A survey done by Go Overseas, a U.S.-based listing and reviews site for programs abroad, reveals that Vietnam is among the world's nine countries that pay the highest salaries for ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers. With data updated until May this year, the survey found that a foreign English teacher can earn from VND22.7 million to VND45.5 million ($1,000 to 2,000) a month in Vietnam, where the average annual income last year was $2,385. English is an obligatory subject from sixth grade across Vietnam and in large cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, many primary schools opt for English programs for students and demand high proficiency. Therefore, the ESL industry has been thriving in Vietnam in recent years, with jobs offering high salaries available all year round. Candidates only need to hold a bachelor’s degree and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate; and previous experience in teaching is highly preferred. The report, based on ESL … [Read more...] about Foreigners cash in on teaching English in Vietnam
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An English teacher reaches out to Hanoi’s homeless
The Hanoi Railway Station is one of the hotspots in the capital city for the homeless. They gather there once the city has gone to sleep, taking refuge for the night. On a Thursday night at around 10pm, groups of homeless people had replaced the crowds of passengers when Axe arrived at the station along with 20 or so volunteers. They carried with them bags full of neatly organized hot, nutritious meals and other necessities. Knowing their “delivery” guys had arrived, the homeless people, elders and children included, rose and stood in line to receive food, drinks, clothes, footwear, and even toothbrushes and toilet paper. No one pushed anyone or cut the line because everyone knew that Christopher and his team were well organized and would arrive there every Thursday at this hour. “I have been here for almost a month, if it wasn’t for this meal, I would have gone to sleep with a roaring belly many nights, ” said Bui Thi Thu Hang. The fifty-year-old … [Read more...] about An English teacher reaches out to Hanoi’s homeless
24/7 English Channel 104.5 FM launched in north central Vietnam
VOV President Nguyen The Ky speaks at the launch ceremony of 24/7 English Channel in Thua Thien Hue province on August 31, 2018. The coverage spans 6,800 square km from Quang Tri province’s Dong Ha City to Hai Van Pass. Listeners can tune into VOV1 broadcasts on FM 95 MHz, while 24/7 English broadcasts are available on 104.5 MHz. "Thua Thien Hue province holds a strategic position in national development. VOV’s extension of these two channels’ broadcasts in Vietnamese and English to the province is to provide up-to-date information to tourists. We also hope for closer cooperation between VOV and Thua Thien Hue province," said VOV President Nguyen The Ky at a ceremony held on August 31 in Thua Thien Hue provincial Radio and Television Station to officially launch the two channels’ broadcasts in north central Vietnam. Leaders of VOV and Thua Thien Hue province cut the ribbon to launch the new FM channels The event was part of activities … [Read more...] about 24/7 English Channel 104.5 FM launched in north central Vietnam
English to be compulsory subject in schools
With the aim to train skilled workers who can integrate with local and international labor markets, the city decide to add English into the curriculum and the final exams of students who enrolled in four-year and two-year programs at colleges and technical institutes. Students at these educational institutes also learn another foreign language in addition to English in preparation for labor export. As per the plan, from now to 2020, the city will supply 461,000 skilled workers for the labor market annually. This plan aims to help the workforce with adaptation and integration into the domestic and international labor markets. To avoid shortage of skilled blue-collar workers while abundant unemployed university students, the Committee asked relevant agencies to work with schools for employment orientation at junior and senior high schools. Two years from now, at least 30 percent of secondary graduates are expected to choose a two-year program and 30 percent of high school graduates will … [Read more...] about English to be compulsory subject in schools
Teacher of English applies new teaching method
Teacher of English applies new teaching methodBy Minh Tuan English teacher Duong Doan Hoang Truc (center, grey shirt) poses with her students after the play - PHOTO: MINH TUAN HCMC - I was invited last week to a show in which students of the part-time American Literature class lectured by teacher of English Duong Doan Hoang Truc at HCMC Open University stage the drama “Sorry, Wrong Number” by Lucille Fletcher. On the way from my office to the university, I thought this would be just another role-playing as normal as many other English classes in the city. However, when I entered the classroom, I was really impressed as everything was prepared so carefully and professionally. The room was transformed into a mini stage with everything needed for the play. Speaking to The Saigon Times, Hoang Truc said after obtaining a master degree at the University of York in the UK and came back to HCMC Open University for work, she decided to support teacher Le Quang Truc in … [Read more...] about Teacher of English applies new teaching method