3 Steps to Finding Joy in Learning English | Teresa X. Nguyen | TEDxFPTUniversityHCMC

Begin your transformative journey to gaining English fluency with this TEDx talk presented to students at FPT University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Teresa X. Nguyen discusses moving from transactional to transformational learning, emphasizing the shift from routine, checklist-style learning to an impactful educational experience. This transformation is achieved through three key strategies: Engage, Immerse, and Sustain.

"Engage with Your Passion" explores how integrating English into your favorite hobbies, such as music or gaming, can significantly enhance your enjoyment of learning.

"Cultural Immersion" encourages delving into English-speaking cultures, where cooking traditional dishes and understanding cultural idioms deepen language skills and cultural understanding.

"Sustain Your Learning" provides practical tips on maintaining motivation and resilience, offering strategies to navigate challenges and sustain progress toward fluency. Teresa X. Nguyen shares methods that transform the learning experience, making it both educational and thoroughly enjoyable for all learners. Join Teresa X. Nguyen, Department Chair, Professor, and Author in Orange County, California, for a transformative TEDx talk to FPT University students in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on mastering English. With 20 years of experience teaching English to diverse groups of non-native speakers, Teresa shares tried methods that make learning not just educational, but thoroughly enjoyable for all learners. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx