English in Vietnam Flashcard

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When did English first appear in Vietnam?

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During the French colonial period.

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Why was English not widely used in Vietnam during the French colonial period?

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The French controlled education and administration.

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Which English sound is difficult for Vietnamese speakers and often replaced with /t/ or /d/?

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/th/.

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After 1954, why was English more common in South Vietnam than in the North?

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South Vietnam had closer ties with the United States.

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What is a common grammatical mistake made by Vietnamese English learners?

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Omitting plural markers like “-s”.

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What role did the French colonial period play in the development of English in Vietnam?

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It limited the use of English as the French controlled education.

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How did the American War influence the perception of English in Vietnam?

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It increased the interest in learning English due to American presence.

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What is the significance of English in modern Vietnam?

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It is increasingly seen as a global language and is taught widely.

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What challenges do Vietnamese learners face when learning English pronunciation?

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They often struggle with sounds not present in Vietnamese, like /th/.

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How did the political landscape of Vietnam affect English language education?

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Political ties influenced the acceptance and teaching of English.