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There was the same reaction last year when the EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) rankings were announced. Vietnam had dropped to the upper echelon of "low" from "moderate," i.e., from 41st out of 88 countries in 2018 to 52nd out of 100 in 2019. The report noted cryptically that Vietnam "has some difficulties in keeping up with the worldwide increase in English proficiency." While the EF index is widely publicized as a barometer of nationwide English achievement, it is of limited value because it attempts to rank countries by the average level of English language skills among those adults who took the test, including EF students. … [Read more...] about Missing the forest for the trees: National English exam results reconsidered

Health problems including joint issues are part of the job, Chi said, adding he had to stay home for seven months last year due to amyotrophy and paralysis in his left arm. As a result, Hao and their eldest son had to support the entire family on their own. … [Read more...] about Odd jobs keep Hanoi couple awake, in pocket

Asked if Vuihoc would become the national digital transformation platform, Vuihoc’s CEO Dang Ngoc Lam said: “Vuihoc will firmly go step by step, but how far it can go will depend on many factors. Ambitions exist, but one needs to be practical and stand on his own feet."  … [Read more...] about Over 100,000 people learn online with ‘Make in Vietnam’ platform