Vol. 2 No. 5 (2022): TESOL & Education

We are pleased to inform you that the issue in November 2022 of the International Journal of TESOL & Education (ijte) has completed its mission. We got contributions from authors from 9 different universities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

To Indonesia (1), we thank the English Language Education, The English and Foreign Languages University, India. To Malaysia (2), we acknowledged the Language and Literacy Education, University of Malaya, Malaysia. “The authors argue that the old outbreak of covid-19 has changed teaching forever. The educational process has changed dramatically, and policymakers have focused on e-learning, whereby education is undertaken remotely on online learning platforms such as Zoom, WhatsApp, and Microsoft Te a m s .”

To Northern Vietnam, we send our thanks to (1) the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Ha Noi, Vietnam, (2) Hanoi University of Industry, Ha Noi, Vietnam, (3) Testing and Training, Education Assurance Section, Political Officers University, Ha Noi, Vietnam, (4) National Testing Center, Ministry of Education and Training, Ha Noi, Vietnam. The study found that “first-year students’ acceptance of online learning is affected by four main factors: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, attitude, and technological competencies. Concerning the research findings, several implications are suggested for effective online learning and teaching in Vietnam.” Also, our sincere thanks go to (5) Faculty of Applied Linguistics, Vietnam National University Hanoi, International School, Viet-nam. This study indicated that “the VNU-IS student participants were satisfied with their teacher’s use of L1. Vietnamese should be considered as a backup rather than a barrier for Vietnamese teachers.

To Southern Vietnam, we send our thanks to (1) HCMC University of Social Sciences and Humanities, HCMC National University. One study “focused on the exploration of commitment to core values in professional development in the local ELT context in HCMC, Vietnam”; another study “focused on Mod-ulation analysis in Vietnamese, including Obligation and Inclination, from a Systemic Functional per-spective.” The results of these studies provide a basis for building standards of professional conduct in the local ELT context and provide “some suggestions for legal translation in Viet Nam context.” We also send our special thanks to (2) the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Van Lang University. In terms of virtual classrooms, the authors of these studies claimed that “learning Speaking via the Google Meet platform and English texting can substantially enhance their English communication abilities. In addition, texting in English and practicing with friends via the online-based app are effective ways to revise their English communication skills during the COVID pandemic with social distancing requirements.”

Last but not least, we really appreciate the hard-working of the editorial board and reviewers. Without their efforts and valuable time, the International Journal of TESOL & Education (ijte) could not achieve qualified research articles on this issue.

Thanks be to God for everything!

Sincerely yours

Associate Professor Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

Editor-in-chief

Faculty of Foreign Languages, Van Lang University