RETRACTED: The effects of integrating local culture integration on the English-speaking skill of seventh grade students in Bac Lieu province, Vietnam

Linh Nguyen; Nam Le; Le Tran; Thy Nguyen; Khoa Nguyen; Diem Huynh

doi:10.65956/procia.2026.122

Authors

Linh Nguyen Ho Chi Minh University of Banking https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0402-7312
Nam Le Vinh Phu Dong A Secondary School https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2027-0217
Le Tran University of Phan Thiet
Thy Nguyen Long Binh Secondary School https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8626-6026
Khoa Nguyen An Phong Secondary School https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8667-0454
Diem Huynh Ho Chi Minh University of Banking

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65956/procia.2026.122

Keywords:

local culture, EFL speaking, culturally responsive pedagogy, rural education, Vietnam

Abstract

RETRACTED NOTE: This article has been retracted because a duplicate version was identified after the article had been published at Procia. The corresponding author has agreed with this decision of retraction via email on 3rd September 2026.

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Author Biographies

Linh Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh University of Banking

Nguyen Phuong Linh holds a master degree of TESOL from Victoria University, Australia and a PhD in English Language Teaching at Leyte Normal University, the Philippines. He works at Ho Chi Minh University of Banking, Vietnam. His core interests include Languages for Specific Purposes, Second Language Acquisition; Applied Linguistics Studies; Language Policy and Planning; Comparative Studies in Bilingualism; Pragmatics and Language Teaching; Grammar, Semantics and Language Teaching; Phonology and Oral Language Teaching; Language teaching Strategies; Socio-Psycho Linguistics.
Nam Le, Vinh Phu Dong A Secondary School

Le Hoang Nam graduated M.A in TESOL in Dong Thap University. He works at Vinh Phu Dong A secondary school, Bac Lieu province. He deeply interested in teaching methodology, general English language, ESP.
Le Tran, University of Phan Thiet

Tran Thi Quynh Le holds a Master degree of Contrasting Linguistics from Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences & Humanities, Vietnam and a Ph.D in English Language Studies at NorthWest University, the U.S.A. She works at University of Phan Thiet, Vietnam. Her core interests include Languages for Specific Purposes, Second Language Acquisition; Applied Linguistics Studies; Contrasting Linguistics; Comparative Studies in Bilingualism; Pragmatics and Language Teaching; Grammar, Semantics and Language Teaching; Phonology and Oral Language Teaching; Language Teaching Strategies; Socio-Psycho Linguistics; Cross-Culture & Inter-Culture in English Teaching; Translation and Interpretation; Integrated A.I & VR in Digital Era.
Thy Nguyen, Long Binh Secondary School

With 19 years of teaching experience, Nguyen Thi Bich Thy serves as an English teacher at Long Binh Secondary School in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Hanoi National University of Education. Dedicated to improving students’ language skills, she continues to inspire young learners through innovative teaching methods and is committed to helping students achieve academic excellence in English.
Khoa Nguyen, An Phong Secondary School

Nguyen Mac Tu Khoa graduated M.A in TESOL in Dong Thap university. He is an English teacher at An Phong Secondary School, in Dong Thap, Vietnam. He has been teaching English for over 13 years. His research interests are curriculum development and teacher professional development.
Diem Huynh, Ho Chi Minh University of Banking

Huynh Thi Kieu Diem is a candidate of M.A in TESOL at HoChiMinh University of Banking. She has been studying English for over 2 years. Her research interests are curriculum development and teacher professional development.