Vietnamese Grammar

B2 — Intermediate 2

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Hơn nữa, Ngoài ra, Bên cạnh đó — Listing & Addition

Learn how to use Hơn nữa, Ngoài ra, and Bên cạnh đó in Vietnamese to list additional information, similar to 'furthermore' or 'besides'. B2 level grammar.

VỪA… ĐÃ / VỪA… LÀ — As Soon As / No Sooner… Than

Master the Vietnamese grammar patterns VỪA… ĐÃ and VỪA… LÀ to express actions that happen immediately one after another. Crucial for B2 level fluency.

DO ĐÓ / VÌ VẬY / CHO NÊN — Consequently, Therefore, So

Master 'do đó', 'vì vậy', and 'cho nên' in Vietnamese. Learn to express cause and effect, formality, and common mistakes for B2 learners.

Do, Bởi Vì, Tại Vì — Expressing Cause and Reason

Master the Vietnamese conjunctions 'Do', 'Bởi vì', and 'Tại vì' to accurately express cause and reason. Learn their nuances, usage, and common mistakes at B2 level.

MỚI LÀ — Emphasis (It Is… That)

Master the Vietnamese emphasis pattern MỚI LÀ to highlight key information, express conditions, and refine your B2-level communication. Learn with examples.

HÓA RA — Apparently / It Turns Out

Learn the Vietnamese grammar point HÓA RA, meaning 'apparently' or 'it turns out,' used to express unexpected discoveries for B2 learners.

Mãi đến khi… mới — Not Until / Only When

Master the Vietnamese B2 grammar pattern 'Mãi đến khi… mới' to convey 'not until' or 'only when' an event or condition is met. Includes usage, structure, examples, and common mistakes.

bị, được — Passive Voice (Positive & Negative Nuance)

Master the nuances of Vietnamese passive voice with 'bị' and 'được'. Learn when to use each, common mistakes, and how to sound natural at B2 level.

Càng… càng — The More… The More

Master the Vietnamese 'Càng… càng' (the more… the more) structure. Learn its usage, formation, and common mistakes for B2 level fluency.

Dù... hay — Whether... Or

Master the B2 Vietnamese grammar pattern 'Dù... hay' to express 'whether... or', covering various alternatives and conditions in a comprehensive guide.

may mà, may là — Fortunately, Luckily

Master 'may mà' and 'may là' in Vietnamese to convey relief and good fortune. This B2 guide offers detailed explanations, example sentences, common mistakes, and cultural insights for learners.

nhằm — Aiming At, With the Purpose Of

Learn how to use 'nhằm' and 'nhằm mục đích' in Vietnamese to express purpose and intention. Essential for B2 level learners.

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bất cứ...nào — Any (Whatsoever)

Learn how to use 'bất cứ...nào,' 'bất cứ...đâu,' and 'bất cứ...ai' in Vietnamese to express 'any,' 'whatever,' or 'whoever' with detailed examples and common mistakes for B2 learners.

dù sao (đi nữa) — Anyway, Regardless

Master 'dù sao (đi nữa)' in Vietnamese (B2 level). Learn to express 'anyway' or 'regardless' with clear explanations, example sentences, common mistakes, and practice tips for foreigners.

đâu có...đâu — Emphatic Negation

Master 'đâu có...đâu' for emphatic negation in Vietnamese. Learn its usage, structure, and common mistakes for B2 level learners.

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ngay cả...cũng — Even (Emphatic)

Learn to use 'ngay cả...cũng' in Vietnamese to express emphasis, surprise, or an extreme case, similar to 'even' in English. Comprehensive B2 grammar guide.

biết bao, biết mấy — How Much! (Exclamation)

Learn to use biết bao and biết mấy in Vietnamese to express exclamations and strong emotions like 'how much!' or 'so much!' for B2 learners.

sao mà...thế/vậy — How...! (Exclamation)

Learn to express strong emotions like surprise, admiration, or frustration in Vietnamese with 'sao mà...thế/vậy'. Master this B2-level exclamatory pattern for natural communication.

e rằng, sợ rằng — To Fear That / To Be Apprehensive That

Learn the Vietnamese grammar patterns e rằng and sợ rằng to express fear or apprehension that something negative might happen. Comprehensive B2 guide with examples.

nói chung, nhìn chung — Generally Speaking

Learn to use 'nói chung' and 'nhìn chung' in Vietnamese to express 'generally speaking' or 'overall.' Master B2 level usage with examples and common mistakes.

mong rằng/hy vọng rằng — To Hope That

Learn how to use 'mong rằng' and 'hy vọng rằng' in Vietnamese to express hope or wishes. Comprehensive B2-level guide with examples, common mistakes, and cultural insights.

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tuy nhiên — However (Formal)

Learn 'tuy nhiên' in Vietnamese, a B2-level formal conjunction meaning 'however' or 'nevertheless'. Explore usage, structure, examples, common mistakes, and cultural context for expressing contrast.

về phần, về mặt — In Terms Of, As For

Master 'về phần' and 'về mặt' in Vietnamese. Learn to specify aspects, perspectives, and parts of a discussion, improving your B2 fluency. Comprehensive guide for learners.

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hỏi...có...không — Indirect Questions in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'hỏi...có...không' to form indirect questions and reported speech in Vietnamese. Comprehensive B2 guide with examples.

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hỏi...gì/ai/đâu — Indirect Wh-Questions in Vietnamese

Learn how to use indirect wh-questions in Vietnamese (hỏi...gì/ai/đâu). Comprehensive B2 grammar guide with examples, common mistakes, and cultural tips.

thay vì — Instead Of

Learn how to use 'thay vì' (instead of, rather than) in Vietnamese. Master its structure, usage nuances, and avoid common mistakes for B2 proficiency.

kể rằng, kể lại — Narrate and Retell in Vietnamese

Master the art of storytelling in Vietnamese. Learn the nuances between kể rằng and kể lại for narrating legends and retelling events at a B2 level.

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thế nào...cũng — No Matter What / Anyway / However

Master 'thế nào...cũng' in Vietnamese! Learn to express 'no matter what' or 'however it turns out' with examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.

đã...lại còn — Not Only...But Even More

Master 'đã...lại còn' in Vietnamese (B2 level). Learn to express 'not only...but even more' for escalating situations, common mistakes, and cultural nuances.

chưa kể/chưa nói đến — Not to Mention / Let Alone

Learn how to use 'chưa kể' and 'chưa nói đến' in Vietnamese to mean 'not to mention' or 'let alone'. Master B2-level usage, examples, and common mistakes.

rõ ràng, hiển nhiên — Obviously, Clearly

Learn how to use rõ ràng and hiển nhiên in Vietnamese to express clarity and obviousness. Comprehensive B2 guide with examples and usage tips.

một mặt...mặt khác — On One Hand...On the Other

Learn the Vietnamese grammar pattern 'một mặt...mặt khác' to express 'on one hand...on the other hand' for nuanced discussions at B2 level.

trái lại — On the Contrary (Formal)

Master 'trái lại' (on the contrary) in Vietnamese. A B2-level guide explaining formal usage, structure, common mistakes, and cultural nuances with practical examples.

ngược lại — On the Contrary / Conversely

Master 'ngược lại' in Vietnamese. Learn to express 'on the contrary' or 'conversely' to articulate opposing ideas and comparisons for B2 fluency.

thà...còn hơn — Rather...Than

Master 'thà...còn hơn' in Vietnamese to express preferences between two undesirable options. This B2 grammar guide offers detailed explanations, examples, common mistakes, and cultural insights for learners.

sở dĩ...là vì — The Reason Is Because

Learn to explain reasons and causes emphatically in Vietnamese with 'sở dĩ...là vì'. Master B2-level causal statements.

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lẫn nhau, với nhau — Each Other, Together (Reciprocity & Togetherness)

Master 'lẫn nhau' and 'với nhau' in Vietnamese! Learn to express 'each other' and 'together' with nuanced usage, examples, and common mistakes for B2 learners.

tự — By Oneself (Reflexive) in Vietnamese

Master the word 'tự' in Vietnamese. Learn how to express reflexive actions, independence, and self-reliance at a B2 level.

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đối với — Regarding, With Respect To

Master 'đối với' in Vietnamese. Learn its meaning, usage, structure, and common mistakes for expressing 'regarding' or 'towards' effectively.

bất kể, bất chấp — Regardless Of, No Matter What

Master 'bất kể' and 'bất chấp' in Vietnamese. Learn how to express 'regardless of' or 'no matter what' with structures, examples, and common mistakes for B2 learners.

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tiếc là, đáng tiếc — Expressing Regret and Unfortunate Situations

Learn to express regret, disappointment, and unfortunate situations in Vietnamese with 'tiếc là' and 'đáng tiếc'. Master their nuances, structures, and common usage for B2 level proficiency.

trong khi — While, Whereas

Master 'trong khi' in Vietnamese, a B2-level connector for expressing 'while' or 'whereas'. Learn simultaneous actions, contrast, and common mistakes.

ước gì — I Wish (Unreal Desire)

Learn how to use 'ước gì' in Vietnamese to express unreal wishes, regrets, and hypothetical desires. Master B2-level grammar for authentic communication.

thật ra, thực ra — Actually, In Fact

Learn how to use 'thật ra' and 'thực ra' in Vietnamese to mean 'actually' or 'in fact'. Comprehensive B2 guide with examples and usage tips.

tôi tin rằng, tôi nghĩ rằng — I Believe/Think That

Master expressing opinions and beliefs in Vietnamese using 'tôi tin rằng' and 'tôi nghĩ rằng'. Learn B2-level structures and formal nuances.

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dù...cũng, cho dù — Even If / No Matter What

Learn how to use 'dù...cũng' and 'cho dù' in Vietnamese to express 'even if' or 'no matter what' with this comprehensive B2 guide.

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tôi cho rằng — I Think That (Expressing an Opinion)

Learn how to use 'tôi cho rằng' in Vietnamese to express professional and reasoned opinions at a B2 level. Examples and usage included.

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quả thật, quả nhiên — Indeed, As Expected

Master the nuances of 'quả thật' and 'quả nhiên' in Vietnamese. Learn how to express confirmation and 'as expected' like a native speaker.

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có vẻ, có vẻ như — It Seems, It Appears

Master the Vietnamese grammar patterns 'có vẻ' and 'có vẻ như' to express impressions and appearances at a B2 proficiency level.

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kẻo, không thì — Otherwise, Or Else in Vietnamese

Learn how to use 'kẻo' and 'không thì' in Vietnamese to express warnings and consequences. B2 level grammar guide with examples and common mistakes.

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giả sử, giả dụ — Suppose, Hypothetically

Master the Vietnamese hypothetical markers 'giả sử' and 'giả dụ'. Learn how to express suppositions and complex conditions at a B2 level.

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hễ...là — Whenever (Habitual Condition)

Master the Vietnamese grammar pattern 'hễ...là' to express habitual conditions and inevitable consequences. Perfect for B2 level learners.

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đáng — Worth (Doing/Being) in Vietnamese

Master the word 'đáng' in Vietnamese (B2 level). Learn to express worth, value, and regret with this comprehensive grammar guide.

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miễn là, miễn sao — As Long As

Learn how to use 'miễn là' and 'miễn sao' in Vietnamese to express conditions and results. B2 level grammar guide with examples.

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trừ khi — Unless (Conditional Conjunction)

Learn how to use 'trừ khi' (unless) in Vietnamese. Master complex conditional sentences, avoid common mistakes, and understand B2-level grammar nuances.

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theo tôi, theo ý tôi — In My Opinion

Learn how to express your opinion in Vietnamese with 'theo tôi' and 'theo ý tôi'. Comprehensive guide for B2 level learners.

nếu...thì — Real Conditional

Learn the advanced Vietnamese real conditional 'nếu...thì' (if...then). Master its structure, usage, and common mistakes for B2 level proficiency.

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nói rằng, bảo rằng — Reported Speech (Said That)

Master reported speech in Vietnamese with 'nói rằng' and 'bảo rằng'. This comprehensive B2 guide explains meaning, structure, common mistakes, cultural nuances, and practice tips for learners.

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giá mà, giá như — Unreal Wish (If Only)

Learn how to use 'giá mà' and 'giá như' in Vietnamese to express unreal wishes and hypothetical 'if only' scenarios. B2 level grammar guide.

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