🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Bạn có nói tiếng Anh không?
"Do you speak English?" in Vietnamese · say it like bahn koh noy tee-eng ahn khong

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Vietnamese is Bạn có nói tiếng Anh không?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Anh có nói tiếng Anh không?
Used when addressing a male.
Chị có nói tiếng Anh không?
Used when addressing a female.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone if they can communicate in English. It is polite and appropriate in both formal and casual settings. You can use it when meeting new people or when you are in a situation where English might be needed.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Xin chào, bạn có nói tiếng Anh không?Hello, do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'bạn' for politeness.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What if the person doesn't speak English?

You can switch to Vietnamese or use gestures to communicate.

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