Unit 4: Ethnic Groups of Viet Nam
Part 1: Getting Started
Giới thiệu về các dân tộc Việt Nam
🟢 Dễ45 phút
Getting Started: Ethnic Groups of Viet Nam
11. Warm-up Discussion
Think about these questions:
- How many ethnic groups are there in Vietnam?
- Do you know any ethnic minorities?
- What makes each ethnic group special?
💡 Vietnam's Ethnic Groups:
- Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups
- Kinh: 86% (majority)
- Tay, Thai, Muong, Khmer, Hmong: large minorities
- Each group has unique traditions
22. Dialogue: About Ethnic Groups
📖 Conversation between Mai and Nam
Mai: Nam, did you know Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups?
Nam: Yes, I did! The Kinh is the largest group. What about the minorities?
Mai: The Tay and Thai are the largest minorities. They live in the mountains.
Nam: What do they wear?
Mai: They wear traditional costumes. The women weave beautiful cloth.
Nam: Where do they live?
Mai: They live in stilt houses. The houses are made of bamboo.
Nam: That sounds interesting! Do they have festivals?
Mai: Yes, they celebrate many festivals. They play gongs and dance.
33. Key Vocabulary
| Word | Vietnamese | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ethnic group | dân tộc | Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups. |
| minority | thiểu số | They are a minority group. |
| costume | trang phục | Traditional costumes are beautiful. |
| stilt house | nhà sàn | They live in stilt houses. |
| festival | lễ hội | They celebrate many festivals. |