VietTESOL International Convention 2025

The presentation is about a study that explores the use of question-answer videos outside the classroom to improve speaking skills for English 3 EFL students at the National College of Education, Ho Chi Minh City. These videos, designed to mirror classroom speaking tasks, aim to develop grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and interaction skills.
Using a mixed-method approach, the study compares...

The study explores how English-majored students at C1 level followed the devised steps in the course guide to conduct an interactive forum on contemporary topics and what sub-skills they could gain from this activity. The study focused on the course ‘English for Contemporary Topics’, which involved employing news related to six current topics to reach expected learning outcomes. A...

This study explored the influences of Project-Based Learning on different constructs of L2 motivation from the perspectives of EFL high school students in Vietnam. Despite its official implementation in the national English language curriculum, there remains a lack of research examining the impact of this approach on students' motivation in Vietnamese EFL classrooms, especially in...

Guided by Graves’ (2000) principles of course development, this essay proposes a systematic framework for a Basic Communication Skills course for adult learners in Vietnam. The course aims to help learners communicate in English at the A1 level of the CEFR, taking into account contextual factors, beliefs about teaching and learning, syllabus design, needs analysis, assessment, and evaluation....

This study aimed to examine how the English 12 - Global Success textbook contributes to the development of responsible citizenship among high school students in Vietnam. Through qualitative content analysis, the research investigated the extent to which citizenship-related themes - such as civic responsibility, environmental awareness, cultural understanding, ethical behavior, and social...

Vocabulary is a foundational component in English language learning, particularly in EFL contexts where textbooks serve as the primary source of input. In Vietnam, where students have limited exposure to English outside the classroom, evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of vocabulary presented in widely used textbooks is crucial, especially for non-English majors at the tertiary...

Visual images have long played a crucial role in English language teaching materials, serving not only to illustrate vocabulary and grammar but also to support learner engagement and comprehension. In modern EFL textbooks, images are increasingly used as integral components of multimodal communication and pedagogical design. This study examines the pedagogical role and multimodal meanings of...

Language mindsets play a crucial role in learners’ motivation and achievement in foreign language learning. Despite this, language learners’ mindsets and potential factors affecting language learners’ mindsets regarding specific linguistic skills remain underexplored. This study aimed to explore what contextual factors might influence Vietnamese tertiary students’ English as a Foreign Language...

This mixed-methods study investigates paraphrasing techniques and errors in academic essay introductions written by 60 third-year English majors at Quy Nhon University, Vietnam. Data were collected through essay analysis and perception questionnaires using Keck's Paraphrasing Model and Loh's error classification framework. Results reveal that students predominantly employ lexical...

To ensure the quality of teaching and meet learning outcome standards for students, evaluating learner satisfaction has always been a matter of particular importance at educational institutions. This study investigates students’perceptions of Chinese language teaching and aims to suggest improvements to enhance instructional quality. The research focused on second- and third-year students...

Online assessments (OA) has been incorporated in various countries and Vietnam is not an exception. This study aims at examing the students’ attitude towards the practice of OA at university level in Vietnam. Accordingly a qualitative methodology was employed in which data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with students majoring in foreign langauges. Results from the study...

Recently, ChatGPT has become a promising tool for enhancing language proficiency by promoting autonomous learning. Due to this trend, I conducted a systematic review of the impact of ChatGPT on English speaking skills among EFL students, with a particular focus on English major students in Vietnam. A content analysis method was employed to analyze the collected papers. The findings indicated...

his study investigates the attitudes of high school parents toward their children's English learning, with a particular focus on IELTS preparation. As English proficiency—especially IELTS certification—becomes increasingly important for academic advancement and global opportunities, parental attitudes and support play a crucial role in shaping students' motivation and learning outcomes. Using...

In today’s society when great emphasis is placed on enhancing school children’s English competence throughout Vietnam, learners are offered more intensive English courses including an advanced English program in which maths and science are taught in English. This paper focuses only on secondary school students in Hanoi who follow such an English program and pay particular attention to how they...

As TESOL publishing increasingly adopts Artificial Intelligence-powered tools, algorithmic biases embedded in these technologies risk reinforcing Western-centric sustainability narratives, counteracting the non-Western perspectives that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This study investigates how Artificial Intelligence tools used in ELT materials production...

In the context of rapid globalization, English Language Teaching (ELT) in Vietnam must prepare students for international engagement through empowered educators who are ready to transform the educational landscape. This paper, titled "Advancing Vietnam’s ELT: Sustainable Teacher Development for Global Readiness in High School and University" explores innovative professional development (PD)...

In an era shaped by globalization and rapid technological advancement, Global Citizenship Education (GCE) plays a pivotal role in preparing learners to engage responsibly in a diverse and interconnected world. English, as a global language, serves not only as a communication tool but also as a gateway to global awareness and intercultural understanding. This presentation explores how...

This action research examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance English vocabulary and writing skills through autonomous learning among High School students in Vietnam. Over 12 weeks, students engaged in weekly writing tasks and vocabulary exercises using AI platforms like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Revisely, which provided real-time feedback, synonym suggestions, grammar...

English-speaking is a skill that Vietnamese undergraduates need to be
proficient in, especially those pursuing the English language as their expertise.
However, it seems that English-majored students do not actively participate in
learning communicative tasks due to their low level of motivation. The study aims
to figure out some factors that can positively affect the extrinsic...

Students studying at the English for Specific Purposes Department, Hanoi University practice self-study skills to help them successfully transition from a high school environment to a university environment where English is used as the language of instruction. In the first year, students are introduced to Study skills component to practice self-study skills to help them take control of their...

In the era of global integration and security cooperation, English language teaching (ELT) in Vietnam’s military schools must move beyond traditional grammar-translation methods to equip future officers with global communication competence, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding. This paper explores the application of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as an innovative,...

In the recent three decades, task-based language teaching has attracted attention from researchers, teacher trainers and teaching materials developers. They have conducted a lot of investigations to prove the effectiveness of this method in different circumstances of teaching (Sanchez, 2004). Thus, along with the access to communicative language teaching, task-based language teaching has...

Learning and teaching for the IELTS test have become prevalent for Vietnamese high school students in recent years as it can be utilized as one of the admission criteria for domestic and oversea universities. The test focuses on real world communication ability in four key skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Among these skills, Vietnamese students tend to get the lowest score in...

This study investigates the application of the PDCA (Plan – Do – Check – Act) cycle as an effective strategy to enhance English learning among English major students at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2. Despite the increasing necessary of English as a second language in Vietnam’s education system, many students still face challenges in achieving desired proficiency levels. By integrating the...

Children aged 6 to 10 are in an important period for language acquisition. It is true that their cognitive development and auditory sensitivity are responsive to new linguistic input. At this stage, providing learners with rich and repeated exposure to the target language is essential for forming natural language habits and spontaneous use. One effective method that educators can implement to...

This presentation explores how integrating visual arts into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction can enhance motivation, language acquisition, and learner confidence—particularly in primary and lower-secondary classrooms. Grounded in Krashen’s Affective Filter Hypothesis and supported by cognitive research (Hardiman, Rinne, & Yarmolinskaya, 2014), arts integration is shown to...

As artificial intelligence plays an increasingly important role in education, writing tools such as QuillBot are becoming popular among university learners for supporting the development of academic writing skills, especially essay writing. This study explores how English-majored students at a university in Central Vietnam use QuillBot in their essay writing, focusing specifically on the...

Krashen, in his work in the 1980s, emphasized the significance of positive attitudes in language acquisition, suggesting that learners with a positive attitude towards the learning process are more likely to succeed in mastering a foreign language. Clapham (1996) highlighted the role of assessment in shaping learners’ attitudes towards language learning, indicating that well-designed...

This study investigates self-directed language learning experiences among English major students at Can Tho university university. Through qualitative analysis of written self-reports and open-ended reflections, the research examines students' autonomous learning strategies, motivations, and self-evaluations. The findings reveal distinct patterns in how learners develop autonomy in...

This investigation examines how blended learning is enacted within undergraduate English language programmes at Pham Van Dong University (PDU), aiming to delineate dominant instructional models, assess both the advantages and impediments perceived by participants, and derive implications for teaching practice . It integrates theoretical perspectives from blended learning scholarship alongside...

Motivating students in rural contexts remains a persistent challenge, especially when access to authentic English input, pronunciation support, and personalized feedback is limited. During the 2024–2025 academic year, I implemented a weekly digital reading routine using Reading Coach, an AI-powered platform that offers real-time pronunciation feedback and adaptive reading practice. This...

In the era of globalization and digital transformation, fostering students' English communication skills within authentic, real-world contexts has become an urgent demand, particularly in rural Vietnamese primary schools. Traditional teaching methods, heavily reliant on textbooks and classroom drills, have proven insufficient in equipping students with the confidence and language skills needed...

Nation and Webb (2011) employed five psychological factors - Motivation, Noticing, Retrieval, Generation, and Retention - to develop the Technique Feature Analysis (TFA) Framework which aimed to predict the effectiveness of L2 vocabulary learning activities. Some empirical studies have been implemented to validate this framework through gauging its predictive power for actual vocabulary...

This study investigates the challenges faced by secondary school teachers in Vietnam when implementing project-based learning (PBL) in English language teaching and proposes feasible pedagogical solutions. Drawing on survey data from 2,850 teachers across Grades 6 to 12, the study reveals that a significant proportion of respondents found project activities difficult to teach and expressed the...

The emergence of generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, Quizlet, Duolingo, and ELSA Speak has the potential to transform English language learning globally. However, in socio-economically disadvantaged areas like Vietnam’s Central Highlands, significant barriers hinder the adoption of these technologies. This study explores the challenges faced by high school students in Gia...

Semantic prosody and semantic preference have been widely investigated in linguistic analysis; however, there is a limited number of studies applying these concepts to explore character representation in children's literature. This study addressed this knowledge gap by investigating the character representation of Frank Heffley in the first five books of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff...

Despite the importance of written English, many university students—particularly in business fields—struggle with grammatical and lexical accuracy in business correspondence. Moreover, genre-specific challenges remain underexplored in Vietnamese EFL contexts, where workplace writing genres such as résumés and business emails are often overlooked in instruction, resulting in a gap between...

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

This study explores the implementation of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in English for Business lessons at Quy Nhon University (QNU), focusing on actual classroom practices and the perceptions of teachers and students. The research involved four classes from the Faculty of Economics and Accounting and the Faculty of Finance, Banking and Business Administration. Data were...

Adopting positioning theory, this study explores how novice English language teachers in public secondary schools in Hanoi construct their teacher identities and position their ‘disruptive’ students. Based on in-depth interviews with 9 novice teachers, data were analyzed using Critical Discourse Analysis to examine how teachers positioned themselves and the students, as well as how their...

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

This presentation explores an educational innovation designed to enhance the efficacy of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) through the strategic development and integration of digital learning resources for Grade 11 students at Duc Hop High School, Vietnam. Grounded in the theoretical foundations of CLIL (Coyle, Hood, & Marsh, 2010) and digital pedagogy (Chang & Hung, 2018), the...

This paper examines how a Community of Practice (CoP) model was employed to support professional development in English speaking instruction among primary school teachers in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Under the guidance of school leadership, English teachers engaged in weekly collaborative sessions that focused on lesson planning, peer observation, and reflective dialogue. At the core of this...

In many Vietnamese high schools, English writing instruction often relies on traditional, teacher-centered approaches, which limit students’ opportunities for autonomous learning and meaningful engagement. This can lead to stagnation in writing development and a lack of motivation. In the context of digital transformation in ELT, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into writing...

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) has emerged as a fundamental component of language education, particularly in professional and academic settings. The development of ESP materials involves a complex interplay of linguistic competence, industry-specific knowledge, and pedagogical principles. This study provides an in-depth analysis of ESP material development tailored for first-year...

Differentiated instruction has been widely discussed and applied in different educational institutions. Research has also explored this topic and its different aspects (Maulana, 2029; Pham, 2012; Subban, 2006). Differentiated instruction has been proven to benefit students. However, challenges still arise. This study was carried out at a university in Hanoi, Vietnam. The study aims to (a)...

This study investigates research data management (RDM) practices among English Language and TESOL students at a Vietnamese university, emphasizing the role of RDM as an essential academic and professional skill in TESOL contexts. RDM is increasingly recognized in TESOL for its importance in promoting research integrity, data-driven pedagogy, and the ethical handling of learner data. Drawing on...

This study has investigated the digital transformation capabilities of secondary and tertiary English teachers in Ho Chi Minh City. The results indicate that teachers have utilized basic technology tools in their teaching, but their ability to leverage more complex tools and integrate technology into creative learning activities still needs to be improved. The study also highlights that the...

In our demanding world, incorporating sustainable development issues into lessons is not an easy task, and it is even more difficult when teaching students with disabilities. The main purpose of this study is to explore a volunteer teacher’s challenges and strategies regarding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). A semi-structured interview was conducted with a volunteer teacher who...

In the context of educational reform and international integration, selecting and applying effective language teaching methods is crucial for improving the quality of English teaching and learning in Vietnam. This summary report highlights innovative and practical approaches aligned with the 2018 General Education Curriculum, with a particular focus on learner-centered methods that promote...

Students often learn English by completing tasks both during classroom lessons and as homework assignments. At a university in Hanoi, Vietnam, non-English majors are given suitable tasks targeting the four language skills, vocabulary, or grammar, which they complete according to their pace and abilities. Each task is designed to align with the topics and content taught in class. This study...

This study aims to explore teachers’ anxiety and learners’ beliefs about negative coping strategies utilizing the explanatory sequential mixed-method research design. A questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were employed to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. A hundred and fifty EFL students were invited for data collection about learners’ beliefs about their negative coping...

Differentiated Instruction (DI) has been found effective in English language teaching and learning as it supports diverse learners by tailoring content, process, and product to meet varied learner needs. Nevertheless, published research on its implementation at the high school level in Vietnam remains limited. This study explores the perspectives of EFL teachers at public high schools in a...

Among the previous global studies of EMI in higher education institutions (HEIs), policymakers have paid attention to EMI implementation to maximize internationalism outlooks and student mobility. They have recognized key challenges facing lecturers and students while pursuing non-English undergraduate programs at university despite the growth of EMI implementation (Dafouz & Smit, 2016; Macaro...

Public speaking skills are essential for student success in the English language classroom and beyond. However, many teachers face challenges in fostering confidence and equipping students with practical strategies for effective communication. This session aims to address these challenges by providing participants with concrete techniques to scaffold students' public speaking skills from start...

The integration of educational technology in rural primary schools plays a crucial role in promoting self-learning among students. With limited access to educational resources due to socio-economic factors and qualified teachers, digital tools such as interactive learning apps, offline e-content, and radio or TV-based instruction offer students opportunities to explore and learn independently....

As globalization reshapes educational needs, developing a sustainable education system while preparing Vietnamese students for international engagement has become the dual role of ELT in Vietnam in today's ever interconnected world. Under the title "Empowering Vietnam’s ELT: Task-Based Language Teaching for Global Readiness in High School and University," this paper discusses Task-Based...

Experiential Learning (EL) functions as a transformative language education methodology that advances knowledge acquisition while developing crucial soft skills through real-world application. While Experiential Learning offers valuable benefits for language education, its application in foreign language teaching at Vietnamese higher education institutions such as ULIS-VNU stays limited due to...

This study investigates how Facebook can be used to increase high school students’ interest and confidence in English writing. Conducted with 42 grade-11 students at a public high school in Vietnam, the study involved an 8-week activity in which students commented in English on Facebook posts created by them or their teacher. Each comment received personalized feedback, focusing on clarity,...

This study empirically investigates the current practices of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching and its assessment at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV). We ground this research in established needs analysis theories, notably the framework advanced by Munby (1978) focusing on the 'Communicative Needs Processor,' and the comprehensive distinction between target and learning needs...

The 21st century has become known as the era of AI, which significantly influences human lives across various sectors, including education. With Decision 131/QD-TTg from the Vietnam government in 2022, it is crucial for pedagogical students to develop strong digital skills for the demands of modern education. This research sheds light on the digital literacy of ELT students in the context of...

ChatGPT has been widely adopted in the academic field, offering numerous benefits and raising various concerns among educators and students. This study was conducted to investigate the attitudes and perceptions of English-majored students regarding using ChatGPT in literature review writing. The participants were 100 English-majored students at a university in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Data...

In rural middle schools, where students face limited access to digital devices and parental restrictions due to their young age, innovative methods are necessary to sustain their interest in English learning. This project investigates the effect of student-driven scriptwriting combined with teacher-supported video production on learners’ engagement. Under this approach, students worked...

This poster presents a study on using TikTok to enhance English vocabulary and presentation skills among high school students in Binh Dinh province, Vietnam. Grounded in project-based learning and technology-enhanced education theories, 240 students from two schools created bilingual TikTok videos promoting local culture and school activities. The project involved systematic vocabulary...

In the context of comprehensive educational reform and increasingly deep international integration requirements, developing a team of English teachers who meet international standards has become an urgent task for the Vietnamese education system and the Army. This article analyses the need to improve the English proficiency and teaching methods of teachers in military schools according to...

Writing is a critical yet challenging skill for gifted high school students, especially as it is a compulsory component assessed annually in the National Competition for Selecting Excellent Students. This study investigates the effectiveness of scaffolding, a pedagogical approach elaborated in the works of Walsh (2011), Richards (2015), and Gibbons (2002), who adapt and apply Vygotsky’s...

This workshop explores integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools to strengthen formative assessment practices in language classrooms. While traditional formative assessment places a heavy workload on teachers’ tailoring process, with the help of AI technologies, this process seems to be more easily accessible, more efficient, more personalized, and more actionable. Through practical...

AI plays a vital role as powerful educational resources for language learning. Using Gliglish AI to develop students’ speaking skill of 45 students grade 8 in Châu Văn Liêm junior high school. The paper discusses the reasons should be used as inside and outside of classroom speaking activities. Then we offer the use of tool in some fields of language education. The workshop ends with drawback...

In the process of changing the high school graduation exam in Vietnam, the challenge of mastering English is currently one of the most important issues for students. This paper proposes a set of strategic strategies to assist 12th-grade students at Nguyễn Duy Thì High School to get acquainted with the different question types in the 2025 English national exam. The initiative entails...

Learner autonomy has emerged as a critical competence in language education, particularly in the context of 21st-century skills and lifelong learning. While technology offers promising opportunities to promote self-directed learning, the extent to which non-English major students utilize digital tools to enhance their autonomy remains under-researched. This study examines how non-English major...

Managing EFL classrooms presents persistent challenges, particularly in under-resourced rural regions such as Mộc Lỵ High School in Sơn La Province, Vietnam. Specifically, delivering individualized attention and fostering active student engagement in classes of over 56 students is a frequent challenge for teachers. This presentation proposes the “learning teams” strategy, a structured...

This presentation reports on an innovative classroom project titled Improving Writing Accuracy, designed to foster student agency in a first-year Academic Writing course at a Vietnamese university. Instead of passively receiving teacher corrections, students engaged in a structured cycle of writing, self-analysis, and AI-assisted revision using ChatGPT. The project comprised weekly writing...

This presentation examines how contextualized learning can significantly enhance students' ability to retain vocabulary. Vocabulary acquisition is a cornerstone of language learning, yet traditional methods like rote memorization often fail to yield lasting results. Contextualized learning, which integrates new words into meaningful, relevant contexts such as sentences, stories, or real-life...

Recognizing the challenges of traditional vocabulary teaching, gamification has commonly been applied in EFL classes as a teaching method to enhance the students' engagement in learning English. This action research study explores how the use of the digital game Blooket in a specific EFL vocabulary classroom can boost high school students’ engagement which consists of behavioral, emotional,...

With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its integration into language assessment has gained growing popularity in recent years. This study examines the reliability of OpenAI’s language model, ChatGPT 4.0 in grading essays from the Writing Task 1 of The International English Language Testing System exam, assessing its consistency and alignment with official human...

Experiential learning—learning through direct experience and reflection—has become increasingly relevant in secondary education for its ability to promote deeper, more lasting understanding. Based on David Kolb’s experiential learning theory (1984), this study explores how the four stages of his learning cycle—concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning contexts in Vietnam has opened up new opportunities for students to improve their language skills, in which speaking is widely considered a primary focus to judge learners’ language competency (Burns & Hill, 2013). However, achieving speaking proficiency presents considerable difficulties for learners, especially...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant transformations in English Language Teaching (ELT), making AI literacy an essential skill for modern teachers. This study seeks to investigate pre-service English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ awareness of AI literacy’s role in ELT, their current level of AI literacy, and their development needs. The study adopted a...

This case study explores the role of breath control techniques as a supportive learning strategy for pharmaceutical students studying English for Specific Purposes. The research investigates how students apply breath regulation during their English learning process and examines its influence on key aspects such as concentration, anxiety reduction, pronunciation, and vocabulary retention....

As AI become increasingly embedded in educational technologies, English learning apps promise personalized, flexible, and engaging experiences. This study examines how university students in Vietnam utilize mobile English learning applications that incorporate AI-enhanced features. Based on the theoretical foundations of mobile-assisted language learning, the main objective of this research...

Peer feedback is a common practice used within EFL teaching and learning context, but research regarding students' perception of this teaching approach in speaking skills is still underexplored. This study investigates learner perception of peer assessment in speaking activities at tertiary education, including their perspectives on assessing their peers and their criteria when giving feedback...

Listening is widely acknowledged as a foundational component of language learning, contributing significantly to the development of overall language proficiency. To help learners strengthen their listening competence, various instructional approaches have been introduced, among which Extensive Listening has attracted increasing attention. Extensive Listening focuses on exposing learners to...

This research explored ICT competence among final-year students in English Language Teaching at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research combined quantitative data from a survey of 150 students with qualitative insights from interviews with 10 selected participants. The study examined students’ self-perceived competence across six key areas: understanding...

The rapid emergence and use of AI-assisted writing tools in education are reshaping EFL writing instructions, as students independently adopt these tools in almost every stage of writing, from brainstorming and drafting to feedback. This shift raises concerns about growing demands on teachers’ digital competence and professional identity. Acknowledging the need to examine teachers’...

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in promoting young children's social and emotional competence through their use of the Lingokids educational app. While CLIL has been widely recognized for enhancing language acquisition and subject knowledge, its potential in supporting socio-emotional development in early childhood—particularly...

Teacher positioning, the way in which teachers stand, sit or move at different stages during the lesson, is a crucial aspect of effective classroom management and instructional delivery. It is not just about where the teacher stands, but how their movement and presence influence student engagement, behavior, and learning. The study, conducted at a university setting in Hanoi, aims to explore...

Many university students in Vietnam study English reading primarily to pass exams and often lack consistent reading practice. This study aims to explore how educational technology (EdTech) can support the development of reading skills in such exam-oriented learning environments.
A survey was conducted to students from three universities in Vietnam to examine their use of AI-powered tools such...

As educational technology becomes more embedded in classroom practices, online homework platforms are now widely used for assigning, managing, and assessing homework. However, optimizing these digital tools requires a sustainable implementation plan and an appropriate methodological approach. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the impact of online homework platforms on the...

In English for Tourism contexts, students often engage in cross-cultural interactions that reveal deeply held assumptions about other cultures. While intercultural competence is a key learning goal, little is known about how tourism students perceive cultural bias in themselves and others. This qualitative study explores the ways in which tourism undergraduates identify and interpret cultural...

Choosing a major is an important decision that shapes students' career paths and future opportunities. At Tay Nguyen University, the rising number of students opting for English Linguistics and English Pedagogy raises questions about the factors driving their choices. This study investigates the subjective and objective factors affecting first-year English-majored students' decisions and...

This study focuses on organizing experiential activities through project-based learning (PBL) as innovative pedagogical strategies to create a practical English-speaking environment, thereby improving the quality of English language teaching in upper secondary schools. Instead of confining learning to textbooks, this approach provides students with opportunities to engage with the language...

To engage students in solving real-life problems through language, rather than solely focusing on grammar and vocabulary, English teachers can leverage many new and effective methods of teaching. In this study, students are required to work in groups to address social issues relevant to their lives, such as environmental pollution, relationships and bullying, proposing practical solutions....

This study investigates the role of creative and participatory methods in cultivating an engaging learning environment for young learners in English language classrooms, with a focus on role play activities. The research involved a group of primary school students in Vietnam and utilized a qualitative approach, combining observation and semi-structured interviews as data collection tools. The...

Effective communication in English remains a pivotal skill for high school students in Vietnam, particularly with the increasing globalization of education and employment opportunities. This study proposes practical strategies to cultivate an English-speaking environment in schools, emphasizing interactive language clubs and technology use.
English corners and language clubs are implemented...

This paper examines the role of motivation in language learning, focusing on the key factors that enhance learners’ learning engagement. Motivation is the internal or external stimuli that drives students’ learning and improvement. Critical factors that support motivation include competence, autonomy, and relatedness. When learners feel capable and motivated to learn, they have control over...

This study examines the influence of selected English-speaking applications on enhancing language proficiency among language learners. With the participation of 60 students, the research utilized a structured questionnaire with 20 items over a 10-week period. Additionally, an in-depth interview was conducted with five randomly selected participants to gain qualitative insights. The findings...

In today’s context of globalisation and international integration, intercultural communication competence has become a vital tool for Vietnamese English-majored students to expand their career opportunities after graduation. However, communicating effectively across cultures remains a significant challenge. It requires knowledge and skills related to intercultural communication, a willingness...

Many kindergarten teachers in Vietnam face a common concern from parents: their children rarely speak English at home, hesitate when interacting with foreigners, and show limited language use in daily contexts. These issues often stem from classroom practices that teach vocabulary and sentence patterns in isolation, without meaningful real-life application. For example, teaching the question...

In many rural public schools, a high percentage of students lack foundational English skills, making it difficult for teachers to promote English as a second language. This non-profit initiative builds an inspiring Mentor–Tech community to close learning gaps and foster equitable, sustainable education. By connecting rural learners with dedicated mentors including teachers, university...

Abstract: Rural EFL teachers often face professional isolation, limited training access, and insufficient classroom resources. This workshop presents a sustainable model for empowering these educators through digital communities and accessible educational technology. Grounded in the concept of professional learning networks (Trust, 2016) and research on rural teacher development (Azano &...

What if classroom rules and tools could spark learner agency? This presentation explores a combination of classroom management system in order to bolster motivation, engagement, and autonomy among young EFL learners aged 10 to 12.

By using BeeClass to reward positive behaviors, check attendance and platforms like Bamboozle and Wordwall to enhance interaction and reinforce practice through...

This study explores how traditional Confucian values influence the academic confidence of female students in Vietnamese language classrooms. Cultural expectations of modesty, obedience, and restraint—especially as expressed through “Công Dung Ngôn Hạnh” (Skillfulness, Gracefulness, Appropriate Speech, and Moral Conduct)—continue to shape students’ behaviors, self-expression, and participation...

This study investigates perceptions of pre-service teachers from a university in Central Vietnam about Global Englishes in the context of high school English teaching. As English increasingly serves as a global means of communication, the research examines how prospective educators respond to the tension between conventional native-speaker standards and more inclusive, communication-oriented...

English now operates predominantly as a global lingua franca, necessitating the adoption of Global Englishes Language Teaching (GELT) approach to align instruction with linguistic diversity and intercultural communication. This study (1) determines whether, and to what extent, preservice English teachers’ GELT perceptions change after participating in Global Englishes- Experiential Learning...

With the rise of AI writing tools such as Grammarly, Write & Improve, and ChatGPT, EFL learners today have unprecedented opportunities to receive immediate feedback and practice writing independently. However, without guidance, students may become overly reliant on AI or struggle to distinguish between human-like expression and machine-generated language. This poster presentation introduces a...

During English learning process, a large number of students in Yen bai province are struggling to memorize common collocations, resulting in academic demotivation. In this action research project, the authors have instructed students to use AI-powered technologies to create a set of collocations found in the Global Success Textbook. In other words, through building the learning materials with...

Project-Based Language Learning remains an underexplored approach in ELT (Alan and Stroller, 2005). A project is defined as an extended task in which learners work together through a number of activities towards an agreed goal. The Gold Standard model outlines essential elements of Project-Based Learning, including sustained inquiry, student choice, and collaboration (PBLWorks, 2020). This...

This study thoroughly examines the impact of AI-assisted applications, such as Grammarly, ChatGPT, and QuillBot, on the writing abilities of English majors at Thu Dau Mot University. Its primary aim is to assess how these technologies affect students' English writing accuracy, coherence, and fluency.
Utilizing a quantitative research framework, the study gathered data through questionnaires...

This descriptive study is an attempt to explore the perceptions and practices of EFL high school students in using PBL activities in their English textbook under the General Education 2018 curriculum. Both questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were employed to collect the quantitative and qualitative data for this study. A total of 160 EFL high school students in a province in the...

In the context of early childhood education placing increasing emphasis on introducing English to young children, it is vital to prepare pre-service teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to organize suitable language activities as well as future teaching work. Nevertheless, students are not majoring in English and come from remote mountainous areas so there are some challenges which...

Reading comprehension plays a critical role in language proficiency and high-stakes assessments in Vietnam. Under the 2018 General Education Curriculum, reading accounts for 100% of the English test in the 2025 National High School Graduation Examination. Despite its importance, many students struggle with complex texts requiring inference, cohesion recognition, main idea identification,...

This study explores the use of project-based learning (PBL) to improve English communication skills among students at the College of Industrial Defense in Vietnam. Within the framework of a task- and project-based English course, non-English major students participated in a series of collaborative learning activities over eight weeks. The primary focus was on teamwork and oral presentations,...

This initiative aims to enhance English listening skills for secondary students at Truong Thuc Hanh Su Pham through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recognizing the limitations of traditional textbook-based listening exercises, the author employed AI tools such as ChatGPT to generate customized listening texts aligned with students’ proficiency levels, and Google Text-to-Speech...

Parental involvement plays a crucial role in shaping children’s English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning experiences and outcomes, yet the factors influencing this involvement remain underexplored in certain educational contexts. This study explores the factors influencing parental involvement in their children’s EFL learning. Nine Vietnamese parents of children in Grades 4 and 5, enrolled...

As a primary school English teacher, I believe that early language education plays a crucial role in preparing students for sustainable development and global integration. Traditional methods—focused mainly on grammar and memorization—are no longer effective in helping young learners use English confidently in real-life situations.
In my classroom, I have implemented several student-centered...

In the context of climate change emerging as an urgent global issue, there is a growing need to apply CLIL method into schools to raise clime change awareness and prompt necessary actions. This study aims to explore mountainous students' perceptions in Vietnam regarding the application of integrated English learning focused on climate change. Data was collected from the quantitative method...

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

Extensive Reading (ER) has received much attention because of its positive impacts on students' attitude. Besides, Quizizz App has been employed to create engaging games or lessons to reduce pressure of language learning. Therefore, it is worth carrying out a study to examining the effect of implementing extensive reading integrated with the Quizizz App on high school students’ affective...

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

The purpose of the study was to present the implementation of SEL and Circle Wellbeing integrated in the 10-grade Global Success curriculum. Students from an English-majored class carried out theme-based activities as well as projects and benefited through inquiry as well as work collaboratively. The work revealed that SEL and Circle Wellbeing can be applied to raise
students’ awareness on...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a prevalent tool in multiple areas of language education. Most common AI-powered devices such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Quillbot have demonstrated potential in supporting vocabulary acquisition, providing immediate feedback, and enhancing overall writing fluency (Kohnke et al., 2023; Li & Hafner, 2022). However, despite these benefits, challenges arise...

In recent years, there has been growing attention to the role of self-regulated learning strategies and self-efficacy in enhancing English speaking skills within higher education, especially in language learning contexts where autonomous learning is increasingly emphasized. This study examines English-speaking self-regulated learning (ESSRL) strategies and their correlation with...

Grounded in Self-Determination Theory, this study explores how Instagram Threads Voice Notes can support self-directed English-speaking learning among Vietnamese EFL freshmen. A one-group pre-test/post-test design was implemented over nine weeks in a Listening–Speaking 2 course. During the intervention period, students completed weekly asynchronous voice-based speaking tasks using Instagram...

Microaggressions—subtle, often unintended comments or actions rooted in unconscious bias—can have long-term emotional and psychological effects on learners (Sue, 2007; Nadal, 2011). This presentation reports on a classroom project at a Japanese university where students explored their own experiences with microaggressions in educational and social contexts.

Students discussed instances...

Learning English idioms is important because they improve English learning skills, help students communicate better, understand cultural differences, and express their ideas more naturally. Two methods of learning idioms discussed in our study are "etymological elaboration", which involves exploring the historical context of idioms, and "rote memorization", which entails repetition without...

This study presents a genre analysis of Apple’s iPhone announcement videos from 2018 to 2024, with the goal of exploring the rhetorical moves, linguistic features, and multimodal elements that shape this influential corporate genre. Transcripts from official Apple presentations were analyzed using AntConc to identify frequent superlative adjectives, descriptive adjectives, and formulaic...

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

The mentoring of beginning teachers is a critical component of the induction of new teachers into the profesion (Thomas, 2000). Mentoring, according to Anderson (1988), is a nurturing process to help promote inexperienced teachers’ professional development and should be made a formal practice. Given the vital role of mentorship, beginning teachers at a faculty of English language teacher...

Metaphor operates not merely as a rhetorical device but as a cognitive mechanism through which individuals conceptualize and interpret the world (Lakoff & Johnson, 1980). The selection and deployment of metaphors are influenced by personal experiences, cultural contexts, gender constructs, and social roles (Kövecses, 2002; Luu, 2020; Maestre, 2020). This paper investigates gender-based...

Educators working in remote, ethnically diverse communities face ongoing challenges in sustaining motivation and engagement in English language classrooms. This presentation explores evidence-based strategies to support ethnic minority learners in under-resourced contexts, emphasizing both inclusivity and learner-centered design. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) and...

Extensive reading (ER) is believed by many educators and researchers as an effective means in improving students’ performances. This action research aimed to examine the impacts of ER strategies on EFL students’ English reading and writing abilities. The study involved 35 university students in an English reading and writing class. The research was conducted through 3 cycles in 3 months. The...

This study explores the tensions experienced by Vietnamese teachers implementing Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), drawing on the Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as an analytical framework. Based on data collected through a mixed-methods design (survey n=201; interviews n=42), the research reveals contradictions in CLIL classrooms, particularly between government...

This study focuses on optimizing the teaching of English listening skills for students using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recognizing the crucial role of listening as the foundation of language acquisition, the research addresses current challenges in Vietnamese high schools, including limited classroom time and a lack of diverse, level-appropriate listening materials. By leveraging AI tools...

In recent years, Google Lens has become a popular tool among students learning English as a foreign language. It allows students to scan text and receive instant translations, making it seemingly convenient for understanding reading passages. According to Du Plessis (2021); Fauzi et al., (2023); Cahyaningrum et al., (2024) Google Lens is a powerful and engaging tool for English...

Target 4.7. of Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals raised by the United Nations (UN, n.d.) emphasizes the roles of education, one of which is to ensure the promotion of global citizenship.
Global citizenship, a concept that basically reflects interconnectedness and collective responsibility, has been attracting the attention of the public as well as the academic circles for some...

Previous researchers have highlighted insufficient understanding of writing assessment among EFL teachers in different countries. In Vietnam, however, there remains an insignificant number of studies on this area, particularly those focusing on pre-service teachers. Even fewer have explored how Language Assessment courses within Second Language Teacher Education programs affect the development...

Artificial intelligence and digital technology make manually teaching English with learners’ competence-based approach much challenged for teachers in general, it is a possible way of combining communicative and non-communicative activities in the class in order to develop students’ language skills and competence and to meet their current needs in English learning. This study investigates the...

Professional identity development is a slow and complex process of self-negotiation and re-negotiation. While the latter parts of this process tend to be stable, the initial parts seem to be more fluctuating and less predictable. This understanding urges a qualitative study to explore how EFL teachers shifts their profession identity from the early-career stage to mid-career stage. Factors...

ClassDojo is the convenient and effective EdTech tool solution for the integration of Green English Language Teaching into ELT classrooms. Green ELT encourages eco-friendly instruction through minimizing paper use, conserving classroom materials, and incorporating environmental consciousness into language teaching. Thus, ClassDojo helps achieve these goals by offering a collection of tools...

Motivation is a core element that help people succeed in a certain field. However, most of students lack inspiration to learn English now because they are only taught with pre-prepared and pre-determined textbooks whether they are their favorite topic or not . Instead of learning for passion or love, they learn English since it is a compulsory subject in curriculum. Therefore, their...

This study examines the use of text-to-speech (TTS) technology, specifically the ElevenLabs platform, to support learner autonomy in English language education. By converting written dialogues into natural-sounding speech, learners can engage in independent listening and pronunciation practice outside the classroom. Grounded in theories of learner autonomy and technology-enhanced language...

This qualitative study investigates the coping strategies employed by Vietnamese EFL learners when utilizing ChatGPT as an AI-assisted tool in academic essay writing. Data collected through semi-structured interviews with 14 university students, comprising both English and non-English majors, revealed that while the students recognized the pedagogical benefits of ChatGPT in facilitating idea...

This paper suggests a collection of practical reflective tools for K-12 English teachers in Vietnam which is designed to be low-cost, easily integrated into professional development programs, and especially suitable for resource-constrained settings. The collection is grounded in Fleck’s (2012) four-levelled scale: descriptive, dialogic, transformative, and critical reflection, and responds to...

Effective summarising is a critical academic skill that directly influences students’ reading comprehension in their final exam. This subject aims to equip students with practical strategies and techniques to develop and strengthen their summarising abilities, particularly in preparation for the final exam. Strategies begin with explicitly teaching summarising techniques such as SWBST and the...

Communication is a very important and necessary activity to train primary school students in the primary English teaching program. However, at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year of Tan Hiep Primary School, my students still cannot use the classroom language fluently, the questions and answers in English in group discussion activities are not rich. Almost students are not confident in...

This study investigates practical activities implemented in English lessons to foster and develop the responsibility quality among 11th-grade students at Phan Boi Chau High School. Rooted in the objectives of Vietnam’s 2018 General Education Programme, the research emphasizes the cultivation of core values—particularly responsibility—through real-life, task-based learning activities. Drawing...

In the era of globalization, effective English communication skills are essential for secondary school students. This study focuses on the implementation and impact of an English-speaking club at a lower secondary school, designed to improve students' speaking and listening competencies outside the traditional classroom setting. The club organizes biweekly sessions that incorporate diverse...

Many medical students in rural areas, especially where exposure to native English speakers is limited, often struggle with improving their speaking skills. Wright, Betteridge, and Buckby (2006) pointed out that language games can be used at all levels and in many different contexts to support communication. This study looked into whether using games like snake, taboo, show and tell, and...

Abstract
Task-based approach or task-based language teaching encourages language learners to use the target language to fulfill communicative tasks related to real-life activities. Although many studies have been done regarding effects of task-based approach on learners’ grammar performance, few studies have explored learners’ perceptions towards using task-based approach in teaching grammar....

The effects of peer assessment on learner autonomy have been extensively investigated in EFL education. Nevertheless, very few studies have examined the effects of this kind of assessment on each dimension of learner autonomy. This quasi-experimental study explored the effects of peer assessment on learner autonomy development in language use with a focus on writing skills. To carry out the...

This study investigates the relationship between Vietnamese university students’ self-assessment and their midterm test performance. By using a quantitative research design, data were collected from a sample of 110 non-English major students from 4 academic English classes at Van Lang University. A linear regression analysis was conducted to examine whether students’ self-assessment of their...

In the era of modern education when massive information is given and requires students to process and develop their expertise for their future, optimization of teaching approaches to enhance learning efficiency has become a critical issue. In the light, the “less is more” tendency has emerged in education, enabling students not only to actively absorb knowledge deeply but also to actively...

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

This poster presents a sustainable and scalable approach to enhancing English speaking skills among high school students in rural areas through the integration of AI tools and culturally relevant storytelling. Implemented at Vo Thi Sau High School, the project addresses students’ reluctance to speak English by transforming traditional fables and folktales into short, interactive plays with the...

Professional development through lesson study is a teacher training model that is widely applied around the world. This research was conducted to understand teachers' perceptions on professional development through lesson study to implement the general education program 2018 at lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen city. 90 English teachers from 37 lower secondary schools in Thai Nguyen city...

As AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grammarly permeate academic writing, students must acquire critical AI literacies—using these applications ethically, reflectively, and strategically. Framed by the ecological model of teacher agency (Priestley et al., 2015) and theories of critical digital literacy (Pangrazio & Selwyn, 2019), this case study analyses how twelve academic-writing instructors for...

This paper reviews existing studies on the application of body gestures in language education in general and English language instruction in particular. It explores the pedagogical values of using body gestures in teaching pronunciation and demonstrates practical strategies for classroom application. Specifically, this paper presents a series of “head-to-hip” activities to improve students’...

Vocabulary knowledge plays a crucial role in learners’ ability to comprehend and use the target language effectively. However, a key concern in ELT is whether the vocabulary demands of instructional materials align with learners’ actual lexical competence. This study investigates the extent to which the vocabulary load of an integrated-skills EFL textbook aligns with the receptive vocabulary...

This study explores the integration of general technologies and AI-powered technologies in education, highlighting their transformative impact on teaching and learning processes. The objective is to examine how digital tools, including artificial intelligence, enhance educational delivery, personalize learning experiences, and support student engagement. A qualitative content analysis was...

This study investigated the potential of Padlet as a digital platform for enhancing learner motivation and facilitating social learning in an English listening and speaking course. Thirty-one second-year English major students at a Vietnamese university participated in a 13-week implementation where Padlet served as an integrated learning environment for portfolio development, pronunciation...

This paper investigates the perceptions and classroom practices of oral corrective feedback (OCF) among eight TEFL high school teachers in Pleiku City, Vietnam. Drawing on data from semi-structured interviews and 24 classroom observations, the study reveals a predominant use of implicit feedback types, particularly recasts and clarification requests. While teachers expressed a preference for...

In today's technological age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) or AI-powered tools have been adopted in many aspects of modern life, especially in the field of education. Integrating this advanced technology into the teaching of reading skills has brought about noticeable benefits, though it has also raised certain concerns. This paper aims to highlight both the benefits and challenges of using...

The emergence of AI applications, advanced artificial intelligence chatbots that can generate closely human-like communication, has significantly impacted the English language teaching landscape in recent years. This has prompted various stakeholders, including teachers, students, and school leaders, to recognize the compulsory need to adapt to the new ways of learning, teaching, and managing...

Abstract: *Reflective microteaching has emerged as an effective approach in teacher education as it enables preservice EFL teachers to engage in authentic teaching contexts and practice essential instructional skills (Guney, 2008; El-Koumy, 2022). This study aims to identify the core teaching skills that final-year students in an ELT program developed through reflective microteaching...

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

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

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

Listening is seen as a challenging activity that involves both active and interactive actions, requiring listeners to have natural, passive, and internal procedures as well as mental processes. The improvement of learners' listening comprehension remains a critical and immediate concern in today’s foreign language teaching practices. Therefore, this study seeks to assess the effectiveness of...

The rationale of the study was to examine the effectiveness of using Google Form for assigning English grammar homework in high school students in Vietnam, where the predominant method of assigning homework is paper based. The study aimed to investigate the impact of Google Form on students’ academic performance and their perceptions towards the use of technology in practicing and revising...

English is widely spoken, and the demand for Business English is higher than ever. However, EFL Vietnamese business students found it hard to master the business English skills, especially the presentation subskills. With the integral use of technology to learn languages, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Yoodli Artificial Intelligence application for improving...

It is likely that IELTS essays pose significant challenges for Vietnamese candidates due to their complexity and the high damand of language manupulation. Consequently, improving IELTS essay writing has been a major concern for both teachers and learners of English language. Model essays, which are widely considered effective writing techniques in English language teaching, have a profound...

This study explores the impact and effectiveness of Google Scholar, Sci-Hub, and Grammarly on improving English paragraph writing among 10th-grade students at My Xuyen High School. Addressing the prevalent difficulties students face in writing, such as poor vocabulary, grammar errors, disorganized ideas, and lack of motivation, the initiative introduces a collaborative writing model supported...

Among the four language skills, speaking is often regarded as the most essential yet most anxiety-provoking. In Vietnam, many high school EFL learners experienced moderate to high levels of speaking anxiety, highlighting a critical need for innovative teaching methods to mitigate the issue. Although drama techniques have gained recognition for their effectiveness in reducing language anxiety...

This paper explores the complex relationship between the global spread of English and the domestic language policy movement known as 'English-Only' in the United States. While English functions as a global lingua franca, its institutionalization as the sole official language within the U.S. poses contradictions in education, minority rights, and international identity. This paper argues that...

In Vietnam, writing is considered the most challenging skill by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. These students encounter various kinds of problems in their writing process, from generating ideas to revising their tasks. Previous studies reveal that experiencing the 6E Model and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools could bring students numerous benefits regarding their writing...

This study investigated the incorporation of ChatGPT into English-Vietnamese translation process among Business English majors (BE) at National Economics University (NEU), with a focus on its relevance in preparing for the global business landscape. In particular, the research examined how the use of ChatGPT would impact the accuracy and efficiency of English-Vietnamese translation....

Teacher change has been widely considered one of the key drivers of educational innovations. Transformation in teachers’ professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes is believed to enhance classroom practices and subsequently better students’ learning outcomes. Teacher professional development has been strongly encouraged in many contexts worldwide to facilitate teacher change. A robust body...

Vocabulary plays an important role in writing skill. Without essential language, students would not be able to express their meaning accurately and naturally. However, in writing lessons, despite having been instructed with single words, learners still struggle in producing them in their free writing compositions. To address this, this study employed a qualitative research design, incorporated...

Language loss is an urgent concern in many multilingual countries, especially in Vietnam, where ethnic minority communities possess rich linguistic heritages. This study focuses on the E De ethnic group in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and investigates the current status of their native language among younger generations. Grounded in a sustainability lens, the research examines how language use...

This research explored the impact of Chat GPT, an AI-powered language model, on improving the quality of terminology and grammar translation. The study utilized qualitative method with a survey questionnaire administered to 100 junior and senior Business English majors. Findings indicated that by integrating Chat GPT into the translation process, students would gain exposure to...

In the context of global education shifting toward sustainability, integrating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals into English language instruction has become an emerging pedagogical trend. This presentation examines the theoretical foundations for incorporating education for sustainable development into English language education, focusing on approaches such as global...

It is widely conceptualized that interdependence of linguistic skills across languages develops both communicative competence and literacy proficiency. As both the lecturers and the students translanguage in the classroom, ‘translanguaging space’ is established. Based on the ethnography of language learners, this study, therefore, explores functions and effectiveness of learners’...

This study explores the attitudes and practices of EFL teachers in rural Vietnamese high schools towards translanguaging, a pedagogical approach integrating multiple languages to enhance comprehension and learning outcomes. By addressing a critical research gap, the study investigates how translanguaging is perceived and implemented in this context. Employing a mixed-methods design,...

This study explores the factors influencing the formation of career intentions among gifted high school students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Vietnam. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding of students’ career decision-making processes. Survey responses were gathered from 215...

Foreign language anxiety remains a barrier to effective language learning, particularly in EFL contexts where English is often taught as a compulsory subject. This study amied to examine the level of English language anxiety among Vietnamese university students and identify its perceived causes, while also exploring whether years of English learning influence anxiety levels. A total of 172...

This study explores university students' perceptions of teaching charisma in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction. It is aimed at investigating the specific behaviors, traits and communication styles associated with charismatic teaching, from which their perceptions of teacher charisma could be defined. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, data were...

In an effort to enhance the effectiveness of project-based learning (PBL) in high school education, this study explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and digital platforms to support student-centered learning. The research seeks to answer two primary questions: (1) To what extent does the use of AI and digital platforms enhance students’ engagement and performance in...

With the growing need for more efficient and accurate assessment methods in education, this study investigates the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms in testing and assessing high school students’ academic performance. The research aims to address two key questions: (1) To what extent does the use of AI and digital tools improve the effectiveness of testing and...

The advent of AI tools has transformed language learning and teaching in diverse perspectives. In the context of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), the material development has become more convenient for teachers with the assistance of AI-driven application, reducing the burden of traditional material preparation. This study aims to investigate how AI-generated materials foster reading...

Any English as a foreign language (EFL) learner needs to master their vocabulary knowledge to use in different contexts. A good command of English vocabulary can contribute to a higher proficiency level. It is also critically necessary for Vietnamese primary school students, who have just a little experience with learning this foreign language. It is recommended that the primary school...

This study explores the effectiveness of movie dubbing as a tool for enhancing pronunciation skills among first-year English students. Conducted over three months with 45 participants, the research utilised pre-tests and post-tests, along with questionnaires, to gather data on pronunciation improvements. The findings demonstrated a marked enhancement in students' pronunciation, with an average...

Medical students in a remote province face numerous challenges and difficulties in improving their English competence. According to Wright, Betteridge, and Buckby (2006) "games can be found to give practice in all the skills, in all the stages of teaching and learning, and for many types of communication". Building on this insight, this study attempts to investigate whether the use of...

The study "Using the Hamburger Model to enhance paragraph writing performance for 6th graders at a secondary school in Thai Nguyen" with the aim of investigate the current situation of paragraph writing performance of 6th graders students at the mentioned lower secondary school in TN City, identify the degree of improvement of paragraph writing performance of 6th graders in the lower...

The influence of technology on modern life is significant. To bridge the gap between current and future educational technologies, changes are necessary. Utilizing applications as teaching tools is an effective approach during the learning process.
The main goal of this research is to deliver an in-depth analysis of the "CAKE" application and its benefits for enhancing the speaking skills of...

This study investigates the effectiveness of TikTok, a short-form video platform, in enhancing English skills among Vietnamese university students learning EFL. Based on Microlearning Theory, the research explores how TikTok's engaging content supports language learning through observation, imitation, and repetitive exposure. A quantitative survey was conducted with 105 students from...

Production-oriented approach (POA) has been initiated in China and recently expanded to other countries. The approach is highlighted by the output-driven plus input-enabled hypotheses which reverse the order of the learning process to engage learners and activate their learning needs. This research aimed to explore EFL Vietnamese teachers’ perceptions towards the approach. Twelve teachers...

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

It is believed that attention spans are a crucial factor which can contribute to high band scores in IELTS. However, due to the overuse of TikTok, one of the most popular social networks these days, IELTS learners cannot focus on taking the test for a long time, leading to worse preparation and failure regarding IELTS desired scores. Our study aims to investigate how TikTok can negatively...

The rapid advancement of mobile technology has deeply influenced contemporary educational practices, particularly in the field of language learning. This study investigates the implementation and effectiveness of Mobile-Assisted English Learning (MAEL) among high school students in a public schools. The basic objective is to examine the extent to which mobile applications and digital tools...

This study examines how Vietnamese online news discursively construct the identities of male kindergarten teachers working in a traditionally feminized profession. Analyzing 47 articles published between 2020 and 2025, the research employs a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach to identify recurring strategies used to frame male educators as morally exemplary, emotionally competent, and...