Teaching English in Vietnam
Where will you go in Vietnam? Extremely bustling Ho Chi Minh City or somewhat less hectic Hanoi. Or maybe some of the world’s best beaches along the country’s glorious coastline, in Nha Trang or islands off the coast. See gorgeous hilly rice patties and expansive green rice fields. Taste delicious pho, grilled prawns, and French-influenced baguette sandwiches in the local markets Overhaul your wardrobe in Hoi An, world famous for its tailors. This is definitely a country for adventure seekers. With rapid economic growth since the 1980s, Vietnam has lifted many in its people out of poverty, but remains a poor country with one in eight still living below the poverty line. English skills are seen as a solid chance to change a person’s life for the better and teachers report that students here are often more attentive and serious about their studies than in other more popular ESL countries. A big upside to being based in Vietnam as a teacher is the breadth of opportunities to travel the region’s exotic destinations – Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and more …