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I want to learn Vietnamese! by Anthony W.

Hey guys, I just moved to Saigon last month. And I think I should start learning Vietnamese. So can anybody suggest a good school? Thanks.

How to make friends in Vietnam by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Vietnam :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Vietnam?? Thanks in ...

Flying Hanoi->Bangkok->Siagon. Cash? Visas? by mtgmike

Hello, I've got plans to fly from Hanoi to Bangkok, stay in Thailand for a while, with a return flight to Saigon. I have a U.S. passport and can stay in Thailand up to 30 days without a Visa. Will I need to bring cash to the airport in Bangkok? ...

What is the best way to call the USA? by Wild_1

Hello guys, When I first came out here, a buddy of mine loaded my labtop with that MagicJack and gave me a USB to call home with. Once out here, I got a Mobifone account and often use that to call the US, when I am away from my laptop. Recently, ...

sony playstation 3/4 by paulthecat11

hello everybody i will be moving from manchester england to HCM early 2014 and my question is should i bring my sony playstation 3/4 with me or buy new in vietnam any thoughts pls ? (sorry for geeky question)

What medicine to take back to Vietnam by khanh44

Since I'll be away from my free medical care and paid drugs I'll have to take better care of my health. So trying to compile a list of what medicines and drugs to pack with me. - Aspirin - Tums - Pepto Bismal - PMS cream - 40% deet - sunscreen - ...

Huế accent. by TC0088

I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Huế accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.

Are there funeral homes in Vietnam? by MIA2013

Just wondering...I don't remember seeing any funeral homes while I was in my mom's hometown. My uncle died after Tet this year, and the funeral was held inside our vacation home for 4 days. They did it Cao Dai style, although, he was an atheist. :huh

Superstitions about fans by ChrisFox

Electric fans, quạt máy. I use fans to cool off. I exercise at a gym 4-6 times a week and without fans blowing on me I will practically collapse in the heat. At home I have the fan blowing on me so I can get by without the air ...

cricket by fastersaec

Anyone plays cricket here? If yes, reply back..

Hello HCMC ! French Canadian here by JP_YK

Hello ! Life is too short to lack great coffee. Hence my back-in-HCMC-to-satisfy-an-obcession-on-coffee. Joking aside, I am giving the great northern Canadian winter a break, so here I am. It is so good to be back in Vietnam after almost 2 years! ...

Hello HCMC ! French Canadian here by JP_YK

Hello ! Life is too short to lack great coffee. Hence my back-in-HCMC-to-satisfy-an-obcession-on-coffee. Joking aside, I am giving the great northern Canadian winter a break, so here I am. It is so good to be back in Vietnam after almost 2 years! ...

I try my best in speaking English by GuestPoster6741

Hi all, I can speak english a little bit. I tried learn the courses at language's center for a few months but my level is not improved in speaking. I 'm bored I am Vietnamese ;)and I use always french for my jobs , so is there anyone who would to ...

Can you help me? by kieule2313

Hi everyone, I have a question. Can you help me to explain? Yesterday, my boss (Vietnamese) and I had a meeting with a foreign partner. He threw his pen down on the table after asking questions and sat crosslegged . His action made me feel very ...

only 12 days of annual leave? by NicoleMonika

Is annual leave in Vietnam typically only the legal minimum of 12 days a year or do companies tend to be more generous? How many national holidays is there in addition to the 12 days?