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Standardizing Vietnamese Language Proficiency and Awarding Vietnamese Language Certificates in Japan

09:44 | 04/02/2026

On February 2, a ceremony was held at Hanoi National University of Education to announce the Decision on cooperation in organizing Vietnamese language proficiency assessment examinations and awarding Vietnamese language certificates in Japan between Hanoi National University of Education and the Vietnam-Japan Economic Cooperation Promotion Association. The activity marks an important step forward in the strategy of internationalizing education, while also contributing to the dissemination of the Vietnamese language to the community.

Dr. Tra My Reveals the Secret to Helping Her Child Become Fluent in Vietnamese

20:40 | 09/12/2025

Amid the busy pace of life abroad, preserving the Vietnamese language for children remains a concern for many overseas Vietnamese families. Drawing from her own parenting experience, Dr. Tra My, President of the Vietnamese Business Association in China, has shared practical lessons on how her daughter, CiCi (SIMONA Tu Mac), has mastered Vietnamese despite being born and raised in China. According to her, the core secret lies in creating a fully Vietnamese-speaking environment at home from the moment the child is born, combined with bringing the child back to Vietnam during long holidays to interact with the extended family.

“Lighthouse” Preserving Vietnamese Language in Udon Thani (Thailand)

14:44 | 09/12/2025

In Udon Thani Province (Thailand), a community of Thai people of Vietnamese origin has steadfastly preserved their mother tongue for nearly a century. Udon Thani is not only where Vietnamese settled to build their livelihoods as early as the 1940s, but also the birthplace of a Vietnamese-language learning movement that has since spread widely across Northeast Thailand.

Small “Tips” for Teaching Vietnamese to Foreigners

10:24 | 09/12/2025

Teaching Vietnamese to foreigners is a colorful and fascinating journey. This work goes beyond simply delivering linguistic knowledge; it is also a delicate process of interaction between the teacher and the learner. It requires flexibility in teaching methods, empathy in communication, and creativity in designing engaging lessons tailored to each learner.

M.A. Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong: Flexibility and Creativity in Promoting Vietnamese Language in Malaysia

13:53 | 08/12/2025

In Malaysia’s multilingual environment, M.A. Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong, Lecturer in Vietnamese Language and Vietnamese Culture at the Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya (Malaysia), has become a bridge connecting the Vietnamese language with diverse groups of learners. Through her flexible and creative teaching methods, she has helped nurture a love for Vietnamese among the overseas Vietnamese community and spark interest among many international students.

Initiatives and Proposals to Preserve “Beloved Mother Tongue” for Vietnamese Children in Japan

10:46 | 07/12/2025

The Vietnamese community in Japan currently numbers nearly 600,000 people and continues to grow. Preserving the Vietnamese language in Japan has become an important and sacred mission, as language is the soul, the cultural heritage, the national identity, an essential means of communication, and the bond connecting generations. It enables a people to survive and develop, especially in the context of globalization. At an international scientific conference on language, researchers and Vietnamese-language educators emphasized the need for a more methodical approach, with appropriate teaching materials and bilingual support in the classroom.

Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha: Vietnamese Language Ambassador from Paris

14:06 | 06/12/2025

As one of the six outstanding honorees selected to receive the title “Overseas Vietnamese Language Ambassador 2025,” for Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha, the moment she stepped onto the stage was not merely about accepting an accolade. It was the continuation of a responsibility and a profound conviction that the Vietnamese language, wherever it may be, will continue to resonate clearly and vibrantly thanks to the perseverance of those who nurture it every day.

Journey of Spreading Vietnamese Language in Sri Lanka

13:58 | 03/12/2025

At Truc Lam Monastery (Ambakote, Kandy, Sri Lanka), learners of all ages gather in the temple’s serene atmosphere to study Vietnamese through diverse activities such as games, songs, and experiences related to traditional Vietnamese culture. These classes not only help learners become familiar with the language but also build a close-knit and harmonious community. This model has developed sustainably and has become a highlight in community education, contributing to strengthening cultural exchange between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

Synchronized Efforts and Strong Determination to Ensure Vietnamese Language Spreads and Endures

13:11 | 03/12/2025

With the attention and priority of the Party and the State, reflected through practical policies and initiatives; the active involvement of ministries, agencies, and mass organizations; and the enthusiastic response of Vietnamese communities abroad, the movement to teach and learn the Vietnamese language has been and continues spreading across the five continents. This effort breaks all language barriers and provides motivation for second- and third-generation overseas Vietnamese to preserve and promote their mother tongue and maintain the nation’s cultural identity.

Le Nguyen Luu An: Young Voice Carrying Vietnamese Heritage Across Borders

11:12 | 13/11/2025

Born and raised in Malaysia, Le Nguyen Luu An - the youngest contestant to win the 2025 Overseas Vietnamese Language Ambassador Contest, has become a representative face of the young overseas Vietnamese generation who love and cherish their mother tongue. From the early days of learning Vietnamese in the class founded by her mother, to becoming a teaching assistant and promoting Vietnamese culture in Malaysia, An’s journey is a testament to the enduring value of the Vietnamese language within the overseas Vietnamese community.

Language Competition: Promoting Vietnamese Language in Land of Rising Sun

15:38 | 12/11/2025

In recent years, Vietnamese language contests in Japan, such as speech competitions, photo contests, and proficiency exams, have been flourishing. These activities not only help improve language skills but also contribute to preserving and promoting the mother tongue within the community of around 600,000 Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in Japan. They also serve as a platform for international students studying Vietnamese to practice and demonstrate their understanding of the Vietnamese language and culture.

From Chartres (France), Teaching Children to Speak Their Mother Tongue

10:59 | 05/11/2025

In the ancient city of Chartres, just over an hour’s drive from Paris, Hoang Thi Nhi, a woman from Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, faithfully teaches her two children to speak Vietnamese, read Vietnamese books, and sing Vietnamese children’s songs. Nhi shared that preserving the Vietnamese language for her children is not a “task,” but a small daily joy. “As long as Vietnamese is spoken in our home, I feel that my homeland is still very close.”

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha: Two Decades of Nurturing Vietnamese Language in Taiwan (China)

15:40 | 30/10/2025

Amid the modern rhythm of life in Taiwan (China), every morning, residents of a small alley in Tainan City have grown familiar with the sight of a woman carrying a one-of-a-kind handmade bag filled with teaching materials as she heads to class to teach Vietnamese. She is Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha, born in 1980 in Gia Lam District, Hanoi - a woman who has devoted two decades to sowing the seeds of language and nurturing the love for Vietnamese on foreign soil.

Nurturing Vietnamese in the RoK

14:17 | 29/10/2025

At the land of kimchi, in Gyeongsangnam province, a Vietnamese language class has been maintained regularly. It is taught by Nguyen Thi Thanh Dung (35 years old, from Da Nang) - a Vietnamese woman married to a Korean man. For her, teaching Vietnamese is not only about passing on a language, but also about preserving the memories, culture, and love for the homeland in the hearts of Vietnamese-origin children.

Promoting Vietnamese as Accessible and Friendly Language

08:21 | 29/10/2025

This is the perspective shared by Dr. Tran Huu Tri, Head of the Faculty of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian Linguistics and Culture at the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, regarding efforts to make Vietnamese a “bridge language” in the region and the world.

Vietnamese Language and Culture Introduced to the World

20:46 | 28/01/2025

The University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has established the Faculty of Vietnamese - Southeast Asian Languages and Culture. The Faculty plans to enroll students in the Vietnamese Language and Culture program, majoring in Teaching Vietnamese as a Foreign Language, which is an initiative among the university's key tasks to promote Vietnamese language and culture worldwide.

Vietnamese Woman Preserves Mother Tongue in a Foreign Land

09:45 | 07/10/2024

From the fear of mothers living far from home about their children losing their mother tongue, to her innovative approach to developing language curricula and teaching activities, Dr. Nguyen Thuy Anh has emerged as a leading figure in the overseas Vietnamese community. Her efforts to preserve the Vietnamese language and culture are embodied in her textbook series "Hello Vietnamese language" and the Vietnamese summer camps she organizes, which aim to instill a love for the language, particularly among younger generations.