English

It’s time, once again, to take a step back, rationally assess the state of English language instruction in Vietnam and reframe the debate. Aside from the limitations of an exam that only tests for grammatical and reading knowledge and neglects speaking, listening, and writing skills, there is the far more important question of whether it makes pedagogical and societal sense to require all students to study English or any other foreign language, for that matter. Another related issue is the steadily improving English proficiency of growing numbers of young Vietnamese. … [Read more...] about Missing the forest for the trees: National English exam results reconsidered

Vietnam ranks 31st among 72 countries in the world and seventh among 19 Asian countries in English proficiency, according to the latest annual English Proficiency Index released this week by the Swiss Education First (EF), a global language training company. From 2012 to 2014, the country was classed among a group of countries with “low level” English skills, but has moved up to a “moderate level.” … [Read more...] about Solutions needed to enhance English teaching, learning quality

Meanwhile Passing by Daisies, considered part two of Dreamy Eyes, is the story of a beautiful unilateral but fading love of a boy named Trường with Nga. Years later, on the train back to his hometown, Trường bumps into Nga and realises that his passionate one-sided love had already disappeared and that passionate pure love could only be found in childhood. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese bestselling book published in Japan

Hương is holding an exhibition “Lost from View” at The Factory, showcasing paintings featuring the role and perception of women, and how history remembers and values their contribution. Her works are inspired by the life of Communist leader Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai (1910-1941). … [Read more...] about All-female play adaptation to be shown at The Factory

Since 2019, VNA has implemented a series of creative initiatives. For example, an anti-fake-news rap song – a combination of rap and news information – was launched in April 2020. The song was first performed in Vietnamese and then translated into 14 other languages including English, Spanish, Russian, Italian, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, Khmer, Lao and Arabic. … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency’s anti-fake news project wins international press award