Grammar engines

Core Patterns

Each meetup can run on three to five sentence patterns. Open a pattern, read two examples, and start talking.

Starter Patterns

Identity and Location

Open

A simple way to introduce nationality, hometown, and where someone lives now.

Vietnamese pattern

[Subject] là người [Country] nhưng sống ở [Place]

Literal English

[Subject] is person [Country] but lives in [Place]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Starter Patterns

Preference

Open

A fast pattern for comparisons, recommendations, and personal taste.

Vietnamese pattern

[Subject] thích [A] hơn [B]

Literal English

[Subject] likes [A] more than [B]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Starter Patterns

Ability

Open

Useful for talking about language skills, daily tasks, and what someone can or cannot do yet.

Vietnamese pattern

[Subject] có thể [Action]

Literal English

[Subject] can [Action]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Conversation Patterns

Habitual Events

Open

A dependable structure for routines, habits, and repeated situations.

Vietnamese pattern

Mỗi khi [Event], [Action]

Literal English

Whenever [Event], [Action]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Conversation Patterns

Opinions

Open

A low-pressure frame for giving personal views about places, food, language, and culture.

Vietnamese pattern

Theo [Person], [Statement]

Literal English

According to [Person], [Statement]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Conversation Patterns

Cause and Result

Open

A practical way to explain reasons and natural consequences in one sentence.

Vietnamese pattern

[Situation] nên [Result]

Literal English

[Situation], so [Result]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Story Patterns

Conditional

Open

A high-value pattern for plans, possibilities, and simple imagination.

Vietnamese pattern

Nếu [Condition], [Result]

Literal English

If [Condition], [Result]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Story Patterns

Contrast

Open

A strong pattern for talking about exceptions, surprises, and mixed feelings.

Vietnamese pattern

Tuy [Fact], nhưng [Contrast]

Literal English

Although [Fact], [Contrast]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Conversation Patterns

Feelings

Open

A direct pattern for emotions tied to real situations.

Vietnamese pattern

[Subject] cảm thấy [Feeling] khi [Situation]

Literal English

[Subject] feels [Feeling] when [Situation]
Prompts 3 Examples 2
Word banks

Core Vocabulary

Small vocabulary sets that support the pattern pages without overwhelming people at the table.

Core Vocabulary

Daily Verbs

Open

Common action words that combine well with starter and conversation patterns.

Words 6 Drill One quick practice set
Core Vocabulary

Daily Nouns

Open

Useful everyday nouns for cafe, city, routine, and meetup talk.

Words 6 Drill One quick practice set
Core Vocabulary

Time Words

Open

Timing words that help members talk about routines, plans, and repeated events.

Words 6 Drill One quick practice set
Core Vocabulary

Connectors

Open

Linking words that turn short replies into longer, more natural conversation.

Words 6 Drill One quick practice set