{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/675718332dd88df13218d32d/69e8b3ecc8a506316ddc49cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Finding confidence in the early years of teaching with Cindy Hoang - Episode 28","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/675718332dd88df13218d32d/1776858061702-1e99176b-454b-4451-a180-170e162f8062.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome back to a special episode of Grow: A podcast from Cambridge where today we welcome Cindy Hoang, EFL teacher at Stafford House, London.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Grow, you will hear all about:</p><ul><li>How Cindy navigated the shift from supporting roles into leading her own classes.</li><li>Practical ways she adapts lessons for different age groups and cultures.</li><li>How self-reflection, mentorship and a willingness to keep learning have built her confidence.&nbsp;</li><li>How to create a positive, engaging classroom environment where students feel safe to make mistakes.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You’ll also hear from Helen Allen &amp; 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, <strong>free, practical support for teachers</strong> at <a href=\"http://cambridge.org/sustainability\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cambridge.org/sustainability.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the <a href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World of Better Learning blog.&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Explore our extensive range of <a href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/?remember=yes&amp;content=teacher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">learning resources</a> and the world’s most recognised <a href=\"https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">exams and tests</a> for English - all ready for you and your institution.</p><p><br></p><p>Join our social community:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeEnglishTeaching/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cambridgeenglishteaching/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-university-press-assessment-english/posts/?feedView=all\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/CambridgeEng\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@cambridgeenglishteaching\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@cambridgeenglishtv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>Send your audio questions to be answered in future episodes:</p><p><a href=\"mailto:growpodcast@cambridge.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">growpodcast@cambridge.org</a></p>","author_name":"Cambridge"}