Interviewer: First of all, I would like to sincerely thank you for accepting the invitation to my interview today. With that, how are you feeling at the moment about Vietnamese Teacher's Day on 20/11 approaching?

Ms. Dung: For all of us teachers, 20/11 truly feels like one of those Tet Day. First and foremost, for me as a student, this is an opportunity to express my gratitude to the teachers that I was lucky enough to learn from. Additionally, as a teacher, I also get to receive a lot of love and heartwarming wishes from not only students but also from school alumni who have already left their schools. And the most touching thing is that, also on this very occasion, I can observe and witness how my past students have matured and grown up.

 Interviewer: After 3 years of online learning due to Covid, this is the first year that Vietnamese Teachers' Day 20/11 can be celebrated offline again. So, when you can finally meet your students in person, do you see anything different compared to previous years?

Ms. Dung: To be honest, compared to previous years of online learning, I don’t see anything radically different. Whether it is talking face-to-face or meeting each other through computer screens and phones, I can still feel very sincere feelings coming from the students.

 Interviewer: As a teacher of Mathematics, a subject that the majority of social students consider “a course not for the faint-hearted”, do you have any tips and tricks to help them get through Math lessons more easily?

 Ms. Dung: I think one of the first reasons you find learning Math challenging is the way you approach this subject. From my perspective, there are two keywords that will help you conquer basic Math: "hard-working" and "meticulous". Mathematics is a very logical subject, so just pay attention to the smallest bits of information. I am sure that through this, gradually you will find grasping the subject knowledge not as difficult as you imagine. Sometimes, the mentality of fearing Math is the actual "culprit" that makes learning this subject more difficult.

Ms. Mai Dung is always enthusiastic to answer students' questions in lessons

 Interviewer: Throughout your teaching career, are there any one particular moment that have left the deepest impression on you?

 Ms. Dung: I have to say, over the years, I have had a lot of really memorable memories, but there is this one alumni who has left a deep impression on me, which was a Literature student who has graduated from school for a long time. From the first years I worked at the school and to this day, after all those years, They and I still have a very close relationship with each other, and we still stay in touch and talk to one another on a regular basis. I’m happy to accompany all my students, not only as a teacher but above all, as a friend.

Interviewer: After years of teaching with many successful students, is there anything that makes you feel most proud?

Ms. Dung: From my point of view, I take simple pride in seeing my students grow up everyday. My first generation of students are now well in their 30s, having had flying careers, got married and had families of their own, and looking back at it, I’m happy for every generation of my students. In my mind, I believe that the growth and maturity of  students serve as my greatest source of pride and joy not only for me but also for all other teachers who worked or have been working in the field.

Interviewer: I would like to thank you again for your sharing in today's interview. On the occasion of Vietnamese Teachers' Day 20/11, on behalf of Ams Wide Web Club, I would like to send you my best words. I hope you will always be happy and in good health to continue the sacred mission of a teacher – the “hundred years’ mission of educating the youths.”

Translator: Nguyễn Ngọc Khôi Nguyên - English 2 2023

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