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Welcome to this exciting lesson on counting from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese! As you continue your journey through the Vietnamese language, mastering numbers is essential. Numbers play a crucial role in everyday interactions, whether you're shopping, ordering food, or simply counting items. Understanding how to count not only enhances your communication skills but also deepens your appreciation for Vietnamese culture.

In this lesson, we will explore the numbers from 11 to 20 in Vietnamese. We'll start by learning the vocabulary, followed by examples to help you visualize these numbers in context. After that, we'll provide exercises to reinforce your learning. So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's dive in!

Importance of Learning Numbers

Learning to count in Vietnamese is foundational for numerous reasons:

• Everyday Conversations: You'll frequently encounter numbers in shopping, dining, and general interactions.

• Cultural Insights: Numbers may carry cultural significance, especially in traditional celebrations.

• Practical Applications: From telling time to discussing age, having a grasp of numbers is vital.

Structure of the Lesson

1. Introduction to Numbers 11-20

2. Vocabulary Table

3. Examples in Context

4. Practice Exercises

5. Detailed Solutions and Explanations

Introduction to Numbers 11-20

In Vietnamese, the numbers from eleven to twenty follow a specific pattern. The numbers eleven (11) to nineteen (19) are formed by combining the prefix for ten (mười) with the single digits. The number twenty (20) is unique and stands alone as hai mươi.

Here’s how they are constructed:

• 11: mười một (ten one)

• 12: mười hai (ten two)

• 13: mười ba (ten three)

• 14: mười bốn (ten four)

• 15: mười lăm (ten five)

• 16: mười sáu (ten six)

• 17: mười bảy (ten seven)

• 18: mười tám (ten eight)

• 19: mười chín (ten nine)

• 20: hai mươi (two tens)

Now, let’s look at a table that summarizes these numbers.

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
mười một	mɨ̄əj mɔ́t	eleven
mười hai	mɨ̄əj haɪ	twelve
mười ba	mɨ̄əj ba	thirteen
mười bốn	mɨ̄əj bɔ̌n	fourteen
mười lăm	mɨ̄əj lăm	fifteen
mười sáu	mɨ̄əj saʊ	sixteen
mười bảy	mɨ̄əj baɪ	seventeen
mười tám	mɨ̄əj tɑ́m	eighteen
mười chín	mɨ̄əj tʃiːn	nineteen
hai mươi	haɪ mɨ̄əj	twenty

Examples in Context

To help you understand how these numbers are used in real-life situations, let's explore some examples.

1. Shopping:

• Tôi muốn mua hai mươi quả táo. (I want to buy twenty apples.)

2. Counting Friends:

• Chúng ta có mười bảy người trong nhóm. (We have seventeen people in the group.)

3. Ordering Food:

• Cho tôi mười ba cái bánh mì. (Give me thirteen bread rolls.)

4. Discussing Age:

• Tôi mười tám tuổi. (I am eighteen years old.)

5. Telling Time:

• Bây giờ là mười sáu giờ. (It is sixteen o'clock.)

6. Traveling:

• Chuyến bay của tôi khởi hành lúc mười một giờ. (My flight departs at eleven o'clock.)

7. Games:

• Chúng ta đã chơi mười bốn trò chơi hôm qua. (We played fourteen games yesterday.)

8. Invitations:

• Có mười lăm người đã xác nhận tham gia. (Fifteen people have confirmed their attendance.)

9. Events:

• Hội thảo sẽ diễn ra vào mười hai tháng tới. (The seminar will take place in twelve months.)

10. Classes:

• Tôi có mười ba lớp trong học kỳ này. (I have thirteen classes this semester.)

These examples illustrate how numbers are integrated into everyday conversations.

Practice Exercises

Now that you are familiar with counting from 11 to 20 in Vietnamese, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct Vietnamese number:

1. Tôi có ___ (eleven) cuốn sách.

2. Chúng ta cần ___ (fourteen) ghế.

3. Có ___ (eighteen) học sinh trong lớp.

Exercise 2: Number Matching

Match the Vietnamese numbers to their English translations:

1. mười ba

2. mười lăm

3. mười bảy

4. mười chín

5. hai mươi

• a. seventeen

• b. twenty

• c. thirteen

• d. fifteen

• e. nineteen

Exercise 3: Translation Practice

Translate the following sentences into Vietnamese:

1. I want fifteen oranges.

2. There are twelve students in the class.

3. My sister is twenty years old.

Exercise 4: Number Identification

Listen to the audio (if applicable) and write down the numbers you hear between eleven and twenty.

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

Write five sentences using numbers from eleven to twenty in Vietnamese.

Exercise 6: Fill in the Chart

Create a chart listing numbers from 11 to 20 in Vietnamese and their English translations.

Exercise 7: Quick Quiz

Answer the following questions:

1. What is the Vietnamese word for seventeen?

2. How do you say twenty in Vietnamese?

Exercise 8: Scenario Creation

Imagine you are at a market. Create a dialogue with a vendor where you buy various items totaling up to twenty.

Exercise 9: Listening Comprehension

Listen to a native speaker counting from eleven to twenty and write down what you hear.

Exercise 10: Group Activity

In pairs, practice counting from eleven to twenty, alternating numbers.

Detailed Solutions and Explanations

Let's go through the exercises one by one:

Solution to Exercise 1

1. mười một

2. mười bốn

3. mười tám

Solution to Exercise 2

1 - c (mười ba - thirteen)

2 - d (mười lăm - fifteen)

3 - a (mười bảy - seventeen)

4 - e (mười chín - nineteen)

5 - b (hai mươi - twenty)

Solution to Exercise 3

1. Tôi muốn mười lăm quả cam.

2. Có mười hai học sinh trong lớp.

3. Chị tôi hai mươi tuổi.

Solution to Exercise 4

Answers will vary based on audio.

Solution to Exercise 5

Answers will vary based on personal sentences created.

Solution to Exercise 6

Students should create a chart similar to the vocabulary table provided.

Solution to Exercise 7

1. mười bảy

2. hai mươi

Solution to Exercise 8

Answers will vary based on the dialogue created.

Solution to Exercise 9

Answers will vary based on audio.

Solution to Exercise 10

Students should practice with their partners.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on counting from 11 to 20 in Vietnamese! Keep practicing, and you'll find that numbers become second nature in your conversations. Remember that the more you use these numbers, the more comfortable you'll become.

Table of Contents - Vietnamese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introducing Yourself

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Vietnamese Culture Basics

• Vietnamese Values
• Social Etiquette
• Cuisine and Dining

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Numbers and Counting

• Counting 1-10
• Counting 11-20
• Counting 21 and Beyond

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns and Gender
• Pronouns and Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Holidays and Celebrations

• Tet
• Mid-Autumn Festival

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Verbs and Verb Tenses

• Present Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Future Tense Verbs
• Modal Verbs

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Food and Drink

• Vietnamese Food
• Drinks and Beverages
• Food Ordering

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Arts and Entertainment

• Traditional Music
• Movie and Television

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Giving Directions

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Traditional Clothing

• Ao Dai
• Other Traditional Clothing

Sources

• Say Numbers in Vietnamese – YourVietnamese
• Numbers in Vietnamese
• Learn Vietnamese games: free online language quizzes

Other Lessons

• Weather and Climate
• Hello and Goodbye
• Transportation
• Shapes
• Autumn
• Family Members
• Animal
• Vietnamese Food
• Education
• Clothes

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