School life
In a Vietnam classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Asia ยท Country briefing
Vietnam
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalHanoi
- Population~101 million
- Time zoneAsia/Bangkok (UTC +7)
- CurrencyVietnamese ฤแปng (VND)
Vietnam, with Hanoi marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Hanoi
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Fun facts
What makes Vietnam a bit special.
Ha Long Bay
Almost two thousand limestone islands rising out of an emerald sea
Open lesson
The non la - Vietnam's conical hat
A circle of leaves that keeps off the sun and the rain
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Hoi An's silk lanterns
An old town that lights up every night with colour
Open lesson
The Mekong River
A river so big it has its own floating markets
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Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
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The water buffalo
Vietnam's gentle giant of the rice fields
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The saola - the 'Asian unicorn'
One of the rarest animals on Earth, and Vietnam's best-kept secret
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The Asian elephant
Smaller ears, smaller body - and a very long memory
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The cao vit gibbon
A swinging singer of the Vietnamese treetops
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The langur - Vietnam's forest acrobat
A long-tailed leaf-eater that climbs limestone cliffs
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Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Vietnamese
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- โนVietnam has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- โนClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- โWhat's something you'd love to share about your school day?โ
- โWhat's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?โ
Could your class meet Vietnam?
Choose Vietnamwhen you register - weโll show you the time-zone feasibility.