Grow: A podcast from Cambridge

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you another episode from the city of Vũng Tàu in Vietnam.

Host, Uyen Pham sits down with Sarah-Ann Elizabeth Brown, to explore what it really takes to help every child feel seen, valued and confident in the English classroom.

After moving from South Africa to Vietnam, Sarah-Ann shares how teaching abroad has reshaped her career, her classroom and even how she sees the world. She explains how resilience, patience and compassion guides her work with young learners.

In this episode of Grow, you will learn:
Practical ways to build confidence in shy learners.
How to make every child feel included and valued.
Tips for designing lessons that fit different ages and learning styles.
Teacher wellbeing and sustainable work habits.
How to bring joy, laughter and your own story into the classroom.

You’ll also hear from Cecília Lemos Harmer & Matt Ellman from the Professional Learning and Development team at Cambridge with a top tip on how to bring the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework into the language classroom. Discover further, free, practical support for teachers at cambridge.org/clcf.

Find out how you can start your own CELTA or DELTA journey.

Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog.

Explore our extensive range of learning resources and the world’s most recognised exams and tests for English - all ready for you and your institution.

Join the conversation in your teacher community: Explore fresh ideas, share your insights and connect with educators around the world.

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Welcome back to another episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today Joel Cutting sits down with Douglas Deer, a newly qualified teacher in London.

Douglas shares the tools and techniques that are already making a difference in his practice - from pre-teaching vocabulary and effective Concept Checking Questions, to managing work-life balance and drawing on colleague support.

If you’re at the start of your English Language teaching journey, or supporting teachers who are, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Douglas and Joel explore…
What those first few weeks in the classroom really feel like.
Reflections on his CELTA journey
How he’s learning to balance planning and flexibility.
The shift from observed lessons to independent teaching.
How he is building confidence and developing his classroom presence.

You’ll also hear from Cecília Lemos Harmer & Matt Ellman from the Professional Learning and Development team at Cambridge with a top tip on how to bring the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework into the language classroom. Discover further, free, practical support for teachers at cambridge.org/clcf.

Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog.

Find out how you can start your own CELTA journey.
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Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you our very first episode from the city of Vũng Tàu in Vietnam.

Our host Uyen Pham sits down with Lê Thị Lan Anh to explore what it takes to grow confident English learners step-by-step, lesson-by-lesson.

Lan Anh shares her top tips for motivating large mixed-ability classes by slowing down, designing engaging tasks and celebrating every small step.

She also offers honest advice for new teachers, including always being kind to yourself, valuing small wins and remembering that teaching is all about connection.

In this episode of Grow, you’ll learn:
How to create a safe classroom where even the shyest students feel brave enough to speak.
The importance of showing teenagers how English connects to their future.
How Lan Anh balances her role between teaching and leading.
How she curates personalised learning paths that honour each student’s starting point, personality and goals.

You’ll also hear from Cecília Lemos Harmer & Matt Ellman from the Professional Learning and Development team at Cambridge with a top tip on how to bring the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework into the language classroom. Discover further, free, practical support for teachers at cambridge.org/clcf.

Find out how you can start your own CELTA or DELTA journey.

Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog.

Explore our extensive range of learning resources and the world’s most recognised exams and tests for English - all ready for you and your institution.

Join the conversation in your teacher community: Explore fresh ideas, share your insights and connect with educators around the world.

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Join us for another inspiring episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. This week we join Lilian Velázquez Salinas, a passionate English teacher in Mexico City.

Host Ricardo Morales discovers how Lilian focuses on truly knowing her learners and their interests. Utilising TV programmes, games and music to design lessons that feel relevant, joyful and meaningful in her classroom.

In this episode you will hear all about:
Practical ways Lilian encourages shy students to speak up.
How she balances different personalities and needs.
How she is adapting to changes in students' attention and behaviour.
Why conferences, webinars and sharing experiences with other teachers keep her inspired.

You’ll also hear from Cecília Lemos Harmer & Matt Ellman from the Professional Learning and Development team at Cambridge with a top tip on how to bring the Cambridge Life Competencies Framework into the language classroom. Discover further, free, practical support for teachers at cambridge.org/clcf.

Join our free webinars and get practical, up‑to‑date insights from leading Cambridge specialists.

Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog.

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Welcome back to a special episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today we welcome Cindy Hoang, EFL teacher at Stafford House, London.

In this episode, Cindy and host Joel Cutting explore the first few years of being a new teacher, discussing the realities between academic study and then taking those first steps leading the classroom.

Cindy has a unique journey, moving from being a teaching assistant for young learners in Vietnam to leading multilingual adult classes in the UK. She talks honestly about the pressure of studying and teaching in a new country, as well as the small moments that remind her why the job is worth it.

In this episode of Grow, you will hear all about:
How Cindy navigated the shift from supporting roles into leading her own classes.
Practical ways she adapts lessons for different age groups and cultures.
How self-reflection, mentorship and a willingness to keep learning have built her confidence.
How to create a positive, engaging classroom environment where students feel safe to make mistakes.

You’ll also hear from Helen Allen & Cecília Lemos Harmer from the Professional Learning and Development team at Cambridge with a top tip on how to bring sustainability into the language classroom. Discover further, free, practical support for teachers at cambridge.org/sustainability.

Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog.

Explore our extensive range of learning resources and the world’s most recognised exams and tests for English - all ready for you and your institution.

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