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leaper

@leaper

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Filipino expat in Tanzania

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Filipino

Lives in Dar es Salaam

Speaks Filipino, English

Registration: 30 September 2010

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leaper replied to a thread
12 years ago
leaper

newbie on a two year contract by leaper

Hey everyone, I'm Angela, just arrived yesterday and I'll probably be in Dar for a while coz I signed a two year contract :D Apart from people I work with, I don't know anyone in Tanzania. So let's get to know each other, hang out, have coffee and ...

leaper

overwhelmed by the replies i'm getting :P on pm. anyway, looks like a good group. making new friends is always a good thing when you're new to a place. and being on the same boat sometimes helps Read More

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12 years ago

newbie on a two year contract

Hey everyone, I'm Angela, just arrived yesterday and I'll probably be in Dar for a while coz I signed a two year contract :D Apart from people I work with, I don't know anyone in Tanzania. So let's get to know each other, hang out, have coffee and ... Read More

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12 years ago
Tomfitch

The best English breakfast in town by Tomfitch

Hi all, Curious as to your opinions on where to find a good English breakfast. I've been here awhile now and found a few; Spotted cow, boomerang etc. Open to any suggestions! One of the few things I crave from home occasionally!

leaper

I don't eat meat so I can't say who has the best sausages/bacon but from my breaky trips with my friends --- here are some suggestions: Jaspas on Dong Khoi Kita Coffee on Nguyen Hue Au Parc on Han Tuyen Bobby Brewers Enjoy :) Read More

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13 years ago
sofimofi

Looking for room to rent and/or housemate(s) by sofimofi

Hello, My name is Sofia and I'm from Toronto, Canada, 25 year old female. I have been living here for about 3 months and I'm looking for a new house to live in. I'm looking for new housemate(s) to possibly share a new house with or search for a ...

leaper

my friend is moving out of his shared house soon... pretty snazzy place :P border of D3 and Phu Nhuan. lemme know if you're interested, I'll send you his number currently, 3 girls and a guy are living in that house. all English teachers. guy is ... Read More

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13 years ago
stephanie4942

Vietnamese for expatriates- Free of charge by stephanie4942

Im Stephanie, graduated from college few months ago, management marketing major. I and my cousin who is now a student from University of Social Sciences and Humanities, have a project named " I love Vietnamese" so that we will teach Vietnamese for ...

leaper

Been quite busy sorry... Shot you an email :) Read More

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14 years ago
stephanie4942

Vietnamese for expatriates- Free of charge by stephanie4942

Im Stephanie, graduated from college few months ago, management marketing major. I and my cousin who is now a student from University of Social Sciences and Humanities, have a project named " I love Vietnamese" so that we will teach Vietnamese for ...

leaper

Count me in... I'm studying right now and I definitely need more practice Read More

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14 years ago
dgmoody

Teaching English by dgmoody

Hi guys I'm South African and i'm coming over to Vietnam in March to do what every English speaker does, teach English. Just would like to know advice from current teachers there, you know the basics, need to know etc. Ohhh, one other thing, i ...

leaper

You're a native speaker so that's a plus... Do you have a teaching certificate of any kind? Dreadlocks are viewed as an oddity but it may depend on how tidy you look overall :P Some schools are a little picky about that but there are schools that ... Read More

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14 years ago
Lizelle Engelbrecht

New in Saigon- from Nha Trang. by Lizelle Engelbrecht

Hi, I've been living and working as a teacher in Nha Trang since October 2010. IÂ’m also a part-time artist, and have my own little studio in my house. However, art materials are impossible to find in this town and I regularly have to travel to HCMC ...

leaper

Hi Lizelle, Yeah, Sean is right. Requirements vary ---- skin tone and/or passport also changes things :D A certificate would be great especially if you want to teach in better schools. Some teachers survive on doing private ... Read More

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14 years ago
thinkpad

Visa and Working by thinkpad

hi

leaper

private tutoring or start at small schools.... Read More

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14 years ago
justmosc

Looking for room to rent by justmosc

Hi, my name is Justine and I am moving to Ho Chi Minh CIty on November 30th to teach English. I am looking for to rent a room for a few months, preferably in Districts 1-3. Please let me know if you can help me out.

leaper

Thanks for that Ryan. I just looked around one of the rooms at that address and decided to take it. I move in on Monday so I guess we'll meet soon if you're in the same house.how's the new place? I'm also looking for a room to rent. did you have ... Read More

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14 years ago
leaper

^hi Joana, I'm an EFL teacher doing a training course this month in HCM. I'm renting a room in a shared house, I think there are 3 available rooms right now. I can also give you the number of the agent who helped me out. you can contact me at ... Read More

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14 years ago
roommate

Wanna meet people in HCMC by roommate

Hi there! I'm a young woman from France. I've been pretty lonely for a few days now - so I would like to make new contacts/ friends in HCMC. I like to go out and enjoy the life here but it's better when you can share this fun with others. Feel ...

leaper

just moved to Saigon... sent you a private message :D Read More

leaper replied to a thread
14 years ago
peachsorbet

Moving to HCM City in Oct '10 by peachsorbet

Hi there... I'll be moving to HCM City in October for work. I don't know many people there and certainly will have alot to learn abt the culture and living in the city itself. I hope to meet new people through this website to socialise and ...

leaper

Hi Leaper, Its good to hear from you. How are you? I'll be arriving in HCM on the 13th (yay!)- thats just a week away! So this week Im just busy catching up with friends- most of whom have 'promised' to visit me when im there.. I doubt i can be ... Read More

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14 years ago
fazli

Greeting from Malaysia by fazli

Hi alls, Greeting from Malaysia. i am newbie here, my name is fazli. i would like to ask one question about price of notebook or laptop. How much the rate price if i want to buy a new brand notebook or laptop at HCMC. ie the price cheaper ...

leaper

my friends bought Acer laptops --- one uses his for games so specs are pretty decent, cost him about $550 Read More

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14 years ago
Julien

Racism by Julien

Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...

leaper

I'm a Filipino working in Vietnam, often mistaken for a local and sometimes that works out fine. I just keep quiet and maybe they think I'm stupid for understanding them ---- then I start speaking English then there starts the talking... They have ... Read More