Culture Vietnamese learn English through voice-over projects, writing stories, and acting

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After returning to his homeland from the United States, Mai Hoàng Anh dedicated 7 years to developing a new English learning method suitable for Vietnamese people. This method was passed down from Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Giao and was introduced to the Ministry of Education and Training by the Government Office in 2018 for widespread implementation.

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Mai Hoàng Anh - the young man who once felt 'shy' and avoided speaking English, has now become the developer of a 'super-speed' English method

The method developed by Mai Hoàng Anh is called BBST, which stands for the English terms: 'Bionics' - imitating nature, 'Biological Sensors' - biological sensors, and 'Time Logic' - time logic; together forming a method for learning English in a short period.

By applying the principle of time logic to grammar learning, BBST helps learners understand and remember verb tenses rather than just memorizing them. Notably, this method can enable students to master 18 tenses in English grammar through a single principle diagram.


Desiring to elevate education

Few people know that before studying abroad, Mai Hoàng Anh was someone who... knew nothing about foreign languages and even disliked learning English. However, this experience allowed him to better understand the concerns of those without a solid foundation when faced with English, especially students. Suddenly, he came across Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Giao while attending a seminar on the BBST method.

"After attending the seminar, I was extremely impressed and immediately contacted the teacher to express my desire to learn about this method. Even at over 80 years old, he still sends me daily emails sharing the educational methods he has researched," Mai Hoàng Anh shared.

The enthusiasm of the teacher, who is in his eighties, has inspired and motivated the young man, who once completely avoided English, to widely promote the BBST method within the student community, opening up more opportunities for young people in this era of integration.

Indeed, this method has impressed many people right from the start. However, when Hoàng Anh mentioned collaborating to develop BBST, many advised him to... give up.

"Most of my friends believe that education is a difficult field with too much competition in today's era. But I don’t think so. At that time, I believed that this method would bring not only positive values but also a profound educational philosophy," he recalled.


"Learning while playing, playing while learning"

In fact, as Mai Hoàng Anh began developing BBST, he found himself feeling increasingly 'younger' due to his interactions with various groups of students. He became a connecting factor that helped them enhance their language skills and strive for success in their studies and lives.

This motivation drove him day and night to analyze, research, and refine the method, making it easier to apply for many types of learners, particularly by increasing practical application and reducing the burden of theory.

Faced with numerous difficulties and obstacles, he and his colleagues founded the ODIN Language Center, focusing on applying the improved BBST method. Fortune smiled upon their efforts, as the number of students registering after trying the 'super-speed' English learning approach continued to rise.

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Phạm Đức Mạnh, a second-year student at the University of Commerce

Đào Phương Anh, the co-founder of the center, stated: 'Unlike traditional methods, BBST focuses on creating a natural learning environment that encourages learners to use all their senses—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—to enhance their knowledge acquisition.

'Students learn foreign languages through projects like voice-over, music, storytelling, interviews, and acting... to stimulate creative thinking and help them memorize and apply knowledge in the most natural way through specific goals they pursue,' Phương Anh said.

Statistics show that over 7,000 students are currently using the BBST method. Phạm Đức Mạnh, a second-year student at the University of Commerce, stated: 'In class, teachers focus heavily on communication skills rather than just vocabulary or simple formulas for exams. As a result, students frequently engage in communication through games and group activities, allowing knowledge to be absorbed naturally.'

According to student Phạm Đức Mạnh, outside of classes at the center, young people often 'imitate' English dialogues from movies, just as they learn in class. This practice significantly improves their confidence and pronunciation skills.
 
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