Pimsleur

Pimsleur Vietnamese is an audio-first course made for beginners who want to start speaking quickly and can commit to about 30 minutes a day. It works well if you like guided repetition, prompts to answer out loud, and a clear day-by-day path.

The Vietnamese course is one level with 30 core lessons (about 15 hours total) built around listen and respond practice. In the app you also get extras like Reading Lessons, digital flash cards, quick review games, and Speak Easy role-play with transcripts. You can see the Vietnamese course options on Pimsleur’s Vietnamese page.

Dialect-wise, Pimsleur teaches the contemporary Hanoi (Northern) dialect, which is a common standard for learners. The app also includes Voice Coach pronunciation feedback and other AI-labeled voice features, which can be helpful for low-pressure speaking practice.

The main downside is scope. Many learners finish the single Vietnamese level and then need another resource for grammar, longer dialogues, and more natural conversation. If you want lots of content past beginner level, you may outgrow it quickly.