Vietnam Ebook

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By: Rebecka Lee
Travel & Teach English Ebook – Vietnam 1

Travel & Teach English - Vietnam
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CONTENTS
TRAVELLING & TEACHING ENGLISH IN VIETNAM................................................. 4

Facts of Vietnam................................................................................................... 5
Facts from experience........................................................................................... 7
A one day guide to Long Xuyen............................................................................ 10
Cost of living in Vietnam........................................................................................11
Types of Accommodation..................................................................................... 12
Embassy Contacts in Vietnam.............................................................................. 14
ENTRY AND EXIT IN VIETNAM.............................................................................. 15
Visa requirements................................................................................................ 15
LOCAL TRAVEL...................................................................................................... 16
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................................................................................ 17
VIETNAM MAP..................................................................................................... 18
A day in the life of Rebecka, Long Xuyen, Vietnam.............................................. 19
A day in the life of a Vietnam ESL Teacher........................................................... 20
TESOL Opportunities............................................................................................ 25
Sample Teaching Lesson Plan.............................................................................. 26
ATA TESOL Information....................................................................................... 29

TRAVELLI
NG &
TEACHING
ENGLISH
IN
VIETNAM
Leave the hustle and bustle of our high tech, fast moving and hectic lifestyle to
travel to Vietnam. Here you will find a country steeped in tradition and old world
charm. Vietnam is a traditional country whose main focuses are humanity and
harmony, family and community values.
(Picture: Long Xuyen dinner with colleagues from the university we met in town, SNAILS!)

FACTS OF
VIETNAM
Some interesting facts about Vietnam;
1. The official name of Vietnam is the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

2. Official Language of Vietnam; Vietnamese and the second language is French. The
Vietnamese language has 6 different tones: a change in tones changes the meaning of
the word and makes their language difficult to learn. Their written language is primarily
derived from the Chinese alphabet and symbols.
3. The Capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, estimated population just under 6.5 million and is the
second largest city in Vietnam. The largest city is Ho Chi Minh City formerly known as
Saigon, population just under 7.5 million in 2010. The latest population count of
Vietnam is; 94,085,859 people as of February 2016.
4. Ho Chi Minh led the fight for independence against the French and the Japanese. During
the subsequent US war, he was regarded as such an important symbol of unification
that in 1976, Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City.
5. Vietnam is the largest exporters of cashews in the world and the second largest
exporters of rice. Their main exports are cashews, nuts, black pepper, coffee (producing
16% of the world’s total coffee), rice, tea, rubber, and fish. Vietnams also known for
their electronics exports; textiles & garments, computers and computer parts. Their
main imports are machinery (transport & equipment), chemicals, fuels livestock and
cloth.
6. Vietnam’s primary religion is a folk belief based on Confucianism and Taoism from
China, Buddhism and Catholicism.
7. Vietnam is the only country we know that has its own deity for the kitchen! His name is
Ong Tao. Ong Tao appears just before the Vietnamese New Year (Tet) festival. During
this time he rushes up to heaven to give his annual report to the God of Heaven on the
activities of the family. This report determines the fate of each household in the New
Year.

8. Vietnam reveres their 3 cultural symbols; the Vietnamese dragon which is derived from
crocodile and snake imagery, the Holy bird which represents Vietnam’s national mother,
while the turtle and horse images are also revered.
9. The main form of transport in Vietnam is motor scooter or motor cycles. In Vietnam and
estimated 10 million bikes are used to travel every day.
10. In Vietnam’s West Lake you can still find a B52 Bomber Wreck.
11. Snake wine (Ruou ran) a Vietnamese specialty of rice wine has a pickled snake inside
and is rumored to be able to cure any and all sicknesses.
12. The most common surname in Vietnam is Nguyen. Used by around 40% of the
population and is also the birth name of the famous Ho Chi Minh.
13. Potbelly pigs are kept as pets in Vietnam.

Facts from experience
Facts of Vietnam from my experiences;
 Traditional culture of Vietnam focuses on humanity (nhân nghia) and harmony (hòa),
with family and the community valued highly.
 Vietnamese food is a blend of Chinese and Thai styles and is considered one of the
healthiest cuisines in the world. Using a combination of fresh ingredients; fresh herbs,
seafood’s, fruits and vegetables with fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce and rice.
 Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Vietnam, other sports of interest include
table tennis, volleyball, badminton, tennis, and martial arts.
 White is considered the ideal skin color and any form of tanned skin frowned upon
because it’s a sign of being a laborer working in the sun. So whitening products and
covering up are popular across Vietnam.
 Traditional gongs are used to call the Vietnamese children to school rather than a bells.
 Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea.
 Vietnam is typically warm and humid, the weather can vary significantly from one region
to another due to the countries length.
 Southern Vietnam is more advanced in technology and tourism as opposed to Northern
Vietnam and a rift between the two is noticeable among its citizens.

 Vietnam can be split into 4 distinct regions each with their own seasonal changes;
the Far North, North, Central and South.
 The Far North of Vietnam; Sapa, Ha Giang, Bac Ha.
 Norther Vietnam; Hanoi, Halong Bay, Cuc Phuong, Mai Chau & Ninh Binh.
 Central Vietnam; Hoi An, Danang, Hue, Quy Nhon & Nha Trang.
 Southern Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City, The Mekong Delta, Dalat & Phu Quoc.
Mountainous Far Northern Region:
Vietnam’s far north-west is divided into two seasons: the dry season (October to late March) and the
wet season (April to September). It can get very cold in December and January, especially at night.
Daytime temperatures range from 15-28°C, and night-time temperatures from 10-18°C.

Northern Vietnam:
North Vietnam has a distinct winter and summer season. The cool but mostly dry winter (November to
April) when temperatures average 17-22°C. The coldest months being (January – March). Summer (May
to October) It is hot and humid with high rainfall. July to September are the wettest months of the year.
Central Vietnam:
Center of Vietnam have hot and dry weather (mid-January to late August) with temperatures often
reaching the mid-30's °C. During winter the rainfall increases (October and November) occasionally in
the form of typhoons. At the far south of Central Vietnam, Nha Trang benefits experiences a longer dry
season (January to September), with high temperatures and little rain . The rainy season (October to
early December) with half the annual rainfall falling in October and November.
Southern Vietnam:
Temperatures remain constant year round with two simple seasons, wet and dry. The dry season
(November and ends in April/early May), late February to May being slightly hotter with high humidity.
The wet season (May to early November), June to August receiving the highest rainfall of the year.
During the wet season rainfall is quite heavy but short lasting and generally occurs mid-afternoon as a
heavy downpour. The average temperatures in the south range between 25 - 35°C year round. Phu Quoc
enjoy a monsoon climate with two seasons; wet (late-July to late October) and dry (November to July).
A one day
guidecityto
Long Xuyen is the second most prosperous LongAlthough it is not as popular with
in Vietnam.
Xuyen
tourists as Ho Chi Mihn which offers more excitement, Long Xuyen does have its own charm for
tourists.
Blue Sky Crocodile Land (Long Xuyen Crocodile).
Hundreds of crocs of all sizes. Guide and informative
tour gives you an interesting look of the farm. The
onsite restaurant specializes in crocodile meat dishes
such as; sweet and sour croc and also has a little
shop to sell some crocodile skin products.

Floating Market: While at the dock you can
organize a boat trip to the floating fruit and veg
market. You may need to haggle here to get the
best price. The water taxi is a long, skinny dinghy
with the tiller attached to a motor at the end of a
propeller shaft. The market trade takes place in
the early morning so this is the best time to head
out.
Co-op Mart: Across the road from the Dong Xuyên

Hotel is the Co-op Mart which has a department
store/ supermarket, clothes stores, a Jollibee and a
Lotteria, a bookshop, ATMs and a games arcade.
There are plenty of other shops within walking
distance.
An Giang Museum: Even though the signage is in

Vietnamese only, the upstairs exhibition on the
Oc-Eo culture is well worth a look, with pottery,
fine gold jewelry and a huge phallus forming part
of the display. The exhibition on Cham culture is
also interesting, while the usual displays on the
American War and war against the French are less
absorbing.
Cost of living
Transportation Expenses: in Vietnam
Vietnamese Dong: VND Australian Dollar: AUD
Taxi: 10 minutes 45,000 $2.80
Motorcycle: 10 minutes 30,000 $1.87
Bus: one way to Ho Chi Mihn 160492.62 $10.00
Mobile Phone Expenses:

Mobile phone 800,000 $49.84
Phone card: 1 month 30,000 $1.87
Food / Shopping Expenses:

Grocery shop 600,000 – 700,000 $37.33 - $43.55
Average expenditure: weekly 802,428.34 $50
Restaurant Expenses:

MEAL + DRINK 45,000 $2.80
Drink: Tea / Coffee 3209.71 $0.20
Take away 3500 $0.22
Approximate hourly rate 200,000 VND $12.46 AUD

Most of my expenses were covered by the school such as my amenities and living costs. The
costs listed above are from my personal free time and travel during the holidays.
Types of
Accommodat
There are different types of accommodation in Vietnam for different purposes. If you are travelling for
work or touring;
 Hotels – traditional or capsule

ion
 Bed and Breakfast / Inns
 Back packers
Hotels include or Bed and Breakfasts usually include;
 Air conditioning

 Concierge
 Free breakfast
 Free parking
 Free Wi-Fi
 Internet
 Pool / spa
 Restaurant
 Room service
 Suites
 Wheelchair access.
Some hotels provide the traditional rooms, suites for guests while some old fashioned hotels offer
unique experience for tourists or travelling business man in sleeping in a capsule for the night rather
than a bed.
While in Vietnam I stayed in the school dorms in my own room, however when travelling I often stayed
in a 4 star hotel and once in a back packer’s.
Hotels in Long Xuyen:
1. Hoa Binh 1 Hotel

2. Long Xuyen Hotel
3. An Long Hotel
Bed and Breakfast:
1. Kim Anh Hotel

2. Hoa Binh 2 Hotel
3. Gio Song Hotel 2
4. Cuu Long Hotel
5. Mai Van Anh Hotel
6. Gio Song Hotel 1
7. Kim Phat Hotel
8. Phuong Nam Hotel

Embassy
Contacts
There are 94 foreign embassies and consulates in throughout Vietnam.
that can be found
Vietnam
1. Australian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam
Address: 8 Dao Tan Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone: +84-4 3774 0100 Fax: +84-4 3774 0111
Mr Hugh Borrowman – Ambassador
Website: http://www.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/home.html
2. American Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam
Address: 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, City Hanoi
Phone: (+84) (4) 772-1500 Fax: (+84) (4) 772-1510
Website: http://vietnam.usembassy.gov
3. British Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam
Address: Central Building, 4th floor , 31 Hai Ba Trung , Hanoi, Vietnam, City Hanoi
Phone: +84 (0)4 3936 0500 Fax: +84 (0)4 3936 0561
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/vietnam
4. Canadian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam
Address: 31 Hung Vuong, Hanoi, Vietnam, City Hanoi
Phone: +84 (4) 3734 5000; +84 (4) 8323 5500 Fax: +84 (4) 3734 5049
Website: http://http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/vietnam/index.aspx?lang=eng

ENTRY
AND
To gain entry into Vietnam I hadEXIT
to apply for a passport (takes up to 6 weeks to arrive unless
you pay extra to get it sooner) and an Entry Visa which took 2 weeks to obtain and when I
IN for a working permit for 3 months, since then the laws have
arrived in Vietnam Mr. Ben applied
changed and a 1 year VIETNAM
working permit can be obtained. Another option is to apply online to have
a Vietnamese approval letter sent to you and then you take your letter plus 2 passport photos
and the visa cost to the airport. Although I had to send my passport to the Embassy of Vietnam
in Canberra with the visa cost and a stamped express post envelope. I found it a lot easier to
have my entry visa before arriving in Vietnam Airport, as I was able to go straight through just
getting my passport stamped without queuing for an entry visa.
I chose a multiple entry so that I could come and go from Vietnam as I pleased. The cost of
Travelling to Vietnam can differ considerably depending on which aircraft company you use and
generally you will have to make a stopover in either Singapore or Hong Kong. Visa and other
entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) can change at
short notice.
Before heading overseas:
 Organize a comprehensive travel insurance for the amount of time overseas

 Check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
 Register your travel and contact details in case of emergency.
 Consider purchasing an international health bracelet with a list of your allergies in case
of emergency.
 Double check laws and regulations pertaining to the allowance of Australian prescription
drugs into Vietnam (be sure to have a doctors certificate and approval letter on hand).
Visa
requirements
You must have a valid visa, 2 passport photos, a visa exemption document or a written approval
letter for a visa on arrival. Your passport must also have at least six months’ remaining validity
at the time of your arrival. Vietnam has recently introduced an online information portal
containing visa information, including which type of visa you should apply for.
http://smartraveller.gov.au/countries/vietnam

LOCAL
TRAVEL
Leaving Ho Chi MiNH going to Long Xuyen. Long Xuyen is the second biggest city in the An Giang
Province in the Mekong Delta region of South Western Vietnam.
To travel to Long Xuyen most people travel by bus. It is a 4 hour trip stopping half way at a main
bus station where you can stretch your legs and purchase a meal or snack. You can travel by
normal bus where you sit up in your seat or you can travel by sleeper bus. In the older busses
this is a capsule in the newer buses it is a lay back bench seat. A most enjoyable way to relax
and watch the world go by.
The other option is to travel by car or motor scooter or motor cycle. Roads in the wet season
can be very dangerous. It is not uncommon in the wet season to see motor cycles lined up
along the side of the roads as the roads may be underwater.
To get to Long Xuyen you must cross the river on a ferry. While on the ferry locals board your
bus hoping to sell food and drinks to the onboard passengers. Once you arrive at the main bus
station you can hire a taxi or hire one of the many moto cycle drivers who will pack your
belongings on the bike, provide you with a helmet and take you to your lodgings. It is important
to have your address written down in Vietnamese as most local cyclists / drivers cannot speak
or read English.

ADDITIONA
Things to do before you leave forL
Vietnam:
INFORMAT
 Get an Entry Visa before you go.
 Pay for a return ticket booked for 6/12 months ahead when you leave so that should
ION
you need or want to return early you just ring the airport and change the date.
 Go to ‘Travel Bug’ and check out what inoculations they recommend at least 6 weeks
prior to your departure.
 Take a computer / IPad plus several USB’s, you will need to buy a multiuse adapter at
the airport for that countries outlets.
 Make sure you carry the country’s currency with you as cards are not always readily
accepted or accessible in many places.
 Get and address of where you will be staying written in English and Vietnamese as well
as your employers emergency contact information in case of emergency.
 Purchase a currency converter app on your phone and translation app or dictionary.
 Plan ahead for excess luggage as it is extremely expensive.
During my visit to Vietnam I was required to undergo a physical health check as part of my job
at the local hospital. Many job position in Vietnam require this health check and for foreign
teachers it can be quite an invasive and embarrassing process. The process includes;
 An ultrasound
 ECG (Heart monitoring)
 Blood tests
 Hearing and Eye sight tests
 Skin examination
 Gynecologist visit – check pregnancy
 Urine test
 Reflex test
 Height and Weight check
With many of these examinations and tests other patients were present in the room and in my
personal experience this was made even more uncomfortable and embarrassing due to the
doctor at the time making fun of my appearance in his home tongue to other patients present.
So beware it does happen.
Sometimes upon employment in Vietnam your employer will request that all your certificates,
licenses and resume be certified and notarized before travelling to Vietnam to commence work.
Therefore it is advised to have this done prior to leaving regardless of whether it is required by
your specific job / employer just to be safe and avoid any unforeseen issues later down the
track.

VIETNAM
MAP
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist
pagodas and bustling cities. The name of its capital is Hanoi.
Long Xuyên is the provincial city and capital city of An Giang Province, in south-western Vietnam. It is
located approximately 1,950 km south of Hanoi, 189 km from Ho Chi Minh City.

A day in the
I can’t wait to go back!
life of
Rebecka,
In my spare time at the school I went on trips into town and out to nearby smaller districts. Everywhere I
went there were small stalls and markets to purchase goods from. A common food stall I found makes
Bun Me (a Vietnamese roll with egg Longor meat, a Xuyen,
savory paste and local herbs and spices). Mr. Ben
provided a scooter for our convenience but as I didn’t have a license I rode pillion or hired a taxi or
motorbike. Shopping is easily achieved asVietnam
everything can be found at a big shopping center just 10
minutes away but you have to remember if you’re on a motorbike you can’t buy too much.
As my school had the only swimming pool in the district I was able to swim whenever I wanted,
generally I waited until the pool was vacant and I could enjoy the solitude of a cool refreshing swim
alone. The other 2 ESL teachers and myself often went to the local gym and then after a quick change
went to one of many different restaurants. Sometimes Mr. Ben would accompany us and explain
different foods to try. Most of the food offered to me while in Vietnam I tried and enjoyed although
there were a few I could not attempt. Foods offered included; catfish, frogs, snails, duck, beef, chicken,
dog, fetus eggs and tarantula. Beer and tea are the most commonly consumed beverages, although
other spirits and cocktails are readily available.
Mr. Ben often allowed the ESL teachers extra days off to take short holidays or go away on school
holidays. This gave me an option to come here to Australia for a week to catch up with family and
friends. I also travelled to Ho Chi Minh several times by bus to go to the Bin Tang Markets or visit with
friends in Ho Chi Minh. Usually when I stayed in Ho Chi Minh I booked into 4 star hotels as it was not
very expensive. I did stay in the back packer’s area but did not feel very safe as a single female.
Generally travelling by myself in Vietnam was okay. People were curious and called me the yellow haired
lady (they have no concept of blonde) which I found amusing, but there are a lot of tourists from Europe
in Ho Chi Mihn that I found.

The only time I really stood out was back in Long Xuyen where nearly everyone has dark hair and there
are very few non Vietnamese visitors, tourists or workers.
A day in the
life of
The school I taught at Trungus Global International a was just outside the city central campus. I
School
also lived on campus in the dorms with 2 other western teachers and the owner of the school Mr. Ben.
Vietnam
My accommodation was a large air-conditioned ESL
room with an on-suite and small fridge. Down the hall
was a room that contained washing machines, dryers, drying racks, kitchen stove tops and a microwave.
Teacher
Internet was provided but unfortunately when there were storms and lightning the internet often failed.
My accommodations were free and I had the choice of cooking for myself, eating in the dining room
with the students or eating out alone or with other teachers.
My day generally began about 6am as it would be light out and school commenced at 7am sharp.
Classes were normally divided into advanced or normal for each grade level and older children had 45
minute classes whereas younger children only had 30 minute classes. I had my own classroom and
taught children from pre-school to year 10 (although our school catered from kindergarten to year 12).
Morning break commenced at 8:30am and lunch was set at 11am. At this time the children ate their
lunch in the main hall. I often joined them and then everyone went back to their rooms for a sleep for 20
minutes. Classes then resumed until 3pm with a 15 minute break after which classes continued until
4:30 / 5pm.
My average school day was approximately 4 hours of teaching. I was encouraged to teach from the
grade teacher’s manual but also to teach song and dance as there was a school assembly every week
where certain classes were asked to perform. For the most part the children were keen to participate as
song and dance are highly encouraged and used in the Vietnamese culture.
The ideas and teaching techniques obtained from the ATA TESOL course were very useful. In my spare
time during the week I planned my lessons using flash cards, internet, coarse guide books for teachers
and other reading materials. Most of my lessons were interactive, getting the students to role play, work
in groups, play games and complete readings. It was not all fun and games as tests had to be prepared

and given regularly so that parents could be kept up to date with the student’s achievements and
progress. I was also allowed to organize outings or excursions to food venues, adventure parks and
monuments. With each excursion handouts were prepared for the children to complete and gather
information.
Twice a week I was asked to work with the Vietnamese teachers in after school activities teaching
teachers and students English through fun activities and games. Both the other two western teachers
and I were asked if we would like to work in the local English learning centers but I chose not to. I did
however volunteer to spend my Saturdays teaching at a monastery in a rural area where children
attending a summer school run by the monks had little or no chance of learning how to speak English.
The trip was 1 ½ hours with breakfast being provided by the monks at 6am and then after lessons lunch
at 1:30pm, then onto the bus for the trip back to Long Xyuen.
Talking with the monks and learning about their

life style and that of the poorer children was very
enlightening. The monks invited prominent
people to lunch to meet with us and endeavor to
show us their culture presenting a variety of
different foods, spices and liquid refreshments.
As a farewell gift on our last day the monks
presented us with a 2 litre bottle of 100 day old
wine (it has to be buried in the ground for 100
days) which was very potent and some rice
bread.
Most of the children were able to read and write

English although not very well. If they could speak
English it meant they had a much better chance of
being able to get a job in one of the bigger cities,

thereby being able to help provide for their families. The children were so grateful for the opportunity
we provided them. It was a fantastic experience.
Right: Monastery class.
Summer Break: Teacher and Student bonding trip to Cambodia.
All classes were conducted in English.

Generally most students and teachers held
the ESL teachers in high regard. The owner
of the school also organized for all teaching
staff to travel by bus to Cambodia to stay for
a weekend viewing the sights and bonding
with each other. During this trip the
Vietnamese teachers were enthusiastic
about learning more English language and in
my case more about South Australia and
Australia in general.
(Picture: housing in Cambodia – class trip)
Many of the teachers had never left Long Xuyen and a few had travelled to Ho Chi Minh or
Hanoi. We set off at 4am and traveled for a 2 hours before stopping at a major bus station with
a restaurant and buffet with rice wine to toast. Everyone was feeling very happy as we re-
boarded the bus after our delicious meal. One of the teachers had already collected all our
passports and had paid the entry fee to Cambodia earlier in the week. When we arrived at the
Cambodian border we all got off the bus while it was searched and we were all given our
stamped passports back. A money exchange post was available and I purchased some local
currency.
The bus took us all to several places of interest
and eventually arrived at our hotel where we
were partnered off and given our rooms. The
hotel was very nice and clean directly across
the road from the beach, but as we all got in
for a swim a storm hit and we all had to get
changed and head back to the hotel and then
out to a casino restaurant. There are many
small casino restaurant in Cambodia as
gambling is not permitted in Vietnam so
people leave to cross the border to Cambodia.
After our meal we all went back to the hotel as Vietnamese people rise very early and often
takes naps between 1-3pm, but this was

difficult on the bus so everyone was ready for bed by 10pm. Up early for another buffet
breakfast the next day we all hoped back on the bus and travelled some sightseeing temples
and a local market on the ocean front. It was in a very poor run-down area and the main food
for sale was seafood with lots of other trinkets available for purchase. It was a hurried trip but
bartering the prices was a lot of fun and is expected in most market places in Vietnam and
Cambodia.
Finally we headed home. The trip was extremely enjoyable with lots of singing and laughter.
Although most of the teachers could not speak any English at the start by the end they were
able to speak a few words (Hello, Goodbye, Thank you, Cheers, How much?) and me and the
other western teachers learn some more Vietnamese.
Left: Private class Right: Cambodia excursion
Left: Private school – band students Right: Cafeteria food – Yum LUNCH!

Ho Chi Minh: War Musuem
Long Xuyen: Mekong River

Long Xuyen City Housing.
TESOL
Opportunitie
Age restrictions may apply to some positions and university qualifications. You are also able to take on
voluntary position working for free in poorer regions.
Teaching Position/s at Primary Schools s

Employment Areas: •Teaching (Elementary Teacher, English Teacher, Language Teacher, Overseas
Teaching)
•TEFL/ESL
Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time, Temporary, Contract
Salary: 1200 USD Monthly
High school: ESL Teaching Position/s

Employment Areas: •TEFL/ESL (Teaching English Overseas)
•Teaching (English Teacher, Language Teacher)
Employment Type: Full Time
Private Tuition: IELTS Teacher
Employment Areas: •TEFL/ESL (Teaching English Overseas, Teaching English to Adults)
•Teaching (English Teacher)
Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time
Kindergarten/Early Years Teacher/s
Employment Areas:
•Education (Kindergarten, Early Childhood Education)
•TEFL/ESL (Teaching English to Young Learners)
Employment Type: Full Time
Community center English:
English Teacher
Employment Areas: •TEFL/ESL (Teaching English Overseas, Teaching English to Adults)
•Teaching (English Teacher, Language Teacher)
Employment Type: Full Time / part time

Sample
Teaching
Lesson Plan

PRE-TASK:
Students all listen to the song: ‘Do Re Mi’ from the sound of music, downloaded from itunes and played
from a USB through the computer.
LYRICS:
Doe, a deer, a female deer
Ray, a drop of golden sun
Me, a name I call myself
Far, a long, long way to run
Sew, a needle pulling thread
La, a note to follow Sew
Tea, a drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to Do (oh-oh-oh)
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do
So-do!
When you know the notes to sing

You can sing most anything
REPEATED 3X.
TASK 1:
Students sit and watch the song scene from the movie: Sound of Music on television via a USB recording
routed through the teachers computer.
Task 2:
Students were separated into groups and then each group chose a word from the song:
Do / Re / Mi / Fa / So / La / Ti and the corresponding lyric
And then each group designed their own poster with their word and lyric in the center.
Task 3:
Students and teacher have a class discussion about the meaning of their lyrics.
Task 4:
Teacher teaches students dance moves to match their lyrics in preparation for an assembly
performance.
Review:
Teacher gets students to practice their lines and dance.
Homework:
To practice the song and dance at home to family using their posters.
Trungus Global International School
MY LAST DAY IN VIETNAM!!

Overall an absolutely amazing experience thanks to ATA TESOL and Mr. Ben at
Trungus GIS.
ATA TESOL
Information
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being the largest and best private TESOL provider in Australia. Our motto:
"Do what you've always done and you'll get what you've always got."
With constant changes in our industry we are constantly reinventing ourselves to cater to the increasing changes
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asset are our customers, you! Our goal;
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By: Rebecka Lee

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TRAVELLING & TEACHING ENGLISH IN VIETNAM................................................. 4

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1. The official name of Vietnam is the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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Co-op Mart: Across the road from the Dong Xuyên

An Giang Museum: Even though the signage is in

Mobile Phone Expenses:

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Food / Shopping Expenses:

Vietnamese Dong: VND Australian Dollar: AUD

Vietnamese Dong: VND Australian Dollar: AUD

Approximate hourly rate 200,000 VND $12.46 AUD

 Hotels – traditional or capsule

Hotels include or Bed and Breakfasts usually include;

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Hotels in Long Xuyen:

1. Hoa Binh 1 Hotel

Bed and Breakfast:

1. Kim Anh Hotel

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Address: 8 Dao Tan Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: +84-4 3774 0100 Fax: +84-4 3774 0111

Mr Hugh Borrowman – Ambassador

2. American Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: (+84) (4) 772-1500 Fax: (+84) (4) 772-1510

3. British Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam

4. Canadian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam

Address: 31 Hung Vuong, Hanoi, Vietnam, City Hanoi

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 Organize a comprehensive travel insurance for the amount of time overseas

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Talking with the monks and learning about their

Most of the children were able to read and write

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Right: Monastery class.

Summer Break: Teacher and Student bonding trip to Cambodia.

All classes were conducted in English.

(Picture: housing in Cambodia – class trip)

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Left: Private class Right: Cambodia excursion

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Long Xuyen: Mekong River

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