English teaching in Vietnam can vary hugely. From corporate to kindergarten, there is work to suit everyones desires and needs. For example if you dread teaching grammar, then don’t worry, a lot of students learn grammar from Vietnamese teachers of English and focus on communication and pronunciation with their international teachers. You will need to have bundles of energy, enthusiasm and creativity when teaching kids, as many centres focus on interactive games and activities to help students learn pronunciation, basic structures and new vocabulary.

Education is valued incredibly highly, parents strive to give their kids as many advantages as possible, which tends to mean a lot of after school classes. Learning English is especially important for students and opens up many more opportunities for them to enrich their lives. As a teacher you will be in a position of responsibility where you can really make a difference. This also works to your advantage as an English teacher because students tend to be a delight to teach because they take their English studies very seriously. The teacher is a highly respected position in Vietnam evidenced by a local proverb; ‘My Father – My Teacher – My King’. Every year they even have a national teachers’ day where teachers are flowered with gifts and presents for their work. Despite it’s importance, students love having fun making the classroom a fantastic place to be!