@heliopolis1
English expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 03 April 2015
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Moving to Da Nang in October! by Matta829
Hey I'm matty, me and my friend are moving over to Da nang at the start of October to teach english (hopefully!) just wanted some general advise really, and to find out the best way of meeting new people.
Where are the best places to find 2 bedroom apartments? We like to go out and socialise so more than happy to live in a lively area! Where do you find the best nightlife? It would be really good to meet a few people when we get out there who can ... Read More
Teaching English Hanoi - Hourly rate by pilotadamp
Can anybody tell me what is the normal hourly rate for an experienced TEFL teacher in Hanoi ?
It's min $ 15 to $25 per hour.Sorry but....... you cannot have MINIMUM with two numbers Minimum here is $15 - quite simple really. It may be the MINIMUM for Hanoi or HCMC but not for Vietnam. Read More
New to Hue and want to meet people! by KirstyLouise
Hi, I'm in Hue for 5 weeks for work, it'd be cool to meet some people while I'm here! Get in touch if you fancy grabbing a beer!
Hi Kirsty. I lived in Hue for 2 months (13 March- 13 May) and despite a fair amount of ExPat'ing I did not have any luck at all with making contact. I suggest you rent a bike and go to COCOCO which has an international feel to it. Otherwise ... Read More
DANANG STREET FOOD by DongThanh
DANANG STREET FOODS Danang is not only a beautiful city along the romantic Han River but also variety of many different kinds of specialties with in which street food takes an important role in local people’s life. I introduce some popular ...
I didn't know about the directory or referral service - I shall go and make referrals now, thanks Read More
DANANG STREET FOOD by DongThanh
DANANG STREET FOODS Danang is not only a beautiful city along the romantic Han River but also variety of many different kinds of specialties with in which street food takes an important role in local people’s life. I introduce some popular ...
what a wonderful article (DongThanh) on DaNang street food - now that is what I call information. Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
thanks MeoMun for a wonderfully organised meetup. I hope it goes well for you. However: I have NO IDEA where your meetup location (I do not know any of the place names you mention) But I will assume it is Ho Chi Min City that this event is being ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
I am going to whinge here ..... so please pass straight over. Please do NOT make pointless comments - this is an information service. For giving and receiving INFORMATION. If you want to attend an event - then WAIT for someone to organise and ... Read More
Teaching English Hanoi - Hourly rate by pilotadamp
Can anybody tell me what is the normal hourly rate for an experienced TEFL teacher in Hanoi ?
YES - I set up my own English Centre and it is thriving! Hard work writing all the courses, but very enjoyable. Focus on listening and speaking, not grammar. All the best...thanks for the interesting reply. So you decided that being paid to teach ... Read More
Teaching English in Danang by Lizzie54
I will be doing a TEFL course in HCM in October and was thinking of teaching in Danang afterwards. Could anyone tell me if English teaching jobs are plentiful there e.g in secondary schools - state or private, I have two degrees as well. Many ...
To answer your question: There is always work to be had in DaNang - always people advertising. BUT, not much advertising and a lot of people chasing the work, hence supply&demand - plentiful supply = lowish pay. I enquired of the international ... Read More
In Da nang - anyone wants to join me for some sights? by Moon_meo
now Im at Da Nang, Viet Nam. Is there anyone wanna join with me to some sights
what? no replies within the past 10 days! We managed to keep the dating debate going forever - well until it was stopped. But DaNang social gatherings seems to have died a death - or are you all arranging meet ups through PMs? I return to Danang ... Read More
My vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my house in vietnam overnight by enigma1981
Today i went to the local police station in da nang,cause i just renewed my visa,and the policeman told me they have right to check my house which i rented one month ago anytime even at mid-night?! And my vietnamese girlfriend cannot stay at my ...
EVERYone provides a form of ID - Vietnamese included. Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Hi, Xuanhoa i got your phone number, should we meet-up the others in Hue? hey, everyone is living in Hue, if you are interested in meeting new friends, please join with us, le's give time and place you can go, we can arrange a meeting :par:Hello ... Read More
Teaching English Hanoi - Hourly rate by pilotadamp
Can anybody tell me what is the normal hourly rate for an experienced TEFL teacher in Hanoi ?
How can you teach for 12-15 and still come out of the country every 3 monthsI just chucked working for $12 for 5-10 hours per week - it just wasn't worth the aggro. I do have a small UK pension which will keep me alive until I find better ... Read More
In Da nang - anyone wants to join me for some sights? by Moon_meo
now Im at Da Nang, Viet Nam. Is there anyone wanna join with me to some sights
Greetings to Moon_meo and Franzma87 as 2 people who have apparently moved in To DaNang City recently. I visited DaNang a month ago and plan on returning for longer (if not very long!) sometime in the next 2 weeks. I am currently just up the road in ... Read More
Teaching English Hanoi - Hourly rate by pilotadamp
Can anybody tell me what is the normal hourly rate for an experienced TEFL teacher in Hanoi ?
Can anybody tell me what is the normal hourly rate for an experienced TEFL teacher in Hanoi ?I see Pilotadamp wasn't impressed with my solution to his difficulties of 'net worth' I invited a follow up email to inform us of progress ... Read More