In this interactive workshop, participants will explore practical strategies for integrating the four essential language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—alongside grammar into dynamic, engaging lessons. By interweaving these skills, teachers can reinforce language acquisition in a way that encourages faster progress and deeper understanding for their students. This hands-on...
Many language course books include lessons on culture. Sometimes, these lessons include information about the way of life in the U.S. or the U.K. with little reflection on where the learner fits within that culture. What does this mean for students who don’t see their own values or cultures reflected in the learning materials? How can we help students to value their own culture as an equal...
Curious about how new technologies can enhance your approach to assessment? Eager to use AI, but not sure how to begin? This interactive workshop is for language educators who want to advance their approach to assessment through the use of AI in smart, principled ways. Together, we will review the essentials of assessment design and discover how AI can be used strategically to craft...
We are living in the world marked by dramatic and dynamic technological and socio-economic changes that have taken place over the few last on the global scale. As one version of a well known quote goes, ‘The best way to predict the future is to create it’. Although the future is very uncertain, we, English language educators, need to think of an imagined landscape that envisages the future of...
Teaching large, diverse classes can be a daunting task for educators, particularly when managing varying skill levels. This inspiring and interactive presentation will explore a range of strategies that make large classes more engaging, inclusive, and effective for all students. Participants will discover how to design lessons that adapt to different student needs, promote collaboration, and...
Role playing is a classroom teaching technique that encourages students to participate actively in their English language learning. It reduces anxiety and shyness in language learners by allowing them to practice the target language in authentic settings (Tompkins, 1998), which improves their communicative competence. However, setting up and executing role-play exercises can be challenging for...
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...
In Vygotsky’s theory of development, mediation highlights the traces of history, society and culture in language learning. In the case of changes in conceptulisation, this study focuses on the shift of viewing “border” between Vietnam and China from “barrier” to “connectivity”. Such changes go in lines with the relationship between the two countries, i.e., their perception of security and...
Presenting has been considered a big challenge for most students, especially for those at university level. The paper aims at examining the problems English majors faced with in presenting and proposing some measures to improve the situation. 68 students majoring in English language from Hung Vuong university, who were juniors and seniors at the time of the study, participated in the study. A...
In the dynamic landscape of English language teaching, even experienced teachers face challenges in adapting to new teaching methodologies and materials. With the recent approval of a series of new English textbooks by the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam, the demand for effective in-service training has become more pressing. This talk presents findings from a survey involving 100...
This study explores the connection between a first language (L1) and success in consecutive interpreting (CI). Prior research has emphasised the importance of second language (L2) proficiency, but L1's influence remains under-investigated. This research proposes that a strong L1 foundation significantly improves interpreting performance. A quantitative approach will be used. Participants will...
Author’s name: Bui Hue Phuong
Institution: An Khanh high school - Can Tho Department of Education and Training
Mailing address: No 38 , 27 street, An Khanh Residential Area, An Khanh ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
E-mail address: bhphuong@thptankhanh.edu.vn
Phone number: 0904.454.463
ABSTRACT
Research on teaching English with pictures has indicated that the implementation of...
Language learning methods must now be innovative and creative due to evolving educational needs driven by rapid technological advancements. As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly supports various educational tasks, including language instruction, this research explores the efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in improving students' writing abilities, espacially writing essay....
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Nowadays, in the context of increasing globalization and integration in the world, translators’ role in international relation has been enhanced more and more. Translators’ duty is to translate important diplomatic and politic texts, directly impacting the country’s image in the view of international community. Noticing the importance of translation in international relation,...
Post-observational feedback is considered as one of the effective tools in the literature on professional development of teachers. However, this strategy is not sufficiently explored in the private-sector of the Vietnamese educational landscape. This qualitative case study examines the perceptions of teachers working at a Hanoi-based private English-language center regarding the benefits of...
The integration of cultural elements in language instruction has been advocated as a way to increase learner motivation, engagement and cross-cultural understanding. Culturally Responsive Education (CRT) has risen from the more traditional pedagogy frameworks in that it stresses how to integrate students' cultural background into their learning. The purpose of the study was to examine...
Blended learning in language teaching has recently received great attention from scholars and schools in Vietnam; however, the impact of Blended learning on language learners has not been fully explored yet. The primary aim of the research was to find out the effects of Blended learning on the speaking skills of students at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2. Throughout the result, researchers and...
In the field of second/foreign language writing assessment, standardized one-sample tests are the most favoured formal assessment method for their reliability and practicality. However, these tests also have limitations, one of which is the failure to replicate what we do in real life (Cho, 2003; Sokolov, 2014). Therefore, many researchers and practitioners are now inclined towards alternative...
Cultural and language education plays a pivotal role in shaping academic development by nurturing global competencies and fostering intercultural understanding. This research paper explores the new approach of cultural and language education in tripartite model of government - universities - enterprises to nurture our gen Z students comprehensive global citizens from theoretical perspective....
Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining: CHATGPT In EFL Classrooms
Phan Thi Anh Nga1*
1HCMC University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology, Vietnam
*Corresponding author’s email: ngapta@huflit.edu.vn
ABSTRACT
ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach language learning in the classroom, offering unprecedented opportunities for personalized instruction and...
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In the media-dominated society, it is of special importance to equip learners with essential skills to analyze and interpret various forms of media that they encounter in the learning process, from traditional print to digital and multimedia platforms. In English language education program, where students are exposed to diverse linguistic and cultural content, media literacy is...
Creating and maintaining an engaging and productive learning environment is a critical aspect of teaching expertise with significant implications for student learning and outcomes. However, student misbehavior can hinder teachers' ability to maintain such an environment. Understanding common types of student misbehavior and exploring teachers' coping strategies is essential. This paper reports...
Corrective feedback is considered essential to successful foreign language learning. It is agreed by teachers and students that written corrective feedback (WCF) in writing skills is necessary for English language learners to be aware of their strengths and areas for improvement, which may help to enhance the quality of their writing in the future. Research has investigated the purpose, form,...
Many language course books include lessons or information on culture. Sometimes this meant learning about the way of life in the U.S. or the U.K. with little reflection on where the learner fits within that culture. Now, as the world becomes more globally interconnected, many are starting to expand this approach. Because English is often used as a lingua franca in the interactions of people...
AI-enabled tools have become increasingly popular in recent years. Just a few years ago, there may have been doubts about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in English language teaching and assessment. However, today, thousands of teachers are using AI to support and accelerate English language acquisition, as well as to evaluate students' proficiency and skills.
This workshop will...
OPEN (Online Professional English Network) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that provides global access to free online professional development courses and resources for English language teachers and learners. The program offers various facilitated-GOCs (Global Online Courses) MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), webinars, and self-paced courses focused on enhancing English language...
Speech is not Enough! introduces the triangle method of teaching English as a second language. Particularly in Viet Nam, where cultural characteristics often hinder a student’s ability to speak English effectively. The two triangles consist of Reading, Writing, Communication and Loud, Clear, Expressive. Speech is not Enough! explores how reading enhances listening skills while allowing...
In today's globalized and fast-paced world, the demand for professionals equipped not only with technical expertise but also with strong soft skills is ever-increasing. While English language proficiency remains a critical asset, the integration of soft skills such as presentation abilities, teamwork, and critical thinking into language education is essential to prepare students for real-world...
The expansion of English across the globe has necessitated a shift in teaching methodologies to better equip learners in communicating with speakers from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In Vietnam, this need is particularly significant as the national goals of language teaching have gradually shifted towards catering to these communicative needs. In response, many teacher...
This study aims to explore (i) the range of motivational strategies used by teachers, (ii) students' preference, (iii) students’ motivation for learning English, as well as (iv) the relationship between students' motivation and the strategies employed by teachers. The study employed a quantitative research design and utilized clustered sampling to gather data from 353 secondary school students...
Mobile applications have become popular tools for second language learners to acquire vocabulary. This quasi-experimental study examined the impact of the 4English application on vocabulary development and the attitudes of EFL students at a college in Ho Chi Minh City. Twenty-eight non-English major students were divided into two groups: a control group using traditional vocabulary learning...
One of the forms of language contact in today’s multilingual world is code-switching (CS) which has been widely studied in General English teaching and in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). This paper reports on a case study of CS in an emerging context of one way-immersion education in Vietnam through a Vietnamese teacher of Maths’ reflection and narration from sociolinguistic perspectives....
Teaching English vocabulary is crucial for language acquisition, especially among young learners. This study delves into the teaching practices employed by Vietnamese primary school teachers when instructing English vocabulary. The investigation draws on data from semi-structured interviews conducted with three elementary school teachers in Vietnam. The participants underscored the necessity...
Blended learning (i.e., integrated in-person and online learning) has been implemented in the field of language teaching and learning worldwide. In recent years, blended English language courses have also become popular at many higher education institutions in Vietnam. As blended learning is still a rather novel instructional approach in the Vietnamese context, this study, therefore, aimed to...
Engaging Generation Z, the digital natives, requires creative instructional methods. To enhance learning outcomes and experiences for Gen Z students, this presentation looks at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into English lessons, specifically from the perspective of music composition. It assesses the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing AI in music composition, an approach that...
In education, the 5Cs model - Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Culture - has emerged as a vital framework for enhancing student outcomes. This study examines high school students' perceptions of the 5Cs and explores how the integration of these skills affects their academic performance and overall well-being. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines...
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Without a doubt, music is a necessity. Since the early years of mankind up to now, it is impossible to deny that music has contributed significantly to human life especially love songs. The paper aims to analyze the conceptual metaphor of love in English and Vietnamese 20th century songs and to find out the similarities and differences between conceptual metaphors of love in English...
This paper is concerned with the joy of teaching from different perspectives of five EFL in-service teachers in Vietnam and the ways they use to maintain it. Guiding questions that support my inquiry in this paper are the following: What is joy of teaching according to EFL in-service teachers? In what ways do they maintain the joy of teaching? The joy of teaching is subjective and reflects...
As Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly permeated language education, its impacts on teacher professional development has become a critical area of inquiry. Although the integration of AI has transformed the instructional methods of language educators, this integration presents both challenges and opportunities that need navigating. This study aims to explore the potential benefits...
Flipped Classroom has been applied in education worldwide and found effective for teaching and learning of various subjects. This research attempted to investigate some opportunities and difficulties when applying this teaching method in EFL classrooms at high schools in Nghe An province. During teaching and learning process, classroom activities were designed in order to engage students’...
Nowadays, writing has required much greater depth and breadth and it is time for teachers to study a new teaching method to motivate students in writing classes. Process writing, a form of writing that instructs the reader on completing a specific task through clear, logical steps, has become the main theme in several researches to support student’s writing ability. This paper examines the...
This study explores the impact of argument mapping on enhancing reading comprehension among English-majored tertiary students, with a focus on argumentative texts. The research involved 125 students over a 10-week period, utilizing the "Skillful 2 Reading and Writing" coursebook as the primary instructional material. Argument mapping, which visually represents the structure of arguments, was...
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...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, blended learning has become more popular. This mode of learning has been proven effective (Lou et al., 2013; Majeed & Dar, 2022). This study aims to investigate EFL first year students’ perceptions toward blended learning for speaking skill practice. In the experiment, the technique was applied to the experimental group with 47 students. A pre-test and a post-test...
Abstract: Translation is a complex process that involves transforming an original text from one language into another, ensuring the result is coherent and meaningful. This study examines the use of cohesive devices in Vietnamese-to-English translations performed by 4th year English-majored students at a university in Vietnam. In the first place, the paper introduces the theoretical framework...
By drawing on Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT), by Lakoff and Johnson, the review synthesizes findings from diverse studies that examine how metaphors are use in tourism. This literature review investigates the use of conceptual metaphors in shaping tourism discourse and enhancing the tourist experience, drawing on key studies within the field. The synthesis reveals a multifaceted...
This paper discusses the difficulties and solutions perceived by English-majored students when it comes to developing their speaking skills. To uncover and analyze these problems, one hundred fifty-seven students and five English lecturers at Vinh University participated in this study by completing the questionnaire and doing follow-up interviews to specify the findings. The findings indicate...
The realm of higher education is actively embracing a variety of educational innovations and professional development programs to enhance teachers' expertise. The notion of teacher change, as enhanced by teacher professional development, is gaining traction globally, signifying a collective aspiration to advance educational reform through targeted teacher growth. Given the encouraging policies...
ELT teachers’ professional development is a topic that garners significant attention in the academic world. In order to provide teachers with appropriate support for their development, it is of immense importance to be able to get insights into problems that they are facing. Online communities of practices have been growing in popularity as places where professionals of similar interests can...
This action research aimed to explore the effectiveness of an interactive listening process, integrating both top-down and bottom-up strategies, to improve the listening skills of second-year English-majored students at Vinh University. The top-down approach emphasized students' ability to utilize background knowledge and contextual cues, while the bottom-up process focused on recognizing...
This study investigates the effects of extensive reading on EFL university students’ language proficiency development. An extensive program was integrated in the usual English programs at two universities in Central Vietnam. The participants were twelve groups of students following the programs. Six of these groups were randomly assigned to be the control groups and the other six as the...
There is growing concern regarding the high lexical demands imposed by high-stakes English exams on high school students in Vietnam. This study seeks to critically analyze the English graduation exam papers from 2021 to 2023, with a focus on their lexical content. Using the Compleat Lexical Tutor corpus tool, the lexical profiles of these exams are meticulously examined, revealing the...
Public speaking is a crucial skill that involves delivering speeches to an audience. However, for students, this task can be particularly challenging and may lead to anxiety. The objective of this paper is to explore the extent of public speaking anxiety among EFL students and the reasons contributing to it. The study involved 23 students of a high-quality program in a public speaking class at...
Extracurricular activities contribute to developing well-rounded students with adequate knowledge and skills. For the English module, extracurricular activities are one of the measures that contribute to increasing practicality and creating a favorable environment for students to improve their English learning. The study explores Youth Union leader's and students' perceptions and...
Group writing, as a collaborative learning strategy, has shown potential in fostering student motivation and enhancing their writing skills. However, within the context of English language teaching in Vietnam, little research has focused on the use of this strategy with EFL university students. The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of group writing in improving...
Many researchers have confirmed the profound impact of extensive reading on students' English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Therefore, extensive reading and translation competence are supposed to be interrelated. Our paper aimed to investigate the influence of extensive reading on English-Vietnamese translation skills among English-majored students at Vinh...
This paper explores the integration of intercultural communication (ICC) principles into English language teaching (ELT) to address stereotypes, with a focus on gender roles in household chores. Classroom stereotypes can limit students' cultural understanding and critical thinking. To counter this, the study uses a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data to design...
Due to the Covid pandemic, schools in Vietnam were close until April 2022. The authority and teachers of foreign languages had to cope with a range of issues to maintain the fluent flow of education while switching their teaching and assessment to online mode. In terms of assessment quality, many school leaders advised teachers to be sympathetic to students and apply less stressful...
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching approach that encourages learning by actively engaging students in real-world, personally meaningful projects. The inclusion of project sections in most English textbooks approved by the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam is clear evidence of the application of PBL. However, not all teachers are fully prepared to plan and conduct...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, with a particular emphasis on transforming self-assessment practices within the flipped classroom model. This mixed-methods research delves into the perceptions of 36 second-year EFL students at Vinh University, Vietnam, regarding the utilization of Quizizz AI as a...
The research community in Vietnam has recently been unsettled by scandals related to the lack of research integrity among certain individuals, which have sparked a renewed emphasis on this crucial topic. This interactive workshop offers a thorough exploration of research integrity, concentrating on the fundamental principles and practices of conducting research responsibly and ethically....
The advent of machine translation (MT) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has posed significant challenges for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instruction given its ability to instantly produce text in an academic register across any genre or discipline through a simple natural language prompt. Studies have already shown that GenAI use is difficult to automatically detect...
In the digital revolution, one of the enormous challenges educators and teachers have confronted is the integration of technology into English classrooms to make use of its great potential. Educators and teachers must facilitate students' engagement with the global English language culture by offering ample opportunities for language interaction via technological means. In today's context of...
Teaching practicum is one of the most significant components of teacher education programs providing pre-service EFL teachers with valuable experience and insights into teaching in a real-life context. For pre-service teachers, professional development during the practicum phase is particularly crucial since it offers immediate feedback and opportunities for reflection. By integrating...
Extensive reading has been recognized as an alternative method to develop reading fluency. However, within the context of English language teaching in Vietnam, there has not been much research that examines the benefits of this method for university students. This study aims to explore the effects of extensive reading on EFL university students’ reading comprehension and reading rate. The data...
Recognizing the correct stress on words and pronouncing the words with correct word stress is very important in learning a language as well as in testing. From the context of my high school where stress recognition and production among students were not as accurate as expected, especially the presence of some word stress recognition test items in the national high school examination. With the...
Extensive reading (ER) has been proved effective for EFL reading fluency development (Waring, 2006; Nation & Tran, 2002; 2014; Day, 2015). While previous studies have tried to investigate the impact of ER on reading speed and comprehension (Tran, 2012; Nation & Tran, 2014) and vocabulary knowledge (Ateek, 2021), little research has examined its impact on English proficiency. This research...
This case study explores the impact of extrinsic motivation on the task engagement of non-English majored university students in Vietnam. With a focus on how external rewards—such as grades, recognition, and tangible incentives—influence student behavior, the research aims to understand the extent to which these factors drive student participation and completion of academic tasks in the...
People’s Police College II (PPC II) is one of the training facilities with the mission of training highly qualified human resources to meet the mission requirements of the police force in the new situation. That is why administrators and teachers at PPC II are always interested in improving the quality of English teaching and learning for students. In the current period, the English teaching...
Scenario-based assessment (SBA) has been recently favorably employed for its multiple merits. SBA approach is claimed to offer a more purposeful, realistic, authentic, and culturally-sensitive assessment context, which also helps to enhance assessees’ contextualized problem-solving skills and integrated language skills (Prasetyo, 2021, Kunna et al, 2022). Numerous studies have addressed the...
The study was conducted at Dao Duy Tu high school in Thai Nguyen in the second semester of the year 2019-2020 in order to investigate the effects of using podcasts on improving the students’ listening comprehension in English. Based on the aims of the study, an action research design was employed with the model of Burns. The author conducted the study in nine weeks with the participation of...
Language learning achievement depends on student engagement, which is at the center of attention today. Increasing engagement for students in EFL classrooms is essential because it will create excitement for learners who do not find passion in learning a foreign language. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using Quizizz in EFL Classrooms for Freshmen. Over a 12-week period,...
Video games have been used as a learning tool for years, and researchers have been interested in how this medium can help with language learning. Several studied have investigated the effects of video games on learners’ language acquisition, most of which reported positive and promising results. However, the use of video games in a language teaching context in Vietnam has been...
Accurately assessing students’ writing competencies has become more challenging, particularly in English language university courses, due to the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. Traditional writing assessment methods often fail to judge fairly the nuanced understanding required in language learning, especially now when students can utilize AI tools specially designed to...
Phan Thi Anh Nga1*
1HCMC University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology, Vietnam
Corresponding author’s email: ngapta@huflit.edu.vn
ABSTRACT
Teacher E-portfolios are vital tools for capturing the multifaceted nature of teaching, enabling educators to document and reflect on their professional journey (Johnson, 2022). Teaching is widely acknowledged as a complex process that...
New technologies are changing how we navigate our linguistic world and challenging how we think about language proficiency. Mobile apps offer access to instant and increasingly accurate translation help. Generative AI can produce original texts to our strictest specifications across a variety of languages. In our purses and pockets, we carry smartphones that allow us to share a joke even when...
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an educational method that integrates non-language subjects into language teaching, enhancing both language proficiency and cognitive skills. In Vietnam, despite being part of the National Foreign Language Project since 2008, the implementation of CLIL is still a largely underdeveloped area. This study investigates the difficulties Vietnamese...
Although learners' motivation has been a longstanding area of study, it remains an enduring and pivotal subject of scholarly inquiry. As part of a larger research initiative, the current study aimed to examine EFL high school students’ motivation for learning English together with two other factors including self-management and social awareness. Additionally, potential correlations among these...
The increasing use of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in higher education (HE) worldwide, as a response to internationalization, has posed significant language challenges for students in non-native English-speaking countries. This raises the question of how content lecturers can effectively provide EMI students with language support. Through a systematic literature review, this...
Organizing group presentations in class for students is a commonly-used teaching method, particularly in higher educational context to engage graduates in an active and hands-on way of absorbing abstract pragmatic knowledge in the pragmatics course. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the alignment and discrepancies between learners' and teachers' perspectives on group presentations in...
Testing and assessing are crucial in the teaching and learning process of all educational levels. In higher education, more and more universities like Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 (HPU2) have used certain standardized test specifications, namely IELTS, TOEFL, VSTEP or equivalent to assess the English learning outcome of all students. This survey study was carried out to examine the effects...
This action research study examined first-year English - majored students’ oral participation in speaking activities conducted on Second Life Virtual World – an online 3D platform which has been widely used for educational purpose around the world. Participants included 19 first-year university students whose level of English proficiency ranging from Upper intermediate to Advanced. Over the...
Learning-oriented assessment (LOA) is a highly integrative and holistic approach in assessment that aims at promoting student learning. A growing body of research was conducted to investigate LOA as a general concept; however, little research focuses on clear strategies needed for teachers to implement this assessment approach in class. To shed light on this aspect, the present study was...
Teacher Professional Identity and Professional Learning: A Self-Narrative
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The exploration of how Vietnamese EFL teachers engage in professional learning and the factors that drive their learning remains an under-researched area. In this presentation, I share my personal narrative as a high school EFL teacher navigating the complexities of teaching in a rural Vietnamese setting. My...
The organization of Theme and Rheme in texts has received considerable attention in recent years since it serves as an index to the text quality (Fries, 1981; Martin, 1992; and Saeed, Karim & Mughal, 2021). This research explores the insights concerning the relationship between Theme – Rheme structure derived from the theory of Systemic Functional Grammar (Halliday, 1985; Bloor & Bloor, 1992;...
