For families who mainly speak Mandarin at home, creating an English-speaking environment can sometimes be challenging.
This was something Ming Zhen’s mother noticed when her daughter first started learning English. Without much opportunity to use English in daily life, Ming Zhen felt unsure about speaking and often lacked confidence during lessons.
When she first joined 51Talk two years ago, she could only respond with short answers like “Yes” or “No”. As a parent, Ming Zhen’s mother hoped to find a way to help her become more comfortable expressing herself in English.
Building Confidence Through Consistent Practice
With regular 51Talk one-on-one online lessons, Ming Zhen gradually became more familiar with speaking English.
The supportive learning environment and opportunities to practise through conversations helped her move beyond simply answering questions to expressing her own thoughts.
Over time, English became less intimidating, and Ming Zhen started to speak with more confidence.
From Quiet Learner to English Role Model
After two years of learning with 51Talk, Ming Zhen’s progress has exceeded her family’s expectations.
Today, she confidently communicates with her friends in English and has become known as the “English Expert” among her classmates.
Her teacher at SJKC also noticed her improvement, praising her clear pronunciation and progress in grammar. She is even invited to help read aloud and translate during class.
For Ming Zhen’s mother, seeing her daughter grow from a hesitant learner into a confident English speaker has been a proud and meaningful journey.
Why 51Talk Worked for Ming Zhen
Ming Zhen’s experience shows how consistent practice can help children gradually build confidence:
- One-on-one lessons that give children more opportunities to speak.
- 25-minute classes that make learning easier to maintain consistently.
- Interactive conversations that help children use English naturally.
- Supportive teachers who encourage children to express themselves.
At 51Talk, we understand that every child’s English journey starts from a different place. With personalised lessons, patient guidance, and regular practice, we support children as they grow from hesitant learners into confident English users at their own pace.
See Ming Zhen’s journey come to life in the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MhWHg0gwTjQ
