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...
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....
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 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...
“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...
Hanoi is the Marmite of Asia. That’s a sentence that I never expected to find myself typing. But it’s true; for those of you unfamiliar with the yeast-based British condiment, it’s a product that is either loved or hated by everyone. Hanoi is just as divisive; for...
If you are going to come and visit this amazing country, or decide to take the plunge, change your life and teach English, then you are going to need travel insurance. Yes, I know. It's expensive and feels very insignificant while sat in the comfort of your own home,...
When teaching English in Vietnam, salary is one of the many major perks. 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) varies...
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! While Hanoi is technically Vietnam’s capital city, many ESL/EFL...
Teaching ESL in Vietnam is awesome, and it's even better when you do it legally - after all, no one wants to live with the fear of being deported. However, the options for gaining your ESL qualification can seem a little overwhelming. TEFL, CELTA or TESOL? What's the...
One of the most common reasons people choose to teach English in Vietnam is the cost of living compared to potential earning, but just how cheap is it to live and work in Vietnam? The cost of living in Vietnam varies depending on where you are, so we're going to take...
While ‘Marketing 101’ tells us that we should paint a picture of Vietnam as expat paradise, we feel it’s important for you to know that living in Vietnam can come with great difficulties as well as great joys. Your wellbeing is our number one concern, so here’s...
Teaching jobs in Vietnam can seem a little overwhelming at times, with work permits, visas and qualification requirements to juggle, and that’s before you even begin to think about the new language and culture you’ll be immersing yourself in. And now you also have to...
“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer” - There’s a lot of wisdom in that phrase, and with a TFV package it gains a much more literal meaning too. Most savvy travellers know that a little money can go a long way when you are abroad. You might...
Finding the ideal teach-abroad program can be a difficult process for first-timers, second-timers, and old-hands. There are so many factors to consider that it can make the process feel overwhelming. As well as avoiding dodgy programs that do not prioritise the...
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