Some issues in using third person singular pronouns He/She in English and Vietnamese languages

Abstract

Personal pronouns play an important role in any act of communication. Each language possesses a system of personal pronouns with its own rules and cultural aspects, which sometimes causes difficulties for learners of different cultures. This article will attempt to look at some issues in using third person singular pronouns He/She in English and Vietnamese through some certain situations so as to help learners and translators understand and use them correctly.