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If a foreigner can master Vietnamese, why do Vietnamese students still struggle with English?

If a foreigner can master Vietnamese, why do Vietnamese students still struggle with English?

Many Vietnamese students struggle to speak English clearly, pronounce words correctly, or understand native speakers, even after over a decade of learning the language.
English from grade 1 is a right move, but will grammar stuffing overload our children?

English from grade 1 is a right move, but will grammar stuffing overload our children?

Teaching English: opportunity or inequality?

Teaching English: opportunity or inequality?

Spending $11,000 a year on international school but still struggling with English

Spending $11,000 a year on international school but still struggling with English

I have a cousin whose child has attended an international school for many years, but their English proficiency remains mediocre.
September 11, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Having kids master IELTS is not true educational success

Having kids master IELTS is not true educational success

Many children today chase IELTS scores - 6.5, 7.0, or 8.0 - as if these numbers define their language ability, forgetting the true purpose of learning English: communication, understanding, and self-expression.
July 9, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
When Vietnamese children focus too much on English proficiency they forget their mother tongue

When Vietnamese children focus too much on English proficiency they forget their mother tongue

Many Vietnamese parents are sending their children to international schools where English becomes their dominant language, often at the expense of maintaining their Vietnamese language skills.
June 19, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
When we learn English just for show

When we learn English just for show

On my first day at a Vietnamese company in Vietnam, the director asked me, “Do you have an English name?”
May 27, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
What's the purpose of getting an IELTS certificate from 8th grade?

What's the purpose of getting an IELTS certificate from 8th grade?

For many families, learning English is no longer just about communication or work, it's become a race for high scores and native-like accents. But is early IELTS certification really the right approach?
May 22, 2025 | 06:00 am PT
Are we learning English to communicate or get an IELTS certificate?

Are we learning English to communicate or get an IELTS certificate?

Many years ago I was surprised when my writing score in an IELTS exam was lower than my younger sister's.
May 21, 2025 | 04:06 pm PT
Handbook of language effects: Reasons why I've stopped teaching English

Handbook of language effects: Reasons why I've stopped teaching English

I have not taught English for a long time. But a few weeks ago, two older students came to me, begging to learn English for travel.
May 19, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT
I, at 24, struggle to speak English and rarely get past 'How are you?'

I, at 24, struggle to speak English and rarely get past 'How are you?'

I am 24 years old and have been working for two years. During that time, I have tried repeatedly to learn English, but I still struggle with it.
March 15, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Why I make sure my child learns English

Why I make sure my child learns English

I can't help but laugh when people say, "With AI and translation tools becoming better and more numerous, mastering English is no longer necessary."
March 13, 2025 | 07:57 pm PT
Without English, you cannot communicate with 75% of the world

Without English, you cannot communicate with 75% of the world

In the 21st century, learning English is not just an option; it is the foundation for success.
March 13, 2025 | 04:55 am PT
My family calls me unrealistic for teaching my kid English as a baby

My family calls me unrealistic for teaching my kid English as a baby

Everyone in my family called me unrealistic for teaching my kid English from when she was only a baby.
March 11, 2025 | 04:36 am PT
Can AI fix foreign language pronounciation problems?

Can AI fix foreign language pronounciation problems?

No matter what language you learn, the goal is always to communicate in that language—through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
March 10, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
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