VietTESOL International Convention 2024

With the goal of assisting university students in my local community of Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi in utilizing authentic English in real-life contexts, I have successfully established a community of practice through my signature “Culture Exchange” events. This initiative is known as a free and creative learning environment for enhancing the English communication and cross-cultural skills of...

Delivering formative feedback on EFL students’ writing is an effective method for fostering their writing skills (Graham, Harris, & Hebert, 2011; MacArthur, 2016). Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, could serve as a tool for automated writing assessment, potentially amplifying the volume of feedback students receive and easing the workload for teachers who...

English spelling and Japanese spelling are not phonetic. This means that the written form of a word and its pronunciation do not always match. When encountering a new English word, readers should avoid guessing the pronunciation based on experience and instead use a dictionary to find the correct pronunciation in order to read words correctly. Similarly, in Japanese, the Kanji characters...

Writing is one of the basic skills that a language learner is supposed to perform well in order to master the language. Hence, writing well is professed as an important indicator for students’ successful academic achievement. In the development of language learning and teaching, the issue of how to achieve success in the writing skill has always drawn attention to a great number of scholars,...

Automated writing evaluation (AWE) has gained ground in ESL/EFL writing instruction due to its instructional features, such as the immediate automated writing score system and the diagnostic corrective feedback in real time for individual written manuscripts. However, little is known about how the automated feedback provided by the AWE program affects students' writing performance in an...

The application of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, is becoming more popular and significant in education. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of integrating AI tools to enhance the writing self-assessment process among high school students. Writing self-assessment is a crucial component of developing students’ writing skills and fostering metacognitive...

In order to improve teaching and learning quality, National Economics University implemented Blended Learning from 10 Feb 2020 for all levels. Over 800 NEU lecturers have been trained since that day to run LMS software for their online teaching, and now, there are over 25.000 students at all levels to participate in Blended Learning. However, to date, there has been very little subsequent...

Nowadays, learning a foreign language is very important, especially English; it becomes one of the most important languages for people to communicate in the global. Students are required to be able to use this language well to meet the requirements and expectations of both institutions and society. However, it is not really easy for all of them to communicate English fluently after graduation....

This research aims to explore EFL teachers’ perceptions of applying student-centered learning (SCL) within English speaking classes offered at boarding high schools serving ethnic minority students in Gia Lai province. The main objective of this research is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how EFL teachers conceptualize, implement, and are influenced by SCL in their teaching practices....

This paper discusses the practice of applying the method of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) to teach English for the 6th grade students at Thai Nguyen secondary school, Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. Basing on the literature review of CLIL, the research with such methodologies of classroom observation, conducting surveys and interviews, has reviewed the process of...

The purpose of this abstract is to talk about some challenges in teaching English in Viet Nam namely overcrowded classrooms, mixing English levels of students, different expectations of students for future career choice, lack of real English speaking environment for students to swim which is responsible for low-proficiency learners in Vietnam, especially for those living in rural areas. The...

Learner autonomy is widely accepted as an important goal in education, with the virtuous expectation that students will learn to take increasing responsibility for their own learning. However, the theory and literature relating to learner autonomy in language education developed rather in isolation from general educational theory, and despite some affinities with student-centred or...

The blended learning modality has become increasingly popular in recent years, as educators seek to combine the best features of traditional face-to-face instruction with the flexibility and convenience of online learning. One important benefit of blended learning is that it helps students to become more engaged and more actively involved in their own learning. It provides students with...

Today’s education students are increasingly digitally savvy, accustomed to technology being woven into every facet of their lives. They expect the same from their learning experiences. Traditional classrooms, while still vital, are no longer the only avenue for knowledge acquisition. The rise of self-paced e-learning courses post-Covid is a testament to this shift, enabling students to learn...

This study explores the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance English writing and speaking skills among high school students. Conducted with 82 participants from two high schools, the research investigates how AI can serve as both a facilitator and an innovator in language learning. The methodology involved the integration of AI-driven applications in regular English...

English is considered the international language of communication. Mastery of English opens doors for communication with people from various countries and territories around the world. In an increasingly globalized world, the demand for employees proficient in English in international companies and fields such as tourism, business, and technology is rapidly increasing. Learning English has...

The aim of this study was to investigate the main challenges of speaking English as a second language. The population in this study was 21 students who were currently studying English in their third year and were chosen as the sample group for the academic year 2022-2023. The sampling was selected by convenience sampling. The data was collected through the use of a questionnaire, and a...

Advanced chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini present exciting new avenues for educators, sparking curiosity about their potential in streamlining lesson planning for university-level English skills instruction. This study delves into this potential, with the researcher using ChatGPT and Gemini to generate a sample of 30 lesson plans tailored to diverse English courses for English Teaching...

When learning English as a second language in a nation with a wide variety of races and cultures, the influence of the native tongue is nearly inevitable. Both the performance and communicative competence of the learners have been negatively impacted by this influence. This paper was written for students at the English for Specific Purposes Department (ESPD), Hanoi University, who want to...

This presentation illustrates the lifespan of the British Council funded Prelim 3 collaboration between members of the VietTESOL K-12SiG and academic staff from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in the United Kingdom. In this third, much longer phase of the Partnered Remote Language Improvement Project, the focus shifted away from classroom language and teaching techniques to the production of...

This study explores the use of Liveworksheets, Videoscribe, Padlet and Gnomio applications to enhance students' self-study after school. A total of 360 high school students from Binh Dinh province participated in the research. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires, surveys, experimental research, and observations. The findings reveal that students have positive attitudes...

The utilization of video dubbing within English language instruction has gained considerable popularity in contemporary English classrooms. This study is an investigation of the effectiveness of video dubbing and learners’ perceptions towards this language learning tool beyond the classroom. The study sample comprised 105 non-English majors attending two English B1 classes at a public...

Digital transformation has emerged as a critical strategy across various sectors, including education, aiming to leverage technology to revolutionize learning experiences. This study investigates the digital transformation in e-learning education at Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted in Gia Lai province, Vietnam, against the backdrop of the global shift towards digitalization and the...

Blended learning, an instructional approach that combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning activities, has garnered increasing attention in educational contexts. This study explores the perceptions of 70 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) high school students in the Mekong Delta regarding the advantages and difficulties associated with blended learning. Employing a...

This study investigated EFL pre-service teachers’ perceptions of the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) activities. One hundred and ten EFL pre-service teachers at a university in Vietnam volunteered to participate in this study. A questionnaire was employed to collect quantitative data. The results generally showed that pre-service teachers were highly aware of the...

Competency-based education (CBE) changes are being implemented by educational systems across the world. Since 2013, Vietnam's government has also embraced CBE as part of a broader education reform. The worldwide concept of CBE has been extensively embraced and re-framed in a variety of educational contexts, but putting the reform into practice locally (for example, teachers in schools) is...

The explosion of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of numerous online learning platforms. The advancement of current technology has been a breakthrough and a foundation for all sectors, including education (Johnson, 2020). Social media and technological advancements are the building blocks for individuals wishing to pursue their studies (Smith, 2021; Nur, 2022). Among these...

Professional development (PD) plays a vital role in maintaining and developing teachers’ qualities and competences; however, how to make PD more effective in relation to EFL teachers’ expectations and examine their satisfaction levels of PD activities organized in a foreign language center have still been a matter of much concern by administrators, researchers, and teachers as well. This study...

To date, it seems that the emergence of ChatGPT, an AI (Artificial Intelligence) language model, offers a unique function of language test design efficiently and effectively. However, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) educators’ perceptions of this technology, particularly in generating test items, have been scarcely explored. This study, therefore, employed questionnaires and...

In an effort to improve English education quality in Quang Nam province to align with the 2018 general education program, particular focus is directed towards teaching and learning English in areas inhabited by ethnic minority communities where English simply holds the position of a tertiary language. The whole world is embracing a powerful wave from ChatGPT, Google Bard, BingAI to other...

Student engagement is a significant challenge faced by many teachers. If learners are not paying attention and do not become engaged in their work, then learning simply cannot take place. We hope that teachers find it empowering to learn that engagement can be consciously crafted and generated—there are specific actions that teachers can take to positively impact learner engagement (Mercer &...

English has become an indispensable medium for global information sharing and interconnections. However, despite years of English education in high school, the majority of Vietnamese students still struggle with effective English communication. Pronunciation stands out as one of the significant factors contributing to this issue. Indeed, intelligible pronunciation has always been a challenge...

In my research, "Students’ Perceptions of Using Internet Applications for English Learning at Tay Tra High School", published in the VietTESOL 2022 International Convention Proceedings, I explored the advantages of applying technology in education, specifically Internet applications, to enhance the English proficiency of students. Recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications such as...

Hypothesis is a non-profit organization's open-source platform that facilitates dialogue across all Web material, allowing for a deep and integrated engagement that goes far beyond testing out older commenting technologies.
Hypothesis tool is used as a facilitator of interactive and collaborative reading experiences for third-year university students. With a focus on enhancing reading skills,...

Review lessons often face challenges in maintaining student engagement, a critical element for effective learning. To tackle this issue, I have been using the "Gamification Gallery" in my K-12 classes. This method not only integrates gamification into the classroom but also empowers students to create their own games, fostering a deeply interactive and stimulating learning...

Over the past years, using projects in teaching has been widely used in language classrooms. Research has proved that project-based language teaching successfully helps improve learners’ language skills through meaningful learning activities or simulations (Noraisah et al.,2017) in which students collaborate to solve real-life problems (Sheppard and Stoller, 1995; Stoller, 2002; and Tessama,...

Vocabulary is the cornerstone of language learning, and building a strong lexicon is essential for successful communication. As linguist David Wilkins noted, "Without grammar, little can be conveyed. Without vocabulary, nothing can be conveyed."
Acquiring new vocabulary requires some memorization, and learners must also be able to use their newly memorized words in communicative ways in the...

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) creates opportunities for any teachers dealing with digital technologies in modern education. The use of AI can offer the potential benefits as well as assist teachers in creating teaching resources in order to ease the burden of workload.However, there are also potential challenges that must be addressed when integrating AI into...

The use of ChatGPT, an AI-powered application, has garnered significant attention in language teaching these years. However, optimizing its benefits requires a clear pedagogical approach. This study was conducted with the primary purpose of discovering the use of chatGPT by English teachers at a rural high school for test preparation. While there have already been several studies of the...

In the digital age, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classes is gaining traction as a means to promote learner autonomy. This study investigates the effects of AI integration on learner autonomy in a CLIL language program at a secondary school, involving forty-five EFL seventh-graders. Data were collected through surveys and...

Research on teachers’ life stories have demonstrated the notable impact that life experiences have on what teachers think and do (Borg, 2003); yet, in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, this impact is relatively. This paper draws on biographical data from a larger project investigating the relationship between the beliefs of five Vietnamese EFL novice teachers and their...

The integration of ChatGPT in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching presents both opportunities and challenges in the educational landscape of Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta region. While global research acknowledges its potential, there remains a dearth of studies focusing on its implementation within this specific context. To address this gap, an exploratory multi-case...

One of the notable distinctions between Vietnamese learners and native English speakers lies in their approach to argumentative essays. Vietnamese learners tend to employ assertive language, often backed by personal anecdotes and hypothetical scenarios. Academic writing, on the other hand, necessitates the use of hedging and cautious language to effectively convey opinions. To investigate this...

This study focused on factors affecting student satisfaction with English foundation course belonging to a specific partnership program so-called International Bachelor of Finance and Accounting (BIFA) at National Economics University in Vietnam. The data collection tool was questionnaire with 293 first year and second year students of BIFA. Results indicated that the strongest factor to...

This study investigates the factors that affect students' translation skills and their recommendations to improve their translation competence in the digital age. The purpose of this study is to analyze and comprehend the challenges as well as difficulties that influence their translation skills during the translation process and to propose advice on their new learning methods. Although many...

As education evolves in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), understanding its impact on students’ motivation becomes imperative. Formative assessment plays a crucial role in providing valuable information about students’ progress and areas where they may need additional support or intervention. This paper aims to investigate how formative assessment influences students’ motivation at Tay...

The integration of gamification into language teaching has gained an increasing popularity over the last decades, creating numerous opportunities for learners to improve language proficiency. Although much attention has been devoted to gamification, few focus on learners vocabulary acquisition and motivation. To bridge these gaps, the present study aims at (1) examining the development of EFL...

This study explores how AI-powered language games can enhance English learning among high school students. Over a six-month period, 250 students at Nguyen Thai Hoc High School in Binh Dinh province used these games as part of their English curriculum. The games were designed to adapt to individual learning speeds and make the educational process enjoyable. We assessed students' improvements in...

The study will focus on using Mind Map helping fourth-grade students at Dinh Van 1 Primary School in Lam Dong improve their Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills.
Listening and Speaking are the two most important skills for EFL Young Learners to learn English. It is a subject with giant and unfamiliar knowledge. Mind Map can be an effective and helpful tool. The purpose of this...

The study explored how the use of authentic materials promoted learners’ motivation, improved reading skills and increased the volume of vocabulary in young learners. The study involved 46 fifth-graders who are taught reading with real-life materials like emails and letters, post cards, advertisements and graded readers, besides the compulsory textbook, over the course of one semester. Both...

In an attempt to improve high school students’ English writing skills, the research aimed to seek the answers to the two questions: (1) To what extent does the use of Chat GPT boost the English writing skills of high school students? (2) What are high school students’ attitudes toward Chat GPT? To find the answers to these questions, a quasi-experimental research was carried out. The subjects...

Padlet is a popular digital whiteboard where teachers and students can share ideas and work together in language classrooms. Padlet has recently offered new features using artificial intelligence (AI) to make learning and teaching even better.
There are 8 options to create lessons with AI such as Lesson plan, Classroom activities list, Timeline of events, Reading list, Map of historical...

The study aims to investigate EFL learners' Multiple Intelligences (MI) profiles at a tertiary setting in Vietnam. To fulfill the aim, the study was carried out at a Vietnamese university with the participation of 203 first-year non-English majors. The data for the study was collected through a 5-Likert scale MI Inventory for students. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and...

In the age of Artificial Intelligence, educational technology has become a vital tool in enhancing the learning experience for students worldwide. Microsoft Forms, a versatile online survey and quiz tool, has shown promising potential in augmenting the listening skills of K-12 students. This abstract outlines a study that explores the effectiveness of Microsoft Forms in developing auditory...

Incorporating films into the language learning classes has been found to be motivating for students. Films serve as educational tools that can be used for a variety of pedagogical purposes (Kalra, 2017; Khan, 2015, Curtis, 2003; Lofgreen & Brown, 1981). However, the time necessary to devote to using films in class is prohibitive for many teachers who have curricular constraints such as...

Needs analysis would contribute to the improvement of course design, instructional
material, implementation, and evaluation adjustments to meet learners' needs. As students' requirements may change over time due to the dynamic characteristics of populations and circumstances, this study was conducted to identify the current needs of Business English students in the translation courses offered...

For the past few years, non-English majored students at a university have studied English in class and done online LMS homework every week. The fact reinforces the autonomy of students while accomplishing online tasks and shortens the time of face-to-face teaching and learning. The study aims at investigating students’ autonomy in finishing weekly online exercises during the semester. Key...

In the context of teaching and learning English with learners’ competence-based approach, in order to develop students’ language skills and competence and to meet their current needs in English learning in multilevel classroom, it is undeniable that learning community is to support its most integral member that is the independent learner. This study investigates the perceptions of 100 primary...

It’s been more than a decade since the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) established the concept of Promotion of Global Human Resources (MEXT, 2012), which was an urgent issue to enhance Japan’s competitiveness in the global arena. The term ‘Global Human Resources’ is still vague and controversial; however, when we examine the progress of Japanese learners’...

In the era of technology development, a revolution in English has been implemented. As a result, two significant questions are raised. First, “with the same teaching duration allotted as previous, what can English teachers do to create great changes?”. Secondly, “How can these teachers scaffold their students to keep up with these changes?”. Therefore, teachers need a new method - blended...

Learning English and applying it into a variety of contexts are of the great importance thing. We teachers, thus, are longing for searching and implementing good ways for students to immerse into English. Holding English club regularly is one of the wonderful ways for secondary students to use English naturally and practically. However, the number of studies on having English club outside the...

Over the past years, first-year English-majored students tend to vary greatly in terms of their levels of English language proficiency. This is due to the availability of different enrolment schemes. Therefore, streaming students according to their levels seems to be a solution to group students appropriately. Streaming has been popularly used in English language teaching; however, its...

Currently, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in K–12 schools is becoming increasingly common. In this paper, students are provided with ICT tools to produce their own digital projects, such as creating videos as an alternative to written assignments. The action research is carried out in a seventh-grade class consisting of approximately 15 students for 10 weeks....

Teachers always need professional and teaching skills support. Improving supervision of teaching activities through professional learning communities in school is of great concern to educational authorities worldwide in general and particularly in Vietnam. This study investigates the understanding of teaching activities through professional learning communities in 25 Primary Schools, Ha Nam...

In the modern era, the development of science, technology and artificial intelligence is creating enormous breakthroughs. The applications of artificial intelligence are driving progress in the economy, transportation, health, especially in education and many other fields, opening up promising prospects for the future. Therefore, the application of artificial intelligence technology in English...

Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) are one of the most essential skills that students must gain in school to solve complex problems in their daily life. Moreover, HOTS have been mentioned in education including teaching and learning English as a foreign language in Vietnam. However, how to integrate HOTS into teaching, particularly reading skill, has been one of the greatest concerns of EFL...

This study aims to investigate the international lecturers’ experiences including their difficulties and strategies to accommodate their teaching in the Confucian culture. Qualitative data was elicited from individual interviews with ten international lecturers, both native and non-native English speakers, at five universities in the North of Vietnam.
Results disclosed international...

This paper explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and the DiD (Digital in Design) website in supporting non-native English speakers to achieve native-like proficiency in spoken English. This research papper was conducted with 90 students in classes 11A4 and 11A6. Through a interest-based analysis of AI language learning tools and the DiD website, the study assesses their...

The increasing prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought both opportunities and challenges in higher education sector. In EFL writing, teachers’ concern regarding students’ use of Generative AI is growing, though it is undeniable that Generative AI might offer both positive and negative impacts on the writing process. Employing a mixed-method approach, this study investigates and...

Using Information Communication Technology tools to enhance learners’ idea generation through the mindmap in English essay writing has widely been applied in many private Vietnamese institutions. Many teachers also use this method in their blended classes to help learners generate ideas in English essays and be more confident in their writing skill. This study aimed to examine how the...

This study investigated the parents' attitudes towards students' English language learning under the impact of marketization of English at some Primary schools in Khoai Chau district, Hung Yen province. 115 parents and 4 leaders in primary schools participated in the research. The data for the study was collected by these instruments: survey questionnaires for parents and interview of 4 ...

In Vietnam, writing is considered the most challenging skill by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. These students encounter various kinds of problems in their writing process, from generating ideas to revising their tasks. Previous studies reveal that infographics could bring students numerous benefits regarding their writing performance. The present study was conducted to examine...

With the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, ChatGPT emerges as a promising tool in language education. This paper endeavors to clarify the multifaceted contributions of ChatGPT to ESP instruction by focusing on its potential benefits, challenges and pedagogical implications. Library research is used to synthesize insights and identify key themes relevant to the...

This study investigated the students' attitude towards their' English ielts learning at some high schools in Khoai Chau district, Hung Yen province. 115 grade 10 students in high schools participated in the research. The data for the study was collected by these instruments: survey questionnaires for students and interview of some students in high schools in Khoai Chau district, Hung...

When it comes to pronouncing vocabulary, students find it hard to articulate and start to stutter every time they are asked to read. Learning how to pronounce new words at school tends to promote short-term memorization rather than long-term retention, as new words acquired through learning at school may be quickly forgotten when they are at home. Therefore, an introduction of IPA...

This study aims to examine the students' perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance speaking abilities in transnational higher education (TNE) programs in Vietnam. The participants consisted of thirty English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students who were enrolled in three Transnational Education (TNE) programs at a public institution in Vietnam. The study employed a...

In the context of a globalized society, it is necessary to educate the young learners with both knowledge and soft skills. Global classroom allows students to gain international experiences without leaving country. It is a great opportunity to put their knowledge into practice. They can make short, virtual projects, learn about new cultures and gain incredible soft skills. In addition, global...

In the realm of English language education, technology has become an essential component of instructional practices, providing innovative methods to enhance teaching and learning. This abstract looks at TWEE, a versatile and effective adjusting tool built exclusively for English language teachers.
TWEE is a software application designed to satisfy the specific demands of language educators,...

Pronunciation skills are fundamental for effective communication and successful language acquisition. However, freshman English majors often struggle to master English pronunciation. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study combines quantitative analysis of surveys with qualitative data from interviews to examine the obstacles that freshman English majors encounter while trying to master...

Being a future teacher, a pre-service teacher needs practicing using different approaches, methods as well as techniques so that s/he can succeed in her/ his teaching career later on. It is a fact that pre-service teachers are often curious about what they have just done, whether it is good enough or not, what points they should improve for the next lesson. During teaching practice, a class of...

Yen bai, located in the North West of Vietnam, is a mountainous province where a majority of the students seem to demonstrate low motivation towards English learning, especially vocabulary expansion. In this action research project, the authors have utilised some AI tools (Chat GPT, Magic School, Canva) to optimize students’ vocabulary learning efficiency. In other words, students are given...

One of the major problems in teaching speaking skills is the lack of practice outside the classroom. This study focuses on the use of AI Tools to create an English-speaking environment for students. The research was conducted during 10 weeks among 48 first-year students at University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. They were asked to use FLOW Speak and Talkpal AI...

The introduction of Chat GPT as a learning tool, is not without its controversy in the area of writing. Chat GPT assists students to improve their writing by analyzing basic compositional functions: grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and sentence structure. However, teachers have concerns about the misuse of Chat GPT. The blatant and willful use of Chat GPT, without conducting the...

The advancement of AI has helped to liven up the classroom atmosphere for digital native students. This research focuses on the use of the website www.formative.com to create and organize TESOL activities. The study was conducted during 10 weeks among 45 first-year students of University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The results were obtained from the teacher’s...

This qualitative research, involving 15 English-Vietnamese translation majors, utilizes interviews to investigate how students use Machine Translation (MT) tools. The study is motivated by the need to gain practical insights and reflections on current translation training trends. It meticulously examines various MT tools, emphasizing the necessity of a thoughtful approach within training...

The present study entitled “Using Project-based teaching to enhance students’ speaking skills” was conducted to address two issues: exploring the students’ attitudes toward the implementation of Project-based teaching in their English lessons and the impacts of using Project-based teaching on students’ English speaking. The instruments employed for data collection and analysis of the study...

Blended learning, an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning activities and resources, integrates various learning modalities such as in-person lectures, group discussions, digital simulations, and interactive online content. Quizlet, an online learning platform, provides a diverse array of study tools and resources for students and...

The purpose of this study was to see if the video discussion and sharing app Flipgrid could help students improve their pronunciation skills. This was an action research experiment undertaken in an English class to see if using Flipgrid may assist students in improving their pronunciation. Forty students from a class at a high school in Hung Yen were chosen to participate in the study in order...

With a view to increasing high school students' understanding and application of English grammar rules, the research aimed to seek the answers to the two questions: (1) To what extent do websites and applications boost high school students’ capacity of using English grammar? (2) What are high school students’ attitudes toward those websites and applications? To find the answers to the above...

VMOOCs (VietTESOL Massive Open Online Courses) is a professional development group of VietTESOL, established in 2021 with the mission of providing facilitated MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) to VietTESOL members. To date, eight VMOOCs have been successfully conducted, each attracting an average of 500-700 participants, notably with the first course boasting over 1000 registered enrollees....

Looking at textbook evaluation from a corpus linguistics perspective, this study examined the vocabulary in an international EFL textbook currently in use at a secondary school in Hanoi, Vietnam and measured the vocabulary knowledge of 150 high school students who were using this book in their English course. The corpus analysis showed that 2,000 word-families and 3,000 word-families were...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been widely utilized these days by not only students but also teachers. For pre-service teachers, they are playing the role of a student and a future teacher, so the question is that what they are doing with AI as a student and what they are preparing for their own career with the help of AI. The study aims to answer those two research questions. A survey...