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With her charm, dedication and unique teaching method, teacher Mai Ngoc Anh (24 years old) - Head of the English Club of Pleiku City (Gia Lai Province) brings a "new breeze" of foreign language learning to students in Pleiku City. Ngoc Anh is also the one who opened the class "English for Children" to teach free of charge to children in ethnic minority villages. Through the class, the children have escaped pressure, are no longer worried about having to learn foreign languages and gradually enjoy this subject.
English for me
In a free English class at the community house of Mo Nu village (Ia Kenh commune, Pleiku city), nearly 20 students of all ages are enthusiastically learning English by participating in games with the support of “green shirt tutors”. This is a free class “English for children” initiated by young Mai Ngoc Anh.
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 Free class "English for children" initiated by young person Mai Ngoc Anh |
Sharing about this class, Ngoc Anh said that with the desire to spread the spirit of learning English to ethnic minority children, in July 2024, she opened the class "English for children", volunteering to teach English for free to children in Ia Kenh commune.
Unlike the classes at the center, the free classes are held in a more cheerful and comfortable atmosphere. The children learn vocabulary and basic communication sentences. In each class, through word games, real-life experiences, cartoon narration, etc., Ngoc Anh and the green shirt volunteers always create excitement for the students. The classroom atmosphere is always cheerful with the laughter of the children.
 Unlike classes at the center, free classes are held in a more cheerful and comfortable atmosphere. |
“Children here still face many difficulties in accessing English. Some of them come from poor families, so they cannot afford to send their children to extra classes. I hope to bring free English classes to disadvantaged children in the area. At the same time, the program hopes to contribute to inspiring language learning and the spirit of international integration for children here,” Ngoc Anh shared. |
Sharing about herself, Ngoc Anh said that since she was a child, she had cherished the dream of becoming a teacher. Thanks to her love of learning and English, Ngoc Anh majored in English Language (University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City National University).
After graduating with honors in English Language, Ngoc Anh returned to Gia Lai and worked as an English teacher at a foreign language center in Pleiku City.
According to Ngoc Anh, the country is in the trend of integration, English plays a very important role. As a student, you have the opportunity to interact and communicate with many foreigners. Through those practical experiences, Ngoc Anh has improved her language and accumulated many communication skills.
Inspiring the youth
Ngoc Anh also opened an IELTS test preparation class at home. According to Ngoc Anh, a person with an IELTS certificate will have more opportunities to work in an international environment.
“To prepare for the IELTS exam, students need a foundation in grammar, listening and speaking skills. Depending on each student’s ability, I will have different teaching methods. In addition to teaching knowledge, I also teach them communication and behavioral skills. To meet the teaching requirements, I have to improve my skills and learn every day,” Ngoc Anh shared.
With the desire to inspire the passion for English among union members and young people, in August 2022, Ngoc Anh founded the Pleiku English Club. By January 2024, the club was renamed the Pleiku City English Club (under the Vietnam Youth Union of Pleiku City).
Currently, the Club has 16 official members, including: Chairman/Vice Chairman of English Clubs of high schools: Hung Vuong, Pleiku, Phan Boi Chau and union members and young people who love English.
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Mai Ngoc Anh – Head of Pleiku City English Club |
The club meets once a week at the Pleiku City Children's House. The meeting is usually held on Saturday or Sunday every week.
The special feature of the club is that it often has foreign guests participating so that members can improve their communication skills. Each member takes turns preparing the topic, content and being the leader of the meeting. Members are free to discuss and express their ideas without being constrained by any framework. Ngoc Anh monitors and corrects each member's vocabulary, pronunciation and communication.
In addition, Ngoc Anh also guides members to film clips introducing scenic spots and historical sites in the city, read signs in English, etc. to apply the knowledge they have learned into practice. Members also practice interpreting foreign cartoons to review their knowledge and speaking skills.
Having joined the club since its inception, Le Hieu Kien (class 11A3, Vice Head of the English Club at Pleiku High School) shared: “Joining the club, Ms. Ngoc Anh corrected many of my pronunciation mistakes. I am also more confident and bold in communication. I will continue to join the club to learn English better and share the knowledge I have acquired with the club members at school.”
 The club is planning to teach English for free to disadvantaged students, the venue is Pleiku City Children's House. |
In recent years, Mai Ngoc Anh has also been known as a "lucky hand" who has helped students in Pleiku City win many awards in competitions. With her skills and dedication in teaching, Ngoc Anh's students have all achieved high scores in English and passed the entrance exams to many top universities in the country. Many students have improved their IELTS scores; some students have confidently taken on the role of MC at English competitions and English Olympiads at school and city levels.
Sharing about her future plans, Ngoc Anh said: “The club is planning to teach English for free to disadvantaged students, the venue is at the Pleiku City Children’s House. In addition, the club’s Board of Directors will research and innovate the form of activities, organize practical experience activities to attract students to join the club.”
 Pleiku City English Club (under the Vietnam Youth Union of Pleiku City). |
Ms. Bui Thi My Hanh - Vice President of the Vietnam Youth Union of Pleiku City informed: Mai Ngoc Anh is one of the active young people in local movements. Ngoc Anh has supported the City Youth Union - Vietnam Youth Union of Pleiku City to develop the script and content of the High School English Club Festival. The innovation of the competition format has created appeal and attracted students to participate. The English Club under the leadership of Ngoc Anh has helped union members and young people develop their strengths, become bolder and more confident in communication. This is also a way for some students to study English better at school. |
 Mai Ngoc Anh is one of 30 progressive young people following Uncle Ho's teachings in the period of 2019-2024, receiving a certificate of merit from the Chairman of the People's Committee of Pleiku City in August 2024. |
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Performed by: Hien Mai
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