English has proved to play the important role as an international language and has a
huge impact on the lives of people in many countries. Understanding the import ance of
mastering this language, in Viet Nam, our governm ent has given a lot of suitable policies in
education in order to encourage universities and schools to achieve the best quality of
teaching and learning.
Hanoi University of Industry (HAUI) has tried to become an open educational
institution, to cater for learners and interested parties, train labor at various levels and meet
the demand of socio-economic development. It is continuously improving the teaching
methodology with the learner focus approach; applying strictly information technology in
managing, teaching and learning; experimenting the credit model in education for a
throughout application of this module; expanding the training cooperation with universities,
schools, technical and economic institutions inside the country and overseas; encouragin g
creativity and learning.
Hanoi University of Industry also focuses much on teaching English beside other
majors. Students at HAUI have to learn English as a compulsory subject and have lots of
chances to take part in many activities in English.
Teachers at HAUI usually organize professional meetings, contests of good teaching,
English speaking clubs and many activities in order to improve the quality of teaching and
learning English here. However, they have a great deal of difficulties with the syllabus,
curriculum, materials, and learners ‘motivation, etc Especially the question: “How to
increase learners’ motivation?” is a big question that comes form many teachers. This is of
great concern to teachers of English here.