Local Dictionary
Vietnam is the Non-English speaking country. So you should prepare some sample sentences in Vietnamese to communicate in case of necessity. The majority of local young people are speaking English well so if you have problems you can ask them for help. Here are some basic phrases you can use when needed.
ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS
Here are some basic sentences for asking for directions. You should use Google Translate to convey thoughts more convenient.
In order from up to down: English - Vietnamese - Audio. Audio speech from google.
Excuse me, do you know where the bus station is?
Xin lỗi, anh có biết bến xe bus ở đâu không?
I'm sorry, i'm looking for this address.
Xin lỗi, tôi đang tìm địa chỉ này.
Can you show me on the map?
Bạn chỉ tôi đường đi trên bản đồ được không?
GREETING
Hello
Xin chào!
Nice to meet you
Rất vui được gặp bạn!
See you later
Hẹn gặp lại
FAMOUS PLACES
Tan Son Nhat Airport
Sân bay Tân Sơn Nhất
Ben Thanh market
Chợ Bến Thành
Bach Dang pier
Bến Bạch Đằng
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
Nhà thờ Đức Bà
Saigon Central Post Office
Bưu điện Sài Gòn
Independence Palace
Dinh Độc Lập
Cu Chi Tunnels
Địa đạo Củ Chi
War Remnants Museum
Bảo tàng chứng tích chiến tranh
Chùa Ngọc Hoàng
Chùa Ngọc Hoàng
Notes
Vietnamese as well based on the alphabet but has diacritical marks. To enter into apps, you need to erase diacritical marks.
For example: You want to go to "Bùi Viện" street, you must enter into applications is "Bui Vien".
You should use Google translate to facilitate communication.