[Northern Vietnamese] How to describe taste and smell like a native | Vietlingo Lesson

When you eat Vietnamese food, being able to describe the smell and taste is essential for natural conversations. In this lesson from Vietlingo, you’ll learn useful Vietnamese vocabulary for talking about mùi (smell) and vị (taste) of different foods and drinks. We start by explaining the compound word “mùi vị”, which combines mùi (smell) and vị (taste). Then we introduce common Vietnamese words used to describe food, such as aromatic, fishy, burnt, salty, sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, bland, flavorful, and astringent. #Vietlingo #LearnVietnamese #VietnameseQuestionWords #NorthernVietnamese #VietnameseLanguage #VietnameseForBeginners #VietnameseGrammar Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Understanding “mùi vị” (smell and taste) 0:55 Vocabulary for describing smells 2:15 Vocabulary for describing tastes 3:45 Listening and practice activity 4:46 Using the vocabulary in full sentences 5:16 Homework activity 5:43 Lesson conclusion and free trial invitation 👉Learn Unlimited here: https://vietlingo.com/unlimited 👉 If you want to continue learning at this level: 📹 A0 Northern Pronunciation Video Course: https://vietlingo.com/course-detail/l... 📹 A1 Northern Video Course: https://vietlingo.com/course-detail/l... 📘 Northern Pronunciation Textbook (Beginner): https://vietlingo.com/course-detail/n... 📕 Full Northern Vietnamese Basic-Level Textbook: https://vietlingo.com/course-detail/l... All resources above are fully in the Northern Hà Nội dialect. 🌏 Learn Vietnamese the Smart Way — with Vietlingo At Vietlingo, we don’t just teach Vietnamese—we help you connect with it. Whether you're learning for family, travel, work, or passion, our courses are designed to meet you where you are, with clear pathways for Northern, Central, and Southern dialects. Our lessons are real-world focused: you’ll learn natural conversation, cultural insight, and everyday communication. With native-speaking tutors, flexible formats, and AI-powered tools, you’ll gain the confidence to speak Vietnamese your way. 📚 What You Get with Vietlingo All-in-one access to learning resources: 🆓 Free 30-minute trial lesson → https://vietlingo.com/register-trial-... 📘 Digital textbooks, podcasts & video courses → https://vietlingo.com/courses 🎧 Vietnamese podcasts by level → https://vietlingo.com/podcast ∞ Vietlingo Unlimited – Pay once, learn forever → https://vietlingo.com/unlimited 📄 Free PDF & Free Lesson (sign-up form) → https://forms.gle/46SJa7KiZyN8xocT6 ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube for free lessons & cultural tips →    / @vietlingo   Let’s grow your Vietnamese—together. #Vietlingo #LearnVietnamese #VietnameseDialects #VietnameseCulture #VietnameseForBeginners #SpeakVietnamese #VietnameseLessons