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Getting passed over for promotion due to low English proficiency

Getting passed over for promotion due to low English proficiency

Some of my acquaintances often complain that despite their expertise and strong performance, they never get promoted to management roles.
My child pays $11 monthly at school only to learn 'native English' from Filipino teachers

My child pays $11 monthly at school only to learn 'native English' from Filipino teachers

Teaching Vietnamese teachers how to pronounce English should be a top priority

Teaching Vietnamese teachers how to pronounce English should be a top priority

20 US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in Vietnam to teach English

20 US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in Vietnam to teach English

Twenty volunteers from the U.S. government's Peace Corps program have arrived in Vietnam to teach English in Hanoi and HCMC.
October 17, 2024 | 06:27 pm PT
Who are better English teachers: Qualified Vietnamese or native speakers?

Who are better English teachers: Qualified Vietnamese or native speakers?

Some readers argued that English centers are better off hiring qualified Vietnamese teachers as many native speakers hold no teaching degrees, but others said Vietnamese teachers cannot use the language.
July 22, 2024 | 03:24 pm PT
HCMC proposes yearly financial aid for English teachers amid personnel shortage

HCMC proposes yearly financial aid for English teachers amid personnel shortage

English teachers and teachers for certain subjects at primary school levels in HCMC may be financially supported with VND30-50 million (US$1,180-1,965) a year amid a teacher shortage.
May 31, 2024 | 08:30 pm PT
Vietnam requires native English teachers to go through 120-hour training program

Vietnam requires native English teachers to go through 120-hour training program

The education ministry has requested foreigners teaching English at language centers in Vietnam to complete a training program, focusing on pedagogical skills.
January 24, 2024 | 07:01 pm PT
Language schools desire to have westerners as clowns instead of real teaching

Language schools desire to have westerners as clowns instead of real teaching

People from any country can teach English as long as they are qualified. Many others from native countries do not have qualifications and not because they are native means they have good grammar.
January 20, 2023 | 03:31 pm PT
Problem with Vietnam's language centers: unqualified teachers

Problem with Vietnam's language centers: unqualified teachers

I would like to bring your attention to what I consider the degradation of ESL teaching (English as a second language) in Vietnam.
January 15, 2023 | 05:13 pm PT
 
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