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Description
In the process of changing the high school graduation exam in Vietnam, the challenge of mastering English is currently one of the most important issues for students. This paper proposes a set of strategic strategies to assist 12th-grade students at Nguyễn Duy Thì High School to get acquainted with the different question types in the 2025 English national exam. The initiative entails thorough examination of the exam formats, particular strategies for solving certain question types, and class exercises to enhance students’ learning effectiveness. The research focuses on the need of preparing students to be critical readers and thinkers, especially in dealing with problems related to reading comprehension, error identification, and sentence transformation. The initial outcomes of the study show that there is a noticeable improvement in students’ self-efficacy, critical thinking, and achievement. The study also emphasises the role of creative strategies in teaching to help students overcome exam stress and be better prepared for exams. It is an original contribution to the discussion of English language teaching and learning in Vietnam, with specific recommendations for teachers and policymakers on how to improve preparatory teaching for exams.
Biography
Dương Thị Nhung
English Teacher
Nhung is an experienced English teacher of Nguyễn Duy Thì High School in Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam, with nearly a decade of teaching and coaching experience in preparing students for high-stakes exams. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language Teacher Education from the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University (ULIS – VNU) and is pursuing a Master's degree in TESOL at Southern New Hampshire University. She has also completed a postgraduate teaching certification program at ULIS – VNU.
Her rich experience encompasses classroom teaching of students for national graduation exams, coaching gifted students for school competitions, and designing diagnostic tests and examination materials for her school. She has also participated in various professional workshops on the teaching of English language, where she shared ideas and creative techniques for exam preparation. Dedicated to developing students' language abilities and test-taking abilities, she is always interested in enhancing her teaching skills and facilitating English education in Vietnam.
