Blog posts

  • Questions regarding the internships..

    Hi everyone,   After reading so many good things about the internships, my interest has been sparked.(Especially for China and Vietnam) I am wondering though, if you try to apply, how big are the chances...

  • August Vietnam Internship

    Hi Guys,how are you all? I have just been provisionally accepted today for the Vietnam Internship in Aug after my skype interview earlier and i was just wondering if anybody else was in the same boat?  I...

  • Vietnam - Anyone taught in Hanoi?

    Hi there everyone! Has anyone out there had any teaching expereince in Hanoi?  Love to hear about it! How did you go about getting work and what schools would you recommend? What was it like...

  • Teaching in Vietnam!

    Flights booked and EFL teaching job accepted! I'm leaving February 14th 2013 and I'm working in a school an hour outside of Ho Chi Minh City. I'm excited but a little anxious. If anyone has...

  • Vietnam Internship. Flight on Febuary 8th

    I'm catching the flight from Birmingham at 20.30, 1 stop in Dubai and land in Ho chi Ming city on the 9th Feb 18.50. Who else is catching this flight??? Be good to meet at...

  • Whos going on the Vietnam internship?

    Who's going on the Vietnam internship? I am setting off to Ho Chi Ming City on Febuary 9th 2013. I am super excited, its gonna be a great adventure and I am loving it. Who's...

  • Vietnam Internship 2013

    Hi there everyone. Thinking about applying for the Vietnam Internship, 2013. Is there anyone who is thinking the same or has completed an internship in Vietnam before?  Would love to hear from you!  Cheers! 

  • Booking an Internship

    When booking an internship do you have to pay it all in one go or can you pay in installments?

  • letters of introduction ??

    i seriously need to get more work here. My plan is to drop a letter of introduction to a number of schools around here.can anyone give me some tips on what to write or some...

  • Nothing to do with teaching! Sorry!

    I'm going to Ho Chi Min in Vietnam for vacation in January. We want to see Ho Chi Min, but we also want to spend some time lazing by the beach. Any suggestions on where...

  • Hurrahh! halfway there..

    I thought I would try out this blogging thing... I am feeling rather chirpy as I have FINALLY completed my 60hr online course. Seemed to take forever, being so busy with work. I'm halfway to...

  • Grammar

    I'm just starting the TEFL training course, but I know my grammar is pretty weak. I never really learned the technical terms for everything in elementary and middle school. Anyone else struggle with this? Anyone...

  • Ask Me Anything!

    Hello! I've been getting quite a few questions in my inbox on here, and I want everyone to know: you can ask me anything! If you've already signed up for the Vietnam internship in February,...

  • Nearly done 60 hour module!

    Hello all!   new update on my blog!   Nearly completed my 60 hour module! Tough but enjoyable. How's everyone doing?   Been researching Vietnam and the food. Had a cook off tonight and just...

  • Things my classes love doing.

    I've just completed my first month of teaching here in Ho Chi Minh City. It's been stressful at times, but mostly very rewarding. This is definitely the best job I've ever had =) When I...

  • Interview and progress!

    Hello all! Nearly at checkpoint two! How hard is the grammar stuff?! :( Loving it so far though! Got my interview tomorrow morning with teach Vietnam. So fingers crossed!!! Craig x

  • New guy seeking advise (Thailand, China, Vietnam)

    I am looking at doing the 120 hour course to enable me to be able to teach in Thailand, China or Vietnam my question is this, is the salaries offered through the job seeking section...

  • Things I wish I'd packed (and things I probably should've left behind).

    Hello all! Today, I've been doing some laundry. The facilities at my school are pretty basic when it comes to washing clothes, and I have to hand-wash my underwear myself. On top of that, I...

  • Vietnam 2013

    So.... after MUCH deliberation I have bought my internship today!!!!!!!    Just starting the application process which is a little daunting! Any words of wisdom from those who have already done it!?

  • How to cross a Saigon street, and other survival tips for Vietnam.

    Greetings from Vietnam! It's a balmy 35 degrees outside, and I'm desperately trying not to move too much, with my air-con on full blast. Despite the heat, it's pretty grey outside, as the heavens are...