An Assessment of the Importance of Vocabulary in English Language Study to Vietnamese Learners

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to assess the importance of vocabulary in English language study for Vietnamese learners. This paper summarises 35 scientific papers on the importance of vocabulary in English study in Vietnam. The paper first reviewed current status of vocabulary of Vietnamese learners. Next, the assessment of the importance of vocabulary in English language teaching and testing was fully discussed in Vietnam. Finally, we finished this review by providing suggestions for vocabulary learning in Vietnam. It was found that vocabulary play a very important role in English language study in Vietnam. In addition, this review also finds it important for Vietnamese students to learn English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and for teachers to understand the conditions necessary for vocabulary learning in order to improve vocabulary learning and teaching. Keywords: Assessment, Importance, Vocabulary, English language study, Vietnam.