Vietnamese language proficiency certificates awarded in Osaka

A certificate award ceremony was held in Osaka, Japan, on October 18 for participants of the Vietnamese language proficiency exam. The assessment followed the six-level Vietnamese competency framework designed for foreigners and was conducted via computer.

This event marks a significant milestone in promoting the teaching, learning, and assessment of the Vietnamese language in Japan. Attendees included Nguyen Truong Son, the Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka, and representatives from the Vietnam Studies Center in Japan and Osaka University of Foreign Studies.

Consul General Nguyen Truong Son stated that the computer-based exam helps standardize teaching and testing while promoting the Vietnamese language globally. He noted that the initiative encourages the Vietnamese diaspora to preserve their cultural identity and provides Japanese citizens with deeper insights into Vietnamese language, culture, and people, thereby strengthening friendship between Vietnam and Japan.