Story: Rồng Tommy Giao Thư Written: Tommy Truong Illustrated: Nano Chuối Ngày xửa ngày xưa, ở một ngôi làng bé xíu tên là Làng Bàng Hoàng, có một chú rồng màu xanh lá cây tên Tommy. Tommy dễ thương, tốt bụng, không phun lửa phá hoại, nhưng có một điểm yếu duy nhất: Tommy rất thiếu kiên nhẫn. Once upon a time, in a tiny village called Bang Hoang Village, there was a green dragon named Tommy. Tommy was cute, kind, and didn’t breathe fire, but he had one weakness: Tommy was ver

After 1975, a significant wave of Vietnamese refugees fled the country, with the majority coming from Southern Vietnam, particularly Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) and the Mekong Delta region. Many resettled in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and France. As a result, the Southern dialect naturally became the most prevalent form of Vietnamese spoken within overseas communities. So when people hear Vietnamese abroad, it's often spoken with a Southern acce

Stuck on what to give someone who’s obsessed with learning languages? Don’t worry! Whether they travel a lot, do business abroad, or just want to connect with their Vietnamese roots, I’ve got you covered with easy, fun gift ideas. Let’s jump right in! Why Language Gifts Are More than Just “Stuff” Learning a language isn’t just about vocab and grammar; it’s about culture, connection, and new experiences. When you gift something that supports that, you’re not just giving an obj

Ever wondered about the tradition of “khóc thuê” (hiring professional mourners) in Vietnam? It’s a fascinating practice at funerals.