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Lecturers from the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies who are teaching abroad bring students engaging Vietnamese language lessons that focus not only on the language but also on Vietnamese cultural identity, history, and customs, thereby building sustainable cultural bridges. At Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), in Vietnamese classes, MA. Bui Thi Duyen Hai has provided opportunities for Japanese students to participate in diverse experiential activities, including traditional festivals, culinary exploration, and folk arts. Programs such as public speaking, seminars, and advanced classes not only help students develop language skills but also ignite a love for Vietnamese culture in the heart of every student. Ms. Bui Thi Duyen Hai has guided students in Vietnamese public speaking competitions and achieved many excellent results. Student Sumioka Ririko won second prize in Group A, while Naito Midori and Ikemoto Hitomi, who have both studied in Vietnam, won first and second prize in Group D, respectively. Naito Midori shared: "In Vietnam, I realized a beautiful aspect of the culture: not every act of giving requires something in return. Learning Vietnamese is not just about mastering grammar, but also a journey of cultural discovery that helps me broaden my perspective and adapt to new values." Ikemoto Hitomi also emphasized: "The most valuable lesson I learned is 'tu tu' (slowly). I realized that it is not always necessary to rush; what is important is to maintain your own pace to face challenges calmly and joyfully." At Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha inspired student Miura Kotaro, helping him win first prize in Group B. Miura is not only passionate about the Vietnamese language but also actively participates in activities to promote Vietnamese culture, building friendships with Vietnamese students and broadening his understanding of the country. Miura Kotaro described his experience of learning Vietnamese as a journey of discovering a new culture with new perspectives and ways of thinking, concluding that the reason he learns Vietnamese is because he "loves the country and the people of Vietnam." Through teaching methods that combine language with cultural experiences, lecturers from the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies have become cultural bridges, helping international students appreciate and cherish Vietnamese culture. The students' successes in public speaking competitions and experiential activities prove the effectiveness of the program. Maintaining and developing Vietnamese language teaching abroad not only contributes to promoting the language but also builds sustainable cultural ties between Vietnam and the world, opening up many opportunities for exchange and cooperation in the future.
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