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English in a multilingual world: Exploring the characteristics of Vietnamese English and its implications for classroom practice
Who are we?
Who are we?
Hue English is a collaborative research project between the UK and Vietnam. Academics from Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Cambridge, and Hue University of Foreign Languages and International Studies have joined together to explore Vietnamese English, and how it might shape identity and language education in Vietnam.
With English being a global language, many different varieties have emerged, which are all used to construct personal and cultural identities. Vietnamese English is no exception, and is becoming increasingly recognised in the Vietnamese context. Hue English is a research project that aims to explore the use of and attitudes towards Vietnamese English as spoken by residents of Hue, a culturally and historically rich city in Central Vietnam. The project seeks to enhance documentation and understanding of Vietnamese English, with the goal of improving the teaching, learning, and usage of English in Vietnam.
The project draws on the successful model of Manchester Voices, a community-engaged sociolinguistic project documenting the characteristics of Manchester English. In this vein, the project takes pride in establishing and nurturing a robust and meaningful connection between two institutions, two cities, and two countries.
Our project is funded by the British Council as part of the UK/Vietnam Season 2023, which is a celebration of British and Vietnamese culture, showcasing amazing UK-Vietnamese partnerships across many different sectors.
Project activities
Project activities
The project is carried out in two phases, with distinctive planned public-facing outcomes in each phase.
The project is carried out in two phases, with distinctive planned public-facing outcomes in each phase.
Phase 1 (Your English – My English) takes researchers into the wider community to speak to people in their environments and record the interactions.
Phase 1 (Your English – My English) takes researchers into the wider community to speak to people in their environments and record the interactions.
The result is a collection and analysis of English speech samples produced by a diverse population of Vietnamese living in Hue, and their reflections on how these ways of speaking represent their various identities.
The outcome is a multimodal (audio-visual) exhibition of Hue English alongside Manchester English, enabling the Hue community to recognise and celebrate their Hue English, and learn more about Manchester English. Find the interactive exhibition here.
Phase 2 (Our English) involves applying the sociolinguistic findings of Phase 1 into classroom practice.
Phase 2 (Our English) involves applying the sociolinguistic findings of Phase 1 into classroom practice.
The research team collaborates with English teachers at selected schools in Hue to co-design and implement lessons using Hue English samples.
The outcome is a set of lesson plans inspired by localised English usage, and an English-speaking competition to encourage Hue students to create video presentations to share their attitudes toward Vietnamese English.
Stay tuned for more information about what’s still to come!
Stay tuned for more information about what’s still to come!
Project timeline
Project timeline
January - March 2023
Preparation for data collection
April - June 2023
Data collection
July - August 2023
Data analysis
September 2023
Your English - My English Exhibition
Preparation for Hue English lessons
September - October 2023
Delivery of Hue English lessons in selected schools in Hue
October - November 2023
Our English video presentation competition
December 2023
Our English speaking competition
More to be announced...
How to take part
How to take part
Hue English - Tiếng Anh Giọng Huế took place in Hue, Vietnam in person and online in September and December 2023. Please find below information about the two main public-facing events of the project.
Your English – My English Exhibition
Your English – My English Exhibition
12-13th September 2023
Hue University of Foreign Languages and International Studies, 57 Nguyen Khoa Chiem St., Hue City
Our English – Video and Speaking Competition
Our English – Video and Speaking Competition
October - December 2023
Hue University of Foreign Languages and International Studies, 57 Nguyen Khoa Chiem St., Hue City
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