PRESENTATION ABSTRACT Applying Cognitive Linguistics to teaching vocabulary to EFL learners Teaching Vocabulary has been one of the main issues in English language teaching and learning. EFL teachers in Vietnam, in particular, are now using different vocabulary teaching methods in their teaching. This report is doing part of this job differently. It discusses three CL principles for teaching Vocabulary for Vietnamese learners of English, namely the study of categorization, prototype, and metaphor. The implications of these principles in the EFL learning environment like Vietnamese context are applicable and practical.  The report will present some of the useful suggestions for EFL...

STESOL Webinar Series 2020 #02 PRESENTATION ABSTRACT Role of Motivation and Creativity in Second Language Acquisition Process From my experience, the most frequently asked questions concerning TEFL usually cover the topics of teaching methods, nature of teachers (native, non-native foreigners or Vietnamese), learning environment, textbooks, classroom equipment or tuition fees. The assumption seems to be that TEFL resembles a computer program or an intricate engine and it is necessary to set up correct conditions and use correct “fuel” in order for the system to start turning A0 speakers into fluent users of the English language as quickly as possible. This...

STESOL Webinar Series 2020 #01 PRESENTATION ABSTRACT Learning about the United States is the first step to learning about the world. American culture, language, and media can be seen around the globe. Prepare yourself for a career in business, diplomacy, or academia through studying American Studies. Hoa Sen University’s American Studies program helps students understand the United States from an interdisciplinary perspective. Get connected to the world – join us in studying American Studies today. VIDEO SPEAKER’S BIO Alexander Parini, HSU Alexander is a lecturer at Hoa Sen University. He is a member of the AmCham Vietnam Digital Economy Committee....