EF EPI, the international survey of English skills by countries, capital cities and regions, published annually since 2011, has been released by EF Education First, a global provider of culturally immersive education. In the Asian region, Vietnam ranks eighth in English proficiency with a score of 498, following Singapore (609), the Philippines (570), Malaysia (566), Hong Kong (549), the Republic of Korea (523), Nepal (512), and Bangladesh (500). “The global landscape of English proficiency is constantly evolving,” said EF EPI author Kate Bell. The worldwide level of English proficiency has declined for a fourth year running, with 60% of countries in the index scoring somewhat lower this year than last year. However, the superior performance of English-based AI services may further increase the value of English proficiency over time rather than decrease the need to learn English, since English speakers have access to far more powerful, reliable and varied AI assistance than others.
