Foundations

Kinship: con with ba & má

3 lessons · ~48 min theme · each lesson 10–20 min · pack to your day in Settings

You are con
~15 min
With her parents you speak as con. That one choice unlocks polite family talk.
- con — I (child) when talking to elders
- ba — dad (Southern)
- má — mom (Southern)
- Con chào ba. — Greeting dad
- Con chào má. — Greeting mom
Listen cues
- Con chào ba.
- Con chào má.
Speak
- con
- Con chào ba.
- Con chào má.
Quiz
Talking to her parents, ‘I’ is usually…
Dạ in the door
~18 min
Answer elders with dạ. Keep it short and clear.
- Dạ. — Yes (polite)
- Dạ, con khỏe. — Yes, I’m well.
- Dạ, cảm ơn ba. — Yes, thanks dad.
- Dạ, cảm ơn má. — Yes, thanks mom.
Listen cues
- Dạ, con khỏe.
Speak
- Dạ.
- Dạ, con khỏe.
- Dạ, cảm ơn má.
Quiz
Best polite yes with elders
Mini visit dialogue
~15 min
Walk the door greeting: you as con, parents as ba/má, answers with dạ.
- Con chào ba. — Hi dad.
- Con chào má. — Hi mom.
- Dạ, con khỏe. — Yes, I’m well.
- Dạ, cảm ơn ba má. — Yes, thanks dad and mom.
Listen cues
- Con chào ba.
- Dạ, cảm ơn ba má.
Speak
- Con chào ba.
- Con chào má.
- Dạ, con khỏe.
- Dạ, cảm ơn ba má.
Quiz
After greeting, a safe health answer is…

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