Welcome new students in 13 languages

Hanoi University teachers welcome new students with a series of specialized languages such as English, Chinese, Thai, Spanish, Polish...

The opening ceremony of the new school year and welcoming new students of the 2023-2027 course on September 18 at Hanoi University (HANU) made an impression when teachers spoke 13 languages. The video posted on the school's Fanpage received thousands of likes and shares.

The opening was a welcome in both Vietnamese and English by Associate Professor Dr. Pham Ngoc Thach, Chairman of the School Council. Mr. Thach wished the new students a happy, proud and successful time in their school years and beyond.

Hanoi University teachers welcome new students in 13 languages

After Mr. Thach, the teachers in the board of directors and representatives of the faculties and departments took turns welcoming new students in their respective languages. According to Hanoi University, welcoming students in different languages began 5 years ago. However, during the Covid-19 pandemic, this part was carried out online.

Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, Vice President, said this performance is a unique feature of Hanoi University. Through it, students can experience and interact with the foreign languages taught by the university, and also learn more about the university's tradition of foreign language research. This year, the performance added Thai and Polish.

"I also feel as excited as students on their first day at school," said Mr. Dung, adding that the teachers have carefully prepared their speeches to welcome the students.

For his part, Mr. Dung praised the students’ efforts when they were admitted. He recognized that HANU is where students begin their journey to conquer challenges in their studies, shape their future careers and begin their dreams. He advised them to be confident, continue to develop and never stop trying.

Teachers in the board of directors of Hanoi University at the opening ceremony and welcoming new students on September 18. Photo: HANU — Teachers in the board of directors of Hanoi University at the opening ceremony and welcoming new students on September 18. Photo: *HANU*

The first time Thai appeared at the opening ceremony, Ms. Trinh Thi Thu Ha, lecturer at the Center for Thai Language and Culture, shared her feelings recalling her first opening day at HANU.

"Welcome to HANU. I wish you four happy years here, enjoy your studies and graduate as quality students. I wish you have big dreams and pursue them," Ms. Ha summarized her greeting in Thai.

According to the female lecturer, this form helps inspire and create the premise for students to like another language.

Dr. Pham Bich Ngoc, Head of the Italian Department, also believes that new students may not understand the content of the welcome speech, but hearing the languages they are about to learn for the first time will find them interesting and attractive.

" Don't think that university is just a walk in the park because every step will lead us to a bright future. Be confident because teachers will always accompany you on that wonderful journey," Ms. Ngoc said in her speech.

Dr. Pham Bich Ngoc, head of the Italian department, welcomed new students at the opening ceremony on September 18. Photo: HANU — Dr. Pham Bich Ngoc, Head of the Italian Department, welcomed new students at the opening ceremony on September 18. Photo: *HANU*

Attending the opening ceremony, Le Thao Van, a first-year student of the Faculty of Business Administration - Tourism, admired the teachers' foreign language skills.

"I am proud to be a student of this school and proud that the school has many good, multilingual teachers," Van said. The female student was most impressed with the introduction of the teacher in the Chinese department and wants to learn more Chinese in the future.

Nguyen Thien Kim, a third-year student of the English department, regretted not attending the opening ceremony due to her schedule. However, the female student watched the video again on the school's fanpage.

"This is a very unique feature that only HANU has. After watching the video, I was moved that my four years of university were spent here," Kim said, saying that she understood the content of the introduction of the English and German teachers.

Hanoi University has a history of more than 60 years and is currently the largest foreign language training institution in the country. This year, the school enrolls 2,805 students. Tuition fees range from 650,000 VND to more than 1 million VND per credit in the Language group. For groups taught in foreign languages, tuition fees are 650,000-790,000 VND per credit. High-quality training programs such as Information Technology, Tourism and Travel Management, tuition fees are 1.39 million VND per credit.

The school's benchmark scores range from 24.2 to 36.15, with the highest being in Korean Language.

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