Luke Bradley, Senior Group Learning Experience Manager at Apollo English.

Every student has their own pace

During his time working in Viet Nam, Luke Bradley said that what has made a strong impression on him is the positive attitude of many students. In his view, this attitude is important when learning a new language, especially when learners face moments when they are not yet confident enough to use what they already know.

In a classroom, some students raise their hands to speak as soon as they enter the room. Others know the answer but need more time to feel confident enough to say it. Some want to challenge themselves with more difficult exercises, while others simply need to be acknowledged for having made progress compared with the previous day.

“Every child needs different things to make progress,” Luke Bradley said. Therefore, language teaching needs to begin with understanding where each student is, what they are ready for and what next step would provide an appropriate level of challenge.

This does not mean lowering the requirements of the lesson. More importantly, it means identifying the right level of challenge so that each student can continue to make progress. The steps forward may be very small, but when sustained day after day, they create more noticeable changes.

A perspective shaped by Viet Nam

Luke Bradley’s perspective on language learning has also changed after spending time working in Viet Nam. He recalled that when he was in the United Kingdom, learning a foreign language was mainly a school subject for him. In Vietnam, he has witnessed a different approach to how families support their children’s learning. At Cambridge certificate ceremonies, he has met many students accompanied by their parents, listened to them express their thanks and seen the support their families provide.

“Behind many students is an entire family journeying alongside them, devoting time, energy, care and resources to helping them make progress,” he said.

The experience helped him realise that language learning does not take place only in the classroom. For many students, the process is also supported by their families, from setting aside time and creating learning opportunities to encouraging them to keep trying.

According to Luke Bradley, behind a certificate is an entire process in which students make efforts and progress day by day. What deserves recognition is not only their English-language results, but also the confidence they gradually develop throughout their learning journey.

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