The Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCMUTE) is pleased to announce an academic workshop entitled:
“Conceptualising and Preparing Teachers for English as a Second Language Curriculum in Vietnam: Lessons Learnt from Singapore.”

🎤 Speaker
Dr. Thu Thi Bich Ngo
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Senior Lecturer in Language and Literacy Education
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Bachelor of Education Program Director
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University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia
⏰📍Time & Venue
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Time: 14:00 – 16:30
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Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Venue: Room F1-608,
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering
01 Vo Van Ngan Street, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City
🎯 Workshop Overview
This workshop aims to provide insights into how English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher education programmes can be conceptualised and designed in the Vietnamese context. Drawing on Singapore’s experience in ESL curriculum development and teacher preparation, the session will address:
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Key principles for designing ESL teacher education curricula
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Alignment between language policy, curriculum, and classroom practice
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Implications for teacher education and professional development in Vietnam
The workshop will offer a valuable forum for teachers, lecturers, pre-service teachers, and students to exchange ideas and reflect on current directions in English language education.
👥 Target Participants
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English language teachers and lecturers
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Pre-service teachers
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Undergraduate and postgraduate students in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, and Education
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Researchers and educators interested in ESL curriculum and teacher education
📌 Participation is free.
Please scan the QR code on the poster to register and join the workshop.
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