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Halong Bay, Miscommunications and Watersports
Today was my trip to Halong Bay! When I got to Grant’s, I realised he was bringing his eight-month-old son, and that Hien’s friends were bringing their three-year-old kid. Oh dear, I was not aware of this! I slept most of the way to Halong Bay, which is a good thing...
Gesticulation, Vacation Opportunities and Dancing on Shoulders
After a formidable effort, a great amount of gesticulation and a bunch of clarification, I finally managed to get the contraception pill sorted. After a few phone calls with the pharmacist, I’d managed to find my pill (under a different name). Here’s to hoping that...
Opening Ceremonies, Inappropriate Dancing and Unexpected Arrivals
It was the kindergarten’s open ceremony and that meant it was my job to deliver a speech to all the parents. Luckily for me, I have a drama degree. As you can imagine, some of the stuff they used to make us do during my drama course was pretty nerve racking. Plus,...
What will I earn in Vietnam?
Teaching English in Vietnam has a lot of perks, not least of which is the pay. The salary for teaching English in Vietnam is definitely very persuasive! Team that with low living cost and you can save a very pretty penny or two. But how much you make (and save)...
Top places to see in Central Vietnam!
Hue The ancient capital of Vietnam is a pleasant river city, it has the ruins of a huge walled citadel as its centrepiece. Here at Teacher’s Friend – Vietnam, we consider the monasteries and tombs outside of the city to be the real attraction. These peaceful...
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year everyone!!! To celebrate the end of another year, and another year of Teacher's Friend, I am going to look back on one of my my scariest and fondest memories from Hanoi. Have a great 2019 everyone!!! White Knuckles, Classy Entrances and Navigational...
Driving Time, Moments of Calm and Moments of Serious Uncalm
I went on my new bike for the first time today. It was petrifying! Harry drove us to the main road where we grabbed some Pho (Vietnam’s famous beef/chicken noodle soup). He suggested that I practice on the main road. It was a dual carriageway, but the lanes were...
Catch-Ups, Travel Stories and Dubious Nicknames
Dinner time in Hanoi. I decided to go out with my friends – a really lovely bunch. We chatted for a long time and caught up on all of our recent tales and anecdotes. They particularly enjoyed hearing my crazy stories from Thailand in the middle of the restaurant....
Mixed Classes, Skyping Connor, and a Surprising Dinner
I arrived for my classes early, and that was a good thing because the usual chaos awaited me. I tried my best to establish what, who, and when I was teaching (and of course where the flashcards were). My first class was practice for ‘filming’ the website. It was with...
A Stormy Night, A Painful Goodbye, and an Unlikely Saviour
A Stormy Night, A Painful Goodbye, and an Unlikely Saviour It was Connor’s last night. We all had a chilled meal together and watched the thunderstorm, which was awesome. I’ve never heard thunder that loud, it sounded like gunfire and made me think of Vivianetnam...
Finding my Class, Teaching Pros, And Harry’s Woes
I couldn’t get hold of my ‘boss’ for my private classes, so I used Google Maps to guesstimate the location and tried again at ringing her when I was almost there. Luckily, this time she answered. I passed my phone (tentatively) to the ‘xe om’ (motorbike taxi) driver....
Hitting the Brakes, Hitting the Pavement, and an Unexpected Reunion
It was Friday, and more importantly, my second motorbike lesson with Connor. He was a good teacher, and I found that driving was easier than I first thought. Especially on an automatic - you only need to think about steering, clutch control, and of course brakes. I...
Amy’s story- A Testimonial for Teacher’s Friend
Teacher’s Friend – Vietnam (TFV) has helped many people achieve their traveling dreams. Below you can read about Amy, a nervous traveller who sought out TFV’s help. After considerable deliberation, Amy and her boyfriend decided to take the plunge. They had been...
Laura’s Story
Laura’s Story After making contact with TFV, Laura* instead chose to find a job via a Facebook post. It was a decision she lived to regret. Read her story below to ensure you don’t make the same mistake. Laura had made good after good decision: she had decided to...
Your Handy Guide to the English Teaching Jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
“Ho Chi Minh City”, “HCMC”, “Saigon”, whatever you want to call it, one thing is certain, teaching English in Ho Chi Minh is great! Here we have compiled a handy guide to the English Teaching jobs in Ho Chi Min City. While Hanoi is technically Vietnam’s capital...
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