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English proficiency
When Vietnamese children focus too much on English proficiency they forget their mother tongue
Many Vietnamese parents are sending their children to international schools where English becomes their dominant language, often at the expense of maintaining their Vietnamese language skills.
British Council defends use of backup IELTS tests amid leak speculations
My friend regrets not learning English early after getting promoted to department head
People rush to study English young, believing learning is difficult after 30
Many people glorify English and feel an urgency to study it early, only to use it to watch movies and listen to music.
February 11, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Being fluent in English doesn't guarantee success
I'm 40 years old and fluent in English, and my total assets amount to about VND10 billion (US$393,000). Meanwhile, some of my younger cousins, who barely speak English and only completed high school at continuing education centers, have saved up several times more.
January 22, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
How English took me from countryside boy to business owner in HCMC
While my friends were earning just VND5 million (US$197) per month, I was earning US$600 thanks to my proficiency in English.
January 16, 2025 | 04:15 pm PT
Graduate with high GPA struggles to find employment due to poor English pronunciation
My friend graduated with an excellent GPA from a prestigious university but struggled to find a job afterward due to poor English pronunciation.
January 14, 2025 | 03:18 pm PT
Why English is the key to my success
I grew up in a poor farming family, where we struggled to make ends meet year-round. Determined to escape poverty, I left my rural village and moved to Ho Chi Minh City in search of a better life.
December 30, 2024 | 03:03 pm PT
My child started learning English at 5
People who only begin learning English in university often see it merely as a tool to earn money, rather than using it as a key to unlock knowledge.
December 28, 2024 | 03:36 pm PT
Limited English proficiency challenges Chinese students in UK: report
U.K. universities need to reform admission processes and enhance language support as they face an influx of Chinese students with inadequate English skills, a report has said.
December 16, 2024 | 03:13 pm PT
Everyone from janitors to food court vendors in Singapore speak fluent English
On my recent trip to Singapore, I was amazed to discover that everyone from janitors at Changi Airport to food court vendors speaks English fluently, leaving me with no communication barriers.
December 16, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
My company disqualifies valedictorians who don't speak English from first round of interviews
Any candidate who cannot write and speak English is immediately excluded after the first interview stage in my company, regardless of which school they graduated from or how outstanding their qualifications are.
September 2, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT
English proficiency boosted my salary tenfold
My income increased tenfold in just four years, and I even had the chance to bring my entire family to Europe - all thanks to my English proficiency.
September 1, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Chinese tour guide goes viral thanks to English proficiency
A video clip capturing a tour guide talking to foreign tourists in English has gone viral on Chinese social media.
April 17, 2024 | 04:05 pm PT
People shouldn't cry over IELTS not accepted for high school admission
There will be many consequences if students with IELTS certificates are exempted from exams or given bonus points for high school admission, according to VnExpress readers.
March 1, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
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