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Launched with a mission of bringing Vietnam's image to the world, Vietnam Today is quickly becoming more than just an international channel for audiences abroad.
And as Vietnam moves toward viewing English as a second language, the English learning communities from screens to classroom, let's explore how Vietnam Today is shaping English learning both online and offline. Vietnam's first international TV channel is officially launched. The main goal of this international channel is to reach audiences abroad. But its significance within Vietnam is equally important, especially when Vietnam's trying to make English its second language.
One month after its launch, Vietnam Today has attracted widespread attention from online audiences, particularly those aged 18 to 45. The TikTok channel has garnered more than 140,000 followers, more than 400,000 views per week, and a significant number of comments are related to English learning.
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"I really enjoy the short news line that's being posted. You know, use it as a reference to learn more about Vietnamese culture, how they can express their love for Vietnam to other foreign friends."
First class of the new term, British lecturer Kum understands first impression means everything. He didn't come empty-handed. "So I think the footage is really eye-catching. It make the atmosphere because more attractive and have us feel more willing to share our ideas."
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"They have professional clear speakers who are born in Vietnam but are speaking on a level that is on par with these international news channels." Students who now are seeing someone directly related to them, someone who was like them and it's giving them that confidence, that aspiration to be confident public speakers.
The content of Vietnam Today also permits English classes preparing for the most sought-after international English test in Vietnam. There are plenty of international English news programs, but their focus might be on issues outside of Vietnam. Local stories on the other hand can easily capture students' attention and later on, they can actually use those stories in their responses.
"Yeah, that seems about right. Now, transcripts like this are very handy to learn new vocabulary." Vietnam Today is developing an automatic subtitle feature on its website vietnamanttoday.com. So in the not-too-distant future, you may see something looking awfully similar to this. Dungfan reporting for Vietnam Today.