DON'T Teach English in Vietnam If You're This Type Of Person

[@ninja.teacher]

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[@aprilgorenflo3955]

This video is perfect! Thank you!! I have been teaching in Vietnam for 6 years. I've seen a lot of foreigners come and go, many times quickly. I would also add that you need to understand that the work culture is different. So, try to overcommunicate your needs so that people understand. Being open-minded is the most important when dealing with a sometimes opposite culture. I will share this video with my school. Maybe it will help them and the future foreign teachers. Cheers!

[@ngothuat2045]

As a Vietnamese, I completely agree with you. There is a difference, Vietnamese people value English very much, we consider it a high-level skill. So try to integrate into Vietnamese culture, instead of Western. We are willing to pay high salaries if you do well, the problem is I also don't know who will teach well and effectively. If you know how to do that, know how to promote your business, should have free teaching so that customers can feel it, I believe you have a very high income. And you will live like a king in Vietnam. Trust me, I am a father, a businessman. Most Vietnamese people speak bad English, we also don't have faith in Vietnamese teachers, I am using Google translate kkk

[@wildblueworld]

​@ngothuat2045 I appreciate your opinion on that. My wife and I are seriously considering spending some time in your beautiful country.

[@ngothuat2045]

@@wildblueworld As I said English in Vietnam is a high level skill. Because the tongue structure of Vietnamese people is different from Westerners. That's why they often pronounce it wrong. To be successful in Vietnam, you need to understand the local culture, and learn basic Vietnamese. I think it's true for every other market. That won't be difficult if you make friends with Vietnamese people, you teach English for free and they teach you Vietnamese. Let me introduce you to Dan Hauer, look for his youtube channel. He taught English for free and made a lot of money on KZbin, but he made the stupid mistake of insulting the Vietnamese hero: General Vo Nguyen Giap. Perhaps understanding the local culture and language is the number 1 factor for success.

[@wildblueworld]

​​@ngothuat2045 You are absolutely correct! My wife and I have been to a few Asian countries, but only 1 day in Vietnam while passing by. We love learning new languages and cultures, I speak 3 languages, and my wife is currently learning Indonesian. When we traveled, for example, Thailand, we learn the basic words and sentences as a form of respect for the people and their culture, and they appreciate that. Also it makes a lot easier to get by and make friends. My wife also taught English in two Asian countries before. She's a professional cook and I'm a photographer, so we would LOVE to visit Vietnam for the food, culture, the people, teach English, and make a beautiful photo book of the country, its culture, traditions and the people. We will definitely go there, maybe for 3 months, or 6, 12, who knows. Maybe we will meet you there 😂, who knows. Big mistake the guy talking bad about the General, not good at all. I hope he learned his lesson. But I'll check his channel. Thanks for your opinions and information 🤝@@ngothuat2045

[@ptiaptia7347]

Look forward to the next video. I LOVE watching your video. I found it very interesting and I learned a lot about how to become an English teacher in Viet Nam. Watching your videos brings back my childhood memories. Not only about Ninja English teachers (all young cool teachers I love seeing them in your video), but also about traveling and food. Thank you for posting.

[@HoChiMinhSD77]

Really appreciate this info, I’m interested in teaching English in Vietnam or Thailand with my wife and this is really helpful.

[@encapseoulate]

After living in Korea for 17 years, this is exactly what I wanted to hear about teaching abroad.

[@chrismichaels6928]

Alex, I traveled around Vietnam in 2006 for 3 months. I fell in love instantly. I was wondering if it will be a problem to stay for one year renewing my 90 day tourist visa. I know I’ll have to leave the country every time and I’m prepared for that. Not having finished my Bachelor’s degree I assume I’m not eligible to teach.

[@ninja.teacher]

There's no official policy about how many times you can exit and re-enter on a tourist visa as far as I'm aware, so can't say for sure how many times you can do it.

[@user-kt9zs]

From VNExpress: "Foreign teachers in Vietnam are facing increasingly tough times as salaries drop and competition intensifies, challenging their ability to sustain their livelihoods and prompting many to reconsider their futures.Amy, who has been teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City for nearly two years, is preparing to return to the U.S. due to steadily decreasing salaries for foreign teachers like her. The 30-year-old lamented arriving in Vietnam at what she considers the wrong time, noting that the heyday for "Western teachers" in Vietnam has passed and competition has driven down wages."

[@timothydamoulis2574]

I think that is an overexageration tbh I think wages are stagnating but not decreasing and you can still earn a decent wage.There are definitely are still plenty of opportunities out there.

[@user-kt9zs]

@@timothydamoulis2574 You are delusional. I don't "overexaggerate." Opportunities in a communist country? You have rocks in your head. Viets are risking their lives to GTFO of VN! There are 0 opportunities in VN. It's corrupt AF.

[@ninja.teacher]

This article was entirely based on 3 anecdotal cases that aren't reflective of what we are seeing in the market. They made some bizarre claims about the hourly rates of teachers that are far below all the offers our TEFL course graduates receive.

[@user-kt9zs]

​@@ninja.teacher Alex, the thing is VNExpress has no financial stake in twisting this story. YOU DO, so of course you're going to claim it's not representative. The article had no bizarre claims. They didn't make this up. I've spoken with teachers who confirmed that wages have come down because they are now too many teachers in VN.

[@rehabwithrob]

I’m looking at Vietnam To teach English. I have a 120 hr TEFL and BA degree. Native English speaker from the Uk. Where would be a good city to look at for a first time teacher? Thanks

[@ninja.teacher]

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have a lot of job opportunities, as well as smaller cities throughout the country.

[@boyar1978]

so far i think my greatest issue in Vietnam is dealing with the cold weather. I have taught in three different cities in Vietnam and each time I end up having to leave because I get sick due to the cold weather. I worked in Bac Ninh, Thai Binh, and Pleiku and I am fine for a few weeks but once the cold gets me it takes me a month to warm up. I tend to like Hot humid weather similar to what Cambodia has and I figure Vietnam should be just like Cambodia weatherwise as it is right next door. Other then weather I like Vietnamese people, I like Vietnamese food, and I enjoy speaking Vietnamese.

[@NicoleNicole-xq4bq]

Hi. thanks for the video. I have a TEFL certificate and BA in English literature plus 5 years of experience. Can you help me find a job in Vietnam?

[@congsan7299]

I am an American Vietnamese, who wants to teach English and i have no idea where to start. I came here with about 400 dollars, just walking everywhere trying to see what I can do. I am also a sushi chef and i tried to apply for jobs in these sushi restaurants but got rejected. I have no clue what can i do here. I am still walking around Vung Tau until my stay at the hotel here is up. Also I want to pass on my skills to someone before I die. Seems impossible. Thanks for this video.

[@mikedonas7893]

Hello Alex,are they still job openings for African english teachers in Vietnam?

[@Evantilts12]

You are always great to listen to Alex I have been convinced for a long time to give this TEFL path a shot. I go to school in Arizona at UofA, I would want to relocate and teach close to the water, Da nang is the place to be from my understanding but as you said below nearly impossible to get a job there. Do you deal with a lot of south west / desert environment expats with your programs? I havent met many people out here to do more than visit SEA let alone live in Vietnam. I feel like as a Tucson resident somewhere like Saigon would be incredibly daunting.

[@ninja.teacher]

I don't recall exactly how many of our program participants are from that region but I'm pretty sure we've had quite a few. I believe Colin who I interview a few videos back is from Arizona.

[@mattd3826]

Is the job market still viable in 2024? I keep seeing more and more about how TEFL in Vietnam is stagnating, and the job market is oversaturated. Is this true or is it still possible to get hired right now in VN?

[@ninja.teacher]

Yes, it’s definitely still possible to get hired in 2024. We are able to help all our 4 week in-class TEFL course participants secure work after graduation each month. There is always a turnover of teachers in Vietnam (as the majority of foreign teachers do not stay in Vietnam forever) so jobs regularly become available. Bear in mind that our program contains a lot of teaching practicum and we have a good reputable with employers in Vietnam because of the quality of our training. If you only have an online TEFL with no teaching practicum, and no experience teaching, it could be more challenging to secure employment as schools select the most qualified teachers from their options. I’d say the market is about the same as it was pre-covid. I think people who are saying it’s not good right now are probably comparing it to how it was right after COVID where schools were more desperate for teachers, so naturally it’s not the same as that now that things have returned to normal.

[@maryam100maryam]

Hi I'm planning to work in Vietnam, and I will get a TEFL certificate I also have a law degree is this enough ,or do I need a language proficiency certificate as well im from morroco

[@Rubycella]

Your good just get tefl

[@Freckle-face]

I hear the job market is a bit saturated now, is that true? If not, how long can it take one to land a job with proper documentation?

[@mattd3826]

I keep hearing this more and more lately, too. I'd also like to know the answer to this. Thanks!

[@xdgs567z]

Online teachers are bit saturated so I can imagine teaching at the centers and schools in VN can be saturated also

[@ninja.teacher]

I’d say the market is about the same as it was pre-covid. I think people who are saying it’s not good right now are probably comparing it to how it was right after COVID when schools were more desperate for teachers, so naturally it’s not the same as that now that things have returned to normal. There is always a turnover of teachers in Vietnam (as the majority of foreign teachers do not stay in Vietnam forever) so jobs regularly become available We are able to help all our 4 week in-class TEFL course participants secure work after graduation each month. Our average time for placement is 7 days after graduation, but we say it may take up to 30 days. Bear in mind that our program contains a lot of teaching practicum and we have a good reputable with employers in Vietnam because of the quality of our training. If you only have an online TEFL with no teaching practicum, and no experience teaching, it could be more challenging to secure employment as schools select the most qualified teachers from their options.

[@user-kt9zs]

@@ninja.teacher Alex that's not true. You have overpromoted teaching in VN so there are now way too many teachers. As a result, salaries are collapsing to the point that many foreign teachers are leaving VN because they cannot afford to live there on teaching wages.

[@imdee9024]

Is 45 too old to do this? I teach online and all my students are Vietnamese. I'd love to do this. I started teaching 6 years ago and 80% of my students are still with me and they're passing their Cambridge exams so I'm sure I'm doing something right.

[@ninja.teacher]

Nope, totally possible. :)

[@imdee9024]

@@ninja.teacher Thanks for your response - and the research begins.

[@JohnCena-i8m]

Is there any possibility to get a job there just with a Tefl???

[@eelamraouii]

How much money English teachers can make in Vietnam? what is the range

[@ninja.teacher]

We have a video on this, just search “ninja teacher Vietnam salary” and it should come up. Or you can download our salary, living expenses and start-up costs guide: ninjateacher.com/free-guide

[@leigh7507]

ESL teachers often earn from 32 to 45 million in the first year or two if they work normal hours

[@eelamraouii]

@@ninja.teacher Thank you

[@ocmanga5685]

Phạm vi khá rộng, một người bạn canada của tôi nhận lương 1,800$/month. Một người bạn đức khác 2000$/month. Cả hai đều làm toàn thời gian 8h/ngày, 5 ngày/ tuần.

[@eelamraouii]

@@ocmanga5685 whats that 😂 I suppose this is a Vietnamese language .. but I do not speak it.

[@denis4072]

And lastly don't expect the country to change for you.

[@JohnCena-i8m]

I hear now if your bachelors isn't in education field you need to have a pedagogical certificate???? please answer this Alexxx

[@ninja.teacher]

A degree in any subject and a TEFL is sufficient for working in English centers and public schools in Vietnam.

[@ronaldjackson6333]

Are there tutoring opportunities available? I write fiction and have taught English and writing. But I awnt to manage my teaching load to keep my writing as my main activity. What do you think?

[@ninja.teacher]

There are many part-time teaching jobs available where you can teach just a few classes a week. You can also find tutoring work too, yes.

[@annbblogs8755]

I am in my 2nd year English literature would l get a job

[@ogechihonour414]

Location of ur training center i am interested in joining ur team

[@milademjayy]

*if you're a native speaker with high standards dont teach in south asia*

[@josperchristian886]

Hello. Could I find a job in Da Nang City? It's easy to find an English teacher job there? I graduated with an M.A. in English (Applied Linguistics) from Thailand University last year and already got my TESOL certificate. But my speaking is not good. So I am confused to find a job in Vietnam or Thailand now. I'm 32 years old from China. I want to hear some advice from you. Appreciate it.

[@ninja.teacher]

Da Nang is the most competitive city in Vietnam to secure teaching jobs in as it’s a tourist city and has only a handful of English centers that are rarely hiring. Even the most experienced and qualified teachers typically struggle to secure work there.

[@josperchristian886]

@@ninja.teacher Oh. Thank you for telling me this. It's useful to me.

[@ngothuat2045]

There is a gap between Chinese and Vietnamese, you know, we fought for thousands of years. However, I guarantee that Vietnamese people are very friendly, even with Chinese, Americans, French. If you overcome the gap, open your heart, be honest, objective... I think you will succeed in Vietnam. Vietnam will become China's number 2 trading partner in the next 1-2 years, the opportunity to get rich is bigger. I think you should create 2 youtube channels, one channel for Vietnamese people, one channel for Chinese people, you should avoid political issues and arguments. Da Nang is a very good start, you must know basic Vietnamese communication. I hope you will have a beautiful Vietnamese wife if you don't have a family yet, sorry I don't know if you are male or female. Good luck

[@josperchristian886]

@@ngothuat2045 Wow！Thank you a lot. It's helpful to me. I'm not sure yet but I maybe find a job in Thailand. Because I just graduate from Thai university. By the way,I'm gay. Lol! I prefer to find a western man to be my husband. Never mind. I agree with your opinions. Even I'm living in China, I also have to avoid any political opinions on China. You know Chinese situations on the news. We are controlled by our government using many ways.

[@ngothuat2045]

@@josperchristian886 You are very open about your sexuality, Good. I think you can already communicate in Thai, understand Thai culture. So moving to other countries is a big waste. You know China has excess production capacity, they need to push their goods to other countries, including Thailand, that is your opportunity. Besides, Thailand is quite behind other countries in Southeast Asia such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia in terms of economic development, they are having to solve this headache. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, will continue the policies of the former prime minister: Srettha Thavisin, because they are in the same party and so there will not be much change because that is foolish. Paetongtarn Shinawatra will be advised by her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and Srettha Thavisin. I think she will continue to improve the Thai economy, because that is a must if Thailand does not want to fall behind. There will be a gap in the new policy and that is your chance to get rich kkk

[@LeHalazoone]

Vietnam or Thaïlande ?

[@carlosgarciabanda]

None of them

[@kayongoronald1213]

Very true

[@888Peetah]

Yeah - Seems like the type of personalities that thrives as travelers ones that are able to process the rougher parts of traveling and accept them as part of the adventure that they’ve set out for… The world isn’t Disneyland :-)

[@duyennguyen7489]

Can we legalize the background check and Bachelor degree from an US university in Vietnam? 😢

[@5gods]

Let's start the Vung Tau branch of Ninja Teacher.. I sent u a message on FB lol

[@ErikMitch]

I think that's a bad idea because of the low rate of students paying for English over there and teachers living there.

[@ArianadogmGi6863]

From your experience, of teaching others - Is it more difficult for black people to get a job in Vietnam?

[@ninja.teacher]

We are able to help secure jobs for all of our in-class TEFL graduates, regardless of their background.

[@ArianadogmGi6863]

@@ninja.teacher would you say the same for your online TEFL course?

[@ninja.teacher]

@@ArianadogmGi6863 We aren't able to accurately track what jobs our online TEFL graduates get because they may go on to teach in various countries or teach online etc, and we also don't collect that demographic info so can't answer for sure.

[@ucthonguyen685]

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[@nocancelcultureaccepted9316]

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[@Grant64427]

Flogging a dead horse.

[@leoBrofoski23]

Ok.

[@nofood1]

Ok.

[@Nate-nc5sh]

Ok.

[@chautiendung]

Adventure? Like female adventure? Wild life adventure? 😂

[@mjemjay453]

*BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA*

[@ogechihonour414]

Hi Sir . Please 🙏 i need ur contact want to talk to u privately. Currently in Hanoi

[@robertnew4568]

Living/teaching in Vietnam is a push and pull kind of thing. Job satisfaction is the pull. Vietnam has plenty of push: Corruption, congestion, traffic, noise, street filth, pollution, graffiti, destroying old beautiful things French, xenophobia, overcrowding and the list goes on and on. Turd world which desperately needs more Ninja Teachers given the poor English speaking ability in VN.

[@gerrym75]

Clearly Việt Nam isn’t for you, Robert!

[@ErikMitch]

Check points @NinjaTeacher! Unfortunately, I bet you still take money from people no matter if you think they shouldn't teach here or not. I know because I've met some of your teachers at my center.