The Australian Government is sponsoring a training programme for leaders and officials of Da Nang to enhance their English language.

Launched on May 15th for 50 participants, this program has been designed to meet diverse needs of participants of different English levels and work schedules, focusing on professional communication and relationship building across cultures. Participants will develop their skills by engaging in communicative activities that replicate real life opportunities for intercultural exchanges that this year will bring.
According to Mr.Nguyen Cong Tien, Deputy Head of Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs, Education is considered the most active cooperative area in the relations between Da Nang and Australia. This training course will not only contribute to the preparation for the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and Da Nang’s foreign relations, but also contribute to enhancing and deepening the cooperation between Da Nang in particular, Vietnam in general with Australia.
Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick said the Australian Government is pleased to be able to respond effectively to an emerging, practical need of Da Nang city where key APEC events will take place. “We aim to contribute to Vietnam’s success in hosting APEC this year,” he said.
In addition, RMIT University Vietnam English language educators will be leading the instruction for this unique course. It has been providing international standard English language and communication skills training in Vietnam for more than 15 years, and has drawn on this experience to develop this tailored course.