minh City-based EdTech platform founded in 2015, specializing in teaching the Southern Vietnamese dialect to international learners. Unlike mainstream resources that focus on Northern (Hanoi) Vietnamese, SVFF addresses a critical gap by delivering authentic instruction from 25+ native Southern speakers, serving 2,000+ students across 60+ countries with a 4.9-star rating and 40,000+ completed lessons.

SVFF offers a full learning ecosystem spanning 150+ structured courses from A0 to C2 CEFR levels, delivered via live 1-on-1 sessions with certified native teachers and complemented by an interactive digital textbook featuring audio, transcripts, quizzes, and slide presentations. Lessons are available online globally and in-person in Ho Chi Minh City, with flexible non-expiring packages starting from 4 sessions.

The platform’s SVFF Plus+ tier integrates AI-powered tools including auto-generated lesson reports with grammar corrections, smart vocabulary flashcards, conversation practice, and shadowing modules — all accessible via a dedicated iOS/Android mobile app. This blended human-AI methodology positions SVFF as a scalable, technology-enhanced language learning solution for professionals, heritage learners, and global language enthusiasts.

1. 1-on-1 Live Instruction: Personalised sessions with 25+ certified native Southern Vietnamese teachers, scheduled flexibly to suit learners in 60+ countries.

2. 150+ Structured Courses (A0–C2): Comprehensive CEFR-aligned curriculum covering beginner to advanced levels, focused exclusively on the Southern dialect.

3. SVFF Plus+ AI Tools: AI-generated lesson reports with grammar corrections, smart flashcards, and guided conversation practice powered by machine learning.

4. Interactive Digital Textbook: Integrated audio, native-speaker transcripts, quizzes, and slide presentations enabling self-paced review between lessons.

5. Shadowing & Podcast Modules: Pronunciation-focused shadowing exercises and curated podcast content for immersive, accent-accurate listening practice.

6. Mobile App (iOS/Android): Full platform access on-the-go, with offline flashcards, lesson history, and a built-in Vietnamese dictionary.