PhoSpeak

PhoSpeak is a mobile app for learning practical Vietnamese, especially if you care about listening and getting tones right early. It is built around teacher-led instruction and is friendly for complete beginners, with a clear focus on Northern (Hanoi-style) pronunciation.

Inside the app you get short video lessons, topic-based modules for everyday situations like food, transport, hotels, and daily activities, plus interactive exercises that test listening and recall. The standout is tone practice: you record yourself and compare your pitch pattern with native audio, which helps you stop guessing and start correcting specific tone mistakes.

There are also audio stories with captions for more natural exposure and reading practice. The free tier gives limited access, while a Pro subscription unlocks the full course and story library. If you want Southern pronunciation or lots of community discussion and long-term third-party reviews, you may find it a bit narrow and still early. You can start from the PhoSpeak website or download it on iOS and Android.