Borrowed word is the product of a process of language development and cultural exposure. French borrowed words appear quite a lot in English and in Vietnamese. In this article, I will briefly study and compare French borrowed words in both English and Vietnamese vocabulary. In the first part, the article studies the history of French borrowed words in Vietnamese and in English, and in the latter sections, I will focus on studying borrowed word forms on the basis of dictionary research. Then, this article points out the importance of borrowed word learning for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners, especially Vietnamese ones, and gives some tips for learning borrowed words.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate teaching and learning online strengths and limitations so that there are reforms, updates, and improvements for it. Internet and information technology have changed the way of teaching and learning in general, from teaching methods to giving lessons and tests. Especially during the time of social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most universities in Vietnam and around the world choose to teach and learn online. Teachers and students do not have to go to school or class; teaching and learning take place at home, in isolated places, etc., or anywhere convenient and safe for health. With the widely-applied online teaching and learning model, it is necessary to have studies to evaluate its strengths and limitations so that there are reforms, updates, and improvements for it. In this study, the author will survey the application of information technology in teaching and learning foreign languages online by students and lecturers of the Universities in Khanh Hoa province through a questionnaire for lecturers and students and face-to-face interviews to find out the advantages and disadvantages of this teaching and learning method, thereby promoting the benefits and overcoming the drawbacks of this method.

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Oxymoron in English is a linguistic phenomenon of special importance. This phenomenon appeared in the language for a long time, but it developed strongly from the end of the 15th century. This is a fairly common phenomenon and appears a lot in the language. It is very important to study oxymoron in English and its implications for teaching students majoring in English. Research results will help students better understand English sentence structure and word usage, and help develop creative thinking and flexibility in using language. The research also familiarize language majors with different rhetorical devices and expressions, strengthen their writing and speaking skills, create an interesting learning environment, raise students' curiosity and interest, and help them absorb knowledge in a positive way. In this article, the author will focus on clarifying oxymoron in English and its application in teaching. To have a solid basis, the author will conduct a survey and evaluate learners to understand its advantages and limitations.   Received: 17 April 2023 / Accepted: 20 June 2023 / Published: 5 July 2023