On the morning of May 8, 2025, the workshop titled “Mastering English Proficiency: Boost Your Listening & Reading Skills” took place at the Reading Room, Library Area A, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE)

A large number of students attended the workshop “Mastering English Proficiency.”

The workshop was organized by the HCMUTE Library and featured guest speaker Mr. James Le (M.A. Le Quoc Kiet), a lecturer from the Faculty of Foreign Languages at HCMUTE, who has over 15 years of experience in teaching academic English and preparing students for English proficiency assessments.

Speaker M.A. Le Quoc Kiet sharing tips on mastering English proficiency

Representing the organizers, the event was attended by Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, M.A. – Deputy Director of the Library, along with other faculty and staff members, and a large number of students interested in improving their English proficiency.

During the workshop, Mr. Le Quoc Kiet identified common challenges students face when practicing the Listening and Reading skills – both of which are crucial components of standardized English proficiency exams. He also introduced effective approaches, combining theoretical insights with hands-on practice activities directly within the session. These activities helped students recognize and address 10 common mistakes during test preparation. Beyond delivering knowledge, the lively interaction between the speaker and students provided practical solutions tailored to individual learning difficulties.

Students asking questions and engaging in discussions during the workshop

The workshop concluded with overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants. More than just a learning opportunity, this event was part of the HCMUTE Library’s meaningful initiative to celebrate the Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21), paying tribute to the journey of spreading knowledge within the student community.