RMIT University provides English language training to Vietnamese government officials

RMIT University provides English language training to Vietnamese government officials

Supported by the Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Aus4Skills Program, RMIT University delivered an English language training course for senior leaders from the Vietnam Office of the Government.

Minister and Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung delivered a speech in English at the closing ceremony of the training course. Minister and Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung delivered a speech in English at the closing ceremony of the training course.

Delivered by RMIT’s School of English and University Pathways, the English language course was specifically designed to develop professional communication skills and expand vocabulary in workplace situations. A core focus of the course was on intercultural communication and understanding.

Speaking in English at the course closing ceremony, the Minister and Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung thanked RMIT University, particularly the team of dedicated RMIT English educators.

Course participants were awarded certificates of completion at the closing ceremony. Course participants were awarded certificates of completion at the closing ceremony.

“The teachers promoted a close relationship between the learners and created a friendly learning environment. We have started watching international news and reading documents in English. We believe that the knowledge we gained will be very important in our daily work and life,” Minister Mai Tien Dung said.

He said that the course participants would continue to learn and practice English through various formats such as chats, discussions, emails and messages within the group as well as with the teachers and other partners.

He hoped there would be more classes like this in the future and believed in RMIT’s continued success in Vietnam.

Minister and Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung delivered a speech in English at the closing ceremony of the training course. Minister and Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung with RMIT Head of Hanoi Campus Philip Dowler.

At the closing ceremony, Australian Deputy Ambassador Rebecca Bryant said she valued the precious time that the Office of the Government senior leaders had spent on the course, particularly since the country had been dealing with COVID-19.

She was delighted that the senior leaders were able to improve their language skills through the course, which would ultimately benefit their work.

Over many years, the Australian Government has been supporting human resource development in Vietnam through various assistance programs and in collaboration with partners such as RMIT University.

Story: Hoang Giang and Minh Ngoc

Photos: Hoang Giang

15 July 2020

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