VietTESOL International Convention 2026

Vietnam’s aspiration to transform English from a foreign language into a second language reflects a form of classical language planning in a society shaped by market socialism, neoliberal reforms, and postmodern realities. Although leveraging the linguistic capital of English for societal goals carries a utopian appeal, experience from Asia and elsewhere shows that such ambitions are often...

In the context of Vietnam’s national English as a compulsory Second Language Plan (2025–2035, vision 2045), English curriculum reform has become a central priority. It is therefore critical to examine how other countries conceptualise and implement English within their curricula — from policy to classroom practice — and, crucially, how these reforms are experienced by teachers. This...

The transition towards an ESL-oriented education system should be viewed not merely as a reform of language education, but as a systemic transformation of the wider education system. Its success depends heavily on the coordinated readiness of key stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, school leaders, teachers across disciplines, students, parents, and industry...