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Welcome to Vietnamese Vibes: Vietnamese Language and Culture Podcast, a collaborative project between the Vietnamese program at Arizona State University and Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
This first season, Idioms Unpacked, takes us through proverbs and sayings that reveal history, culture, and the depth of language. This season is funded by the World Language 360 grant.
The podcast explores the culture behind everyday Vietnamese words and phrases. Each episode takes one common expression and explains what it really means to Vietnamese speakers. You will learn how language connects to family, history, and identity in Vietnam. The show is made for learners of Vietnamese, heritage speakers, and anyone curious about Vietnamese culture. Short episodes, clear explanations, and practical tips help you speak with more cultural understanding
This episode explores three keywords: quê hương (homeland), mẹ (mother), and nhớ (remember/miss). The hosts open with poem verses linking the memory of home to becoming a full person. They then unpack how quê hương means more than a point on a map. It can carry memory, family, identity, and emotional belonging.
ep.2: Đi NGƯỢC VỀ XUÔI
ep.2: Đi NGƯỢC VỀ XUÔI
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This episode explores three keywords: ngược (against the direction), xuôi (with the direction), and giỗ Tổ (Ancestors’ Day). The hosts open with a folk verse reminding listeners to remember Ancestors’ Day no matter which direction life takes them. They then unpack how ngược and xuôi describe people who travel, study, work, and build new lives elsewhere, while giỗ Tổ calls everyone back to their shared origins.
EP. 3: Năm Châu BỐN BIỂN
EP. 3: Năm Châu BỐN BIỂN
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This episode explores three keywords: năm châu (five continents), bốn biển (four seas), and bôn ba (to travel far and struggle for work or family). Together, năm châu bốn biển paints a picture of a wide, open world reached through study, travel, trade, or migration, while bôn ba carries the courage, fatigue, and hope of those who work far from home. A flight number or a boarding gate is never only information. It can also mark a dream, a separation, or a new beginning.
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