Let’s be real – not everyone has time or energy to grind hours of language learning every day. Life’s busy. You’re tired. Maybe you’re a bit lazy too (no judgment – same here). But guess what? You can still get good at Vietnamese. The trick? Just five words a day.
Why Just 5 Words?
Because five is doable.
Five is chill.
Five won’t overwhelm your brain or ruin your day.
And five words a day means 35 words a week, 140 words a month, over 1,800 words a year – and that’s more than enough to hold conversations, read signs, and watch dramas without subtitles.
What Kind of Words?
Start with words you actually care about. Don’t waste time on “the cow jumped over the moon” unless you plan to live on a farm or become a Vietnamese poet.
Here’s a simple guide:
- Week 1: Daily life – food, drink, common verbs (eat, go, sleep)
- Week 2: Emotions & opinions – happy, tired, love, hate
- Week 3: Vietnamese slang – cause if you wanna sound cool, you gotta talk like the locals
- Week 4: Your personal world – hobbies, work, family stuff
How to Remember Them
Lazy but effective tips:
- Write them down – Notebook, app, sticky note on your mirror – whatever works.
- Say them out loud – Even better if you make weird voices. It helps your brain remember.
- Use them immediately – Text a friend, talk to your cat, make a meme – use them somehow.
- Review weekly – Sundays are for Netflix and reviewing your 35 new words.
Example – Day 1 Vocabulary
| Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|
| ăn | to eat |
| uống | to drink |
| ngủ | to sleep |
| đi | to go |
| vui | happy |
Boom. That’s Day 1. Easy, right?
Final Words
Being lazy doesn’t mean being dumb. It just means you need a smarter way to learn.
Five words a day. No pressure. No burnout. Just small steps, every day.
You got this.
Stay lazy. Stay sharp. Speak Vietnamese like a boss.
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