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Extensive Reading in Japanese (Tadoku) for College Students in Vietnam
Extensive Reading (ER) is widely practiced in English language education worldwide, yet its application in Japanese—known as Tadoku—remains limited due to a lack of research, resources, and implementation. In 2020, I introduced Tadoku into the reading and writing curriculum at the University of Languages and International Studies, VNU Hanoi. Since then, it has been positively received by students. Surveys conducted from 2021 to 2024 show that over 80% of participants enjoy Tadoku activities and find them beneficial. Furthermore, Tadoku has inspired student-led research projects, contributing to curriculum innovation and increased learner engagement. Given these positive outcomes, Tadoku holds strong potential to enhance reading motivation and skills in Japanese language education across Vietnam. This presentation will explore the implementation process, highlight key challenges and successes, and share practical strategies—such as material selection, activity design, and student engagement techniques—that support the sustainable integration of Tadoku into university programs.
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Hong Thuy Tham is a lecturer in the Faculty of Japanese Studies at Phenikaa University in Hanoi, Vietnam. Her research interests include Extensive Reading (ER) and Content-Based Instruction (CBI), including CBI (Content based instruction) and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), PBL (Project Based Learning) within the context of Japanese language education. She has implemented ER-based approaches in Japanese language courses at several universities in Hanoi and has published research on the integration and effectiveness of Extensive Reading.