On March 8, 2025, Professor Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH), delivered remarks at the certificate awarding ceremony for the training course titled "Methods of Teaching Vietnamese to Foreigners" held for lecturers of Cuu Long University. He articulated the responsibility and mission of Hanoi National University, emphasizing how VNU-USSH has embarked on numerous projects aimed at preserving and promoting the cultural values, traditions, and the national language of Vietnam. This includes training programs focused on the methods of teaching Vietnamese for the overseas Vietnamese community.
The Vietnam National University has been entrusted by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize annual training courses for Vietnamese teachers abroad. This initiative is integral to the government's broader strategy to reinforce cultural ties with the Vietnamese diaspora. VNU-USSH and Cuu Long University have collaborated effectively over the years, particularly through the implementation of the course "Methods of Teaching Vietnamese to Foreigners."
During the ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Dung, Vice Rector of Cuu Long University, reflected on their fruitful partnership, recalling the inaugural training course co-organized by VNU-USSH and Cuu Long University back in 2005. He noted the continued growth of their collaboration, highlighting significant contributions from VNU-USSH to the achievements of Cuu Long University’s Vietnamese language training.
The recent training course on Vietnamese teaching methods for foreigners was conducted by the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language at VNU-USSH, geared toward lecturers from Cuu Long University. Spanning from September to December 2024, the course welcomed 32 students eager to hone their skills.
The objective of the training was to equip participants with fundamental knowledge of Vietnamese phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar, as well as effective teaching methodologies. Participants received training not just on the subject matter but also on teaching skills related to listening, speaking, reading, and writing Vietnamese. This comprehensive approach aimed to develop their capacity to integrate cultural elements within language instruction.
Students completed the two-month course and were awarded certificates, marking their successful foray and dedication to teaching Vietnamese to foreigners. This initiative also reflects the growing demand for high-quality Vietnamese language education among international learners.
Dr. Dung expressed his hope for the future, wishing for the two universities to continue their collaborative efforts, enhancing the quality of their teaching staff who specialize in Vietnamese language education for foreigners. He reaffirmed the mutual benefits arising from such partnerships and emphasized the importance of sharing resources and methodologies to continuously improve educational standards.