Deploying a free English training model for students

From March 27, 2018 to May 11, 2018, the Student Support Advisory Group (CASA), under the Department of Politics and Student Affairs, welcomed two Danish volunteers to teach 6 English classes for 7 weeks. Over 100 students attended this series of classes.

The class combines a variety of teaching methods with pronunciation training and communication skills improvement through each learning content. Skill training activities are also carried out through games and extracurricular activities. The class organizers want students to maximize their abilities and have a comfortable mood when studying.

Sharing after the course, student Nguyen Thi Phuong (Faculty of Oriental Studies) said:“After the course, I was able to break out of my shy shell whenever I met foreigners. In particular, the course provided an opportunity to practice English at zero cost. This is a valuable opportunity for students from other provinces with difficult economic circumstances who do not have the conditions to improve at foreign language centers like me.”

Viet Phuong (student of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language) shares her new experience in learning foreign languages:“I found that the course not only improved my foreign language but also helped me practice my skills through group games like:Teamwork skills, presentation skills, communication skills...DStudy with volunteers for 7 weeks,I also learned some of your professional and open-minded working spirit."

Volunteers Katrine and Rebekka from Denmark share:“The English proficiency of the students participating in the course is uneven, many of whom are still hesitant to communicate with foreigners.. NTo avoid such difficulties, we regularly discuss and reinforce lessons to help you feel more comfortable and confident in communicating after each lesson.. CWe are very pleased with your progress after the course”.

Katrine - a 20-year-old girl who came to Vietnam for the first time said:“I really feel warm and don't want to leave USSH, the students have been with us in many activities.. TI was able to participate in blood donation activities, participate in art performances, practice martial arts, and participate in cultural experiences with my friends. In the early days, we came to USSH as volunteers, but after 7 weeks, we became a part of USSH.. VWith love and affection, back to Denmark,We will continue to accompany you".

After the first course, CASA conducted a survey of students. The survey results showed that 98% of students were very satisfied with the content, program, and teaching methods; 97% of students self-assessed their progress after the course, and 100% of students wanted to take the next courses.

From July 9, 2018 to August 10, 2018, CASA will continue to organize many free English classes with the participation of volunteers at the School with a scale of 4 classes. With this course, CASA welcomes two volunteers from the UK and the US.