Optimizing English Proficiency: A Strategic Approach to Unit 4.1.2 for Vietnamese Learners

West teacher explains why the Vietnamese hard to learn English

: Includes English-Vietnamese, Vietnamese-English, and specialized technical dictionaries.

: Since Vietnamese is a tonal language, learners must adapt to the "stress-timed" rhythm of English.

| Component | English Focus | Vietnamese Transfer Risk | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Past Simple vs. Past Continuous | Using "đã" for both, ignoring continuous aspect. | | Vocabulary | Phrasal verbs (e.g., look after, give up ) | Translating word-by-word (e.g., look after → nhìn sau ). | | Speaking | Narrating a childhood memory | Using short, paratactic sentences (run-ons). | | Pronunciation | Linking sounds & -ed endings (/t/, /d/, /ɪd/) | Adding an extra syllable to all -ed verbs. |