# hoc lang: Learn Vietnamese — Words, tones & travel phrases

> Words, tones & travel phrases (iPhone/iPad app by hiroki yamada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoc-lang-learn-vietnamese/id6769402346 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [hiroki yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896655188)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoc-lang-learn-vietnamese/id6769402346/reviews.md

## What is hoc lang?

hoc lang is a Vietnamese learning app designed for Japanese-speaking learners.
Master the sounds, rhythm, and writing of Vietnamese with short daily study sessions.

▼ Recommended for
- Anyone who wants to use Vietnamese for travel or business
- Learners who gave up on Vietnamese because of the tones
- Busy people who want to study in spare moments
- Anyone who wants to learn correct pronunciation from native audio

▼ Features

[Vocabulary Book (700+ words / 25+ categories)]
Learn words organized into practical categories such as travel, food, shopping, work, love, and daily conversation — with flashcards and quizzes. Every word comes with native audio and an example sentence. Kana notation shows you how each word sounds, so even complete beginners can learn with confidence. Some categories, such as numbers, time, and colors, also include helpful learning tips.

[Tone Learning (6 tones + 29-letter alphabet)]
Master the biggest hurdle in Vietnamese — the six tones — with audio samples and listening quizzes. The 29 letters of the Vietnamese alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) are covered too, with clear explanations of easily confused letters such as d/đ and s/x.

[Grammar Lessons (58+ patterns / 11+ categories + 170+ example sentences)]
Study grammar patterns organized by category — basic sentence structure, tenses, passive and causative, and more — all with native-audio example sentences. Check your understanding with quizzes, and learn the fundamentals of Vietnamese word order.

[Tests (8+ types)]
Check your skills as you progress: Japanese-Vietnamese translation, listening, fill-in-the-blank, sentence building, random questions, and a comprehensive test that mixes them all.

[Daily Mission]
One exclusive quiz question every day! Answer correctly to build your streak and turn learning into a natural daily habit.

[Travel Phrases (160+ phrases / 8+ scenes)]
Practical phrases you can use right away — hotel check-in, taxis, shopping, ordering at restaurants, and more — organized by scene.

[Learn by Playing]
Review vocabulary through fun mini-games. Learn while you play — with more mini-games on the way!

[Bilingual UI]
Switch the display language between Japanese and English in the settings.

[Offline Access]
All content is stored on your device. Study anywhere — even on a plane or without an internet connection.

[Study Reminders]
Set your daily study time and get a friendly reminder notification. Prefer to focus without notifications? Just turn them off.

▼ Notes
- The app is completely free to use, with all features available (ad-supported)
- No account registration required — download and start learning right away

▼ Contact
hoclang.app@gmail.com

Start your 5-minutes-a-day Vietnamese journey with hoc lang!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2026-09-07

- Added per-category progress bars to the word book. Words you answer correctly in quizzes count toward progress, and finishing a category suggests the next one
- Quizzes now prioritize words you haven't learned yet
- Added Streak Freeze to the Daily Question: missed days no longer break your streak (refills every 7 days)
- You can now skip audio questions and switch them to text when you can't listen
- Reworked quiz choices so answers are harder to guess by elimination
- Added 15 common conversational words (748 total)
- You can now reset word book progress from Settings
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.10 — 2026-09-01

- Added a "Set Phrases" section to the word book (self-introduction, celebrations, and caring expressions — 43 phrases in 3 categories)
- Added personal best records to Time Attack and the Daily Question
- You can now share your results and learning streak on social media
- Added iPad landscape support
- Added new-version announcements and push notification support

### 1.0.9 — 2026-08-27

- Fixed a rare bug where quiz choices could appear duplicated
- Added a new "Time Attack" mini-game — answer as many as you can in 30 seconds, with a personal best record
- Added a review screen for words you've missed in the Daily Question
- Improved screen reader (VoiceOver/TalkBack) support

### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-25

- Added measurement units (km/kg/l, etc.) and category learning tips to the word list (700→709 words)
- Reorganized grammar patterns into categories and added 15 new patterns including passive/causative forms (43→58)
- Grammar quizzes can now be taken by category
- Added an explanation of Vietnamese word order to the grammar section

### 1.0.7 — 2026-08-24

- Expanded the vocabulary list from 594 to 700 words
- Increased grammar patterns from 25 to 43
- Added a new "Sentence Order" test type
- Enriched tone and alphabet explanations

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