In this video we discuss what it's like teaching English in Vietnam and what life is like living in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Contents: 

0:00 Introduction 

1:00 What made you want move to Vietnam to teach English? 

1:47 What was it about Vietnam that stood out for you? 

2:41 Did you have any fears before moving? 

3:45 How was traveling through South East Asia? 

4:55 Budget for 2 months of travel in South East Asia? 

6:06 First Impressions of Vietnam 

7:10 How long have you been in Vietnam? 

7:22 Highlights of your time in Vietnam 

8:40 Work-life balance in Vietnam 

12:50 Working hours 

14:12 Apartment in Vietnam 

17:38 Budget for food 

18:55 Do you enjoy Vietnamese food? 

20:20 What do you like about living in Vietnam? 

21:49 Getting started through Ninja Teacher 

23:10 Getting a teaching job in Vietnam 

24:40 How do you like the teaching? 

25:50 Are you happy with this decision to come to Vietnam? 

27:44 What are the challenges of living here? 

31:13 Advice for people thinking about teaching English in Vietnam 

34:02 Final thoughts on teaching English in Vietnam 

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In this video we hear from two of our alumni about their experiences of teaching English in Vietnam and what living in Vietnam is really like. 

Contents: 

00:00 Intro 

1:11 Rainy season in Vietnam 

3:48 Why did you decide to come to Vietnam? 

09:34 Are you settled in now? 

11:00 Transport and motorbikes in Vietnam 

19:24 How’s the teaching English in Vietnam been? 

27:56 Apartments in Vietnam 

40:02 Being tall in Vietnam 

41:30 How friendly are Vietnamese people? 

44:47 Vietnamese food 

53:47 Things to do in Vietnam 

1:00:17 Nightlife in Saigon 

1:01:40 Community in Vietnam 

1:04:21 Should others teach English in Vietnam? 

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In this interview we talk to one of our Ninja Teacher alum about her experience of teaching English in Vietnam. 

Contents: 

0:00 Intro 

00:23 What made you first want to come to Vietnam? 

00:41 What was the plan when arriving in Vietnam? 

01:13 What was your first experience arriving in Vietnam? 

01:39 What were you doing back home? 

01:58 Thoughts after six months in Vietnam? 

02:32 Giving teaching a try 

02:60 Ninja Teacher changed my life 

03:53 Inspired to be a teacher 

05:58 Most teachers have extra time to work on side projects 

07:44 What other things do you like to do in your free time? 

09:56 Best experiences while living in Vietnam 

10:41 Done more travel around Vietnam? 

11:09 What else can you tell me about Vietnam? 

12:35 Apartment in Vietnam 

13:03 Living in an apartment complex 

13:34 How do you like Vietnamese food and restaurants? 

16:20 Plan for life in Vietnam? 

17:20 Have you grown as a person in Vietnam? 

18:08 Can meet expats in HCMC who have similar interest 

18:36 Ninja Teacher community 

19:12 Anything to share for people considering Vietnam? 

19:39 Coming to Vietnam can be a daunting decision 

20:23 Saving potential 

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In this video we talk to some of our TEFL course alumni about their experiences of living in and teaching English in Vietnam. 

Contents: 

0:00 Coming up… 

2:32 Where are you from? 

3:29 What made you interested in coming to Vietnam to teach English? 

5:56 Do you remember how you felt when you were leaving for Vietnam? 

7:38 Living in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam 

9:24 Community in Vietnam 

11:03 Favorite things about living in Vietnam 

15:53 Best memories of living in Vietnam 

19:53 Travel in Vietnam and Asia 

24:18 Cost of living in Vietnam 

26:50 Things to do in Vietnam 

29:56 Challenges of living in Vietnam 

35:30 How’s teaching English in Vietnam 

39:57 Advice for anyone thinking of teaching English in Vietnam 

43:47 How long do you plan to stay in Vietnam?

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In this video we chat to a Ninja Teacher alum about his experiences of teaching English in Vietnam for 1.5 years and what's it's been like living in Vietnam.

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Contents: 

0:00 Introduction 

0:20 Why did you decide to move to Vietnam to teach English? 

1:29 Best things about Vietnam 

2:32 Accommodation in Vietnam 

4:09 Cost of living and can you live well 

5:14 Travel in Vietnam and Asia 

7:11 What's teaching English in Vietnam like? 

9:13 Expectations of life in Vietnam 

9:45 Do you want to continue teaching? 

10:59 Challenges of living in Vietnam 

12:21 Ninja Teacher TEFL program experience 

13:25 Vietnamese friends 

14:22 Advice to people considering teaching in Vietnam

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In this video we chat to Zak and Toro about their experiences of teaching English in Vietnam. 

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In this video we chat to Aaron about his experience of teaching English in Vietnam for the last 7 months. 

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In this video we cover how to move to Vietnam and start teaching English in Vietnam in 2023. 

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In this episode of the podcast we talk to Samantha Willenburg, who is leading a special education tutoring program in Vietnam, about topics such as her experiences of moving to Vietnam to teach and awareness of special needs and education in Vietnam.

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