“Becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than I thought!”: Difficulties encountered by Vietnamese French-major students when studying English as a foreign language
This study delves into the intricate dynamics of trilingual education, focusing primarily on Vietnamese students majoring in French and simultaneously learning English as a foreign language. Themes emerging from the semi-structured interviews encompass dual linguistic socialization, constructing kno...
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| author | Thanh Thao Le Trut Thuy Pham Anh Thi Nguyen Hoang Yen Phuong Thi Anh Thu Huynh Huong Tra Nguyen |
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| description | This study delves into the intricate dynamics of trilingual education, focusing primarily on Vietnamese students majoring in French and simultaneously learning English as a foreign language. Themes emerging from the semi-structured interviews encompass dual linguistic socialization, constructing knowledge through French while learning English, perceived insufficiencies in real-world English exposure, language interference, and the profound role Vietnamese plays in third language acquisition. Additionally, motivational aspects, perceived hierarchies of languages, cultural isolation, cognitive space struggles, institutional prioritizations, and the interplay of cultural identities come to the fore. Utilizing the frameworks of Sociocultural Theory, Constructivist Theory, and Input Hypothesis, the research contextualizes these themes, uncovering the challenges and enrichments of this trilingual journey. The study's implications suggest the necessity for tailored pedagogical strategies and support systems for trilingual learners. This work contributes significantly to the growing discourse on multilingual education, providing educators, policymakers, and learners with valuable perspectives. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b02e33c03f054a1ba3cc86c616c1414c2024-06-18T04:18:03ZengElsevierAmpersand2215-03902024-06-0112100168“Becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than I thought!”: Difficulties encountered by Vietnamese French-major students when studying English as a foreign languageThanh Thao Le0Trut Thuy Pham1Anh Thi Nguyen2Hoang Yen Phuong3Thi Anh Thu Huynh4Huong Tra Nguyen5School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Viet NamDepartment of English, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Viet NamSchool of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Viet Nam; Corresponding author.School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Viet NamSchool of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Viet NamSchool of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Viet NamThis study delves into the intricate dynamics of trilingual education, focusing primarily on Vietnamese students majoring in French and simultaneously learning English as a foreign language. Themes emerging from the semi-structured interviews encompass dual linguistic socialization, constructing knowledge through French while learning English, perceived insufficiencies in real-world English exposure, language interference, and the profound role Vietnamese plays in third language acquisition. Additionally, motivational aspects, perceived hierarchies of languages, cultural isolation, cognitive space struggles, institutional prioritizations, and the interplay of cultural identities come to the fore. Utilizing the frameworks of Sociocultural Theory, Constructivist Theory, and Input Hypothesis, the research contextualizes these themes, uncovering the challenges and enrichments of this trilingual journey. The study's implications suggest the necessity for tailored pedagogical strategies and support systems for trilingual learners. This work contributes significantly to the growing discourse on multilingual education, providing educators, policymakers, and learners with valuable perspectives.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215039024000067DifficultiesEnglish as a foreign language learningFrench-major studentsTrilingual educationVietnam |
| spellingShingle | Thanh Thao Le Trut Thuy Pham Anh Thi Nguyen Hoang Yen Phuong Thi Anh Thu Huynh Huong Tra Nguyen “Becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than I thought!”: Difficulties encountered by Vietnamese French-major students when studying English as a foreign language Ampersand Difficulties English as a foreign language learning French-major students Trilingual education Vietnam |
| title | “Becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than I thought!”: Difficulties encountered by Vietnamese French-major students when studying English as a foreign language |
| title_full | “Becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than I thought!”: Difficulties encountered by Vietnamese French-major students when studying English as a foreign language |
| title_fullStr | “Becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than I thought!”: Difficulties encountered by Vietnamese French-major students when studying English as a foreign language |
| title_full_unstemmed | “Becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than I thought!”: Difficulties encountered by Vietnamese French-major students when studying English as a foreign language |
| title_short | “Becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than I thought!”: Difficulties encountered by Vietnamese French-major students when studying English as a foreign language |
| title_sort | becoming a trilingual learner may be harder than i thought difficulties encountered by vietnamese french major students when studying english as a foreign language |
| topic | Difficulties English as a foreign language learning French-major students Trilingual education Vietnam |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215039024000067 |
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