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Tran Thanh Nhan (VNU, University of Languages and International Studies)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
In 2025, the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University Hanoi, stood at a transformative threshold to reorganize its operational structure, unify its faculties, and launch several new training programs. The feasibility study for the Globalization and Cross-cultural Communication program provides an essential foundation for developing this curriculum or...
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Mrs Thi Thuy Dung Pham (VNU Ho Chi Minh City)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
This study examines the development of research on the application of Appraisal Theory in language education through a bibliometric approach. Appraisal Theory, developed by Martin and White (2005), provides a framework for analyzing how language users express emotions, attitudes, and evaluations. It is grounded in Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), an empirically oriented theory that...
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Mr Thanh Vinh Chau (Ho Chi Minh City Open University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
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Competency-based reform has reshaped language education, positioning communicative competence as a central curricular goal. In Vietnam, the Competency-Based English Teaching Curriculum (CBETC) embodies this shift; however, its classroom enactment remains theoretically underexamined. Many existing studies often frame implementation as a procedural or belief-driven process, overlooking... -
Chuong Viet Dang Nguyen (Channel Management Director ETS)
As English language assessment evolves in an increasingly complex and technology-driven landscape, test developers are facing a new generation of challenges—from AI-assisted cheating and deepfakes to designing tasks that are both valid and reflective of real-world communication. At the same time, there is growing pressure to ensure that tests remain fair, reliable, and efficient across diverse...
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Ms Oanh Vũ (https://orcid.org/ 0009-0007-5968-0046)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
ChatGPT has been a commonly used tool for facilitating speaking practice and feedback, its contribution to improving vocabulary complexity has yet to be adequately examined and evaluated in an educational context.
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This quasi-experimental study was carried out at OVA English Center in Vietnam, where 30 IELTS learners, whose initial speaking level ranged from Band 5.0 to 5.5, were randomly... -
Ms Nuong Nguyen (Academy of Policy and Development)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
In the context of rapid digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly integrated into English as a Second Language (ESL) learning, offering new opportunities to enhance language acquisition. This study examines Vietnamese university students’ perceptions of AI as a support tool, their usage patterns, and its perceived impact on English language development. A...
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Dr Ngoc Giang Tran (Hanoi National University of Education)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
As Vietnam transitions from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL), there is a growing necessity for learners to exhibit communicative spontaneity. However, the sociolinguistic norm of “face-saving” frequently hinders willingness to communicate and exacerbates foreign language classroom anxiety. This exploratory pilot study investigates whether Generative AI...
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Đức Bích Ngân Đỗ (Trường Đại Học Ngoại Ngữ - Tin Hoc Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh (HUFLIT))Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
Abstract: Today, in the field of Vietnam's software engineering, the importance of English proficiency (ESL) in terms of career development and direct client relationships cannot be understated. Currently, it remains a “bottleneck” for Information Technology (IT) students’ graduation and career prospects. In such a context, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has created both...
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Phan Thi Anh Nga (HCMC UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HUFLIT))Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL) in Vietnam calls for pedagogical approaches that promote authentic and context-rich language use, particularly in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) such as Medical English. This study explores the effectiveness of AI-assisted role-play in enhancing students’ medical English counseling skills in a...
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Mr Thanh Trung Huynh (SaigonTech College)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
Recent technological advancements have positioned artificial intelligence (AI) as a prominent force in language learning, offering opportunities to promote students’ learning autonomy as well as enhance their self-directed learning skills. While AI is dramatically reshaping educational settings, evidence on how students in Vietnam actually apply these tools in their learning remains limited....
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22. AI-Mediated Informal English Learning and the Gradual ESL-ization of Vietnamese Higher EducationDinh Tuan Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF))Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how Vietnamese university students engage with English beyond traditional classrooms. AI is no longer just an extra study tool but part of students’ everyday encounters with English, creating new opportunities for practice, reflection, and meaning-making. This trend is especially important in a higher education system that is...
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Mr Hưng Tran Thanh (Dalat University, Vietnam)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into language education has received increasing attention in recent years, particularly in the context of writing instruction. However, while AI-assisted writing has been widely discussed, its role in the pre-writing stage — particularly in supporting outlining — remains underexplored, and little attention has been paid to how structured...
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Trang NguyenTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
Driven by the shift towards learner-centered education and knowledge construction through solving real-world problems, Problem-Based learning (PBL) has demonstrated its effectiveness globally over the past five decades. This study investigates the integration of AI-driven virtual simulations and automated feedback into a Learning Management System (LMS) within a Problem-Based Learning (PBL)...
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Ms Huyen Thai (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology), Mr Tuan Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This research investigates how EFL Juniors at HUFLIT perceive academic integrity when utilizing AI-supported writing scaffolds during their Introduction to Research Methods course (Project 2). The integration of generative artificial intelligence tools into institutions of higher education presents a dichotomy between their potential pedagogical advantages and the need to uphold authentic...
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Thu Tran (University of Foreign Lnaguages and Information Technology)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This study aims to investigate the pronunciation features of EFL second year university students in a speaking course, focusing on consonant production and prosodic elements such as word stress and intonation. To demonstrate the significant difficulties that learners encountered during producing English speech, they were asked to perform both read-a-loud tasks and speaking tasks. Data from...
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Thien Quynh Tran Tran (Can Tho University of Technology)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Globalization has brought not only opportunities but also challenges to English teaching and learning. In the context of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, teaching English for non-majored students still faces lots of challenges due to several factors. The present study aims to shed light on factors affecting English non-majored freshmen's language attitude towards EFL learning at Can Tho University...
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Michael Kelland (Tokai University)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
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A 4-year factor analysis project to ascertain outcomes-based assessment of study abroad pre-departure programs within Japanese students. This poster presentation will outine how the results show ways the program goals changed, and indicate how they could create a blueprint to assist administrators in conducting successful international experiences. -
Yen Nguyen (Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ho Chi Minh University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
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The research explores the effectiveness of applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the teaching and learning of Business English at HUFLIT, specifically in the Customer Service course. The writer uses action research through qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, such as, observation, interview, and survey. The participants include 420 juniors majoring in Business... -
Lê Chiến (Long Khanh High School, Dong Nai Province)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This study explores the application of the PEEL/PETAL framework to enhance paragraph writing skills for Grade 10 students using the Global Success curriculum. Addressing common challenges such as fragmented ideas and lack of coherence in Vietnamese EFL classrooms, the initiative was implemented during the 2025–2026 academic year. Methodologically, the research employed a mixed-methods...
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MINH QUÂN NGUYỄN (FND Education Company), QUỲNH DAO ĐÀO (FND Education Company)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This study investigates the effectiveness of applying the 5Ps pedagogical model, supported by artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance speaking competence among non-English major university students in an EFL context. The study aims to address the gap between technology integration and structured pedagogical frameworks in speaking instruction for non-specialist learners. A mixed-methods design...
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Mr Nam Anh Trần (KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ - TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ TIN HỌC TP.HCM), Thanh Tú Trần (KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ - TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ TIN HỌC TP.HCM)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This study examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is being researched and perceived in English language education among English-major students at HUFLIT in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It has two main aims: to map the research methods currently used to investigate AI in English language education and to explore students’ attitudes toward AI-supported learning. Adopting a mixed-methods design,...
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Dang Khoa Nguyen (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), Mrs Thuy Ngoc Le (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This study examines the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into English Language Teaching (ELT) through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 3,717 academic documents published between 2020 and early 2026. Using advanced computational methods including Python-based network analysis and visualization techniques, the research maps the intellectual structure and thematic evolution of...
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Mr Phat Tran (Ho Chi Minh University of Banking)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education has created new opportunities to enhance language learning, particularly in listening comprehension and note-taking skills. This research investigates the effectiveness of AI-assisted instruction in improving listening and note-taking abilities among first-year English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at a private...
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Mr Nguyễn Minh Tuấn (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The growing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in language learning has increasingly influenced the development of students’ English speaking skills. However, in the Vietnamese context, research on how these tools affect senior English majors, particularly at HUFLIT, remains limited. This study examines the relationship between AI tool use, students’ speaking performance, and...
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Huong Nguyen Thi Kieu (Thu Dau Mot University)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
The transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL) contexts has become increasingly significant in response to globalization and the growing demand for communicative competence. This study explores the teachers’ readiness to adapt from EFL to ESL teaching environments, with a particular focus on teacher education and its role in facilitating this...
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Thị Nguyệt Ánh Nguyễn (VIETNAM AVIATION ACADEMY)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been proved to radically enhance the quality and personalization of language education. Motivated by the growing integration of AI technologies into English learning and the need for research on learners’ perceptions of their effectiveness, this study investigated how tertiary English majors perceived the application of AI-based language learning tools in...
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Thịnh Ngô Quốc AnhFrom EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
As it is currently observed, numerous Vietnamese universities are obliged to transition from the EFL approach to the ESL one because of the ever-growing need for English in international communication and employment purposes; yet, the actual establishment of the English-speaking environment seems problematic. Indeed, at HUFLIT, although students specialize in English language studies, they...
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Thủy Nguyễn (Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, University of Technology)
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The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing classrooms has reshaped how students approach writing tasks, with increasing evidence that learners rely on AI for generating and refining written content. While such tools are widely believed to enhance writing quality, concerns have emerged regarding a potential... -
Oanh Duong (RMIT Vietnam)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
In the context of increasing attention to assessing communicative competence and real-world language use, this study explores the role of pragmatic force in AI-mediated translating and interpreting (T&I) training and assessment in ESL/EFL contexts, with particular relevance to language education in Vietnam. While recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have improved the accuracy and...
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Bao Anh LAM (Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
Recent scholarship has shown that the classic EFL-ESL distinction is increasingly inadequate for explaining contexts in which English expands beyond subject status without fully replacing local languages. This article develops the notion of ESL-emerging education systems through a comparative analysis of Vietnam, Rwanda, and Kazakhstan. Using a qualitative comparative design, the study...
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Ms Hiền NgọcTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This paper investigates first-year students' metacognitive awareness and perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for learning aviation English at Vietnam Aviation Academy (VAA). As generative AI tools such as ChatGPT become increasingly accessible, understanding how novice learners conceptualize and regulate their AI-assisted learning is critical for effective pedagogical...
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Ms Vy NguyenTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Despite years of mandatory instruction, many Vietnamese university graduates remain unable to communicate effectively in English, a failure largely attributable to the entrenched dominance of the Grammar-Translation method. This paper argues that the path to genuine fluency lies in the rigorous application of the Direct Method in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), moving...
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Ms Thu Le Tran Minh (Van Lang University)Teachers and Teacher Education
In English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) writing curricula, teaching is usually ordered from sentence construction to paragraph development so that students can get the fundamentals of language. However, curricular discontinuity may impede this progression and undermine student writing performance.
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Phan Thi Quynh Trang (University of Labor and Social Affairs ( Campus 2))Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
English is one of the most used languages in the world; however, in ESL classes, more time is given to grammar than to communication. This has led to a situation where ESL students know how to speak and write in English grammatically but cannot apply their knowledge in real-life situations. This study was conducted to solve this problem by designing a new ESL curriculum that emphasizes...
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Mr Thien Huu Tran (International University - Vietnam National University HCMC)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
This study examines how learners appropriate metadiscourse from model texts by conceptualizing learning as a conditional rather than a direct effect of exposure. Drawing on both cognitive and sociocultural perspectives, the study proposes that model texts become pedagogically effective only when they elicit sufficiently deep cognitive engagement. Elaboration is therefore positioned as a...
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Mr Binh Nguyen Hung (Phenika University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This study examines how institutional visions, policies, and pedagogical realities shape ESL competence development in Vietnamese higher education through a case study at Phenikaa University and Hanoi Metropolitan University. Amid national shifts from EFL toward functional ESL models driven by globalization and EMI expansion, persistent gaps remain between policy intentions and classroom...
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Ms Thi Thuy Dung Huynh (HUFLIT)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to ESL-oriented teaching has become an important trend in Vietnamese higher education, aligned with national initiatives such as the project "Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam’s Project on Transforming English into a Second Language in Schools for the Period 2025–2035, with a Vision to 2045." This shift is driven by the...
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Thanh Trinh (HCMC University of Technology and Engineering)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This study aims to explore whether different prompting designs produce significant differences in ChatGPT5.0-generated scores for IELTS Writing Task 2 essays and to examine to what extent ChatGPT5.0’s essay scorings are aligned with human ratings. Using a dataset of 56 essays, scores generated under two prompting designs (with or without calibration examples) were compared with each other and...
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Mrs Hà Ny Lê (Pham Van Dong University)Teachers and Teacher Education
As Vietnam transitions from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL), teacher training institutions like Pham Van Dong University (PDU) play a critical role in redefining pedagogical roles. This paper explores the integration of Cognitive Metonymy - a mental mapping process where one entity provides access to another - as a tool to enhance lexical retention...
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Bùi Thị Ngọc Oanh (Nha Trang University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Most of the English-major sophomores of the 63th course of Nha Trang University make mistakes in grammar, spelling, vocabulary and ideas in business writing. To improve their writing skills, sophomores of the experiment class were asked to do a service-learning project to assist freshmen in writing academic paragraphs. Service-learning method is a teaching method which links classroom learning...
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Nirmal Chongbang (Tribhuvan University)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
Despite notable progress in expanding access to basic education in Nepal, with high net enrolment rates at the primary level, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning remains a persistent challenge—particularly in remote mountain districts such as Solukhumbu District. Gender disparities, poverty, limited school resources, and weak community engagement continue to affect attendance,...
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Suong Truong (Teacher)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
In today’s globalized world, developing intercultural competence has become an essential goal of language education. This presentation explores how connected classrooms can support the development of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Through digital technologies and online collaboration platforms, students can interact with peers...
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Ms Tien Pham (FIBA)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
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This TESOL paper explore how to create an English-rich learning environment beyond the classroom to improve university students’ speaking ability and overall communicative competence. Grounded in key theories of second language acquisition, learners’affective factors, and task-based language learning, the study emphasizes the role of out-of-class exposure in strengthening... -
Chánh Luận Nguyễn (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages-Information Technology)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
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The integrated curriculum is being implemented in high schools in Vietnam, so it is crucial that English teaching and assessment contribute not only to language development for adolescent students but also to the formation of their civic awareness and national identity. For this purpose, designing examination papers functions as an effective pedagogical instrument rather than merely... -
Dr Hanh Le (Vinh University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The development of English-medium instruction (EMI) teaching competence for university lecturers in Vietnam and worldwide has increasingly attracted the attention of educators. This study aims to investigate the challenges faced by lecturers when teaching specialized subjects in English and to examine the core components of training programs designed to enhance EMI teaching ompetence, with a...
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Nguyen Hoang Vuong Anh (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
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In recent years, English education in Vietnam has increasingly emphasized communicative competence and the use of English for interaction as the country shifts toward a more ESL-oriented context. However, classroom instruction still largely prioritizes grammatical knowledge and linguistic accuracy over pragmatic aspects of communication. Within communicative competence, the ability... -
Nhan NguyenTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
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Digital game-based learning has increasingly been recognized as a promising approach to supporting language development beyond formal classroom settings (Gee, 2007; Peterson, 2013). This study investigates how Roblox, a widely used online multiplayer gaming platform, supports English vocabulary development among high school students in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Mrs Phan Tu Trinh (Vietnam Aviation Academy)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The ongoing digital transformation in higher education has exposed limitations in traditional self-study practices at Vietnam Aviation Academy (VAA), particularly as self-directed learning accounts for up to 30% of course assessment. In General English courses, paper-based homework frequently results in delayed feedback, increased administrative workload for instructors, and low levels of...
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175. Effects of ChatGPT-Assisted Writing on Academic Essay Performance among Vietnamese EFL StudentsHuy Pham (Văn Lang University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The emergence of ChatGPT is reshaping pedagogical practices and learning approaches in language education. While previous studies have explored its use in English learning, limited research has examined how students’ academic writing develops before and after using ChatGPT, particularly among English majors in Vietnam. This study aims to investigate the impact of ChatGPT on students’ academic...
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Sơn TháiCurriculum, Materials, and Assessment
This study investigates EFL students’ perspectives on the use of Instagram Reels and YouTube videos for learning English listening skills at a university in Ho Chi Minh City. Adopting a mixed-methods design, the research collected quantitative data through questionnaires and qualitative insights through semi-structured interviews with English-major students. The findings indicate that both...
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Ms Diem Bich Huyen Bui (International University - Vietnam National University, HCM), Ms Uyen Le (International University - Vietnam National University, HCMC)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The ability to construct well-supported arguments, address counterarguments, and provide effective refutations is essential in an argumentative essay. Despite increasing access to digital writing support tools, many English-majored students still struggle to produce well-developed argumentative essays. However, there is limited research on how students use ChatGPT to support argumentative...
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Mr Thái Hồ Văn (College of Foreign Economic Relations)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
AI and Digital technologies have been taking a crucial focus in the English language learning in higher education in high-stakes preparation institutions like IELTS. While there are many international studies that consider the role of technology in facilitating language learning, fewer have included examining how Vietnamese EFL teachers perceive the factors influencing their adoption of...
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Trang Nguyen (Nam Can Tho University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
It is a crucial role that cannot be neglected, because speaking engagements can help learners achieve learning outcomes and participate in pedagogical environments. Especially in today’s classrooms, strategies to encourage students to learn EFL must help them actively join discussions and foster their oral communicative competence. In recent times, the language pedagogical department has...
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Ms My Hanh MaiTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The rapid integration of GenAI presents a fundamental question: how can educators cultivate genuine critical thinking when students increasingly use AI to generate contents? This paper reframes that challenge as a pedagogical opportunity, arguing that prompt engineering and AI literacy - when embedded as classroom tasks - can serve as powerful tools for developing higher-order thinking skills....
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Ms Thị Xuyên Nguyễn (HUFLIT)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
English- major Students’ Perceptions of the Course of “Methods of Writing Research Papers”
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It is a truth that students of HCM University of Foreign Languages -Information Technology (HUFLIT) have recently received big encouragement to do scientific research from their lecturers and the board of leaders. Accordingly, the course “Methods of Writing research... -
Mr Dang Khoa Nguyen (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH))From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
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This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of English as a Second Language (ESL) education research, examining 109 documents from the Scopus database to identify global trends, key research themes, and collaborative networks. Through systematic application of bibliometric methods and VOSviewer visualization techniques, the research maps the intellectual landscape of... -
Thach Duong (Van Lang University), Mr Huy Huynh (Van Lang University)Teachers and Teacher Education
This study explores the English Beyond the Classroom experiences of second-year English-major students at a Vietnamese college through the lens of Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory through five ecological systems: Microsystem, Mesosystem, Ecosystem, Macrosystem, and Chronosystem. By employing narrative inquiry as the methodological framework, the study examined the learning narratives of...
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Ms Thi Thu Ngan BuiLearners, Identity, and Language Use
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Proficiency in English Listening and Note-taking skill is fundamental to the English Language Studies curriculum; however, many university students struggle to master this integrated skill. This study investigates the challenges faced by English majors at HUFLIT and evaluates the efficacy of strategies employed to overcome them. Utilizing a sample of 80 students, the research... -
Mr Hai Ha Thanh (Quy Nhon University)Teachers and Teacher Education
This study investigates how English teachers in a Vietnamese educational context respond to emerging ESL-oriented expectations. Although recent reforms emphasize communicative English teaching, limited research has examined how teachers interpret such expectations before they are formally implemented. The study aims to explore teachers’ perceptions of ESL-oriented expectations and how these...
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Loan Nguyen (HUFLIT)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
This study aims to investigate English-major students’ readiness for real-world English use in an ESL-oriented context at HUFLIT University, focusing on three dimensions: communicative competence, willingness to communicate, and L2 self-confidence. Data were collected from 160 English-major students using a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were employed to examine learners’ overall...
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Truong Thi Tham (University of Labour and Social Affairs (Campus 2))Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The research was conducted to investigate how the teacher’s guidance to parents and parental support would affect the students’ English learning process. In this research, the teacher played a role as a facilitator in coaching the parents to become their children’s English partners. This bridged the gap between the classroom and home environment for primary students in the context of teaching...
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Nhu Hoang (Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City), Mrs Sa Tran Si NguyenTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Improving coherence and cohesion (CC) in academic writing, especially for IELTS preparation, is challenging. It requires logical thinking, constructive feedback, and sufficient practice, but time constraints often prevent teachers from properly assessing every student's work. Generative AI models like ChatGPT can be an effective supplementary tool to help students analyse improper cohesive...
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My Lien Thai (Hochiminh City University of Foreign Langauges - Information Technology)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Collocational competence is essential for producing natural and accurate translations, yet it remains a persistent difficulty for translation students. Although corpus tools such as English-Corpora provide access to authentic language data, their unguided use may overwhelm learners. This study examines the effectiveness of a guided data-driven learning (DDL) approach in improving students’ use...
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Ms Nguyen Hoang My PhuongTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction offers promising methods for vocabulary acquisition, yet its practical implementation faces notable challenges. This quantitative study investigates the perceptions, benefits, challenges, and practical strategies of AI-assisted vocabulary learning among Vietnamese EFL students. Data were...
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VÕ LÝ (University of Information Technology, VNUHCM)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
In Vietnam, Decision No. 2371/QĐ-TTg (October 27, 2025) underscores the need to develop English-use environment in educational institutions, where English is not only taught as a subject but also serves as a medium for instruction, professional communication, and everyday interaction. Such an environment requires the sustained and meaningful integration of English across multiple institutional...
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Nguyen My Phuong (HUFLIT University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving HUFLIT English-majored sophomores’ syntactic skills with the core textbook “Analyzing Sentences- An Introduction to English Syntax” by Noel Burton-Roberts (5th edition,2022). In consideration of the scarcity of research on the application of AI in Syntax subject, a quasi-experimental...
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Tuyet Dang
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In interpreting courses, students are typically expected to engage in independent practice to develop these complex skills. However, many students encounter difficulties in practicing interpreting autonomously. The study examines how AI can facilitate students’ self-practice in interpreting courses. This action research with both qualitative and quantitative methods integrated was... -
Thuan Anh PhamTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This study explores the effectiveness of integrating ChatGPT and Wordwall to improve English vocabulary learning among ninth-grade students in a Vietnamese lower secondary school. In response to the limitations of traditional vocabulary teaching, which often relies on rote memorization, the study proposes a four-stage instructional model: contextualization using ChatGPT, game-based practice...
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Thủy Nguyễn (Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, University of Technology)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
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The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in English language education has generated increasing interest in its potential to enhance classroom interaction. This study investigates the impact of AI-assisted learning on teacher–student interaction in EFL speaking classes among non-English major university students. Data were collected from 200 students through... -
Nhi LeTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This classroom-based study examines how Wayground was used to enhance student engagement in vocabulary and grammar learning among A1-A2 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at a Vietnamese vocational college in Ho Chi Minh City. Low-proficiency learners often demonstrate limited participation and heightened anxiety during traditional language practice, particularly in grammar-focused...
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Mrs NGOC YEN NGUYENLearners, Identity, and Language Use
Speaking is often the most difficult skill for young learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), not because of limited language knowledge, but because of their reluctance to speak in class. This reluctance is closely related to learners’ Willingness to Communicate (WTC). This study explores how different types of classroom speaking activities influence learners’ WTC, self-perceived...
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Ms Thi Thao Trang Nguyen (HCMC University of Technology)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
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Equity, inclusion, and access are fundamental pillars of ESL (English as a Second Language) education, particularly in tertiary institutions that serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. This study investigates both systemic and classroom-level challenges related to these principles at HCMC University of Technology. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the research... -
Vu Doan Lien Khe (HCMUSSH, Faculty of Oriental & Japanese Studies)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
As Vietnam transitions toward an ESL environment, many students face “language attrition” where their English proficiency declines while focusing on a third language (L3) like Japanese. This case study explores a practical pedagogical approach implemented in Japanese reading classes for fourth-year students at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (HCMUSSH). To tackle this issue,...
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Quyen Nguyen (-HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This study examines the effectiveness of written corrective feedback from ChatGPT and peer feedback in improving academic writing among English-major postgraduates at a university. While previous studies have explored AI-generated feedback or peer feedback separately, limited research has compared their effects in EFL academic writing contexts, particularly in Vietnam. The study involved 20...
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TRẦN TRUNG HIẾU (Trường Đại học HUFLIT)Teachers and Teacher Education
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the English Language training program at Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT) through an outcome-based education (OBE) perspective, focusing on the alignment between Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the...
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Huong NguyenTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
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The rapid growth of digital technology has transformed teaching vocabulary in English as a Foreign Language (EFL), university students have begun employing online resources to study words on their own. In Vietnam, vocabulary websites, online dictionaries and interactive platforms provide learners a helpful substitute for classroom instruction for many learners. Teachers’ perspectives... -
Hường Lê (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The proliferation of ChatGPT has facilitated the learning of translation subjects among language learners, and this is especially true when Vietnam aims to transition English from EFL to ESL. The omnipresence of the chatbot in translation courses proves its effectiveness in assisting learners to achieve their academic targets; nevertheless, the factors behind students’ decision to employ the...
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Hoàng Nguyên (IMAP)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
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The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into language learning has transformed opportunities for independent speaking practice in EFL contexts. Despite increasing student engagement with AI-powered platforms, limited empirical research has examined how AI-supported learning relates to learners’ self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies and their speaking... -
Diep Nguyen (Hanoi University)Teachers and Teacher Education
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has an enormous impact on the scientific research supervision practices in higher education, yet little is known about how teachers have experienced in the transitional phase, and how they perceive the use of AI in the research process of student researchers. This study aims to investigate the experience and perspectives of teachers on students’ AI...
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Ms Nhu Nguyen (UEH)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The purpose of this study is to examine AI literacy and English writing anxiety among university students in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) context. Recognizing the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into academic writing practices, the research adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative survey data with qualitative interviews to provide a...
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Phuong Vo Thi Bich (HUFLIT University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The integration of Generative AI (GenAI) has created a paradigm shift in English language learning as it offers transformative benefits, as well as ethical and academic challenges. While previous research focused on how often students use AI tools, a significant gap in understanding how students perceive their capacity to effectively engage with AI tools exists. This study investigated...
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Mr Son Le Anh (Saigon University), Mr Tai Phan Tan (Saigon University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
English Language Teaching is growing rapidly in Vietnam. Therefore, understanding why students choose this career is very important to help universities support and develop future teachers. This study aims to explore the career motivations of freshmen in the English Pedagogy major at a public university in Ho Chi Minh City. It also examines whether gender and previous teaching experience...
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Ms Nhi Hoang (International University, VNU HCMC), Thinh Vu (International University, VNU HCMC)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
The rapid expansion of English as a medium of instruction (EMI) has highlighted the complex roles of the native language (L1) and the target language (L2) in academic learning. Pedagogical translanguaging has emerged as a strategic method to support student comprehension within these environments. This study investigated how English-major students perceived teachers’ pedagogical...
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Quoc Pham (Nam Can Tho University)Teachers and Teacher Education
Critical reflection is widely recognized as a triggering mechanism for transformative teaching in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts (Mezirow, 2000). However, it is mostly implicit, preventing teachers from observing and examining it in actual teaching contexts. Addressing this gap, this study aims to explore how critical reflection is enacted in EFL teaching and to identify...
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Anh NguyenTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
Nowadays, English has become a popular language worldwide. However, it is not easy to master all four skills, especially writing skills. Writing demands various skills, which are constructed from many levels, such as sentence level, paragraph level, essay level, etc. In fact, learners face many challenges during the process of learning writing skills. Therefore, to help students overcome those...
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Ms Le Nguyen Thi Kieu (Phenikaa University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language education is increasingly reshaping teaching practices and learner autonomy. In Self-Regulated Learning (SRL), teachers play a critical role in guiding learners to set goals, apply learning strategies, and evaluate outcomes while interacting with AI-supported tools. However, previous research has mainly focused on AI-assisted language...
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Le Thao (HUFLIT)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Gamified learning tools have attracted considerable interest in language education, especially in the area of vocabulary development. This study explores the effectiveness of Quizizz in improving vocabulary acquisition among freshmen EFL students at HUFLIT. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from 100 participants through surveys and questionnaires to explore the influence...
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Hang LeLearners, Identity, and Language Use
Speaking anxiety continues to constrain learners' participation and oral performance in English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) classrooms. Although recent work has examined the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning, its role in addressing affective factors remains insufficiently investigated. This study examines the effects of AI-mediated low-stakes practice on speaking anxiety...
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Thi Huyen Tran Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT))Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
In recent years, AI-powered applications in speaking instructions have been growing in popularity due to their interactive features which help engage learners and encourage regular practice. Therefore, many educators have integrated AI tools into their teaching to facilitate instructions and improve learning outcomes. This study investigates the impact of SpeakEasy AI, an AI-powered web...
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Gia Han Bui (HUFLIT University), Nguyen Thu Ha Tran (HUFLIT university), Phạm Kim Quốc (HUFLIT University), Vy Le Hoang Yen Vy (HUFLIT University)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
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Artificial intelligence tools, especially Generative AI (GenAI), are increasingly used in higher education, particularly in academic writing skills. Among these tools, ChatGPT has become popular among university students because it can generate ideas, correct grammar, and help to organize essays. However, excessive reliance on ChatGPT may negatively influence students’ independent... -
Hồng Liên Nguyễn Thị (HUFLIT)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
In higher education, AI tools are increasingly used to support idea generation, content organization, language improvement, and presentation design. However, despite this growing use, limited research has focused specifically on how students employ AI in developing academic presentations and how they perceive its benefits and challenges. This study aims to investigate students’ use of AI in...
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Vy Phan Ngoc Phuong (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT))Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The past few years have witnessed the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools which have significantly reshaped the academic writing processes in higher education. There has been an increasing tendency among the undergraduates to utilise AI-powered platforms to support multiple stages of academic writing, including brainstorming, initial drafting and revision...
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Mr NGUYEN DUC MINH LUU (HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
This study explores how self-regulated learning (SRL) can be fostered to support students’ transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL) in Vietnamese higher education. As the demand for English use continues to grow, there is a need to promote learner autonomy and strategic learning practices.
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Trung Nguyễn Thành (USSH)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
Vietnam's transition from an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to an English as a Second Language (ESL) landscape requires educators to actively engage in research-informed practices, highlighting the need to foster teacher-researchers. Central to developing this research competence is Research Self-Efficacy (RSE)—individuals' beliefs in their capability to execute research tasks. However,...
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Ms Chinh Nguyen (Đại Học FPT)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
The present study aims to examine the in-and-out-of-school use of English by first-year Vietnamese university students during their preparatory English program in a non-English-speaking environment. The study sample consisted of 50 lower-intermediate EFL learners at the outset of the program, corresponding to levels A2-B1 on the CEFR scale. In the Vietnamese context, speaking English inside...
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Nhật TânFrom EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
In recent decades, Vietnam has experienced rapid economic growth and deeper global integration, making English a crucial tool for communication, education, and employment. Traditionally, English has been taught as a Foreign Language (EFL), with limited use outside the classroom. However, there is a growing shift toward English as a Second Language (ESL), which emphasizes real-life...
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Ngọc Mai Phạm (Long An university)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
This qualitative study explores how students at a provincial Vietnamese university construct and negotiate their English-related identities within the intersecting discourses of nationalism and globalization. Drawing on Bonny Norton’s concept of identity investment and Zoltán Dörnyei’s L2 Motivational Self System, the research investigates how learners imagine their future participation in...
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Bao Anh LAM (Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
English-medium instruction (EMI), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) are often discussed as separate educational enterprises, yet universities increasingly expect them to solve a common problem: how to develop students’ ability to study, communicate, and perform professionally through English. This article argues that the three fields should be...
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Hoa Pham (Nha Trang University)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
Understanding how learners’ motivation translates into actual language use beyond the classroom remains an important issue in TESOL research. Drawing on the L2 Motivational Self System proposed by Zoltán Dörnyei and the sociological perspective of linguistic capital developed by Pierre Bourdieu, this study examines how English-majored university students’ motivational self-concepts and...
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Ms Thuy Tran (Ton Duc Thang University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
In Vietnamese higher education (2016–2026), a pedagogical shift is emerging from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) toward functional English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) orientations. Drawing on Long’s (1996) Interaction Hypothesis and Lave and Wenger’s (1991) Communities of Practice, this study conceptualizes short-term cultural exchanges as "pedagogical third spaces." Within these "micro-ESL...
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Giang Hoang Thi Linh (Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
In Vietnam’s transition toward English as a Second Language (ESL), English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses are expected to support discipline-specific communication. At the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), ESP listening instruction emphasizes comprehension accuracy and structured output, particularly through news-based listening and reproduction tasks. While these practices effectively...
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Lien Phan Tran DucFrom EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
The transition toward English as a Second Language (ESL) education in emerging economies such as Vietnam has necessitated a fundamental shift from traditional summative assessment to more dynamic, classroom-based alternative assessment (CBA) approaches. Despite increasing pedagogical advocacy for formative, peer, and performance-based assessment, empirical evidence on how these approaches...
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Truong Phan Quang (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Among learner-related factors, L2 grit, defined as perseverance of effort (POE) and consistency of interests (COI), has been recognized as an important personality trait predicting long-term success of second language acquisition (SLA), but little research has been conducted to examine this factor in a specific classroom skill development, especially in the context of the Vietnam’s shift from...
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Duc Chau Nguyen (HUFLIT)Teachers and Teacher Education
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Project-Based Learning (PBL) has increasingly been recognized as an effective pedagogical approach in higher education, particularly in disciplines that require the integration of abstract theory, applied reasoning, and sustained critical inquiry, such as translation and interpretation studies. However, some previous surveys showed students’ boredom in teaching set up. This paper... -
Mr Nam Anh Tran
The rapid integration of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grammarly is reshaping EFL translation instruction in Vietnamese higher education, yet empirical evidence from specific institutional contexts remains limited. This study investigates HUFLIT English majors' perceptions of AI-supported translation learning through an integrated Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Technological...
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Ms Thị Cẩm Vân Nguyễn (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology), Ms Đình Bảo Hân Nguyễn (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
The ubiquitous proliferation of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has precipitated a paradigm shift in higher education pedagogy, particularly concerning high-stakes standardized assessments. This research critically evaluates the perceived pedagogical efficacy of GenAI among undergraduates at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT),...
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Mr Thinh Huu Nguyen (Lac Hong University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
In the context of increasing international integration, English pharmaceutical terminology has become a key component in training pharmacy students to meet professional and communicative demands in modern healthcare settings. This study investigates the current learning of English pharmaceutical terminology among pharmacy students at LHU. It addresses two questions: (1) What are the...
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Tuan Nguyen (Nghiên cứu sinh Đại Học Cần Thơ)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
In the context of digital transformation, instructors’ digital competence has become a crucial factor affecting teaching quality and students’ learning experience. Digital competence is not simply a capability of using technology, but it also includes integrating digital tools to design lessons, evaluate, provide feedback, and support learning effectively. However, feedback practice and...
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Ms Phuong Nguyen (Education)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
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The integration of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT into language education is gaining increasing attention, particularly in the context of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) writing skills. This study focuses on both students' perceptions of ChatGPT and its effectiveness in improving academic writing skills. The study was conducted using a semi-experimental... -
Ms Le Khanh Phuong TranTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This study examines the use of ClassDojo integrated in warm-up activities as pedagogical strategies in order to facilitate the warm-up activities for the writing performances of EFL learners at a Vietnamese language center. Rather than using classdojo as a direct tool for writing instruction, it was used in the pre-writing stage to foster learner engagement, readiness and motivation before...
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Dr Gulnur Polkina (Naberezhnochelninsky State Pedagogical University, Russia)
This study is devoted to local history and cultural material as a means of developing a multicultural personality in foreign language classroom. The integration of such material into the subject area of “Foreign (English) Language” motivates learners to acquire English as a tool for self-expression in the multicultural world and fosters their readiness for effective intercultural...
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Thuy Vu Thanh (HUFLIT)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The study aimed to explore English-majored sophomores’ perception and reflection on their choice of AI use, adapting Self-Determination Theory (SDT). 80 students in English Faculty were involved in the study in the second semester at Ho Chi Minh University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology, who utilized a number of AI applications and websites such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini,...
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Thao PHAN (Hue University of Foreign Language and International Studies)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This study explores digital literacy among English major students at Hue University of Foreign Languages and International Studies (HUFLIS) with a focus on its importance for careers in translation and interpreting. As technology continues to develop rapidly, digital skills have become increasingly essential for language professionals. The study aims to examine students’ levels of digital...
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Ngô Thị Thu Hiền (HUFLIT)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing is progressing rapidly, presenting both opportunities and challenges in the domain of teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). Although the usage of AI tools has spread remarkably among Vietnamese university students, empirical research on how English majors are prepared to navigate the complexities of... -
Lan Do Thi (Faculty of Foreign Languages, Huflit)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
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In the fast-growing digital era, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has become indispensable in higher education, particularly in language studies where these technologies offer personalized linguistic support and cognitive scaffolding. Despite this prevalence, empirical evidence regarding student engagement in specialized subjects like Second Language Acquisition... -
Mr Sang Ngoc Doan (lhu.edu.vn)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
Teacher oral feedback plays a crucial role in supporting learners’ speaking development, particularly in high-stakes test preparation contexts. This study investigates learners’ perceptions of teacher oral feedback in VSTEP speaking preparation classes at Lac Hong University, Vietnam. Data were collected from 64 students through a structured questionnaire measuring four dimensions of feedback:...
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NGUYEN THI THU HIEN (nguyenthithuhien)
This article is an investigation into the challenges encountered by third-year Vietnamese EFL students in English Literature courses and an evaluation of a ChatGPT-assisted pedagogical framework to address such challenges. From the needs analysis of the 122 students at HUFLIT and the pilot program using texts from Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Bronte), the challenges that were identified were...
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Van Binh Huynh (Faculty of Economics, University of Economics and Law (UEL), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM))From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
As Vietnam undergoes a strategic transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL), integrating linguistic competence into core economic pillars has become imperative. This research explores the reciprocal relationship between the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and the institutionalization of ESL within listed...
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Mrs Hien Do Thi Thu (Van Hien University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
English is the language used in many fields in our life such as scientific research, education, business, the internet, travel and tourism, media and newspapers, software, medicine, engineering, information and technology, entertainment, banking and so on. Especially, The English language has become an international language so English is much needed in our daily life to communicate and...
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Vy NguyenCurriculum, Materials, and Assessment
Textbook adaptation is common in Vietnamese EFL classrooms, yet the teacher-centred decision processes that produce everyday changes remain insufficiently described. Drawing on Borg’s work on teacher cognition and a Vygotskian sociocultural activity perspective, this qualitative study examines adaptation as professional agency enacted within institutional constraints through semi-structured...
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THỊ DUNG HẠNH PHẠMTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
As Vietnam moves toward an English as a Second Language (ESL) framework, students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs face increasing cognitive demands, particularly in Accounting and Logistics. Learners are required to process technical knowledge while expressing it accurately in English, often leading to cognitive overload when retrieving specialized terminology interferes with...
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Thanh Pham, Thuong HoangTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT provide several benefits in writing IELTS essays, but at the same time, it also causes some negative effects on English majors' language learning abilities. As a part to understand the issue, this study aims to investigate the negative impact of ChatGPT in IELTS Writing Task 2 on Faculty of Foreign Language students at Saigon University. A...
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Ms Kieu Oanh NguyenTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The rapid emergence of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and automated writing assistants like Grammarly is reshaping language learning practices and redistributing power within the classroom. In exam-oriented English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, particularly IELTS preparation courses, these tools increasingly function as alternative sources of feedback traditionally provided by...
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Cong Cao Thanh (Foreign Trade University), Linh Trinh Hong (University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University), Giang Thach Huong (Vinschool)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Students at universities usually need note-taking skills to write down important information from lectures for later review, understanding, and task completion. Because of their academic importance, these skills can be explicitly taught in listening classes. This paper examines students’ perceptions of peer feedback in an EFL course focused on note-taking skills. Although note-taking is often...
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Tan Nguyen Huynh SiFrom EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
The global diffusion of English continues to fuel scholarly debate, yet investigations into how Expanding Circle countries articulate the conceptual shift from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL) in national policies are relatively sparse. This study analyzes Vietnam's current policy evolution, which endeavors to elevate English from a standalone academic...
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Thi Anh Nga Phan (HCMC UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HUFLIT))Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
In the context of Vietnam’s ongoing transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL), there is an increasing demand for developing learners’ real-time communicative competence, particularly in Interpreting. This work-in-progress study investigates the effectiveness of the TARI chatbot as an AI-assisted tool in enhancing English–Vietnamese interpreting...
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Tran Ngoc Ha (HUFLIT)Teachers and Teacher Education
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the educational setting, especially in the field of language testing and assessment. As AI tools demonstrate significant potential in generating test, providing automated scoring, and tailoring personalized feedback (Deepshikha, 2025), preparing future teachers to use these technologies effectively has become an important...
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Mr Tuong Duy Lam (Kids Up English Center - Can Tho)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
As Vietnam and similar contexts transition toward ESL-oriented education, there is a growing emphasis on developing learners' communicative competence through more meaningful and interactive classroom practices (MoET, 2018). Project-Based Learning is often promoted as an effective approach to support this shift. In practice, however, many teachers find PBL time-consuming, difficult to manage,...
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Nguyen Van Tha (University of Foreign Languages and International Studies, Hue University)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
In recent years, computer-based testing has become increasingly common in language assessment at universities and colleges. Although previous research has compared computer-based and paper-based reading formats in terms of scores and validity, learners’ actual experiences with computer-based reading tests remain underexplored. This issue is particularly relevant for A1 non-English major...
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Thoai LeTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The role of the first language (L1) in second language learning has long been debated, particularly in relation to vocabulary acquisition. While traditional approaches have often discouraged L1 use in favor of maximizing target language exposure, recent perspectives in English as a Second Language (ESL) contexts have begun to reconsider L1 as a valuable cognitive and pedagogical resource...
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Hạnh Nguyễn Thị MinhTeachers and Teacher Education
Research plays a crucial role in developing the English Language Teaching (ELT) context, especially when there are increasing demands for teacher professional development. This leads to a growing trend towards pursuing postgraduate programs with higher demands for research competence. While studies on research competence are prevalent, a research gap remains regarding how ELT teachers –...
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Thi Thanh Thao Nguyen (International Institute, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance, Vietnam)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
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The transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL) in Vietnam necessitates a critical reconsideration of assessment practices in English Language Teaching. One emerging trend is the rise of “no-exam” or assessment-light classrooms, which challenge the dominance of traditional summative... -
Hanh Nguyen (Hanoi National University of Education)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
Traditional English proficiency tests often fail to reflect how teachers use language in authentic classroom situations. To address this gap, Scenario-Based Assessment (SBA) provides a more realistic and meaningful way to evaluate English for Teaching Purposes (ETP). In SBA, test - takers respond to simulated professional contexts that mirror real teaching challenges, allowing assessors to...
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Quốc Bảo Mai (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
In competency-based higher education, scientific research competence is increasingly seen as an essential outcome, especially in English language programs where students must manage both research demands and academic language challenges. This study investigates the scientific research competence of English Language students at Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information...
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Mr Ma Kinh Lac Che (Ho Chi Minh City University Foreign Languages - Information Technology)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
As higher education expands in Vietnam's educational environment, academic performance has become crucial for both classroom assessment and future occupation. This research examines the relationship between students' motivation, learner autonomy, and academic performance among English-major students at HUFLIT. It specifically analyzes the strong interaction of students’ intrinsic and extrinsic...
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Liet Thoai Phuong Lan (Binh Duong University -Ca Mau Campus -Ca Mau Provice)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
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Generative AI (GenAI) has transformed higher education, particularly in English Language Studies. However, GenAI is most effective when it helps students build on their own thinking. Accordingly, this study investigates the perceptions and self-reflection practices of English-majored students regarding the use of GenAI in their academic journey. Utilizing a structured self-reflection... -
Nuong Nguyen (Academy of Policy and Development)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This study examines the effectiveness of short-form video platforms as digital tools for English as a Second Language (ESL) vocabulary development among Vietnamese university students. Grounded in multimedia learning theory and micro-learning principles, the study investigates the effects of English exposure, repetition, multimedia elements, and distraction on vocabulary acquisition. A...
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Nguyên Võ (Eastern International University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
Social media has become an essential part of university students’ daily communication and information access. In Vietnam, where English is increasingly required for academic and career development, social media platforms provide additional opportunities for English exposure beyond classroom settings. This study examines the role of social media as a digital support tool for English as a Second...
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Thi Khanh Van Do (FPT University Hà Nội)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
As Vietnam gradually shifts from an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) orientation toward a more English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learning environment, universities face increasing pressure to prepare students to use English effectively for academic communication. Academic writing plays a central role in this transition, particularly in programs preparing learners for English-Medium...
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Lê Uyên Nguyễn (HUFLIT)Teachers and Teacher Education
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In today's digital age, the evolutionary development of AI represents an unprecedented information revolution, permeating every industry, especially education, and particularly English language teaching and learning. Alongside, Vietnam's transition of English from a foreign language to a second language has brought about a significant change in teaching and learning. These two...
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Huyen Bui (International University - - Vietnam National University, HCMC), Ms Nghi Nguyen (International University - - Vietnam National University, HCMC)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in language learning has sparked interest in their potential use in supporting the improvement of speaking skills, especially in high-stakes tests such as IELTS. However, research about how learners perceive the usefulness of AI-generated feedback in IELTS Speaking Part 3 practice remains limited. Therefore, this study employed a...
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Ngô Thị Thu Hiền (HUFLIT)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
As digital technology rapidly advances, online learning of English has become a new trend in numerous teaching environments. The purpose of this study is to examine how learners view ESL-focused online English learning using Google Meet in private classes of Cambridge exam preparation in Ho Chi Minh City. The study employed a mixed-method approach involving 35 KET and PET level students,...
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Võ Ngọc Thư Minh (HUFLIT University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has significantly influenced language learning practices worldwide. In recent years, AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and other writing assistants have increasingly been used by students to support their English language learning. In the context of Vietnam’s transition toward English as a second language (ESL),...
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Duyen NgoLearners, Identity, and Language Use
From Automated Feedback to Autonomous Editing: Assessing Grammarly’s Impact on Paragraph Writing among HUFLIT English Majors
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Ngo Thuy Duyen[ Ngo Thuy Duyen, first and corresponding author, English-major senior, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Huflit,
email: duyenngogiaphat@gmail.com], Tran Thi Truc Duyen[ Tran Thi Truc Duyen, English lecturer, Faculty of Foreign Languages,... -
Kim Giao Dang (https://huflit.edu.vn/khoa/cong-nghe-thong-tin/)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
Generative AI tools are becoming common in language education. However, the use of ChatGPT in writing classes is still unclear. This paper proposes a way to use ChatGPT to support self-regulated learning (SRL) in EFL writing. The study focuses on the performance phase. This phase includes drafting and monitoring during writing. The paper presents classroom activities. Learners use ChatGPT...
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Hong Nguyen Mai (Center for Educational Development and Digital Technology (EDC), Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE))Teachers and Teacher Education
The Vietnam policy on education is witnessing an important paradigm shift from English as a foreign language (EFL) to English as a second language (ESL) at almost every school in Vietnam in light of Decision No. 2371/QĐ-TTg (2025). While the policy revolves mainly around issues concerning curriculum, assessment, and national goals, the teachers’ beliefs, an important element affecting teaching...
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Trần Hải PhongLearners, Identity, and Language Use
The transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL)-oriented pedagogy has become increasingly critical in tourism education, particularly in emerging economies such as Vietnam where English proficiency directly shapes graduate employability and service quality. Drawing on teacher cognition theory, sociocultural perspectives, and professional agency...
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Ms Loan Nguyen (Nam Sao Language School)Teachers and Teacher Education
Teacher burnout has become an increasing concern in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, particularly in contexts characterized by heavy workloads, high expectations, and exam-oriented teaching. Emotional exhaustion, stress, and reduced job satisfaction can negatively influence teachers’ instructional effectiveness and their interactions with students. Despite growing attention to...
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Như Phạm Nguyễn ThanhTeachers and Teacher Education
As learners’ English proficiency is increasingly assessed through international examinations, there is a growing demand for enrolling in test-based classes in private centers. Writing is widely perceived as one of the most challenging skills, prompting learners to excessively rely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT. This dependence eventually calls for adjustments to...
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Tuyen Nguyen Thi Kim (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
At HUFLIT University, teaching English to non-English majors presents difficulties with exposure, motivation, and academic language competency. This study explores these challenges from the viewpoints of the humanities and social sciences and suggests educational remedies. Sixty-five non-English major students filled out questionnaires and eight instructors took part in semi-structured...
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Galia Fussell (Purdue University Global, United States of America), Dr Gulnur Polkina (Naberezhnochelninsky State Pedagogical University, Russia)
Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is rapidly integrated into higher education, which has profoundly altered the landscape of teaching and student learning in higher education. Although AI-powered assisting tools provide not only opportunities but also create challenges for both students and professors, such as plagiarism and breach of integrity, integration of these tools into doctoral...
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Linh Trinh Hong (University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
In the context of rapid digital transformation in education, digital literacy has become an essential competency for pre-service English teachers (Tomczyk & Fedeli, 2022). However, research on assessing this form of literacy in Vietnam remains limited, particularly among pre-service teachers, and even fewer studies have focused on the development of comprehensive frameworks to assess this...
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Hưng Thân (VUS English Centers)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This study investigates the effect of metacognitive strategies via explicit instruction on 60 A2 and B1-level students’ writing performance and attitudes at a VUS English Center in Ho Chi Minh City. Limited writing practice and native language influence have hindered Vietnamese students' writing progress. To address the issue, since the COVID-19 pandemic, VUS has incorporated writing...
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Huy Gia Huynh (Faculty of Foreign Languages, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), Ms Vy Thi Thao Huynh (University of Transport and Communications)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
Intrinsic motivation remains a persistent challenge in Vietnamese tertiary EFL education, where teacher-centered instruction often results in passive engagement and limited long-term investment in English learning. This study investigated the effect of an eight-week peer teaching programme on third-year EFL students’ intrinsic motivation within the framework of Self-Determination Theory. A...
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Liên Trang (HUFLIT)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
This study investigates the effectiveness of AI-powered game-based activities implemented through Blooket in enhancing vocabulary retention and motivation among young EFL learners in a private English center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Adopting a mixed-methods quasi-experimental design, the study involved 82 A2-level learners aged 10–11, including an experimental group receiving...
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Ms Le Thanh Truc Phuong (Ivy English House), Dr Nguyen Tan Loi (Faculty of Foreign Languages and Teacher Education, Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh City)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
Generative Artificial Intelligence offers the potential to foster independent learning while empirical evidence on its structured pedagogical application in Vietnamese standardized test preparation remains limited. This study examines the impact of integrating a generative AI tool (Gemini Story Book) within a project-based learning framework on VSTEP students’ writing proficiency and explores...
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Thao Nguyen Thi Nhat (Nha Trang University), Mrs Thi Ngoc Oanh Bui (Nha Trang University), Ms Truc Quynh Nguyen (Sai Gon University)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Gamification has gained increasing popularity in teaching and learning English over the past decade. Although there are numerous studies highlighting the benefits of gamification in teaching and learning, the adoption of gamification in grammar learning is not well studied, especially the use of Wordwall to improve the students’ grammar achievement and engagement in Vietnamese higher...
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Anh Tran (Hong Bang International University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The arrival of GenAI tools in language education has necessitated an understanding of their efficacy, particularly in propelling learners to greater writing proficiency. This study seeks to explore the extent to which Automated Writing Feedback (AWF) generated by ChatGPT can augment learners’ writing ability, together with their perceptions of its effectiveness, compared to the traditional...
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Viet Vo Quoc (HUFLIT)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
This research focuses on the perceptions of the English majors at HUFLIT about the efficacy of ChatGPT in improving their reading comprehension. With the use of the convergent parallel mixed methods design, a total of 207 students were surveyed. In order to balance both depth and breadth, a total of 144 students participated in a quantitative survey using Likert scales (analyzed using...
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thảo trươngTechnology and Digital Support for ESL Development
"This research examines the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the teaching and acquisition of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) among high school students in Vietnam. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a sample of 100 students and 50 teachers, the study reveals that AI significantly benefits learners by providing diverse access to online materials, instant feedback, and...
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Thai My Linh (Huflit University)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
With globalization increasing the demand for proficient business communication, it is crucial to equip ESL learners with the vital skills to thrive in professional environments. Business Communication is a compulsory subject in the training program for the Business English major, Faculty of Foreign Languages at Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology....
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Michael Kelland (Tokai University)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
Previous research has shown a small but robust effect of working memory capacity (WMC) on native and foreign language learning and comprehension. However, many of these studies have been underpowered, questioning the reliability of the attested effect size. This presentation will report on a high-powered, multi-site experiment that tested the effect of WMC on foreign language vocabulary...
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Nam Lê Nguyễn HoàngLearners, Identity, and Language Use
New policies in Vietnam prioritize English, viewing it as the second most important language. Personal motivation plays a crucial role in foreign language learning, a widely acknowledged fact, but most research in Vietnam truly explores what motivates Gen Z students from within. For this study, the author utilized ideas from several different theories, such as Self-Determination Theory,...
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Ms Ánh VõTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The persistent overreliance of the native language (L1) in English as a Second Language (ESL) environments often hinders the development of spontaneous production in young learners. This paper suggests the effectiveness of strategic L2 (target language) immersion techniques within a cohort of learners aged 5–6 years with near-zero initial proficiency. Employing a three-month action research...
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Mr Nguyễn Minh Tuấn (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in education has begun to reshape writing instruction in English language learning contexts. However, there is still limited research on how these tools affect English majors in Vietnam, particularly at HUFLIT. This study explores the pedagogical impact of AI tools on the writing skills of third-year English majors at HUFLIT using a...
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Ms Dung Dang (International University, VNU HCMC), Thinh Vu (International University, VNU HCMC)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
In the age of technology, reading online materials has become a fundamental skill for acquiring, storing, and retrieving information, particularly as higher education institutions increasingly rely on digital resources. Despite the growing popularity of online reading, the perception of the use of Metacognitive Online Reading Strategies (MORS) among students, especially in English as a medium...
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Do Ngoc Thanh Thuy (Cần Thơ University)Teachers and Teacher Education
Task-based Language Teaching plays a central role in recent educational reforms in Vietnam, yet its success hinges on teacher readiness. This qualitative study examines the perspectives of pre-service teachers, an understudied group, to understand how they conceptualize their roles in TBLT and the challenges they expect to face. In-depth semi-structured interviews with ten pre-service EFL...
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MAN VO (FTU)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
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As Vietnam increasingly participates in globalized professional environments where English functions as a working language, the demand for functional legal literacy in logistics has intensified. However, traditional EFL approaches often fail to prepare learners for the grammatical density of contractual discourse. Situated within an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) framework, this... -
Ms Eden Grace Pitogo (Veducon)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
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The study evaluates the intersection of teacher-directed and student-centered collaborative learning within the context of English as a Second Language. It combines explicit instruction with active peer feedback to assess the debate skills of Vietnamese learners in skilled-based training centers. While global research focused on Western pedagogical debate, it remains...
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Cong Cao, Giang Thạch, Linh Trinh Hong (University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI tools, has reshaped how students approach academic writing in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts. While AI can enhance writing performance by providing immediate and personalized feedback, its relationship with self-regulated learning (SRL) remains unclear. This systematic review synthesizes recent...
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Thao Phuong NguyenTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The use of Artificial Intelligence among students in their learning process has been attracting significant attention and investigation. The current study, accordingly, is an attempt to delve into the use of AI tools among first-year English majors to deeper understand the role of these tools in their essay writing process and the perceived effects on students’ English writing skills. Data...
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Ms Nguyen Truong Gia Minh (HUFLIT)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
In about a decade, public speaking is one of the important skills that university students should conquer when they learn in English Language Major. As we have seen, confidence, correct hand gestures, styles and tones are the important factors in this subject. Moreover, powerpoint slides can also decide whether sophomores can achieve high score or not. Particularly, they should understand what...
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Sinh Ha (PTC Language Center - Nha Trang)Teachers and Teacher Education
According to Braj B. Kachru’s (1985) model of the Three Circles of English, Vietnam is situated in the Expanding Circle, where English is primarily taught as a foreign language and rarely used beyond the classroom. As a result, learners’ outcomes have often been characterised by knowledge about English rather than the ability to use it for meaningful communication. While recent policy...
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Võ Duy Quân (Pham Van Dong University)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
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This study evaluates the efficacy of integrating Total Quality Management (TQM) into Service-Learning projects to fulfill University Social Responsibility (USR) and facilitate the transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to a simulated English as a Second Language (ESL) environment. In provincial higher education institutions, executing USR is frequently constrained by... -
Dr Alfinur Galiakberova (Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University, Russia)
The article summarizes the experience of Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University in integrating digital and international components into teacher training. It presents the design technology of digital trainers and simulators for the professional activities of teachers (including those working with students with disabilities), as well as video and animated lessons for teaching the...
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Bùi Duy HoàngFrom EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
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This paper examines the transformation of language education policy in Vietnam from viewing English as a foreign language to conceptualizing it as a second language in the context of deepening international integration. Drawing on qualitative policy analysis, the study analyzes key policy instruments, including Resolution 71-NQ/TW of the Politburo, Decision 2371/QĐ-TTg, and... -
Duc Chau Nguyen (HUFLIT)Teachers and Teacher Education
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This paper aims to expand previous investigations into the pedagogical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in translation studies by synthesizing empirical survey data on students’ use of AI in Theories and Methods of Transinterpretation (TMT) exercises with an instructional design framework for composing Vietnamese–English structural translation tasks, which are hopefully... -
Tam Tong Hung (The Academy of Policy and Development)From EFL to ESL: Policy and Educational Implications
This study examines the institutional transition from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to English as a Second Language (ESL) in emerging Southeast Asian higher education contexts. Focusing on the Academy of Policy and Development (Vietnam), Stamford International University (Thailand), and Philippine Normal University (Philippines), the research addresses how institutional English language...
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Fati Osuman (University of Ottawa)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
The rapid adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in second language (L2) higher education offers new affordances for multilingual interaction, multimodal expression, and individualized feedback. At the same time, growing concerns around academic integrity, erosion of critical thinking, equity, and the reproduction of cultural and linguistic bias remain underexplored. Existing...
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Ms Quan Ngo (International Univeristy - Vietnam National University HCM)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
AI tools such as ChatGPT have radically transformed the teaching and learning processes. While ChatGPT is widely used, its impacts on learners’ confidence and capabilities are concerning. Therefore, this research aims to examine the relationship between translation-majored students’ ChatGPT usage patterns and their reported translating self-efficacy. Fifty-five students majoring in Translation...
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Vi Le (vilb@huflit.edu.vn)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Acknowledging the potentials of Artificial Intelligence technology (AI) and digital design tools in education, especially in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), the study sought to learn the attitudes and behavioral intentions of Business English students at HUFLIT in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, regarding their use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT and Canva) in a project-based...
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Viet Vo Quoc (HUFLIT)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
The impact of public speaking anxiety (PSA) was found to significantly affect the quality of presentation among undergraduates majoring in English. This study aims to investigate psychological, linguistic, environmental, and experiential barriers to PSA among English majors at Ho Chi Minh University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT). This study utilized a convergent...
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Mr Ngoc Tuan Phung (Sai Gon Technology University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
Dictation has long been recognized as an effective method for improving ESL learners’ listening comprehension. With the rise of web-based applications, learning English has become more accessible and engaging. However, the abundance of dictation websites can pose challenges for both teachers and students in selecting suitable platforms. This study examines the affordances of three popular...
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Mr Dang Khoa Nguyen (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH))Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
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This study investigates user experiences with two prominent mobile language learning applications, ELSA Speak and Busuu, through analysis of 624 user reviews from the Google Play Store collected between January 2024 and February 2025. Employing Natural Language Processing techniques including sentiment analysis and thematic analysis, the research examines user perceptions,... -
Suong Truong (Teacher)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming language education, particularly in the area of testing and assessment. This paper explores how AI can support teachers in creating differentiated language tests that better address learners’ diverse proficiency levels, learning needs, and cognitive abilities. In many EFL classrooms, traditional assessments often apply a “one-size-fits-all”...
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Dr Linh Pham Ngoc Truong (Vietnam Aviation Academy)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
This study investigates cultural variations in English as an International Language (EIL) through the use of AI-powered ChatGPT, drawing on the Cultural Linguistics framework proposed by Farzad Sharifian (2017). Adopting a qualitative exploratory design, the research employs ChatGPT to generate and explain culturally embedded expressions from a range of speech communities, including Thai,...
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NGOC YEN NGUYENTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
Foreign language speaking anxiety remains a significant obstacle for EFL learners,where communicative competence is directly linked to future job success. This action research aims to investigate the effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology tools in reducing the anxiety of public speaking and enhancing the willingness to communicate (WTC) of a 16-year-old female culinary...
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ONG HONG THANH (Faculty of Foreign Languages, Hùng Vương University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)Teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
A persistent challenge in Vietnamese EFL education is the gap between classroom learning and real-world communication. Many non-English major students perform well on grammar tests but struggle to understand natural speech or engage in spontaneous conversation. Meanwhile, these students frequently consume short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Reels, much of which...
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Ms Thanh Loan Vu (FPT University)Technology and Digital Support for ESL Development
With the trend of English as a second language (ESL) as a major priority in Vietnam, students in universities are expected to use English in addition to the classroom more frequently than before. However, in a country that encourages widespread adoption of digital learning tools, this phenomenon may remain a hurdle as they tend to have difficulty in real-life ESL applications, leading to a...
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Minh Nam Anh Nguyen (Foreign Trade University - Ho Chi Minh City Campus)Learners, Identity, and Language Use
This study adopts a Cultural Linguistics framework to explore how Vietnamese non-English major university students use translanguaging (Vietnamese and English) on social media (Facebook, TikTok) as a resource for identity construction. While current ESL policies in Vietnam emphasize real-life English use, little attention has been paid to learners’ cultural conceptualisations, including the...
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Phan Hoàng Thuỳ Linh (University of Languages and International Studies), Ms Phạm Trang Thu (University of Languages and International Studies)Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment
As Vietnam transitions from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to a Second Language (ESL), primary students often face systemic phonetic barriers – specifically coda deletion, monosyllabic processing, and tonal interference – rooted in L1 influence. Despite this strategic shift, current communicative textbooks seem to lack the micro-level decoding methodologies required for ESL proficiency....
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Ý Như NguyễnTeaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam
As Vietnam moves toward an English as a Second Language (ESL)-oriented system, vocabulary development plays a crucial role in enabling learners to participate in meaningful communication. However, in many public secondary school contexts, teachers face significant constraints, including large class sizes, limited teaching materials, and restricted access to digital technologies.
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