Teaching English in Vietnam with Ninja Teacher

Today, I will interview Alex from Ninja Teacher to see what the English teaching jobs in Vietnam look like, how do you get a teaching job in Vietnam, what are the requirements (TEFL certificate, bachelor's degree, etc)
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Hey, I’m Van Vu from Vietnam! I’m gonna show you a BUN CHA good food besides PHO (Hope you like the puns :)) I love sharing Vietnamese unique food, hidden gems, and especially our culture. I strongly believe that the world will be a better place if we know each other’s culture. Learn more about me here: whatthephovn.com/about/
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[@ninja.teacher]

It was great hanging out with you and filming together! It's cool seeing the final videos on both our channels - even though we filmed at the same locations we covered different topics and you can see our different styles of video making. 😀

[@Aksuited84]

Great video, I have a question for Mr. Ninja Teacher...I have the requirements to be an English teacher but I have heard it is very very difficult to gain employment if I am not a native English speaker. How true is that?

[@ninja.teacher]

@@Aksuited84 Hi Hoa. It's not impossible but it can be more difficult as many employers prefer native speakers. We have seen non natives get jobs though!

[@jonathanalbarracin4647]

Why, ''Ninja'' as part of the name? honest question

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you Alex for participating in this video! Your video is amazing too. Keep it up and looking forward to your next content!

[@worldmikel]

What is your accent? Eastern European or Dutch?

[@BillVlog]

Always following you and I don’t missing any your videos, it’s great channel to learning English as well as to see many place in Vietnam through out your channels

[@Thoohio]

2 years I didn’t go home. I miss Vietnamese foods so much. Please have more videos to show about Vietnam 🇻🇳 when you have time.

[@ralphstarling6707]

Awesome! I watch both of you on you tube! Great idea to team up! Both you do a great job! I can't wait to get to Vietnam and teach English and eat the wonderful food!

[@tircialynch4966]

thank you so much for this beautiful interview, you just earned a new subscriber. lots of love from South Africa!

[@yamahapilot]

Thanks for all of these videos that people like you make to help us, researchers, out. I’m deeply concerned that the world economy is on the verge of a major financial collapse and I’m considering several countries to move to. Although I have spent my whole life in Canada, I am now looking to go into cash and live somewhere inexpensively while I wait things out over the next two years or so before getting back into the markets. Vietnam and Portugal are on my shortlist as they are affordable (I don’t plan to work) and the people are genuine. Anyhow, thanks again for all these great videos. Much appreciated.

[@ThatRascalMerlin]

Seeing through a " ... new lens". So profound! Thank you, Vu, for letting us all see your amazing country through your "lens". While I want to explore all of Vietnam, Da Nang is my dream destination, and where I hope to retire someday.

[@tuannguyen-ly7xu]

Good luck to you and more power to you it's very good choice! I am hopeful your dream will come true. Needed help contact me since I am Vietnamese have been in and out to the country several times.

[@shanedaley2737]

Thanks Vu! You have tons of charisma.

[@Market21908]

Great video Vu. Enjoy seeing the sparkle in your eyes

[@tomdiesen4767]

Hi to both of you, also live here and watch both of you. Good vid.

[@stevefrench7036]

My motivation is increasing, TEFL, good thing to know, lma coming !!!!

[@jeffmathews9993]

CHEERS - a Fantastic presentation - Travel restrictions are lifting - Airlines publishing schedules commencing Feb - I from Australia will join you soon in Vn - Thks a heap Xx

[@jebsmasses]

omg i watch both of your channels and always thought about a collaboration with the two of you!

[@richiemochi]

Thank you both for showing Da Nang with Ninja Teacher! Appreciate you both for telling the cost as well over there!

[@WhatThePho]

Our pleasure! Please check out the link in the description

[@thanhdoan6830]

Wow! Great video!

[@我是人類]

Congratulations and be prosperous🎆

[@bearmerica6668]

Your channel should be booming because a lot of non locals had to leave and you you're a local that speak good English.

[@nr655321]

Good luck finding that lol In VN local so-called "English teachers" speak A1 level English.

[@nguyenkien5558]

Happy lunar new year Pho and everyone!!

[@dohoang2841]

Great collaboration

[@Thoohio]

Happy new year em !

[@ZekeTN]

Thank you!! Great suggestions.

[@我是人類]

Nice to meet you va vu,I am from Taiwan🇹🇼

[@Minhluong116]

I’m really loved Đà nẵng because this is place I’m growing up with my Childhood’s memories ! Rất nhiều kỷ niệm tuổi ấu thơ !!!

[@Ai-Quach889]

Da Nang will be my future retirement hometown! Thx for sharing!

[@banhcuondj9690]

Làm về chủ đề ko khí Tết đi em Phở .

[@stevenedm9467]

Good idea. Can't wait to see it

[@danle6577]

This video was well done...

[@iluxman]

Nhìn em lúc nào cũng tràn đầy năng lượng :)👍

[@jackblair8935]

Good video Van

[@nailsonlymilitaryhwy1110]

Thanks for your video DaNang is my hometown love that .... greeting from USA Miss Danang city

[@hansspadvii]

Happy New Year.

[@roberth1889]

great video, Da Nang looks great it seems less crowded than nha trang

[@jerrynam]

great info on teaching in Vietnam.

[@jerrynam]

@Whatsapp➕❶❻❺❼❺❽❽❾❺❺❶ Van, I think your videos are great. Keep up the great work.

[@TeacherZdenek]

I'm going to be in Da Nang very soon :)) Can't wait.

[@NessNguyen-jy2jw]

Im a big fan of Ninja Teacher !

[@ninhbinhdream3923]

Thanks for sharing

[@michaelmooremarinesgmailcom]

Lovely I enjoy watching you 💕💕💕💕💕

[@josephlim8941]

Didn’t realize it’s been so long for Alex. Super nice guy. Maybe it’s his crazy South African accent.

[@kimongnhan1147]

Hay quá bạn Van ơi

[@我是人類]

My mom is Vietnamese too, I am happy.

[@f.c.barberini78]

@What The Pho Would you consider doing a video about studying in Vietnam as an international student (not exchange student) and some pros and cons? Talking to my Vietnamese friends they all discourage this choice, they say “I know Vietnam won’t let you down, but think carefully” I know there are many places in the world where education ranks better, but I get discouraged by those statements cause I’d love to give Vietnam an opportunity, would you consider sharing with us your thoughts about that?

[@phamtuoi2682]

ý tưởng phỏng vấn người nước ngoài làm việc ở Việt Nam tốt quá, giúp cho bạn bạn nước ngoài đang có ý định về Việt Nam sẽ có thêm động lực. Thank you so much

[@OdayakaVietnam]

love my hometown and C video hihi

[@dunghoangbk]

Chúc e và gia đình ăn tết vui vẻ nhé

[@gianlucaardiani7126]

Now I want to move to Da Nang!!

[@nguyennam-yl3vl]

Chị Pho dễ thương quá.

[@nguyennam-yl3vl]

@@I_Am_Blondie i know that, i am a software development .

[@purelica]

Chúc mừng năm mới. Happy Lunar New Year guys! 🐅🥳🎊🎋🧧

[@TrungNguyen-vi2um]

I’ve been to this place before when I was in VN around 2017😆

[@888Peetah]

Seems like all youtubers know each other in Vn. I've been watching Ninja videos for several years now. I especially like those rooftop parties during hay days of the company...

[@HerJ77]

Lovess

[@sanjays7950]

First half was about food. I then had to pause the video and eat something as it made me hungry 🤤 😂

[@OhShunz]

Great video and very informational! Are there schools there that teach Vietnamese to adult foreigners ? I would love to move there some day and take classes to learn the Vietnamese language in-between relaxing time out at the beach!

[@ninja.teacher]

Yes there are lots.

[@Yenvivu]

Da Nang is so nice ❤

[@mikepowell989]

Alex is a much better person and being interviewed by you than that arrogant French guy. Alex is humble, sincere and overall much better. Thanks

[@michaelFoucheGodIsGood]

Alex is a absolute champ, man inspired me to take hold of my future !

[@JamesLamb]

Aie. In the Philippines they also just whack the chicken pieces with a cleaver, leaving bone chips. It seems odd when you can separate joints and not worry about bone chips when you're eating. They also eat a lot of fish, so maybe people just get used to watching for bones while eating.

[@thegamethemovie9605]

I was traumatized by this when I ate in the Philippines 😅 To this day, I am always careful when I eat chicken and fish dishes.

[@tramhicks1215]

Van Vu can speak 2 languages fluently well done !

[@daarvag777]

I would appreciate if you can help me know what are the chances of getting a job with tefl certificate and masters degree as a not native speaker. Im thinking of starting my teaching life by taking a tefl course but im kind of anxious that not being a native speaker can be a big barrier. Thank you.

[@kindheart5058]

Thanks for your great effort to help others know about teaching English in Vietnam.I am English teacher from Syria. I have a degree and a diploma of education with 24 years experience in teaching. Is it possible to work and settle in Vietnam? Now I am working in Saudi Arabia.

[@topsuperseven7910]

Starts 7:00 to skep past 'eating stuff' in Vietnam

[@richardnguyen5195]

It doesn’t matter that you’re a native or non native English speaker, knowing English and teaching English are totally different….and I hope those who want to be teachers knowing that….beside of having your degree in English, you got to have the teacher credentials which require you to complete many courses of teaching programs, to pass the teaching tests in order to have a teacher certificate or license, and to complete some hands-on training in order to have some experiences…..I’m not a teacher and I can’t be a teacher even though I have 2 degrees of MS, and PharmD….I don’t know much about the education system in VN but I hope that it will be the same because teaching someone is the most important job of all kinds….🙏🙏

[@chavale2]

You must have passion in Teaching harder than Acting;

[@TeacherZdenek]

I'm coming to Vietnam in one week and I do hope I meet more people with this view :)

[@phongkhathi2275]

2 em thành một đôi thì tuyệt đấy.

[@charmnGUY]

Chuc Mung Nam Moi Em

[@just_russ4633]

I have my TEFL Cert. and look forward to coming to Vietnam. The hardest part is getting out of communist Australia. I have to apply/beg for a pass to leave. How crazy is that?

[@medicann_coping]

i wish i can live in da nang. im stuck and rotting in eastern europe.

[@tuannguyen-ly7xu]

I have been in at least 4 Eastern Europe countries. They are beautiful, people are nice the food are very well prepared and delicious too. But just buy the ticket and fly to Da Nang soon the pandemic is over. If you needed help I will help you!!! since I am Vietnamese....

[@medicann_coping]

@@tuannguyen-ly7xu thanks you are very nice

[@mistersterio]

I would love to see more videos of interviews of locals rather than of expats. KZbin is full of videos of expats in VN so the content just isn't as interesting. Interviews of what 20 something do normally if they weren't teaching English. What is a job at VinGroup like? How about college tours in Hanoi? Interviews of someone that works in a hospital. You should do them in Vietnamese and sub-title in English if needed. I just thing there are way more interesting content than these English teacher type videos. Any expat could have done this video, you speak both Vietnamese and English, you should use that to your advantage.

[@trangtrang8186]

Do you sell the shirt you wear in this video? I want to buy it.

[@LAGuyAbroad]

If i have a bachelors degree and get the TEFL certificate BUT have visible tattoos (Japanese style) will that be a problem? From the U.S.

[@mballa423]

Can anyone tell me if my son can teach in Vietnam at 18 years old, with a high school diploma, and a TEFL? We are moving to Vietnam from the U.S. and he was just hoping to get a few hours at a center maybe. Thanks!

[@hangnguyen809]

@ Ninja teacher, can you give me an advice. How you contact with a recruiter? I am HR from an International school of USA ( in Bien Hoa), many subjects besides the English. But Actually, I face the shortage in source of foreginer teacher in other subjects besides english course. Kindly help me an advice on any forum of Expat who want to be a teacher LONG TERM . By the way, yjis video from What The Pho is so useful!

[@eio1971]

Those noodles made me hungry.

[@haiquang8042]

92 Quang Nam say hello to you guys :D

[@thelearningwiz]

you had Mi Quang right by my house.~.~

[@Lifewithalyssenandwilson]

Oh darn I do not have a bachelors!

[@NorthOfBridge]

Hi Alex and Van, thanks for the video. I was wondering what job opportunities are like for more experienced teachers? I have a BA, Cambridge CELTA and about 8 years of English language teaching experience. Here, schools can be reluctant to to hire more experienced teachers because they cost more (higher salaries). What's it like in Vietnam? Thanks so much!

[@ninja.teacher]

Hi Matthew, I’d say there does seem to be a salary cap in normal ESL positions in Vietnam, so with your qualifications and experience you would be able to get on the higher end of the range but it might not increase past that to reflect the amount of experience you have. There are exceptions to this though. Also, a lot of teachers move into management or get a teaching license to teach at international schools if they want to increase their salaries.

[@hangnguyen809]

Hi Mathew, Our international school in Bien Hoa recruit Expat in English teaching and other subjects.

[@philongn.6729]

👍

[@taotao98103]

Is your food a hot or a cold dish? It looks like a cold dish.

[@akasu5155]

Hey do law and order system in Vietnam compared to the 🇺🇸 USA.

[@chavale2]

Corruptions cannot deny; briberies as well abundant

[@brucemarra3922]

How is the banking system in Vietnam?

[@duket5]

What type of salary can a native IGCSE experienced English teacher earn working at an international school?

[@taotao98103]

He didn't say why he came to Da Nang specifically. He also didn't say where he's from.

[@awherbst1]

He is South African

[@ninja.teacher]

Forgot to cover the second part of the question! Mostly because we switched our TEFL training to online so I could work remotely and decided to move to a beach city.

[@ninja.teacher]

And yes, from South Africa. :)

[@taotao98103]

@@ninja.teacher That's nice. Thanks for answering.

[@Franciscoluche]

I used to earn a little more, but I also used to teach 45h/week 😊♥️🇻🇳(before the quarantine 1 year ago 😭).

[@goto4u...tomorrow]

ว้าวววววว....🤗🙏🌐👍

[@user-sw7oi9fz4y]

aerobic trainer job in vietnam .can you tell me plz

[@agostinorei8515]

ola amigos e professor

[@vanannguyen2980]

Hôm nay ko có tiếng Việt vậy???😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@andrewt6295]

I know you said a bachelors and a TEFL is required, but is it possible with just a TEFL?

[@brandonz6317]

It used to be, but visa and work permit laws are much more strict now!

[@michaelFoucheGodIsGood]

I've had 2 friends of mine from South Africa get a job with just TEFL before COVID, but pay is lower and that's never nice . I have another 2 friends whom have degree's and even through COVID where employed and allowed in Vietnam through the restrictions, so job security and pay is better with a degree. I have a degree in psychology, and 3 years in Tourism and education industry I'm going to try head over as soon as borders open . try get that degree it opens doors abroad... in 2024 I'll be doing my PGCE (The Postgraduate Certificate in Education), so I can teach in most schools around the world then with experience, the world is your oyster as a teacher.

[@chavale2]

@@michaelFoucheGodIsGood Not exactly; the World is your OYSTER with Roulette Modulation Techniques and Systems: 1K -5K/day for Starters...much more than a Principal's Salary...:)

[@andrewt6295]

@@michaelFoucheGodIsGood Thank you for the response! The pay isn't an issue of mine as I have other sources of income would just love to work in Vietnam to truly experience more than you can on just a one month tourist visa. That being said of course with a degree it's much better and easier to find a teaching job, just was curious if it was possible because I know places like China and South Korea are strict when it comes to having both a degree and TEFL.

[@HaiPham-yn8fm]

Why you don't teach them about the city of DA Nang 46 years ago the killing field and the beach is the cemetery

[@HaiPham-yn8fm]

@@I_Am_Blondie thanks for giving me a warning

[@cathalg312]

The difference between Vietnamese food and American food is the Vietnamese have food and Americans just have heart disease on a plate (or in a burger/pizza box).

[@ryanpowers3608]

Mì Quảng Dung là nhà hàng mì quảng ngon nhất :)

[@jayyenpro9651]

How is the present situation about Covid-19 in Da Nang ?

[@WhatThePho]

It's getting so much better now, vietnam will be fully open on feb 15th

[@jayyenpro9651]

@@WhatThePho Thank you! Nice to hear that! I will be back on 01st March. 😊

[@ahmetkeremcelik4164]

Hi , Is it hard to get a visa and work permit especially for non native speakers?

[@ahmetkeremcelik4164]

@Whatsapp➕❶❻❺❼❺❽❽❾❺❺❶ ok then how can I contact you privately or Via which app?

[@ahmetkeremcelik4164]

@@I_Am_Blondie thanks, I didn't trust him either. I am skeptical thanks

[@beanh5022]

Xem thấy hay . Như xem hoạt hình mỹ

[@trantucam5272]

Ay yo

[@johnheiam5706]

I was in Vietnam during the US - Vietnam war in 1969 and 1970. I have been back to Vietnam twice to visit recently, and I was amazed at how fast Vietnam has developed. I tried learning a little Vietnamese before my trip, but I quickly realized that the Vietnamese who have studied English for years in school, were much better at English than I was in Vietnamese. I had difficulty hearing the different tones. Unfortunately, I found that if someone approached me speaking good English, they were often trying to cheat me. If I initiated the contact, the Vietnamese were very helpful and friendly. I love Vietnamese food, but especially loved the different flavors of ice cream that were only available in Vietnam.

[@hansspadvii]

I thought that ninja's were a Japanese thing?

[@bonarasmey5563]

Very delicious man!!!:))

[@jamesanthony5257]

Your big drinks are making me thirsty!

[@mlgotomyx]

Chào

[@juandelacruz5333]

We Pilipino, we prepare our meals in the most simple way... Unlike our Southeast Asian neighbor, they do it the hard way, they put too much herbs and spices and everything.Very intricate... Thai food is the best, just in my humble opinion... ♥️🌹🌹🌹💋🇵🇭 PE☮️CE

[@doodahgurlie]

That's why Filipino food is not as popular as other SE Asian foods like Vietnamese and Thai. Compared to others around the area, your food is blander...lots of vinegar and no amazing platters of herbs and veggies to make it stand out.

[@janchxxheonczsekk6412]

Agreed. Filipino food looks simpler and not complex like Thai and Vietnamese. That's likely one reason why the taste and look of it isn't appealing to Westerners like the other Asian cuisines

[@doodahgurlie]

@@janchxxheonczsekk6412 Or it's just as simple as it doesn't taste as good when compared to other SE Asian cuisines. You'd think with as many Filipinos running around in the US (4x as much as Vietnamese) and the fact that Filipinos embrace Western culture more than other Asian cultures, it'd be otherwise as you guys are loudly out there spreading the word. But the fact remains, the cuisine just isn't up to par. That's why Sonny from the "Best Ever Food Review Show" chose to move to Vietnam even though he spent time in the Philippines and other countries. And no other big food reviewer (Sonny, Mark Wiens, the Food Ranger) chose to move there or live there. You'd think they'd feel more comfortable since the Filipinos are more familiar with western people/culture and unlike in Vietnam, people speak English.

[@juandelacruz5333]

@@doodahgurlie Now your getting me confused, so what's the big deal...? It's just a honest free will comment...Whats your real issue about that...? What message are you trying to convey with me sweetheart...♥️🌹🌹🌹💋🇵🇭PE☮️CE

[@doodahgurlie]

@@juandelacruz5333 The real question is what message are you trying to convey first? What was the point of you making a comment about your ethnic cuisine in a Vietnamese youtuber's video?

[@taotao98103]

I can tell you talk a bit faster than normal. You are nervous. Is it because he's good looking?

[@chavale2]

Yeap he is a very handsome guy; better grab him fast before other girls hook him VU VAN

[@beanh5022]

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