Monday, 04/11/2024 10:06 (GMT+7)
The 18th Vietnamese eloquence contest was held at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) in Japan's Chiba prefecture on November 2 to promote Vietnamese language in Japan and strengthen Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange.
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| A contestant at the contest (Photo: VNA) |
The contest attracted the participation of 21 Japanese students from eight universities, colleges and high schools teaching Vietnamese language across Japan.
The contestants were divided into groups depending on their Vietnamese capacity.
Professor Kasuga Atsushi, a teacher from the KUIS Department of Asian Languages, said he found the language skills of contestants have been much better, adding the contest is a good chance for contestants to exchange and improve their Vietnamese skills.
Ms. Iwai Misaki, Head of the KUIS Department of Asian Languages, said that Vietnamese language has been taught in KUIS since April 2001 and the contest creates a playground for students to demonstrate their presentation and communication skills in Vietnamese, thereby enhancing their practical language skills for future studies and careers.
She expressed her hope that many participants from this contest will become bridges of friendship between the two countries in the future.
Ms. Vu Thi Lien Huong, First Secretary from the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, highly appreciated the role of Japanese universities, colleges and high schools teaching Vietnamese in connecting students to share their learning experience and promoting Vietnamese culture in Japan.
The jury presented the special prize to Ando Fuma, a fourth-year student at Osaka University. He said that he plans to return to Vietnam after graduating to work as a translator for an information technology company./.
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