Understand Vietnamese
like a native speaker -
through dictation.
Free. 1,000+ learners have started their Vietnamese journey with us.
You don't lack motivation.
You just haven't listened enough.
After months of studying vocabulary and grammar, most learners still freeze when they hear real Vietnamese. The problem isn't your memory - it's how your brain processes Vietnamese sounds.
When I first started, a 3-minute clip took me an hour to transcribe. After 4 months of daily practice, I can now follow Vietnamese news broadcasts in real time.
A simple method, backed by
100 years of science.(it works!)
Dictation has been used by language teachers worldwide since the 1960s. It works because it forces your brain to process sound at the syllable level - essential for a tonal language like Vietnamese.
Listen - the full clip
Play a 3–6 minute Vietnamese podcast on a topic you enjoy: news, culture, daily life, or travel. Listen to the whole clip to get the gist.
Transcribe sentence by sentence
Replay short segments. Type exactly what you hear - every word, every tone mark. WELE compares your answer against the original instantly.
Compare - and understand
See which words you got wrong, and why. WELE analyzes your mistakes, saves vocabulary, and schedules reviews with the FSRS algorithm.
Learners who practiced dictation 20 min/day for 8 weeks improved listening comprehension by an average of 42% compared to those using passive listening alone.
A tool refined over
3 years and 50,000 dictations.
Every button, every shortcut, every feedback line has been refined from real learner feedback.
Cuộc sống hàng ngày ở Hà Nội
Everything you need to
truly improve.
Not just a place to listen - WELE is a complete ecosystem that supports you from your first dictation to understanding Vietnamese podcasts without subtitles.
Custom speed, smart hints, precise segmentation
0.5x for beginners · 1.25x when ready · keyboard shortcuts for every action · first-letter hints when stuck · instant word-by-word comparison.
500+ Vietnamese podcasts across news, culture, and daily life
New episodes added weekly. Every level, every interest.
Learn vocabulary the scientific way
The FSRS algorithm (same engine as Anki) determines exactly when to review each word.
Practice anywhere. Any device, any browser.
Fully responsive web app - works great on your phone, tablet, or laptop. No download needed.
Community of 1,000+ learners
Active Facebook group and Discord server.
Smart analytics
Personal dashboard tracking your progress.
Weekly challenges
Community leaderboard. 7-day, 30-day, 100-day challenges.
1,000 learnerscan't be wrong -
here are some of their stories.you'll want to start right away
“Learning Vietnamese with WELE was a turning point. The dictation method helped me go from recognizing isolated words to understanding full conversations in just a few months.
Every dictation teaches me at least 2–3 new words - plus how they actually sound in context, not just in a textbook.
Vietnamese tones used to terrify me. After 3 months of daily dictation, I can now distinguish all 6 tones reliably.
The key problem for me was giving up too easily. WELE's streak system and community kept me going when I wanted to quit.
I've been using WELE alongside my Vietnamese tutor. The listening practice fills a gap that no textbook can.
Through WELE I didn't just learn vocabulary and grammar - I developed the patience and persistence to actually hear Vietnamese.
Free forever.
Premium only when you're ready.no tricks here
No sneaky "freemium" traps. The free plan has everything you need to learn. Premium is for those who want AI tools and mobile access.
Everything you need to build a daily dictation habit and make real progress.
- ✓Unlimited web dictation
- ✓New episodes every week (VTV, Vietnamese Pod, Daily Vietnamese…)
- ✓Personal dashboard & achievement tracking
- ✓Community challenges & leaderboard
- ✓Access to free courses
- ✓Community of 1,000+ members (Facebook & Discord)
Everything in Free, plus AI tools and the full Premium library.
- ✓All Free features
- ✓Mobile-friendly web app - practice on any devicePREMIUM
- ✓Smart Review FSRS - automated vocabulary reviewAI
- ✓Language Logic - sentence structure analysisAI
- ✓AI Speaking 30 min/monthAI
- ✓Full Premium library (courses, playlists)
- ✓Create 5 custom podcasts / month
- ✓Private support group for members
- ✓Free access to all future features
Questions?
We've got answers.
Is WELE really free, or is it a "freemium" trap?
+I'm a complete beginner - where should I start?
+How is WELE different from Duolingo or other apps?
+Does the dictation method really work for Vietnamese?
+What is the FSRS algorithm?
+Can I use WELE on my phone?
+Can I cancel Premium anytime?
+Ready to start today?
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Every day you delay is a day your brain doesn't get used to Vietnamese sounds. You've waited long enough.
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