VietTESOL International Convention 2025

This study explores how students and teachers at a public high school in Ho Chi Minh City have responded to the revised National English Exam 2025. With a mixed-methods survey design, data were collected from 91 students and 9 teachers to examine both the difficulties they encountered and the strategies they adopted to cope with the new exam format. The findings reveal that students struggled...

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 ...

Each student possesses unique qualities, making each special. To unlock and unleash students' potential, teachers can gift students adaptive learning, which can assist students in accomplishing mastery in each lesson before processing to the next, motivate students to enjoy the quantity and quality of learning, and engage students in class and outside-class activities. Moreover, data-driven...

Within the framework of comprehensive reform in general education in Vietnam, enhancing the quality of English language instruction has emerged as a vital goal. An approach being employed is Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in English language education. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative research, to assess the current...

This research investigates assessment practices in English-Medium Instruction (EMI) classrooms within universities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. With the increasing adoption of EMI in Vietnamese higher education, particularly in non-English-major disciplines, the role of assessment in supporting student learning and evaluating performance becomes critical. Using a mixed-methods...

This study tested the falsifiable and null hypotheses of Yanagisawa and Webb’s (2021) statistical model ILH Plus which aimed to predict the effectiveness of incidental vocabulary learning activities. According to this model, learning activities with a higher ILH-Plus score will produce larger vocabulary gain than those with a lower ILH-Plus score, with other factors in the activities being...

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...

According to Khalil and Kholofelo Semono-Eke (2020), teaching methodology significantly impacts students’ learning process, so EFL teachers should flexibly adjust their teaching styles to enhance their performance. To examine lecturers’ adjustment of applying instructional strategies between the face-to-face and online teaching environment, this study investigated how often EFL university...

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...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

This study explores the perspectives of Vietnamese English Language Teaching (ELT) teachers on a localized-MOOC introduced through the Teaching English Localization project by the British Council in 2024. The study details the design, implementation, and evaluation of this localized-MOOC. Data were collected via a survey of 107 teacher trainees and interviews with 10 teachers. The study...

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...

In response to the growing demand for educational innovation and digital transformation in Vietnam’s English language teaching, this study investigates how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can support teachers with classroom management and improve student outcomes. The research involved over 240 secondary and high school students in Hai Duong and Dak Lak provinces. A range of AI-integrated...

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 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,...

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...

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools are increasingly used to support EFL writing, yet little is known about students’ acceptance of specific platforms like DeepSeek. This study, based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2), explores how international students perceive and use DeepSeek in academic writing tasks. Using a mixed-methods design, the study...

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...

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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...

In today's globalized world, intercultural competence (IC) is a useful skill for English as a foreign language (EFL) learners to acquire in order to understand and communicate with people of other cultures. This study explores the use of argumentative writing as a useful tool for the development of IC in the EFL classroom. Based on celebrated theories by Byram (1997) and Deardorff (2006), the...

Completing graduation theses for inexperienced English-major seniors is a challenging journey, especially within a tight deadline. This study dives into students’ lived experiences of motivation and growth through the lens of phenomenology and Self-Determination Theory. Four in-depth interviews with two male and two female students, each supervised by a different lecturer, revealed the...

Teaching young learners (YLs) to speak English freely, smoothly, and spontaneously is the ultimate objective of EFL instruction. Drama activities are among the strategies used to help YLs improve their English-speaking abilities. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate how EFL teachers view the advantages and difficulties of employing drama activities to teach YLs how to speak...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest among elderly individuals in learning English, driven by motivations such as enhancing cognitive function, engaging in social interactions with peers, and acquiring practical communication skills for travel or maintaining relationships with family members abroad. This demographic represents a valuable target group for English language...

As AI writing assistants become standard in language education, Vietnamese students learning English writing skills increasingly rely on automated feedback without developing critical evaluation skills, creating an urgent need for pedagogical intervention. This ongoing mixed-methods study addresses the gap between widespread AI tool adoption and English language learners' ability to evaluate...

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...

Idioms play a crucial role in language competence and cultural significance. In Vietnam, however, idioms have significantly been underestimated by both the teachers and learners, particularly at the tertiary level. Previous studies found that Vietnamese teachers rely on rote memorization in teaching idioms, making the lessons ineffective and tedious. Etymological Elaboration, coined by Boers,...

The role of advanced technology in education has come to the forefront, especially in learning a second language. Applying mobile-assisted language learning to review new words allows learners and teachers more time to practice face-to-face in class. This experiential study aims to investigate the effect of using Quizlet as homework on vocabulary acquisition in a Vietnamese secondary school....

Achieving proficiency in writing is essential for securing high scores in the IELTS exam, yet self-directed practice often lacks immediate, personalized, and detailed feedback, leading to persistent errors, stagnant progress, and diminished motivation. This mixed-methods study aims to investigate the impact of ChatGPT-generated corrective feedback on fostering learner autonomy among tertiary...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

This study explores the impact of teacher-student English interaction beyond the classroom on high school students’ speaking proficiency, participation, and attitudes toward language learning. Conducted at Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted in Gia Lai, the research involved a Grade 10 class divided into an experimental group—exposed to English-only communication both inside and outside the...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Despite its well-established role in second language (L2) teaching research, L2 pragmatics remains underrepresented in EFL textbooks and largely overlooked in teaching curricula and teacher training programs. This study employs a repeated measures design to evaluate the effectiveness of a professional development (PD) workshop on L2 pragmatics instruction for Vietnamese EFL high school...

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...

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...

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 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 explores multifaceted approaches to enhancing the well-being of individuals with disabilities through inclusive interventions. It identifies unique challenges faced by this population and emphasizes the necessity of tailored strategies addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, the study draws on in-depth interviews with...

The 21st century has witnessed a significant transformation in technology and science. Gradually, Google Translate has gained popularity thanks to its usefulness to users. As a result, learners, including English-major students, take advantage of this tool in their language learning. Grounded in relevant studies in integrating machine translation into education, this study investigates how...

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...

In the era of globalization and rapid technological advancement, language education must go beyond grammar and vocabulary to cultivate essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Project-Based Language Teaching (PBLT) have emerged as effective approaches that align with these educational...

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...

While a lot of innovations have been made in English Linguistics and Literature (ELL) programs in Vietnam, many ELL programs in this country continue to prioritize the language-learner-centered over language-user-centered approach. This showcases a significant research gap in evaluating how these programs meet the real-world language needs of students. This study examines the misalignment...

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...

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...

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...

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 investigates the level of English-speaking anxiety among high school students in An Giang Province, and explores its major causes from their perceptions. Employing a 18-item, Likert-scale questionnaire developed by Gökhan and Nurdan (2014), while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that students experienced a moderate level of...

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...

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...

The Mekong Delta Teachers Engaging with TeachingEnglish project—one of three British Council localisation initiatives in Vietnam—aimed to enhance the sustainability and global relevance of English language teaching across Ben Tre, Can Tho, Dong Thap, and Hau Giang provinces. Reaching nearly 400 teachers through MOOCs, webinars, and professional learning networks, the project was grounded in...

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...

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...

This research explores the efficacy of integrating the Quizlet application as an intervention to improve English vocabulary proficiency among first-year English majors. The study evaluates Quizlet's impact on vocabulary acquisition in reading skills. Thirty-two participants were involved in the survey research. Data collection methods included questionnaires and learning journals to assess...

In Vietnam, the TOEIC test has become an essential benchmark for assessing English proficiency, especially for non-English majors who are preparing for graduation and future employment. This study explores the impact of reading test-taking strategies on the TOEIC performance of EFL learners at Nguyen Tat Thanh University, where TOEIC scores play a vital role in determining students’ academic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This study examines the effectiveness of three Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, namely Gemini, ChatGPT, and NotebookLM, in enhancing vocabulary acquisition for English language learners preparing for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. Grounded in the author’s direct hands-on implementation and focused classroom observations, this paper offers a...

The TeachingEnglish Localisation in Vietnam Project, developed through a collaboration between the British Council and VietTESOL, addresses the persistent challenge of limited access to professional development (CPD) for English teachers across Vietnam, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
The initiative seeks to build a more equitable, sustainable, and community-driven CPD model by...

Automated feedback on second language (L2) writing has increasingly gained in popularity with the advent of several automated writing evaluation (AWE) programs and AI-powered writing tools. However, research into the impact of automated feedback on L2 writing has produced inconclusive findings, and there is a dearth of empirical evidence on the comparative effects of automated versus teacher...

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 investigates the perceptions of English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) students regarding the use of open educational resources (OER) for self-directed speaking practice. It examines the current state of OER usage, students’ attitudes toward using OER for self-directed English speaking practice, and the benefits and challenges they experience. Employing a mixed-method research design,...

Differentiated instruction has gained increasing prominence in Vietnamese education policy and discourse; however, limited empirical evidence exists regarding its classroom-level implementation, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) settings. In response to the growing needs for inclusive practices amid high-stakes English instruction, this qualitative multiple-case study...

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 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 literature review investigates the potential of the flipped classroom approach to improve reading skills among non-English major university students in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. It synthesizes findings from recent international and regional studies that explore the integration of pre-class digital learning with in-class active engagement in developing reading...

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into language education offers promising opportunities to enhance communicative competence, especially in EFL contexts where authentic speaking practice is limited. This study examines the pedagogical application of ChatGPT - a generative AI language model - as a tool to support English speaking skills among Grade 9 students at Tay Son Secondary...

This study examines the effectiveness of project-based assessments in evaluating student learning outcomes in English language teaching at undergraduate level. By analyzing various case studies and student feedback, we identify key advantages of this assessment format, including enhanced collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application of language skills. Project activities...

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,...

Critical thinking has become an essential skill in the field of English language teaching education, where teachers are expected not only to master the language but also to foster analytical and reflective skills in their students. This study explores pre-service TESOL teachers’ understanding and experiences with critical thinking during their teacher training at An Giang University. Adopting...

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 levels of...

In the context of language education, teacher personalities play a crucial role in shaping the learning environment, influencing student interaction, instructional methods, and the overall learning experiences. This qualitative study, employing semi-structured interviews as primary data collections tools, represents an attempt to explore students’ attitudes towards their teachers with distinct...

The shift toward student-centered learning has become a growing priority in Vietnamese higher education, particularly in efforts to foster learner autonomy and active engagement. Despite this pedagogical shift, many non-English major students continue to display passive learning behaviors in English classrooms. This study aims to investigate the roles students are expected to undertake in a...

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...

This study investigates the factors contributing to presentation anxiety among English-majored students at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), particularly within the context of theoretical linguistics courses. A mixed-method approach was adopted, combining quantitative data collected from a 23-item Likert-scale questionnaire completed by 63 students enrolled in the English...

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...

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...

What happens when EFL students run their own presentation event - complete with MCs, a media team, and peer speakers? In this session, you will hear how a simple classroom initiative called MiniTalks: Your Voice Matters transformed nervous students into confident communicators by giving them both the microphone and the responsibility.
Designed as a mock presentation workshop to prepare...

Test preparation is a major concern in Vietnam’s EFL classrooms, particularly in intensive English programs (IEPs) where proficiency exams are used to assess linguistic competence. Traditional test-prep approaches often rely heavily on teacher-generated materials, resulting in high workload for educators and limited learner autonomy. This presentation introduces a practical, student-centered...

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...

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...

Grammar plays a crucial role in English language teaching and serves as one of the foundations for effective communication in English; however, teaching grammar is still a challenging task to teachers. Rooted in the communicative approach, the research aims to examine how integrating board games into grammar instruction impacts students’ motivation, anxiety levels, and willingness to apply...

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...

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...

This theoretical paper explores the application of Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) as a cognitive and pedagogical framework for vocabulary instruction in English Language Teaching (ELT). Grounded in the revolutionary work of Lakoff and Johnson (1980), the study argues that metaphors are not merely rhetorical devices but fundamental cognitive structures that shape how learners understand and...

Nowadays, as English is increasingly promoted as a second language in Vietnam, the demand for effective writing instruction among university students has grown significantly. Along with that, the integration of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, etc.) in many educational institutions is becoming more and more common. This study aims to explore students’ perceptions when teachers make use of...

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...

For students at the University of Fire Prevention and Fighting (UFPF), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) plays a vital role in the context of international integration as it enables them to access international materials, technical standards and the latest research in the field. Moreover, using professional English helps students communicate effectively in international work environments,...

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...

This ongoing action research investigates the impact of Engnovate, a Vietnam-developed AI-powered tool, on enhancing the pronunciation of dental fricatives (/θ/ and /ð/) among 65 English freshmen at the University of Transport, Ho Chi Minh City. A two-month training program is being implemented, focusing on these challenging sounds while integrating Engnovate’s real-time feedback....

This study investigates the impact of mobile Virtual Reality (VR) applications (specifically Mondly VR and ImmerseMe) on English speaking skills and communication confidence among English-major students at FPT University, Vietnam. Despite the growing interest in VR for language education, empirical evidence regarding its specific effects on speaking proficiency and learner confidence in the...

Vocabulary is essential for language learning; however, it requires significant effort and investment. An increasing number of vocabulary learning strategies have emerged, with spaced repetition being among the most effective. This method requires learners to retrieve new words at increasing intervals. With digital technologies, this method can be integrated into mobile devices, leading to...

The Happy School Models have gained international recognition for integrating student well-being with academic excellence. In Vietnam, an increasing number of schools have self-identified as Happy Schools; however, scholarly understanding of this phenomenon remains limited. This systematic literature review, based on library research and website analysis, examines the most widely recognized...

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...

This study explores the effectiveness of Automated Essay Scoring (AES) technology in enhancing the writing skills of English-major students at the University of Foreign Language Studies, University of Danang. Twenty participants were asked to compose a written response to a test question, followed by revising their papers based on feedback provided by the AES tool, PaperRater. The errors...

This study explores the application of E-portfolios as a pedagogical method to enhance students’ writing skills in blended learning. As digital technologies increasingly reshape education, E-portfolios offer a dynamic platform for students to collect, reflect on, and showcase their writing progress over time. Blended learning, which combines offline learning with online learning, provides the...

In Vietnam, English-medium instruction (EMI) is appreciated as an innovative strategy to improve education and conform to international standards (MOET, 2008). Students learn English in a specialized setting, which is likely to increase flexibility and employability, yet poses the risks of L1 attrition. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for participation in global academic discourse....

Virtual Exchange refers to collaborative online learning experiences that connect students from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds across the globe using different technologies under the guidance of educators (O’Dowd, 2017). This study explores how a Virtual Exchange program enhanced the intercultural communicative competence and global readiness in a group of Vietnamese high school...

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...

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...

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...

This research explores the integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into English for Specific Purposes (ESP), with a focus on an English for Business program at a Vietnamese university. As Vietnam strives to align its educational practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding ESD within ESP emerges as both a pedagogical challenge and an...

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....

Situated within the growing discourse on teacher well-being and holistic education, this study investigates how pre-service English teachers in a Vietnamese university understand Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), value its components, and anticipate its relevance to both their current roles as students and their future roles as educators. A questionnaire survey built on CASEL 5 framework...

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...

This exploratory inquiry, grounded in Sociocultural Theory, investigates the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as new "cultural tools" within Vietnamese-English translation pedagogy for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. The study examines how AI integration reshapes "mediated action" in the translation process and its impact on student development within...

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....

This study presents the application of an AI-integrated sustainable project in English education between 100 students in Gang Thep High School and APEITIO Gymnasium Agros in Cyprus, focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 13: Climate Action. By embedding real-world sustainability challenges into English language learning, students engage in...

Research suggests that readable input can foster both reading comprehension and incidental vocabulary uptake. The construct of text readability is often operationalized by Krashen’s idea of i+1 (i.e., the text readability should be just one level above learners’ current L2 proficiency) and by the 95%-98% lexical coverage (i.e., the proportion of known words in a text that fosters...

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...

Vietnamese upper-secondary students continue to struggle with listening skills due to grammar-focused instruction, poor phonological awareness, short attention spans, and limited short-term memory. Interactive videos, as multimodal learning tools, have shown promise in supporting L2 listening development by integrating both bottom-up and top-down processing. Grounded in Cognitive Load Theory...

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...

This study explores how Vietnamese EFL teachers implement translanguaging strategies in general English classrooms and examines their pedagogical functions in enhancing language learning and student engagement. While translanguaging has been acknowledged as an effective approach to support multilingual learners’ cognitive and communicative development, limited empirical research has examined...

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...

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...

In English language education, systems thinking encourages educators and learners to view English language as a complex, interconnected system rather than a series of isolated skills. It emphasizes how core components of language - such as grammar, vocabulary, phonology, and discourse - interact and support one another in real-world communication. This approach promotes holistic learning,...

Understanding and measuring student workload in higher education is essential for informing effective curriculum development and supporting student success. However, the accurate assessment of workload remains complex, as it encompasses both contact hours and independent learning, shaped by various pedagogical and institutional factors. This study investigates student workload in an English...

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...

This is to present a hands-on approach to adding sustainability into English lessons without relying on digital devices. Over eight weeks, mixed-ability primary classes explored local environmental issues, created English posters for plastic reduction, and staged a "green market day" (of sorts...) that required the use of real 'transactional' language. Because each classroom had just one...

As a response to the technology-supported education trend in English language teaching, Native was developed in the US to support international teachers and IELTS takers in Speaking, solidifying AI's role as a socio-educational tool rather than an isolated solution. Aiming to investigate the interactions of this teacher-mediated technology in generating feedback for speaking, this mixed-method...

Speaking is one of the most important yet challenging skills for EFL learners in Vietnam. Among various approaches to improving speaking performance, AI voice chatbots have emerged as a promising technology-enhanced language learning (TELL) tool. In particular, ChatGPT’s voice mode offers personalized learning experiences and native-like conversations, which may address common difficulties in...

Accurate pronunciation is a critical component of effective communication, and the tendency to neglect final consonant sounds can lead to misunderstandings in spoken English. Despite extensive research on pronunciation challenges in EFL contexts, the integration of the shadowing technique supported by digital platforms like eJOY remains underexplored, particularly in Vietnam. This study...

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...

Many English-language learners often unavoidably suffer from anxiety while performing speaking activities, particularly in giving an oral presentation, owing to a variety of factors. This study aims to examine the relationship between EFL learners’ five basic personality tendencies (Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness to Experience) and their speaking...

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...

Making the sometimes dry and complex SDGs come alive for university students is a serious challenge for any English language teacher. To do this effectively in English requires a robust and carefully thought-out CLIL approach; one that utilizes a wide range of strategies and accommodates diverse learning styles. A course of this kind must be designed to make the sustainable goals resonate at a...

This study investigated Vietnamese education managers’ readiness to adopt information and communication technology (ICT) tools in language testing and assessment. It aimed to explore their attitudes, preparedness, and the challenges they face in integrating ICT-based assessments within higher education institutions. Drawing on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) by...

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This think piece contributes to qualitative inquiry and teacher professional development by introducing collaborative feedback poetry as a theoretically grounded, pedagogically innovative approach to literature reviewing. Co-authored by a professor and a postgraduate student transitioning into early-career academia, the paper explores how poetic inquiry fosters teacher...

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...

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...

All aspects of life have been revolutionized thanks to the development in information technology, which is regarded as Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). The era of industrial revolution has gradually reduced the gap between digital and physical world. This new paradigm in educational context, including University of Economics and Technologies for Industries (UNETI), in which it focuses on...

AI chatbots are increasingly used in language learning, yet research reveals key limitations that must be addressed to enhance their pedagogical value. Many chatbots lack pragmatic and contextual understanding, limiting learners’ development of pragmatic competence (Lee et al., 2024). Their language output sometimes has awkward phrasing or unnatural responses (Li et al., 2022; Voss & Waring,...

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 study aims to develop and validate a scale to measure the work readiness of pre-service English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in Vietnam, addressing the need for a contextually relevant tool to assess their preparedness for professional environments. The scale was developed through a qualitative synthesis of data from: (i) relevant literature; and (ii) in-depth interviews with nine...

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...

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...

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...

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 case study...

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...

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...

This study investigates factors influencing low the English speaking proficiency among Secondary-level Learners. Although communicative competence is increasingly emphasized in English language teaching, many young learners continue to face barriers that affect their ability to speak confidently. Using a quantitative approach, the research involved a structured questionnaire completed by 200...

Accompanied by the astounding pace of advancements in information communication technology (ICT), the twenty-first century has observed an immense impact of ICT on education by large, particularly in language education wordly. The Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam has emphasized the crucial role of ICT in enhancing the quality of English language teaching (ELT). English teachers...

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...

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....

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...

This mixed-methods study investigated the impact of training courses on pedagogy for in-service EFL teachers via their responses and use of knowledge in practice. It used an explanatory sequential design and was conceptually grounded in Guskey’s (2002) model for evaluating professional development. 171 in-service EFL teachers working in public primary, secondary, high schools, and private...

While teacher identity construction has received a lot of attention from researchers, the topic of identity tensions experienced by teachers across diverse teaching contexts, especially teachers of languages has remained rather under-explored. This comprehensive review paper investigates the conflicts arising during the actual practice of language teachers. The primary objectives of this...

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,...

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...

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 explored pre-service English teachers’ perceptions of digital assessment during their training period, focusing on its effectiveness, feasibility, and relevance in their teaching and learning context. Guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework, the study investigated how these future educators view the factors shaping their engagement with...

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...

Since its introduction in 2006, Dweck’s mindset theory (i.e., growth and fixed mindset) has attracted considerable scholarly attention. Despite its proven significance in improving one’s outcomes, especially in the face of setbacks, its emergence in English language learning and teaching invites further research. This scoping review, adopting PCC-based protocol (i.e., Population, Concept, and...

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...

As EFL curricula evolve with the adoption of new textbooks, understanding how teachers navigate these changes is critical to ensuring effective implementation and instructional success. However, there remains a research gap in the area of EFL teachers’ preparedness and the need for professional development to use newly introduced textbooks successfully, especially in high school settings. This...

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)...

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...

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...

This presentation explores how pronunciation-focused interventions, rooted in phonological awareness and enhanced through game-based learning, can help Vietnamese learners tackle key PTE Academic Speaking tasks, including Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, and Answer Short Question. Drawing from my experience as a teacher trainer and test-prep instructor, I argue that traditional “repeat-after-me”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mastery of vocabulary is fundamental to language development and directly influences learners’ reading comprehension. While vocabulary learning is essential, many students encounter challenges in personalizing their learning due to limited access to supportive tools or techniques. The integration of digital learning platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) presents new possibilities for...

Assessing EFL writing is one of the most challenging tasks in language assessment, particularly for novice raters. While performance testing has gained popularity, concerns remain about whether teachers can reliably apply rating scales. Rater severity and leniency are common issues, but most studies focus on in-service teachers. Few have explored pre-service teachers, especially in Vietnam,...

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...

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...

In the AI era, Quizizz has become a popular learning, teaching, and assessment tool in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classrooms, particularly for medical students. This study examined students' perceptions of using Quizizz for learning and assessment at the university level. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 30 third-year medical students. The results indicate that most...

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...

Learning no longer confines itself to the four walls of a classroom; instead, learners are now seen to traverse various learning spaces interchangeably. Thanks to the advancement of technology, virtual learning spaces promise to bring many benefits to learners; however, studies about how learners navigate among these spaces, especially in out-of-class learning contexts, still need to be made...

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...

This study investigates the effectiveness of TikTok teaching videos in enhancing the pronunciation of initial consonant clusters among non-English-major students at FPT Polytechnic School. Employing a quantitative experimental design, thirty students were divided into two groups: an experimental group received pronunciation instruction through curated TikTok videos, while a control group...

This study investigates the influence of Confucian values on the communication styles of Vietnamese English-major students and examines how their experiences with learning English may contribute to changes in communicative behaviors and cultural identity. Situated within the context of globalization and increasing intercultural interaction, the research aims to explore the complex interplay...

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...

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...

Based on the Initiation–Response–Feedback (IRF) model proposed by Sinclair and Coulthard (1975), this study aims to analyse classroom interaction patterns and classroom interaction facilitation strategies used in English-speaking lessons. The study involved the voluntary participation of four pre-service teachers (PSTs) who were conducting their teaching practicum at a high school in Central...

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The prevalence of using Artificial Intelligence-Powered (AI) Tools, which are designed to generate, process an array of input data and provide desired outcomes for users, has sparked heated discussions on its ethical concern and potential impacts on learners’ abilities to create their original writing essays. This research aims to explore advantages and disadvantages of AI tools in...

In recent years, the relevance of English teaching at the university level to professional practice has come under growing scrutiny, particularly in terms of fast technological change and globalized communications. While most of the research addressed the issue of the gap between English for General Purposes (EGP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curricula and workplace requirements,...

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...

In today’s super-connected world, powered by the Internet and social networking platforms, online teacher communities are flourishing for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and resources. However, it remains a challenge to ensure engagement and foster meaningful collaboration. This study explores how to maintain support professional development, motivation, and peer collaboration among...

Vocabulary is essential in learning a new language. It really helps learners to learn grammar as well as understanding contexts in reading, listening and speaking. If they don't understand the meaning of the words in a text, they find it difficult to read and comprehend it. Students of all ages have better reading comprehension when they have a strong vocabulary. Students' comprehension of the...

The previous global studies have explored the transformative potential of generative AI in English language education through real-world examples of diverse global contexts and from K12 to University. The senior researchers and educators have shared their innovative, collaborative AI pedagogies to support students learning English. The Vietnamese government has mandated national foreign...

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...

The study demonstrates the effectiveness of task-based learning tasks that are not only suitable for mixed-ability students but also save the teacher’s time by utilizing ChatGPT to enhance English speaking skills for students in Grade Four at Dinh Van 1 Primary School in Lam Dong Province. The study included guidance on writing effective prompts to design speaking tasks, several sample...

The Mekong Delta, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, faces increasing environmental challenges. However, many undergraduate students in this region remain disengaged from local ecological issues, despite their direct stake as residents. This study investigates how place-based education (PBE) can be integrated into English language teaching (ELT) to foster students’ sense of...

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...

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...

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....

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...

As the integration of AI tools in language education is getting more popular, understanding their impact on descriptive writing tasks is essential for EFL educators. This study addresses the limited research on the use of AI in enhancing idea generation, specifically within the Vietnamese high school context. Grounded in the frameworks of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Computer-Assisted...

This study investigates the effectiveness of Duo Lingo, a mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) tool, in improving the pronunciation skills of first-year university non-English major students. With pronunciation often neglected in traditional English language curricula, particularly for non-English majors in Vietnam, this research explores how Duo Lingo’s features can address these gaps....

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...

Access to quality English education remains a challenge in rural areas. This study investigates the implementation of a blended learning model that combines face-to-face instruction with online learning tools to support English language development for rural high school students in Bạc Liêu province. Grounded in constructivist learning theory (Vygotsky, 1978) and the community of inquiry...

While L2 learners’ willingness to communicate has received significant attention in SLA research, much of the focus remains confined to classroom-based contexts. This study qualitatively explored what affected the willingness to communicate of Vietnamese undergraduate English majors during a short-term overseas field trip, an immersive setting not commonly examined in existing research. Seven...

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...

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an important requirement to evaluate English proficiency in Vietnam. There is a need to have strategies that help students improve their scores in different skills, especially speaking skills. This quasi - study focuses on the effects of implementing Cooperative Principle on IELTS students’ speaking performance and the extent that...

This qualitative research focuses on the experiences of three EFL teachers at the tertiary level, each with more than ten years of experience in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam incorporating Climate Change themes into speaking activities. Through semi-interviews, the research analyzed teachers’ pedagogical practices, instructional resources, learners’ participation, and their perceived...

This study explores how EFL university lecturers in the Mekong Delta express their assessment identity through classroom feedback practices. Seven lecturers from different universities participated in detailed classroom observations using a comprehensive framework based on Brookhart's (2017) feedback dimensions, including timing, content, tone, student engagement, classroom climate, and...

This study investigates the integration of Environmental Education in Global Success English textbooks for Vietnamese high school students, grades 10-12. Utilizing Fairclough's critical discourse analysis, the research explores the extent and manner in which environmental topics are presented linguistically and visually. The study aligns with sustainability education principles to examine how...

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 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...

Vocabulary plays a fundamental role in language acquisition, particularly for elementary-level learners who often lack the essential lexical base needed to develop other language skills like speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Without an adequate vocabulary, beginner learners find it difficult to understand input and communicate effectively, which limits their overall language...

This study evaluates a widely used textbook in an English language program for English Language students at a university in northern Vietnam. It investigates the textbook’s effectiveness in developing reading comprehension skills, identifies its pedagogical strengths and weaknesses, and designs supplementary activities tailored to EFL learners. Drawing on textbook evaluation frameworks and...

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...

This study investigates the effectiveness of electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) in enhancing university students’ writing skills, learner autonomy, and writing-related anxiety in the context of Vietnamese EFL higher education. A total of 187 undergraduate students participated in the study and were engaged in electronic portfolio-based writing instruction using a Learning Management System...

Previous studies have shown that learners’ choices of a specialisation or major are influenced by multiple factors, and that selecting a future career path can inspire learners and help clarify their learning strategies (Almukhambetova & Kuzhabekova, 2020; Cerinsek et al., 2013). Building on this, the present study was conducted at a university in Central Vietnam, within a four-year program...

In an interconnected world where English serves as a lingua franca for sustainability dialogues and global collaboration, the impact of out-of-class English exposure on developing robust proficiency is critical. This study attempts to quantify this impact, particularly relevant for contexts like Vietnam adopting English as a Medium of Education (EME). Analysing three consecutive cycles of PISA...

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...

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 the gap...

The integration of technology and project-based learning (PBL) has become increasingly essential in English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) to equip students with practical, relevant English and professional skills. However, little is known about the effectiveness of this approach in English for Medical Purposes (EMP), particularly in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. This study aims to...

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,...

Traditional methods of teaching listening, that mostly use scripted and graded materials, often fall short of addressing the diverse needs of ESL/EFL learners. David Nunan (2010) aptly describes listening as a “Cinderella skill,” noting that it is often overlooked by teachers who prioritize productive skills like speaking and writing. This observation underscores the need for a more phonology...

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...

Despite increased efforts to make English classes more engaging and student-centred, many university students from non-English majors remain unmotivated and disengaged. This study investigates how EFL instructors comprehend their students’ motivation and explores their strategies to foster classroom engagement at Ho Chi Minh University of Education. Informed by Dörnyei's L2 Motivational Self...

Developing speaking skills remains a key challenge for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in Vietnamese vocational colleges. This study investigates how multiple Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can enhance students’ speaking performance in EFL classrooms. The study was conducted at a vocational college in the Mekong Delta and involved 22 non-English major students in eight weeks....

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...

This study explores the perceptions of EFL teachers and students regarding oral
corrective feedback (OCF) in English speaking classrooms, aiming to uncover
how feedback is understood and delivered in Mekong Delta context. Under
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, qualitative data were collected through semi-
structured interviews with eight EFL teachers and their eight students in...

This case study explored how and why an EFL teacher working in a public school in an urban area in Vietnam enacted textbook tasks within a task-based curriculum for Vietnamese upper-secondary school students. Qualitative data were generated through multiple classroom observations, interviews and documentation over a two-month period. The findings revealed the teacher mainly retained textbook...

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...

This study investigates the attitudes of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at the University of Economics in Da Nang, Vietnam, toward the impact of using ChatGPT on their writing performance. With the rapid integration of AI-powered tools into educational contexts, understanding their influence on student writing is essential. This research focuses on three key areas of writing:...

Deemed “a powerful test of a powerful language” (Hamid, 2016, p. 472), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has extended from its original purpose of assessing candidates’ language proficiency to other roles in socio-political and tertiary education policies (Green, 2019; Pham & Bui, 2019). Notably, substantial critiques have also emerged regarding its hegemonic portrayal...

The 2025 National High School Graduation Exam in Vietnam introduces changes to the English test format with more diverse question types, which may lead to some difficulties for both teachers and students regarding teaching and learning documents for practice. This study explores the use of ChatGPT in generating English practice tests aligned with the new 2025 national high school graduation...

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...

As English-Medium Instruction (EMI) becomes a dominant approach in higher education across Southeast Asia, cross-border students face complex linguistic and cultural landscapes. This study explores how Lao undergraduate students majoring in Economics at a public university in Ho Chi Minh City navigate EMI learning environments, where English is the medium of instruction and Vietnamese is the...

This presentation explores the integration of eco-literacy into local education, focusing on Hòa Bình Province, a mountainous region in northern Vietnam rich in natural and cultural heritage. Eco-literacy, defined as the understanding of ecological systems and human impact on the environment, is increasingly vital in addressing global challenges such as climate change, environmental...

This current study is an attempt to examine the ideological messages conveyed in President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid speech by analyzing the linguistic strategies employed and their significance. Utilizing a comprehensive Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach, the study adopts Fairclough’s three-dimensional discourse model and Van Dijk’s ideological square framework to...

Screencast feedback has become a promising alternative to traditional written feedback in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing instruction thanks to the growing use of technology in education. However, its impact on student writing performance in the Vietnamese context remains underexplored. This study adopted a quasi-experimental design to examine the influence of screencast feedback...

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...

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 era of digital transformation and global integration in higher education, developing digital competency among tertiary lecturers is essential and strategic. This study examines the current status and development of digital competencies among 350 tertiary lecturers in Vietnam. Utilizing the Uerz (2021) framework, the research focuses on four key areas: basic digital literacy, digital...

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...

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 use of grammatical metaphor of transitivity (GM-T) in English and Vietnamese financial discourse from a Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) perspective, in interaction with conceptual metaphor theory (CMT). The corpus comprises English and Vietnamese textbooks currently used in financial and banking education. With the assistance of corpus-analysis softwares such...

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...

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...

English has become an indispensable language for communication with foreigners in Vietnam. However, most undergraduate students from rural areas of Vietnam have low English proficiency as they have limited opportunities to practice listening and speaking English with eloquent English speakers. To provide rural Vietnamese students an opportunity to learn English with educators from Australia,...

This research proposal aims to explore the optimization of soft skills in university students through presentation projects within the context of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The rationale for this study stems from the growing concern regarding the mismatch between graduates' competencies and industry demands, particularly in critical areas such as project execution, creativity, and...

The diversity of vocabulary range is one of the most crucial sectors that English learners are seeking to increase their word capacity. There are several ways to extend the vocabulary range like reading or listening to different topics. Nonetheless, synonyms are used to paraphrase words and phrases in disparate ways. Thus, observing these realities, this study is conducted to investigate (1)...

This research investigates students’ perspectives on using ChatGPT and Gemini in learning English writing skills at Binh Duong University in Thu Dau Mot City, Vietnam. With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, these AI-powered tools provide learners with instant feedback, grammar corrections, and writing suggestions. The research employs a qualitative...

As a “ubiquitous feature of language classrooms” (Guerrettaz & Johnston, 2013, p. 781), the prominence of language textbooks and other curriculum materials has raised ideological, sociocultural, and pedagogical concerns in the education sphere (Mishan, 2022). Indeed, strict adherence to the structured delivery of tasks may arguably beget the marginalisation of language teachers, thereby...

EFL setting, especially in Vietnam, vocabulary acquisition is a big challenge because rote memorization, limiting retention and communicative use, is the method of teaching. This study investigates the contextualized method of vocabulary teaching in which word teaching within authentic contexts like narratives, dialogues, and multimedia aims to foster better learning outcomes. Reviewing and...

The ubiquity of online applications has revolutionized language learning, leading to a surge in Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) research. Studies exploring technology-mediated language learning, particularly among adult learners, have become increasingly common. Despite the growing body of research, there remains a significant gap in our understanding of the MALL learning process,...

EFL students generally come to class with diverse background knowledge and experiences. Their experiences in their previous EFL classrooms might shape their learning styles later on. As a result, they are likely to learn best when the materials align with their interests and learning styles (Fleming, 1987). However, catering to those needs is not always easy for EFL teachers, especially in a...

This research examines how technologies and digital tools help students at the Institute of Foreign Languages of the Royal University of Phnom Penh to be more independent.
In the post-COVID-19 pandemic, technology and online tools have become part of our teaching and learning. However, this emerging use of technology and online tools in teaching and learning have raised concerns among...

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...

Amid Vietnam’s national push toward educational standardization, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has been widely promoted as a foundation for English language assessment. While prior studies have focused on CEFR adoption at national and urban levels, little is known about how regional universities interpret and operationalize CEFR-based assessment in their...

As an inevitable trend, with the development of information technology, blended learning emerged as a teaching approach applying widely in most universities which allows students to access course materials and interact with their peers and teachers in both physical and virtual environment. In Thuongmai university, blended learning has been operated since academic year 2023-2024 on Learning...

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an abrupt shift from traditional teaching to online teaching on the Zoom platform, giving rise to the concept of emergency remote teaching (ERT). Although many studies have reviewed the challenges of this format, few have examined how teachers and students perceive and respond to these obstacles. This study addresses this gap by investigating the attitudes of...

The digital literacy (DL) levels of Vietnamese Pre-service EFL teachers are investigated in this study, with an emphasis on the factors impacting their DL development during their university education as well as their self-perceived skills. Based on the Digital Literacy Global Framework (DLGF), this study used a mixed- methods design, integrating qualitative interviews with six people and...

This oral presentation introduces a practical and creative teaching initiative that integrates Story Circles and AI-supported tools to enhance English speaking skills and student engagement in primary classrooms. Drawing from real classroom practice, the presenter implemented collaborative storytelling activities supported by ChatGPT as a language model assistant and Padlet as a digital...

This study aims to evaluate the quality of an English placement test using Item and Test Analysis (IATA) and propose improvements based on the findings. The research focuses on a standardised English placement test taken by first-year students at Eastern International University. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research draws on quantitative data from 75 students taking the English...

This action research investigates how AI tools can support differentiated instruction in teaching IELTS Speaking to Grade 10 EFL learners at EFA - a private English center in Hai Phong, Vietnam. The study was prompted by a common challenge: mixed-ability students often struggled with standardized speaking tasks, resulting in low engagement and uneven progress.

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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...

With the rapid expansion of digital media in language education, instructors seek tools that not only deliver content but also foster active engagement, deeper comprehension, and sustained learning beyond the classroom. Edpuzzle, a platform embedding interactive questions within video lessons, holds promise for enhancing listening instruction (Al-Khalidi, 2021), yet its affordances and...

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...

This presentation explores the innovative integration of gamified digital tools in English Language Teaching (ELT) to support young learners' emotional well-being and language learning. Combining motivational elements like challenges, rewards, and interactivity with mindfulness strategies, these tools create a dynamic and supportive learning space. The aim is to provide insights into how...

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...

This study investigates first-year students’ perceptions and utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) within English language learning at a prominent teacher training university in Vietnam. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into educational contexts, there is a critical need to examine students’ lived experiences and the ethical dilemmas they encounter,...

This presentation introduces a simulation-based learning approach to interpreting instruction in an advanced consecutive interpreting course at the School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University. Implemented in the past three academic semesters, the method organizes students into three functional groups: investors, pitch deck presenters, and interpreters. The presenters deliver a 15-minute...

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...

Collocations, defined as the natural combination of words, play an important role in L2 learners’ fluent and idiomatic language production. However, due to differences in syntactic structures, word choice, and semantic relationships between English and Vietnamese, students often struggle with collocational accuracy, impacting the overall quality of their academic writing. This study...

Writing is one of the most important skills in the English language, allowing students to express their thoughts in a clear and consistent way. On the other hand, intermediate students are struggling to produce well-structured pieces of writing since they lack vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures, and creativity. Traditional writing not only consumes time and material and frequently fails...