I have a cousin whose child has attended an international school for many years, but their English proficiency remains mediocre.

It pains me to see so many Vietnamese students pouring huge sums of money into IELTS exams, only to be trapped in a cycle of expiry dates and retests.

I feel embarrassed by a recent incident at a restaurant in Germany, where a group of Vietnamese guests caused a commotion, banging spoons, screaming out for staff over a missing chili pot, and speaking loudly.