Can Tho, April 30 -- The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has officially approved a project to make English the second language in schools, aiming to raise education standards, create fresh momentum for international integration, and support long-term socio-economic development.

Making English a second language in schools is no longer just a goal for big cities. It's quickly becoming a natural part of human resources development plans in many localities across Vietnam.

Can Tho is home to more than 1,200 educational institutions, serving around 670,000 students. In recent years, English teaching and learning in the city have seen notable improvements.

However, in practice, English is still taught largely as a subject rather than used as a r...