Why Has He Stayed Teaching English in Vietnam For 1.5 Years?

In this video we chat to a Ninja Teacher alum about his experiences of teaching English in Vietnam for 1.5 years and what's it's been like living in Vietnam.
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Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Why did you decide to move to Vietnam to teach English?
1:29 Best things about Vietnam
2:32 Accommodation in Vietnam
4:09 Cost of living and can you live well
5:14 Travel in Vietnam and Asia
7:11 What's teaching English in Vietnam like?
9:13 Expectations of life in Vietnam
9:45 Do you want to continue teaching?
10:59 Challenges of living in Vietnam
12:21 Ninja Teacher TEFL program experience
13:25 Vietnamese friends
14:22 Advice to people considering teaching in Vietnam
Edited by Taylor Olson

[@maricelaibarra4875]

My son has been teaching in HoChiMihn for 6 years now. He now has a wife and a beautiful baby boy.

[@Joeemiki]

He likes ladyboys..

[@ptiaptia7347]

Love this video.

[@user-yh6lv6ke7i]

Great Chat...

[@BigTimeBentley]

great interview Alex! I also need a Mexican food fix sometimes lol

[@codrin1862]

Cool guy. I like his energy.

[@HDNBenjamin]

Great interview! Collin seems cool and chill!

[@xdgs567z]

Great interview! Collin sounds like a cool guy. Good to hear his background and perspective on his path to teaching in Vietnam 👍

[@lexuanson1616]

I really liked the way Collin talked from the first time. I have the feeling that Collin is very sociable and easy to approach when interacting with local people. As a Vietnamese, I really appreciate Collin's sincere words: "As Americans, why don't you try teaching English in Vietnam, giving Vietnamese children the opportunity to use English to develop their knowledge and skills"

[@quangphan1569]

Chúc bạn vui vẻ

[@anonymousperson2345]

👍💛

[@PawsnPlanet]

Is it okay to opt out of licensure while pursuing the Bachelor's Degree? I'm pretty sure the answer is yes because we will complete the TEFL in Vietnam. Just wanting to make sure.

[@trantoan8423]

❤️ Colin ❤️

[@saigonhanoi683]

Cám ơn hai bạn đã đánh giá cao Việt Nam của chúng tôi, tất nhiên đất nước của chúng tôi cũng cần có sự thay đổi nhiều hơn nữa mới bằng nước Mỹ của các bạn. Cám ơn hai bạn đã chọn Việt Nam là quê hương

[@thompsonnguyen1870]

Độc tài Cộng Sản mà đòi giống Singapore hay Nam Hàn còn chưa được mà mơ ước hảo huyền như Mỹ. Em lo thay đổi bản thân mình đi chứ mong thay đổi thể chế chính trị thì khó lắm.

[@user-uu2hm4be4d]

Oh my god, he is so cute!

[@andyjeans]

I would

[@QuantumBlu9x]

🎉

[@ronaldagcol2349]

how to enrol in your center sir?

[@pcs7003]

Did Collin play in a band called Flight of Ryan?

[@mikebres7]

Yes!

[@pcs7003]

Tell Collin Victor from Pho Cao in AZ said “hi”. Victor will go to Vietnam to visit the end of this year.

[@candiskull1]

Which you touched me n salaried bro

[@JessicaR-yf5vh]

hmmm. what's happen to the audio?

[@howdy8769]

I wish I did not have to become fluent in Vietnamese

[@nguyetpham8659]

Can you introduce your family or your girlfriend as well I see many people have a family there too

[@kevinlusk4231]

Omg, Colin is so handsome! Is he single?

[@randysvids4774]

It must be the half beard, but pulls it off way better than Ryan from the office

[@sagepirotess6312]

Da lat is ok. Hiring atm. Saw an ad this week 1500 to 2k... but for me da lat dosen't hold a candlestick vs dak lak, or lao cai.

[@mattd3826]

What do you like about those places over Da Lat? Just wondering, as I am going to be in the country soon. Thanks!

[@sagepirotess6312]

@@mattd3826 da lat was nice in 2008 to 2012, but they did to much construction and it's now more less a city with nature around it. And while cooler die to mount as ins its dry, no chill wind. Dak lak, and pleiku are more nature, huge lakes, mountains and weather is nice. Esp at night.

[@xdgs567z]

I’ve been to Da Lat twice. After 1 night at Da Lat I was ready to get out because I was getting bored …night market was ok and it gets boring there after awhile

[@yamuiemata]

Why half of the teachers who graduated TEFL no longer work and decided to leave? Is the pay really bad since he mentioned he works at 2 different schools

[@ninja.teacher]

There are various personal reasons for why people decide to stay or leave. Some stay for a one year contract, then move on to other things. It's not because the pay is bad that people sometimes work at multiple schools, it's a matter of scheduling (when and where classes are available). You can often get enough hours to live comfortably from one school though, so it's not always necessary. You can watch our video on salaries in Vietnam for more info.

[@yamuiemata]

@@ninja.teacher do schools/English centers offer more than 1 year contract? Or they just renew your contract every year based on performance

[@xdgs567z]

I’m being tutored Vietnamese online by a native tutor living in north Vietnam…she mentioned she works at a center and she doesn’t get paid well enough

[@ninja.teacher]

@@yamuiematarenew yearly typically.

[@Thomas-kw9je]

Because it’s a shit show the teaching the country the people, why do u think nearly all of the foreigners that do stay long term live in Expat area, hardly have any Vietnamese friends and don’t speak the language? That should answer your question….

[@sagepirotess6312]

Take the next leap, buy or build a house. Its life changing.

[@tuananhtranhuu]

It is impossible for foreigner to own a house in Viêtnam, they only can own an apartment

[@sagepirotess6312]

@@tuananhtranhuu nope, I built and own a house. But yes, I am one of a very few. Most own apartments.

[@jungkookshows]

Is it true that there are a lot of scammers in vietnam? Do you have any experience getting scammed?

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

How can you get scammed if ask for the price first. Just use common sense and do your homework well if you intend to visit.

[@Camau-2024]

When you leave VN and come back to your country. You will have with you: 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of underwear, 1 pairs of shoes, $600 dollars. What a bright future ahead. Should considering VN is your home. When getting old will see

[@candiskull1]

Salaries, sorry

[@tientyty2831]

My Friends Try the place beautiful girls Washing and massage your head Super relax Hahaha ❤❤😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SDtraining627]

I love you guys let's party tomorrow

[@kenn-fucius]

Is there anyway you can teach without a bachelors or is it a 100% requirement no work around? Asking because getting one in America is a looooot of money 🥲

[@marcanthonyskidmore4131]

Experience of 5 years can replace the degree. However many people choose not to accept the fact that this is a way as will still insist on a degree.

[@joshsmith503]

It can limit your options but definitely isn’t a necessity

[@itskrush94]

Can you go to jail for not having the bachelor?

[@marcanthonyskidmore4131]

@@itskrush94 If caught working then yes.

[@itskrush94]

@marcanthonyskidmore4131 man this is ridiculous so only way to legally do it is bachelor degree ?