VIETTESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2025

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This case study investigates the effectiveness of combining Kahoot and ChatGPT in teaching General English to B1 level students at University of Science and Technology, Da Nang University. The research aims to examine how the combination of interactive quiz-based activities and AI-assisted support influences student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. A mixed-methods...

This study explores and compares EFL teachers’ beliefs about two instructional strategies - Graphic Organizers (GOs) and Questioning Strategies (QS) - in teaching reading. While research highlights their benefits, little is known about teachers' perceptions of their effectiveness and implementation challenges. Given that reading comprehension is vital in Vietnam’s EFL curriculum, understanding...

English (ISO 639-3: eng) belongs to the Indo-European language family, while Vietnamese (ISO 639-3: vie) is part of the Austroasiatic family. Despite both languages possessing complex phonetic and phonological systems, they diverge considerably in syllable structure, sound distribution, and acoustic features. This study aims to analyze and contrast these systems from both theoretical and...

Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) has gained increasing emphasis in English language teaching (ELT) in today’s globalized context. Vietnam’s national education policy has recently highlighted the importance of developing ICC alongside linguistic proficiency to equip learners for effective intercultural communication. This study investigates how ICC is represented in three Grade 10...

In English language teaching (ELT) contexts, translanguaging (TL) encourages bilingualism in language classrooms, counteracting English-only instruction (Tian et al., 2020). This paper offers a systematic review as an inquiry into the existing literature on TL as a pedagogical approach in various ELT contexts, including Vietnam. Based on the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for...

Research on second language (L2) learners' engagement highlights the critical role of emotional engagement in task performance and language development; however, empirical evidence remains limited, particularly from a text-driven perspective within task-based language teaching (TBLT) (Tomlinson, 2018, 2023). This mixed-methods study investigates the emotional engagement of Vietnamese EFL...

This presentation invites participants on a journey into the heart of meaningful language education, where adaptive expertise is the gold-standard of teachers’ professional practice. Rooted in Vietnam’s Foreign Language Teacher Competencies (FLTC) (BGDĐT, 2020), the session draws on several chapters in "Vietnam’s Foreign Language Teacher Competencies in Practice" series to explore how ELTs ...

This study investigates the effectiveness of sustainability-themed English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction in enhancing the debate skills of B2-level students at Hanoi University. Grounded in communicative language teaching and content-based instruction, the course integrated global sustainability issues – such as climate change, renewable energy, and urban planning – into structured...

In today’s fast-evolving world, resilience has become an essential trait for overcoming obstacles-especially for Vietnamese students, who navigate immense academic pressures shaped by Confucian traditions and a highly competitive, exam-focused education system. This study explored the relationship between Adversity Quotient® (AQ), a recognized measure of resilience, and academic performance...

In response to the 2018 General English Curriculum in Vietnam, which emphasizes intercultural understanding, textbook evaluation has become increasingly important. This study examines cultural contents in the most widely adopted English textbook for sixth graders in Vietnam based on three frameworks (Byram’s 1993, adapted from Cortazzi & Jin’s 1999, and Trimodal Cultural Integration Model...

This study was aimed at identifying the non-observance of Grice's maxims and investigating the forces behind that breaching in the three American televised presidential debate in 2016 between Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, and Donald Trump, the nominee of the Republic Party. The data were collected from three downloaded videos of the presidential debates in 2016. Qualitative method...

Motivation has long been recognized as a key factor in the success of language learners, with numerous scholars exploring its nature and seeking strategies to enhance it. However, limited attention has been given to learners’ motivation within specific subfields of language studies, such as lexicology—an area often regarded as both essential and challenging in language acquisition. This study...

This study investigates how socio-cultural factors shape the emotional experiences of Vietnamese tertiary EFL teachers, with a focus on their lifelong engagement with English, particularly in oral communication. Employing a qualitatively-driven mixed methods design, the research involved two phases: initial and exploratory questionnaires, followed by semi-structured interviews and reflective...

This study applies Hans Vermeer’s Skopos theory, a functionalist approach that emphasizes the purpose of the translation within the target context, to analyze the Vietnamese version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Phù thủy xứ Oz), translated by Khải Minh and published by Văn học Publishing House. Instead of strictly adhering to the source text, Skopos’s theory maintains that the intended...

Writing academic articles for publication has been perceived as a challenging task for postgraduates, particularly in the internationalized context of increasing digital integration in higher education. While previous studies have focused on technical and linguistic barriers, little is known about these challenges through a cognitive framework which accounts for the usage of digital equipment....

In an increasingly globalized world, the significance of bilingual education has drawn much attention of educational institutions, especially those accommodating international students. The present study investigates Cambodian students’ impacts of the bilingual-medium instruction (BMI) on their learning performance at a Vietnamese Medical College (VNMC). The BMI aims to enhance their...

Maintaining vocabulary retention and promoting long-term memory are essential goals in K-12 English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly in contexts where students struggle with passive memorization techniques. This study explores the use of Magical Flashcards - a visual and interactive tool grounded in cognitive learning theory and gamified learning - to enhance EFL learners’ lexical recall....

This study investigates how Vietnamese EFL high school teachers align their pedagogical beliefs with classroom practices amid the ongoing English language curriculum reform. Grounded in Teacher Cognition Theory and Sociocultural Theory, the research explores the dynamic relationship between teachers’ professional development, beliefs, and instructional behaviors. Adopting a mixed-methods...

Recent research highlights that while students find SDG-focused curricula engaging and relevant, educators often struggle with selecting appropriate materials and managing lesson complexity (Mack & Downs, 2024; Sheridan & Tanaka, 2024). To address these challenges, this interactive workshop explores effective and adaptable strategies for integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development...

With the hope of equipping English language students for their entry into the future career paths, this research investigates the core and interpersonal skills that students and employers consider vital to graduate employability. As such, it seeks to identify any perceptual mismatches of skills between stakeholders and uncover any potential gaps between what employers expect from English...

This study delves into the complex challenges and emotional toll faced by teachers in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) contexts, particularly in balancing content delivery, language demands, and professional identity amidst inadequate institutional support. As EMI continues to expand globally, content teachers often confront the dual challenge of teaching academic subjects in English...

The SEA-Teacher Program is a collaborative initiative among Southeast Asian countries initiated by SEAMEO, aiming to enhance the intercultural competence and teaching skills of prospective teachers through cross-cultural teaching practicums. Lambung Mangkurat University is one of the active institutions participating in this program. The urgency of this study arises from the complex challenges...

This study explores the influence of ChatGPT on the development of metacognitive strategies and writing motivation among EFL learners. The research involved 120 second-year English majors at Lac Hong University in Vietnam, all of whom were enrolled in Essay Writing courses and demonstrated intermediate proficiency levels (B1-B2 in CEFR). Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study required...

The use of checklists in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing instruction has gained attention as an effective tool for guiding students through the writing process. In the context of Vietnamese grade-10 students using the textbook Global Success, teaching writing often faces a number of difficulties regarding the requirements of the writing tasks and the linkage between the tasks and...

In 2020, MOET issued a three-tiered holistic assessment scale for foreign language teacher competency as a guideline for educational institutions nationwide to facilitate their teacher recruitment and professional development. However, no research to date has validated this high-stakes scale and the present study filled this gap. To this end, it employed Rasch-based evidence generated from the...

Creating an engaging and practical communication environment for under-10-year-old language learners in rural areas is crucial to fostering early language acquisition and long-term linguistic competence. This study explores strategies for establishing a "usual communication environment" — one that mirrors natural, everyday interactions — tailored to the needs and contexts of young learners in...

In an effort to integrate the Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationship, Meaning in Life, and Accomplishment (PERMA) model into teaching English speaking and create a harmonious English learning environment, this study sought validation of PERMA-based lessons from experts in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Medical Purposes (EMP) teaching and learning. A general lesson plan...

Teacher resilience has gained prominence in educational research due to its critical role in supporting teachers’ well-being, effectiveness, and retention in challenging school contexts. This systematic review identifies and synthesizes effective strategies for enhancing teacher resilience across diverse educational settings. Analyzing 34 peer-reviewed articles published between 2018 and 2025...

The current case study aims to explore the impact of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) on Vietnamese EFL learners’ engagement in oral activities, as well as the challenges that EFL teachers may encounter when implementing CRP in their EFL multicultural classrooms. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five Vietnamese students at a Taiwanese university and two Taiwanese...

Effective professional development (PD) in K12 TESOL contexts necessitates precise, individualized support. This presentation introduces a data-driven methodology leveraging structured observation platforms to enhance teacher growth at a K12 International school in Hanoi. Drawing from comprehensive analysis of observation data stored on the NEE platform (Online Teacher Evaluation System)...

This article proposes an English language teaching model integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for military schools, aiming to enhance language proficiency in the context of globalization and defense integration. In response to the limitations of traditional methods—such as lack of personalization and underutilization of technology—the model incorporates AI tools including language...

This interactive workshop introduces practical strategies for integrating eco-literacy and global citizenship into English language instruction through task-based language teaching (TBLT). Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the session showcases how secondary EFL learners can meaningfully engage with environmental issues while developing communicative...

Vocabulary knowledge plays a crucial role in the development of language skills and overall English proficiency among EFL learners. In Vietnam, the General Education English Curriculum (GEEC), introduced by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) in 2018, expects students to acquire about 2,500 words across primary to upper secondary levels (Van Van, 2022). However, the GEEC does not...

Rubrics are a common instrument for scoring students’ language performance. Developing scoring rubrics is a crucial step in assessing language proficiency, particularly the assessment of speaking and writing skills. Scoring rubrics should be designed in such a way that they accurately reflect the different components of the language competence and the levels of performance being targeted in...

This qualitative multiple case study investigates how classroom experiences shape professional identity development among EFL pre-service teachers in Vietnam. The research uses the Dynamic Systems Model of Role Identity framework to address critical gaps in understanding how different teaching experiences contribute to identity formation and how EFL pre-service teachers manage professional...

This study investigates the effectiveness of project-based learning (PBL) in developing communicative competence—identified as a core disciplinary skill—in Vietnamese high school English education. Implemented at a specialized high school, the study redesigned textbook “Project” activities into real-life tasks such as media campaigns, career interviews, and video production, aiming to...

Writing proficiency is a major determinant of students’ success in tertiary education, and Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) is therefore employed to enhance it. Despite being well-researched, studies in this area are primarily quantitative and focus on isolated types of feedback and immediate effects on lower-order grammatical features (e.g., accuracy). This results in limited findings on...

The instruction of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is confronted with both opportunities and challenges as a result of the accelerated evolution of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This presentation documents a professional development program that is designed to improve the digital and AI competencies of EFL instructors in order to facilitate technology-enhanced...

This study investigates English majors’ perceptions of domestic field trips as part of their language education at Saigon University. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 270 students through a questionnaire, followed by semi-structured interviews with selected participants. The research explores how students perceive the role of domestic field trips within their...

In today’s rapidly changing educational context, professional development (PD) for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers is greatly paramount. In Vietnam, effective PD programs have become even more crucial because they are bound to various systematic and personal barriers. Grounded in Adult Learning Theory and Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT), this study adopts an...

Teaching writing to multilingual learners at a time when ChatGPT dominates is an enormous challenge as writing educators well know. How can teachers help to improve the English language and critical thinking skills of students when there is now an app that can do it all for them? This presentation will begin by sharing preliminary research data on AI usage of students collected at an English...

The commercial EFL textbooks follow the trend of integrating language skills and critical thinking skills as seen in Pathways 3: Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking (Second Edition) textbook written by Blass, Vargo, and Folse (2013) used for the second-year students at Faculty of English, University of Foreign Language Studies – The University of Danang. This study aims to investigate the...

This study explores the listening challenges experienced by non-English major students at a Vietnamese university, specifically in the context of B1-level VSTEP-oriented instruction. The VSTEP exam plays an increasingly vital role in Vietnam’s higher education system, as it is often used to assess students’ English proficiency for graduation and job placement. However, despite its...

Intercultural communication focuses on the exchange of information among various cultures and social groups, encompassing individuals with diverse religious, social, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. This research article explores the impact of volunteer work experience on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ intercultural communication skills at a university in Vietnam. The study...

Teacher supervision remains one of the key educational practices around the world for ensuring teacher professional development and quality learning. In many Sub-Saharan African countries, such as Niger, it raises multiple questions on the extent to which it contributes to the advancement of education. The purpose of this presentation is to shed light on the current practices of supervision in...

In response to global integration, Vietnam has implemented substantial reforms in its English language teaching (ELT) sector to improve communicative competence and adopt modern teaching methods. The effectiveness of these reforms significantly depends on teachers' ability to adapt their instructional practices. This review paper examines the cognitions and practices of EFL teachers in Vietnam...

Critical thinking activities are widely applied in language teaching and learning, with teachers' perceptions of their implementation being essential to student learning outcomes. This study investigated EFL teachers' perceptions of implementing critical thinking activities after their introduction and classroom application. A mixed-method approach was employed, including both a survey of...

Understanding culture in foreign language learning is crucial, and as a result, students’ intercultural communicative competence (ICC) has garnered significant research attention recently. This study investigates EFL teachers’ perceptions of role-play activities in developing students’ ICC, focusing on its components: knowledge, intercultural attitudes, skills of interpreting and relating,...

Learning engagement correlates with important educational outcomes, including academic achievement and satisfaction. However, the choice and implementation of an effective method that can improve learning engagement has not yet been finalized. In practice, mind-mapping has long been used by teachers to create, visualize, arrange, and expand ideas in order to facilitate the teaching and...

This study investigates the EFL teachers’ perceptions of the significance and difficulties of participating in the interactions in the Communities of Practice (CoPs). The study employed a mixed-method survey design. The participants of the study were 100 EFL secondary school teachers chosen randomly from nearly 500 EFL secondary school teachers in Tien Giang Province, the Mekong Delta chosen...

Reflective teaching (RT) has long been recognized as a cornerstone of teacher professional development (PD), and recent years have witnessed growing interest in lesson study (LS) as a collaborative model to support RT and sustained instructional improvement. This research explores the transformative experiences of English as foreign language (EFL) tertiary teachers in Vietnamese higher...

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has introduced innovative tools like ChatGPT, which are increasingly supporting English language teachers in teaching writing. Writing skills have become a key area where the potential of ChatGPT can be effectively harnessed. Its ability to assist teachers in delivering structured and systematic writing lessons makes it a valuable asset in...

As English-medium instruction (EMI) programs have expanded rapidly in Vietnam as a result of educational globalization, more research is needed in this field. This study aims to promote EMI lecturers’ professional development and enhance teaching quality by identifying the needs of content lecturers in Vietnamese higher education in order to have a more comprehensive insight into appropriate...

This study proposes a multi-phase, practice-oriented roadmap to enhance English language education in Vietnam’s specialized and mountainous high schools. Grounded in established theoretical frameworks such as English Medium Instruction (EMI) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), the proposed strategy aligns with Vietnam’s National Foreign Language Project 2020–2030 and the May...

Jigsaw and information gap activities can empower language learners by fostering their autonomy, confidence, and resilience. Grounded in sociocultural theory (Vygotsky, 1978) and task-based language teaching (Ellis, 2003), these activities promote active engagement, meaningful communication, and learner autonomy through collaboration. When applied to teaching reading and grammar, jigsaw...

Given the dynamics of globalization and the rising demands for intercultural communication, proficiency in English public speaking has become a crucial skill for English major students in Vietnam. This study examines the impact of socio-cultural exchange activities, guided by applied linguistics principles, on enhancing learners' public speaking skills. The study highlights the importance of...

In the 21st century, equipping young English learners with essential skills is crucial for their success in a rapidly evolving globalized world. Among these, the 4Cs—Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity—play a pivotal role. Critical thinking enables learners to analyze and solve problems effectively, enhancing their ability to understand complex English texts and...

This article presents a discourse analysis of two prominent public speeches by world-renowned artist Taylor Swift: the 2019 Billboard Music Awards “Woman of the Decade” Acceptance Speech and the 2022 New York University Commencement Address. Grounded in classical rhetorical theory by Aristotle from ancient times and critical discourse analysis theory (Fairclough, 2003), this study explores the...

This study explores how language policy-driven professional development (PD) programs shape the agency of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) school teachers in Vietnam, focusing on the Mekong Delta. While PD is widely used to implement national language policies, its impact on teacher agency remains underexplored, particularly in under-resourced and contextually diverse educational settings....

This study explores the effectiveness of using drawing and picture-based presentations as a strategy to enhance English speaking skills among high school students. From my teaching experience, I recognize that many students face anxiety and lack confidence when speaking in English, so I have applied this engaging approach that combines creativity with oral expression. Students are encouraged...

This interactive session supports English teacher development by introducing effective, research-based multisensory strategies for teaching English structures to very young learners. Drawing on foundational theories of child development and language acquisition (Piaget, 1970; Scott & Ytreberg, 1990; Donaldson, 1978), the session highlights key characteristics of very young learners such as...

Part of preparing Vietnamese learners of English for ‘global readiness’ is to equip them with strong English skills in their target specialised fields of endeavour. This paper will present English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in a way that is not commonly seen in Vietnam, but which is in alignment with views of ESP internationally. In Vietnamese contexts ESP is often considered to be...

This study explores English Studies students' perceptions of using TikTok as a platform to internalize English-speaking cultures and examines its effectiveness as an educational tool for cultural learning. A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing a questionnaire consisting of sixteen items, including fifteen statements and one open-ended question. The study was conducted at the School...

Learners’ engagement in learning and assessment tasks has been considered as one of the key conditions for learning gains and improvement. Numerous previous studies have suggested that while some tasks might effectively motivate learners to make learning effort, others might discourage them, leading to their ignorance or incompletion of the tasks. This study sheds light on English-Studies...

In today’s globalized tertiary education landscape, supporting linguistic diversity and positive learning experiences is a pressing challenge. Understanding how different instructional language approaches affect learner tension is crucial, as it significantly impacts language acquisition and academic success. This mixed-method research aims to examine how different instructional language...

This study investigates the effectiveness of mnemonic acrostics (MAs) as a vocabulary learning strategy (VLS) to enhance vocabulary retention among Vietnamese B1-level English learners, while also exploring learners’ perceptions of the strategy. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research involved 60 participants from a private English center in a southern Vietnamese city. A...

Developing effective business communication skills is a pressing need for university students in English as a Second Language (ESL) contexts, particularly in light of increasing global workplace demands. This research explores how project-based learning (PBL) can be implemented in a Business Communication course to foster practical communication competence among undergraduates in Foreign Trade...

This study investigates the influence of artistic learning spaces on the motivation of Business English students at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). A total of 65 undergraduate students participated in an online survey that examined their perceptions of key aesthetic elements, including spatial design, natural greenery, flexible furniture, harmonious color schemes, and...

This study investigates the effects of integrating Task-Based Instruction (TBI) and Concept-Based Instruction (CBI) activities on Vietnamese EFL university students’ academic collocation learning. Adopting a quasi-experimental design, seventy-three participants were divided into two groups: an Integrated Group (n = 42), which received a combination of TBI and CBI activities, and a Comparison...

This paper reports on a case study on cultivating communities of practice (CoP) among Cambodian EFL professionals, adopting Keuk’s (2015) CoP model, at one ELT tertiary institution in Phnom Penh, a capital of Cambodia. This study, conducted in two phases, aimed to find out the EFL professionals’ needs for enhancing their professional practices and their responses to the needs in the form of...

This study analyzes the impact of Vietnamese university students’ expectancy beliefs on their achievement in English. Anchored on the motivation expectancy-value theory (Eccles & Wigfield, 2002), the study is based on data from 1,207 non-English major students enrolled in compulsory English classes from three universities in Ho Chi Minh City.

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This study examines the application of Visual Arts in project-based English instruction as a means to foster student engagement, linguistic development, and creative expression in upper secondary classrooms. Drawing on the theoretical framework of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and principles of multimodal pedagogy, the approach integrates visual literacy into language teaching through the...

The initiative “Measures to contribute to improving the effectiveness of using Project-Based Learning in English for Secondary School” aims to improve the quality of teaching and help students develop their language skills and soft skills comprehensively. Based on the fact that a number of students lack confidence and are afraid to communicate in English, teachers have applied the...

This study explores the application of scenario-based assessment in the testing practices of theoretical subjects at a university level, focusing on its effectiveness in evaluating students' higher-order thinking skills—specifically, the abilities to evaluate and synthesize information as outlined in Bloom's taxonomy. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data collected through...

Nowadays, technology plays an increasingly vital role in language education. Recently, more and more educators and researchers have explored how technological devices can support the assessment of English listening skills. This study, therefore, aims to explore students’ perceptions of the use of technological devices in the assessment of listening skills in an ESP course, namely ‘English for...

This pre-experimental study investigated the use of an AI-based tool, ChatGPT, to enhance Vietnamese undergraduates’ use of collocations in academic writing. Thirty-two students participated in a seven-week intervention, in which they received instructions on academic writing, collocational use and how to interact with ChatGPT. The data collection instruments included pretests and posttests,...

Language assessment literacy (LAL) is a foundational competency for pre-service teachers of English, particularly in the context of Vietnam’s Curriculum 2018, which emphasizes learner-centered approaches and balanced formative and summative assessment. Despite its importance, limited research has explored Vietnamese pre-service teachers’ confidence and preparedness in LAL. This study addresses...

The growing interest in AI integration in education calls for a deeper understanding of how teachers exercise their agency in using AI tools for instructional purposes. While existing studies highlight the potential of AI in language teaching, further research is needed to explore how teachers navigate personal, pedagogical, and institutional factors when adopting such technologies. Against...

ABSTRACT
Online Teaching & Learning (OTL), a new trend in the digital education age, has been largely developing all over the world for over twenty years. Universities have tried their best to make break-through in online education; however, they must encounter challenges in implementing online courses as well as understanding the psychological factors that impact learners' experiences. This...

This qualitative study examines the emotions and emotion regulation strategies of Vietnamese undergraduate students majoring in Primary English Language Teaching during a six-week practicum in primary schools in Hue City. Drawing on Yin’s (2016) Teacher Emotion Framework and Gross’s (1998) Process Model of Emotion Regulation, the research explores how pre-service teachers experience and manage...

This study explores what EFL learners actually do during group work and identifies factors influencing their collaborative performance. The participants included 150 English-major students from Can Tho University. They completed a 38-item questionnaire grounded in five key aspects of effective group work: positive interdependence, face-to-face interaction, individual responsibility,...

In recent years, critical thinking has been increasingly recognized as a vital component in English language teaching, especially in contexts where English is taught as a foreign language (EFL). However, its practical implementation in classroom settings remains inconsistent, particularly in countries like Vietnam, where traditional, exam-oriented teaching methods often prevail. This study...

Microteaching has long been recognized as a crucial component in teacher education, providing pre-service teachers with a safe and supportive environment to practice essential teaching skills before entering real classrooms. This qualitative study explores the impact of microteaching on the professional growth of English pre-service teachers at Lambung Mangkurat University, focusing on their...

This study explores the psychological barriers students face when transitioning from General English to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) within the context of a Vietnamese university. The shift to ESP often introduces specialized vocabulary, unfamiliar content, and increased academic demands, which can trigger anxiety, reduced confidence, and fluctuating motivation.

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This study investigates how undergraduate students engage with English Medium Instruction (EMI) and how their language use influences content learning in a Vietnamese university context. Employing a mixed-methods design, the study combines survey data from 72 EMI students with interviews from 15 students and 3 lecturers, along with classroom observations. The findings reveal varying...

Professional development (PD) plays an important role in shaping teachers’ professional identity and enhancing their teaching skills. One avenue for PD is formal education. In recent years, enrolling in transnational postgraduate degrees has become increasingly common among English language teachers in Vietnam due to their international recognition and perceived value. Taking the form of an...

This qualitative case study examined how secondary school teachers engage in agency when developing curriculum in situ for their own classrooms. From a sociocultural framework, the study investigated how teachers perceive, interpret, adapt, and negotiate the official curriculum in light of students’ needs, institutional expectations, and their personal beliefs about teaching.
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Teacher-to-teacher (T-T) feedback plays a pivotal role in supporting teacher professional development (TPD). However, there is a paucity of research on T-T feedback practices and their influence on teacher education, particularly within Vietnamese school settings. This study, therefore, is motivated to explore how in-service school teachers engage in T-T feedback practices and how teachers...

The purpose of this study is to find out how artificial intelligence (AI) might enhance the speaking abilities of minority ethnic high school pupils. The SpeechAce tool serves as a specific example of an AI tool with research-advancing potential in this work, which employs a quasi-experimental research approach. 76 high school students from a Thai Nguyen province high school were asked to...

Reading is a key skill in language learning, essential for knowledge acquisition and critical thinking (Grabe & Stoller, 2014). In Vietnam, the importance of reading has increased following revisions to the 2025 English National High School Graduation Test, which introduces additional questions on reading comprehension. While the post-reading stage is shown to enhance students' understanding...

This study explores high school students’ and teachers’ perceptions and experiences regarding the integration of multicultural elements into the pre-teaching stage of receptive skills (reading and listening) lessons at a public high school in Hanoi, focusing on the potential of such integration to activate students' prior multicultural knowledge and enhance their engagement in the lessons. The...

Grounded in the usage-based linguistic framework which considers inter-individual variation as an inherent feature of language use and production, this study attempted to explore what linguistic complexity measures significantly differed among individual learners of similar learning conditions and how these variations were comparable to the differences in essay quality. The study analyzed 56...

Foreign Language Enjoyment (FLE) and Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) significantly impact students’ language acquisition and motivation; however; their influencing factors remain understudied in non-English major students. While previous research has investigated FLE and FLA in English majors, little attention has been given to non-English major learners, particularly in Can Tho University. The...

This study investigates the relationship between learning motivation, learner autonomy, engagement, and learning strategies and English proficiency among Vietnamese university students, grounded in the Expectancy-Value Theory. A quantitative survey was conducted with 125 non-English-major students at a Vietnamese university, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data on psychological...

In the globalization era, communicative competence is essential for L2 learners to interact appropriately across socio-cultural contexts. However, one of its core components, pragmatic competence, has been underemphasized in previous Vietnamese EFL textbooks, limiting students’ ability to use English effectively in real-world situations. To determine how a newly published series addresses this...

Conducting collaborative research is a common professional development practice among university lecturers whose jobs often involve knowledgeability and transmission of knowledge. It is such a familiar process that collaboration among lecturers, who are typically colleagues, is often overlooked and presumed to occur seamlessly. This study therefore presents a narrative inquiry in which a team...

Mastering and applying Vietnam’s 2018 Foreign Language Education Curriculum (FLEC) is a foundational competency in the first domain of the Foreign Language Teacher Competency Framework. This study investigates the practical implementation of FLEC through the lived experiences of ten in-service teachers and the perspectives of pre-service teachers, gathered via semi-structured interviews and an...

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education necessitates a critical re-evaluation of pedagogical paradigms, particularly within humanities disciplines such as English Language Studies. This study investigates the evolving roles and functions of lecturers as perceived by undergraduate English Language Studies (ELS) students in an AI-pervasive academic environment....

In the context of increasing globalization and digital transformation in education, virtual exchange (VE) has emerged as a promising pedagogical approach to foster intercultural communicative competence (ICC) among students, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) settings. Despite the growing interest in virtual exchange programs, there is a lack of robust research that examines...

According to the United Nations General Assembly (2015), gender equality is a fundamental human right and is essential in creating a more peaceful and sustainable future. Gender equality enables individuals to participate in decision-making processes related to such global challenges as climate change, poverty, and education. Many higher education institutions have developed strategies to help...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in language education has gained attraction in recent years, offering innovative ways to enhance student learning outcomes. This study investigated the impact of using ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students' descriptive writing skills and classroom engagement. This study employed a...

Debate has become increasingly popular among Vietnamese middle and high schoolers in and outside schools. There are more debate clubs, extra- classes for professional training and debate tournaments where debaters are coached to work in teams and engage themselves in debating over global issues. They use English or Vietnamese, logic and knowledge of different fields to build a persuasive case,...

This study investigates high school students’ perceptions of using ChatGPT to support their English speaking skills, focusing on its effectiveness and the challenges they experience. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining questionnaire responses with follow-up interviews to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. The participants were 80 Grade 11 students from two classes at a...

This study investigates the attitudes, habits, and perceptions of high school students in Vinh Phuc province regarding the use of ChatGPT in English language learning. A total of 120 students participated in the research. Data were collected through a 4-point Likert scale questionnaire adapted from Ho, P. X. P. (2024), administered online via Google Forms. The study aimed to understand how...

The positive effects of implementing Reflective Learning activities in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) have been widely reported. However few researchers study how educators design a lesson with learning activities that scaffold students of English as a Second Language (ESL) to reflect on their reading of exemplars. Personas, fictional representations of real users of...

This study examines the impact of AI on educational inequality in EFL learning between urban (Hanoi) and rural (Tuyen Quang) areas in Vietnam during 2023-2025. As AI transforms EFL education through personalized tools like speech recognition and adaptive learning platforms, its potential to bridge or widen the urban-rural educational gap remains underexplored. This research addresses three key...

In the evolving landscape of Vietnamese higher education, there is a growing emphasis on holistic student development that encompasses both academic achievement and mental well-being. This study aims to evaluate the impacts of integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into higher education curricula on student well-being and academic success. The primary objectives are to assess how SEL...

This study investigates the challenges encountered and coping strategies experienced by a Vietnamese pre-service EFL teacher when implementing Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in a high school practicum context. The research problem addresses the gap between TBLT principles and the realities of traditional, exam-oriented classrooms in Vietnam, where communicative approaches remain...

Mastering speaking skill or enhancing oral communicative ability is not only essential for academic purposes, but also for professional ones. However, developing this important skill is, in fact, found to be challenging by most English language teachers. Moreover, from the side of language learners, by being able to speak, it will be easier for them to transfer their thoughts to others;...

This study discovered the effectiveness of the EAP Talk platform in enhancing the speaking performance of secondary school students. The study involved speaking tests provided by the platform and testing students using the app, thus aiming to assess their speaking performance utilizing the platform’s features. A total of 30 Grade 8 students participated in an eight-week program, during which...

Over the past two decades, the development of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) programs has gained rapid momentum in Vietnamese higher education institutions, leading to immeasurable benefits for students in terms of higher language proficiency, improved professional communication skills and better career prospects. However, a large proportion of instructors in business programs are...

Teachers and learners of English are well aware of the fact that a good command of the language includes many components, among which aspects of connected speech must be taken into serious consideration if one wants to participate in an international environment. However, at the high school level, aspects of connected speech have not received attention commensurate with their roles. Avery and...

Assessment practice in Foreign Language Classrooms has been a common concern of educators in particular educational settings. This study explores influential factors associated with learning process-oriented assessment in foreign language (FL) classrooms at the higher education level. A mixed research design (qualitavie and quantitative research methods) was employed, involving 58...

In the context of the digital era, Vietnam's general education management system is experiencing significant and rapid transformation. This study investigates both the opportunities and challenges posed by the digitization of education governance. On the one hand, digital technologies offer numerous advantages such as enhanced data collection and utilization, increased administrative...

This quantitative survey research investigates the lesson planning practice and competence of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in Vietnam. Data were collected from 143 EFL teachers who were currently teaching at various primary, secondary and high schools in Vietnam. Both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted to explore the participants’ overall level of...

This study explores Vietnamese Generation Z students’ awareness of linguistic sexism in English from a cultural perspective shaped by Confucian gender ideology. It also examines how these traditional norms may influence learners’ acceptance or resistance toward inclusive language use and the gender stereotypes it seeks to challenge. The research was conducted in non-English-majored classes at...

The emergence of ChatGPT as a digital teaching tool has significantly influenced language education in enhancing productive language skills, particularly writing proficiency. This study explores the integration of ChatGPT into flipped classroom settings to enhance students’ academic writing skills and promote self-regulated learning (SRL). In a Foreign Language (EFL) writing course utilizing...

The purpose of this abstract is to talk about challenges in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL), especially as AI-powered technologies are reshaping the landscape of education. Yet, they haven’t been able to meet educators’ expectations due to individual differences among students, including various learning styles, self-motivation, competencies, and adaptability. In addition,...

In learner-centered ESL instruction, fostering autonomy and creativity is essential to meaningful language development. This presentation introduces a classroom-based model that integrates extensive reading with student-selected creative projects, supervised by teachers and aligned with textbook themes. Students independently choose English texts—fiction or nonfiction—that resonate with their...

Competency 2.6 – Applying Information Technology to Foreign Language Teaching – in the Foreign Language Teaching Competency Framework (MOET, 2020 - FLTCF Teacher-Friendly Translation) emphasizes the capacity of educators to meaningfully integrate digital tools into instructional and assessment practices. This competency promotes enhanced learner engagement, greater autonomy, and more...

The number of people speaking English worldwide has surged from millions to billions over the past five centuries, resulting in English being used more often than not as the global language (as in the theories of Global Englishes). This has challenged any overemphasis on native-like competence in assessing learners’ pronunciation. Intelligibility – the speaker’s capacity to be understood...

This study investigates the integration of sustainability into English Language Teaching (ELT) through Project-Based Language Teaching (PBLT) in a 10th-grade classroom. As the need for globally competent English learners (ELs) increases, aligning language education with sustainability goals becomes crucial. PBLT serves as an effective pedagogical framework, focusing on real-world,...

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In the digital age, tools like SDL Trados, Google Translate, and ChatGPT accelerate translation tasks but often fail to preserve semantic precision, especially when addressing lexical ambiguity, figurative expressions, and cultural nuances. This study presents an interdisciplinary pedagogical model integrating semantic theory into technology-aided translation (TAT) training to bridge...

Recently, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been the topic discussed at a lot academic forums. SEL is generally defined as a process that helps individuals develop the skills to understand and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and achieve positive outcomes (CASEL, 2020). Research has proved that SEL helps improve students’ academic performance,...

This study examines the integration of story-based learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance English language teaching for non-major students at the Political Academy of the People’s Public Security. The approach employs various AI tools, including HeyGen, Suno, CapCut, ChatGPT, and Grok, to transform curriculum content into interactive video and audio stories tailored to learners’...

With the rise of artificial intelligence in education, innovative tools such as AI-generated songs are gaining attention for their potential to enhance second/foreign language pronunciation instruction. This qualitative study explores how Vietnamese high school EFL teachers integrate AI-generated songs into communicative pronunciation teaching and examines the perceptions of both teachers and...

It is crucial to gain insights into the pivotal role of professional identity in shaping teachers’ long-term efficacy and commitment, and understanding how it is formed during initial teacher education. However, limited research has examined how contextual elements within the teaching practicum shape EFL student-teachers' evolving beliefs and identities, particularly in the Vietnamese setting....

Learn how ChatGPT’s voice features, Gemini Live, and Gliglish generate realistic dialogues, role-play prompts, and pronunciation activities for classrooms with limited technology. In this 30-minute session, you will watch each tool produce dynamic speaking tasks, learn which tool works best when Internet access is unreliable, and see how to turn artificial intelligence content into printable...

This study explores the academic, linguistic, cultural, and social challenges faced by international medical students enrolled in an English-Medium Instruction (EMI) program in Vietnam, as well as the strategies they employed to adapt and succeed. Fourteen students participated in semi-structured interviews, providing qualitative insights into their lived experiences. Findings revealed that...

The study investigates the critical role of interpersonal meaning in crafting introductions for research articles, focusing on how authors strategically establish credibility, engage readers, and position their work within the broader academic discourse. Utilizing the framework of systemic functional linguistics, it meticulously analyzes linguistic strategies, including mood, modality,...

Vietnam’s 2018 English Curriculum aims to reform English language education by introducing a competency-based, communicative approach. However, in underdeveloped regions such as the Mekong Delta, the effectiveness of this top-down policy depends not only on its implementation but also on teachers’ understanding of its core principles. This study employs a quantitative research design to...

Sentence complexity plays a crucial role in academic writing, influencing coherence, clarity, and syntactic development. Grounded by Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, this study examines the effect of students' contribution levels in online collaborative writing on their sentence complexity, analyzing whether increased engagement leads to more sophisticated sentence structures. Employing a...

Effective writing instruction is essential for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, particularly those preparing for high-stakes exams like the IELTS. Although previous research has indicated that prewriting discussions can enhance writing performance, limited studies have explored their effectiveness within the Vietnamese EFL context, especially in comparison to task-based...

Learning-oriented assessment (LOA) has emerged as a significant trend in modern language assessment, undergoing continuous refinement and now supported by a well-established body of research. This study examines the application of various dimensions of Purpura's (2022) Learning-Oriented Assessment (LOA) framework within the context of a Language Assessment (LA) course for pre-service English...

Teaching and learning English is not simply the delivery of knowledge, but it also needs to follow specific standards. The set of learning outcome standards is an important tool for evaluating the quality of language teaching. This study examines the alignment of teaching English with the learning outcome standards at a college in Ho Chi Minh City. The teaching of English focuses on teaching...

In recent years, extensive research has focused on the use of teachers’ oral corrective feedback to help students improve their speaking skills, particularly from the perspectives of teachers or university students. However, little research has explored students’ perspectives, especially late-teen students at private language institutions. This study addresses this research gap by...

Learner autonomy plays a vital role in the success of online language learning, particularly within distance education, where learners are expected to take greater responsibility for their progress. This study investigates how learner autonomy is encouraged and experienced in online English language courses at a university in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Drawing on survey responses from 158...

Over the last decades, English as a medium of instruction (EMI) has been embraced as a means of fostering the internationalization of higher education by enhancing employment prospects, facilitating student mobility (Ammon & McConnell, 2002). This study explores students' perspectives on the EMI program implementation at a law university in Vietnam. A mixed-methods approach was employed,...

Reading comprehension is one of the most essential skills in university settings, as students are required to read research articles, books, and journals to complete their assignments. However, L2 students often face challenges when reading academic resources due to limitations in lexical recognition and word retrieval (Cooper, 2013). Lexical bundles—multi-word units with relatively...

This study addresses a persistent challenge in many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts: learners struggle to develop integrated communication skills due to the traditional separation of listening and speaking and the emphasis on language form over communicative function. In contrast, integrated-skills assessments offer a more authentic model aligned with...

According to Competency 3.3 of Vietnam's Foreign Language Teacher Competency Framework (FLTCF), teachers need to develop student creativity and critical thinking skills through English instruction. Teachers often find it challenging to turn abstract competencies into practical teaching tools and assessment methods within exam-focused classroom settings. The presentation draws on a forthcoming...

Teachers’ mindsets toward research act as a catalyst for professional development in English language teaching. While there were theories of mindset in language teaching and case studies into educational research practices, the field lacks a comprehensive synthesis of how educators conceptualize research engagement. Addressing this gap, this study aims to both examine mindsets about research,...

English Modal Verb (MV), serving as tools for expressing attitudes and stances toward a proposition, is widely embedded in academic contexts with growing importance in global communication. Numerous studies have examined EFL students' use of MVs in Argumentative writing (AW); however, there appears to be a lack of analysis within the scope of Cognitive Linguistics (CL), a relatively new...

This study explores the motivations influencing Vietnamese Khmer EFL teachers in the Mekong Delta to pursue English teaching as a career. Despite extensive research on motivational factors in teaching career choice, a majority of studies focus on individual influences and employ quantitative methods, often ignoring cultural and contextual aspects that is argued to have much impact teacher...

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This qualitative study explores how Learning Management Systems (LMS) shape learner autonomy and digital engagement among Vietnamese university students. While LMS platforms such as Moodle, MS Teams, and even social media have become essential tools in higher education, limited research in Vietnam investigates how students perceive and navigate these systems from an...

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This study investigates how university lecturers balance teaching, administrative duties, and doctoral studies. Grounded in narrative inquiry, we conducted in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews with eight full‐time lecturers enrolled in doctoral studies. Participants hold diverse academic roles encompassing teaching and administrative duties, while also navigating doctoral...

Anxiety while speaking English has long been perceived as one of the factors that hinder the speaking skills of students and present a number of challenges for students in communication within the classroom and real-life contexts. Thus, the objective of this research was to examine non-English majors’ level of anxiety while speaking English, its effects on their speaking competence, and the...

As teachers, we need to keep learning to ride and lead changes rather than let changes rain down on us. Teacher learning is a lifelong, joyful process of both teaching and becoming (identity construction), which brings fresh perspectives, energy, and purpose to our work. Grounded in Sociocultural learning theory and the author's extensive research and practices in Vietnamese context, this...

The study investigates how Vietnam’s four official tourism slogans and logos (2001-present) construct national identity through discursive and visual strategies under the lens of Orientalism. Drawing on Multimodal-Critical Discourse Analysis approach, informed by Edward Said’s foundational theory and contemporary tourism discourse literature, the study asks (1) What linguistic and visual...

Research shows that translanguaging can be a pedagogical tool to foster foreign/second language (L2) acquisition. However, most of these studies often focus on the values of translanguaging in such general classroom functions as explaining abstract concepts, managing the classroom or building teacher-and-students rapport, but not in generating L2 learning affordances. The present study filled...

With the emphasis on career-oriented education, the Personal Professional Portfolio has been introduced as an assessment task in the Career Development course for English language major students at a university in Vietnam. Aiming to prepare students for future employment, the Personal Professional Portfolio adopts a learner-centered approach that combines reflection, practical skill-building,...

This study explores the impact of portfolio writing on the development of academic skills among third-year English-majored students in a content-based course titled American Culture and Society. The course integrates language practice and content learning, emphasizing critical reading, academic writing, and research skills. Portfolios were used as weekly essay assignments, requiring students...

In contemporary language pedagogy, fostering both linguistic proficiency and intercultural competence is crucial. This presentation introduces Project-Based Language Teaching (PBLT) as a dynamic and relevant approach to achieve these twin goals, grounded in communicative language teaching principles and constructivist learning theories. It specifically explores how educators can leverage...

Simulation, in the context of teaching and learning, is a scenario provided by the teacher in which each student is assigned a role to take on in a group. These scenarios are derived from real-life situations in which students work together to achieve the learning outcome. Similarly, debates also focus on issues that arise from real-life situations. These two teaching methods offer a variety...

One well-documented barrier to language learners’ speaking performance is anxiety—a daunting experience that must be navigated. Accordingly, initiatives have been undertaken to resolve the problem with the aim of improving students’ confidence and reducing their anxiety levels. With the rapid integration of AI into teaching, the conventional methods namely increasing speaking opportunities and...

In Vietnam’s dynamic ELT landscape, online Communities of Practice (CoPs) have become essential spaces for professional development. This collaborative autoethnography examines how two in-service English teachers’ sustained participation in an online CoP by VietTESOL shapes their reflective teaching practices either before, during, or after lessons. Drawing on Wenger (1998)’s CoP framework -...

As concerns over teacher well-being increase across English teaching contexts, it is imperative to pursue sustainability beyond pedagogy and into teacher development. Addressing this need, this work explores how mindfulness-informed perspectives can deepen sustainable professional development for ELT teachers through structured reflective portfolios.
We draw data from portfolios submitted for...

How can we help Young Learners develop awareness of their learning and take greater responsibility for their progress? This presentation explores the power of self-reflection through exit tickets - short written or spoken responses completed at the end of a lesson (Main, 2022). While often overlooked, these simple tools can encourage language development, promote learner autonomy and support...

In today’s modern society, the development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies has not only led to dramatic changes in people’s lives, but also affects the way people read and value literature. This paper revisits American literature to explore how family relationships are represented through language. Using the framework of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the study focuses...

Assessment has traditionally been recognised as a tool for measuring what students have gained at the end of an instructional period. Accordingly, the results are used for evaluating what students can do and whether or not they have achieved the course outcomes. At the same time, the results are utilized for certifying and determining who will progress to the next level. However, in the...

With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence in education, ChatGPT has become a widely used tool among students for learning and language practice. This study explores the attitudes of lower secondary students (grades 6 to 9) toward the use of ChatGPT in their learning activities. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through a survey of 256 students, complemented by in-depth...

The Foreign Language Competency Framework (MOET, 2020) identifies teachers’ ability to situate teaching within context, which puts an emphasis on the importance of teachers’ reflective competence. Reflection habits, therefore, should be cultivated as early as possible during pre-service training.
This study evaluates the level of reflection exhibited in reflective essays of pre-service...

In the context of an increasingly interconnected world, language education should not only equip learners with linguistic competence but also with the values and skills necessary to become responsible global citizens. This presentation explores how service learning—an approach that combines academic instruction with community engagement—can be integrated into English Language Teaching (ELT) to...

Research shows the positive Impact of AI on enhancing students’ intercultural communication competence at the University Level. This presentation suggests the importance of intercultural instruction through two main aims. The first is to introduce participants to strategies and tasks that bring intercultural interactions to life through AI in online teaching environments. The second aim is...

With English-medium instruction (EMI) serving as a fundamental approach in the internationalization of Vietnamese higher education, especially within the health sciences, the partnership between English instructors and medical professors is pivotal to the success of the program. This paper examines a case study of an English Medium Instruction (EMI) medical program at a Vietnamese university...

This mixed methods study, employing a Convergent Design, explored students’ and teachers’ perspectives on the use of the first language (L1) in intensive TOEIC preparation courses. The study involved semi-structured interviews with six TOEIC teachers and a questionnaire survey completed by 60 students who attended TOEIC preparation courses in Ho Chi Minh City. Data analysis procedures included...

In the era of digital transformation, integrating technology into language education has become increasingly essential. Digital Storytelling (DST), which merges traditional storytelling with multimedia tools, has gained recognition as an engaging, student-centered approach to enhancing language learning. This study explores university non-English majors’ attitudes towards the use of DST in...

Although materials development is one of the most significant tasks in EFL teaching and learning, there has been limited research on this field in Vietnamese context. This study was conducted to scrutinize the students’ coursebook Life used for non-English majors. Thus, 42 students learning General English from December, 30th 2024 to April, 6th, 2025 at a local university were invited to...

Addressing climate change is a global priority that requires integration into various educational disciplines, including English language teaching (ELT). This presentation explores practical strategies to incorporate environmental education into English classes at the upper secondary school level in Vietnam, especially in suburban schools with limited facilities. Through task-based and...

In remote and ethnically diverse regions of Vietnam, sustainable English teaching requires adaptive and culturally responsive approaches. This presentation shares practical vocabulary teaching strategies developed from first-hand experience at Muong Lan Semi-Boarding Ethnic Minority Secondary School in Sop Cop district, Son La province—where 99% of students are ethnic minorities with limited...

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the effects of task-based language teaching (TBLT) with listening activities on freshmen students’ English listening skills at Ba Ria – Vung Tau College of Education.
Methodology: The research subjects were 64 English major students from Ba Ria – Vung Tau College of Education during the 2024-2025 academic year. The participants were divided into two...

Student engagement has been considered a crucial role in an English classroom. Several viewpoints exist that student engagement decides the success of an English lesson. Besides objective factors, students have motivations or reasons for their engagement in an English classroom, especially in a TOEIC listening class. This study aimed to explore the engagement of non-English major students as...

I'm Stass, a friendly and experienced foreign educator who has lived and taught in Vietnam for more than six years. I've been running my own two busy language-center branches (that I legally own) in rural and urban Nghe An (Do Luong and Vinh) and teaching learners from preschool to adults, and I would like to present a hands-on approach to adding sustainability into English lessons...

This systematic review synthesises empirical and conceptual scholarship published between 2015 and June 2025 on how teacher autonomy facilitates the integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) higher-education contexts. The evidence from recent studies indicates that autonomous teachers advance SDG-aligned pedagogy through three...

Grounded in Sociocultural Theory, this study investigated how teachers and tenth-grade students perceive five teacher roles: Instructor, Facilitator, Resource, Assessor, and Co-learner in promoting learner autonomy in English speaking skills among tenth-grade students in one high school in Vietnam. The study used a convergent design of mixed methods to gather data from 4 English teachers and...

English language teaching (ELT) is no exception to the principle that reform is essential in every educational context to ensure continuous development. Although several studies have explored ELT reforms, little is known about teacher trainers’ perspectives on these changes. This study investigates teacher trainers’ cognition regarding ELT reforms, taking into account their professional...

Research on motivation and emotion in English language learning has been conducted in various contexts; however, the links between emotions and motivation have not been sufficiently explored. This study aims to reflect the relationships between students’ emotions and motivation in the Vietnamese tertiary learning contexts, and these reciprocal relations were reflected by students themselves....

In recent years, teacher professional development has become a major focus in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, especially in Vietnam, where it supports efforts to enhance teaching quality. However, limited research has explored how in-service EFL teachers in Vietnam’s economically disadvantaged provinces respond to professional development programs. Grounded in Guskey’s (2000)...

This qualitative study investigates how CLIL teachers in Vietnam perceive and practice translanguaging, with particular attention to their understanding of students and the implications for the Foreign Language Teacher Competency Framework (ETCF). Drawing on in-depth interviews with 42 CLIL teachers from various education contexts in Vietnam, the study applies Flavell’s framework of...

In the context of deepening international integration, the technical universities have implemented the teaching of specialized courses in English and French to enhance students' global competitiveness. This paper presents the results of a survey and evaluation of the practical implementation of foreign-language specialized programs at the university, highlighting notable achievements such as...

The main objective of this study is to find out whether the process genre approach is better than the product approach to teach introduction section of a research paper to university students in Vietnam. In this research, a non-equivalent control group experimental design with pretest and posttest was used to determine the effects of the research writing program on students’ research writing...

In Vietnam, English language teachers, especially those serving ethnic minority students, often face unique challenges: Limited confidence in their own English proficiency, pressure to meet national language benchmarks, and expectation to teach through English-only methods. Yet in linguistically diverse classrooms, these approaches can marginalize both teachers and learners. This session...

This session explores how a Facebook-based Community of Practice (CoP), originally created for 20 Vietnamese teachers in 2022, has evolved into a hybrid professional development network with nearly 36,000 members. Designed to meet the social learning needs of teachers nationwide, this CoP blends online engagement with in-person workshops to support sustainable, teacher-driven...

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This research explores the utilization of technological tools in enhancing learner’s interaction with the participation of one hundred and twenty first-year non-English major students and five instructors in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classes at International School, Vietnam National University (VNU-IS). The researchers employed a mixed-method approach, using both survey...

This proposed study aims to investigate teacher trainees’ perceptions of the advantages and difficulties they experience during their teaching practicum and to gather their suggestions for improving practicum effectiveness. Recognizing the practicum as a pivotal component of teacher education, the research will employ a mixed-methods approach, utilizing questionnaires and focus group...

This study investigates the effectiveness of gamified storytelling tasks in enhancing long-turn speaking performance and discourse coherence among Taiwanese high school learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Grounded in constructivist pedagogy, the research explores how gamification, when integrated with prompt-based narrative activities, supports learners in producing extended and...

In the context of globalization today, the IELTS certificate has opened up many opportunities for study as well as work. However, many students struggle to improve their language skills and find speaking skills most difficult to enhance because learners tend to make mistakes when speaking unconsciously, especially when there is a shortage of practice environment for Vietnamese learners of...

Interaction has been considered a crucial factor that facilitates learning activities in EFL classrooms. Many studies have been conducted to investigate the impact of classroom interaction on teaching and learning languages and then several reviews have been written on its influences. To gain deeper insights into the use of Foreign Language Interaction Analysis System (FLINT) in examining...

This study explores the complexity of teacher agency among English language teachers navigating the evolving landscape of the digital era. Drawing on Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST), the research conceptualizes teacher agency not as a fixed attribute but as an emergent, context-sensitive phenomenon shaped by interacting personal, institutional, and technological factors over time....

This study reviews the literature on the concept of personalized learning to distinguish it from other similar terms namely individualization and differentiation, to investigate its main elements including learning needs, interests, and student voice and choice, and to discuss the possible benefits of these elements and their relation with personalized learning. First, a general search on...

The Effectiveness of Bottom-Up and Top-Down Listening Strategies in EFL Classrooms

Nguyen Thi Khac Phung1, To Khanh Bang2, Nguyen Hong Lam3
Contacted author: (Điện thoại: 0836414094; Email: khacphung.cm@bdu.edu.vn).

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Listening is seen as a challenging activity that involves both active and interactive actions, requiring listeners to have natural, passive, and internal...

Internships play a vital role in bridging the gap between academic training and professional practice for English Linguistics major students. They are great opportunities for students to apply the knowledge in real-world settings, enhance professional competencies, and develop essential soft skills for future careers. The research aims to examine and explore the effectiveness of the internship...

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This descriptive study investigates the English-speaking skills of 30 Meranaw students officially enrolled in the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English program for the first semester of the academic year 2024-2025. It aims to compare the speaking skills of students from mono-cultural and multi-cultural communities. The study evaluates their proficiency in enunciation,...

This study was conducted to investigate whether input enhancement impacts the acquisition of relative clauses among EFL grade-10 students at a high school in Can Tho city. The research utilized a quasi-experimental research design. The participants consisted of 86 students: 41 in the control group and 45 in the experimental group. The experimental group was exposed to input enhanced materials...

Amid ongoing educational reform and globalization, teacher professional capacity is pivotal to achieve equitable and high-quality education. This study examines the impact of Professional Training Programs (PTPs) under the National Foreign Language Project (NFLP) on in-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy across three key domains: instructional strategies, classroom management, and student...

In the context of increasing demands for sustainable and globally ready graduates, this study explores how Project-Based Learning (PBL) fosters employability among non-English-major students enrolled in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses at a business university in central Vietnam. Anchored in a moderated mediation framework, the research examines the mechanism through which...

In this increasingly integrated world, commercial and tourism activities across country-boundaries have flourished at an unprecedented level, which requires more intercultural understanding for successful communication. The field of intercultural communication has been of interest to linguists for recent decades considering the interwoven relationship between language and culture. However, the...

This study examined the relationship between EFL learners’ mindsets - defined as their beliefs regarding the malleability of language learning intelligence - and their levels of English oral communication anxiety (EOCA). The research employed a quantitative approach, utilizing a Likert-scale questionnaire to collect data from a sample of 200 non-English-majored students at a university in Da...

Vietnam has shown an active role in fostering national and regional integration through open-door economic, political and educational policies, one of which is the promotion of English teaching as a foreign language (EFL) at all levels. However, in the context of deep integration between the East and the West, the ability to use English as a lingua franca is never sufficient to prepare...

Self-access centers (SACs) are spaces that provide opportunities and resources for language learning. Ideally, these are tailored to the needs of learners and offer pathways for more effective and autonomous learning. Beyond supporting learner autonomy, SACs also contribute significantly to global readiness by fostering intercultural competence and equipping learners with the skills needed to...

The proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together,” illustrates the value of working together to achieve lasting success. In this presentation, I discuss basic differences between Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) and Communities of Practice (COPs) and advocate for creating small, informal, close networks before expanding to larger, more structured...

Authentic assessment (AA) and differentiated instruction (DI) are increasingly invoked as complementary avenues for fostering equity and learner agency in university English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) programmes. This systematic review synthesises a decade of scholarship to illuminate convergences and divergences between the two constructs. Analysis reveals that AA studies tend to privilege...

The rapid pace of socio-economic and technological transformation has amplified the urgency for reskilling initiatives, educational reform, and multistakeholder collaboration to support sustainable and future-ready career systems. Responding to this global shift, this study focuses on how Vietnamese EFL lecturers integrate employability into English language curricula in higher education to...

This study explores Vietnamese adult EFL learners’ perceptions of teachers’ translanguaging practices in online classrooms, focusing on the translanguaging effect on learners’ cognitive comprehension, emotional engagement, classroom participation, autonomy, and critical thinking. A mixed-methods approach was employed to gather data from 55 adult learners via structured questionnaires and...

This paper introduces the idiodynamic method as a dynamic, moment-by-moment research tool that captures fluctuations in learners’ affective and cognitive states during L2 use. Rooted in complex dynamic systems theory (CDST), the method enables second-by-second self-assessment and visualization of learner experiences, including motivation, willingness to communicate (WTC), anxiety, enjoyment,...

Vocabulary is known as an integral component of learning English and exerts a substantial influence on students' learning English acquisition. The importance of vocabulary learning is essential for nursing students in gaining knowledge in the medical field at present as well as for their future study. The research aimed to evaluate the effects of mind mapping applied to enhance vocabulary...

Using Spaced Repetition Application Anki for Enhancing English Vocabulary Learning: An Action Research
Ta Thi Nguyet Minh, Đoàn Diệu Linh, Nguyễn Thị Hồng Nhật
Email: 217140231310@hpu2.edu.vn; doandieulinh@hpu2.edu.vn; nguyenthihongnhat@hpu2.edu.vn

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Vocabulary is essential for language learning; however, it requires significant effort and investment. An increasing number of...

This study explores the integration of voice-dubbing techniques as an innovative approach to improving English speaking skills among primary grade 2 students in rural Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam. These learners, who study English as a second language, often face difficulties in pronunciation, fluency, and speaking confidence. By utilizing familiar children’s media in a voice-dubbing context,...

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This study investigates Vietnamese EFL students’ preferences for various types of written corrective feedback (WCF) and examines the extent to which these preferences are influenced by learners’ English proficiency levels. Drawing on data from 147 university-level English majors across three proficiency bands, the research utilized a structured questionnaire—based on an adapted...

Given the importance of critical thinking to language education, the contested views of Asian students’ critical thinking and the scarcity of research on this ability among Vietnamese students, this paper reports the evidence of critical thinking performed by Vietnamese EFL tertiary students. Two separate studies were conducted in American/British Literature (Study 1) and Cross-Cultural...

This study explores Vietnamese English as a localized variety shaped by the dynamic interaction between Vietnamese cultural conceptualizations and the English language. Drawing on the theoretical framework of Cultural Linguistics, the research investigates how cultural schemas, categories, and metaphors embedded in Vietnamese cultural cognition influence the use and adaptation of English in...

The study aims to analyze Vietnamese English majors’ perceptions of American family values after watching the movie and then analyzing the communication patterns portrayed in The Godfather. By employing a Qualitative research design, the study purposely selected five students for semi-structured interviews, followed by thematic analysis to identify key perceptions regarding family loyalty,...

As English use diversifies globally, Global Englishes Language Teaching (GELT) has gained prominence. However, its adoption in Vietnamese teacher education programs has been little examined. This study investigates how Vietnamese preservice English teachers perceive GELT. Semi-structured interviews with 13 final-year preservice teachers at a major Mekong Delta university were thematically...

The year 2025 marks the beginning of a new phase in Vietnam’s education system, particularly in English language education. Following Conclusion No. 91 by the Politburo, which stresses the importance of improving students’ foreign language proficiency and aims to gradually establish English as a second language in schools- a goal described as both challenging and necessary (Vietnamnet, 2024),...

The presence of AI has dramatically changed the landscape of English writing learning with unprecedented support for students to overcome difficulties encountered in the learning of this challenging skill. Despite extensive research on AI in higher education, studies investigating AI usage in English writing remain scarce. This study discovers Vietnamese undergraduates’ perceptions of AI usage...

The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) among students in Vietnam has grown rapidly. However, 69.2% of teachers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city, reported that they rarely incorporated AI tools into their teaching practices (Trong, 2024). This huge gap regarding the use of these advanced tools among teachers and students calls for more effective training programs for...

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into academic life, students and lecturers across Southeast Asia—particularly in English as a Second or Foreign Language settings—are navigating complex questions about what it means to produce “original work.” AI-powered writing tools such as ChatGPT, QuillBot, Grammarly, and DeepSeek are widely used by university students to improve...

Teacher emotion has garnered increasing scholarly attention as a critical catalyst shaping professional performances and sustained professional development. This qualitative case study, anchored in Resilience Theory, investigated the emotional experiences and regulation strategies of Vietnamese pre-service EFL teachers during a school-based teaching practicum in the Mekong Delta region. Data...