Expanding Opportunities When English is a Second Language

GD&TĐ - Many universities use English as a second language in teaching to expand students' opportunities for study, research, and employment after graduation.

Equip skills

In addition to focusing on specialized teaching so that students can grasp knowledge and apply it to practical work, since 2020, Hoa Sen University has made English the second language of instruction, with many specialized courses being taught bilingually or entirely in English. The school also uses international textbooks for teaching; invites foreign lecturers to work to create a multicultural learning environment for students.

Mr. Doan Ngoc Duy - Vice Principal of Hoa Sen University said: "We aim to develop in four key areas: Business, management, technology, and innovation. These are all areas that require students to proactively equip themselves with globalization skills.

Therefore, foreign languages, including English, are tools to unlock those doors. The school does not teach English just to get certificates, but trains students to be able to present their opinions, discuss expertise and demonstrate their abilities in a global environment in English. They are confident in communicating, exchanging and working in domestic and foreign environments.

Accordingly, with the English Language major, Hoa Sen University focuses on strong development with specialized orientations such as emerging technology English, business English, and STEM-integrated English to help students be ready and confident to enter the international labor market.

Similarly, the Banking Academy is implementing many programs: International Bachelor's degree in collaboration with prestigious universities from the UK, the US... Students study 100% in English with training content designed according to international standards.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu - Director of the International Training Institute, Banking Academy, this is a standard English academic environment, where students are not only equipped with solid professional knowledge, but also comprehensively develop language proficiency and international working skills.

At the same time, the academy's training programs promote the application of English in teaching, especially high-quality programs as well as international quality accreditation standards AUN-QA, thereby affirming the orientation of improving professional and language capacity for learners.

Students of Hoa Sen University practice their profession through competitions. Photo: NT

Grasping the international labor market

Not only using English as the second language in teaching, the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality Training & POHE (National Economics University) also expands cooperation so that students can practice foreign language skills, be exposed to cultures of countries around the world to expand job opportunities, and grasp the domestic and international labor market.

Sharing by Dr. Vu Van Ngoc - Director of the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality Training & POHE, National Economics University: “National Economics University has signed many agreements with major universities to provide opportunities for students. For example, students can study an exchange semester at foreign universities that have a partnership with the school, which is converted into school credits.

At the same time, transfer programs help students to study and receive a regular degree from a partner university. Students with specialized English skills at a high level have high opportunities to work with international businesses and organizations. Many students also go abroad to study for a postgraduate degree after graduation.

The Institute of Advanced, High-Quality Training & POHE also invites lecturers from major universities in the United States, England, Australia, the Netherlands... to teach. International lecturers bring knowledge from countries with developededucation levels, share practical experiences and cultures of the countries that students are aiming to find job opportunities or study abroad after graduation. From there, students have useful experiences in how to practice professional skills, write resumes...

Foreign languages, especially English, currently play a key role in expanding job opportunities not only domestically, but also in the international market. With the orientation of integration and internationalization of education, Banking Academy determines that English is not simply a tool but becomes a strategic advantage that requires systematic and synchronous investment, helping graduates to be comprehensively equipped with both knowledge and international professional skills, thereby enhancing competitiveness.

“The Academy always focuses on building a learning environment rich in integration and increasing international experience opportunities for students. Activities such as student exchange, summer courses, internships at foreign enterprises, transfer studies or final year studies at prestigious partner universities have become an indispensable part of the learning journey at the Academy.

That not only helps learners broaden their horizons, but also contributes to forming global thinking, an important factor in future career preparation," Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu emphasized.

In this era of rapid change and deep globalization, English is no longer a 'sufficient condition' but must become a 'default ability'. We consider it an indispensable part of the journey to form global citizenship for students. - Mr. Doan Ngoc Duy.

Source: https://giaoducthoidai.vn/mo-rong-co-hoi-khi-tieng-anh-la-ngon-ngu-thu-hai-post737162.html