@Ian milnes
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Lives in Brisbane
Registration: 11 November 2012
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Cafe in HCMC by tintinmiami2013
Hello, I love going to cafe shop around HCMC. If you know of any tasty or unique looking cafe shop, feel free to recommend. Thanks, Tin Tin
Vuongs cafe and ice cream. The best French cake,great fresh fruit smoothies, great coffee and the best service. Air con. Small, but quaint 250 Trang Hung Dao st Dis.5.China Town. Read More
Arriving in April of 2016 to HCMC- New to teaching English by Highz
Hello everyone, First time posting here. I will be getting my TEFL certificate in February from SEETefl in Chiang Mai. Planning on heading to HCMC in April. Just curious if that would be a good time to be looking for work. No real teaching ...
Hi Guys! Got my self in a bit of a pickle, job fell through.I have experience in teaching in Ho Chi before. Previous school has classes for me but only on weekends, total hours 8!!!!.Not enough! to pay rent Have experience and TESOL diploma, no ... Read More
The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, has been helping expatriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...
Thanks! I have been a member for several years, and have always enjoyed regular heads up of what is happening, especially in Vietnam . Great forum. Read More
Sausages?? by Panadol
Hi all, I'm currently back in Australia visiting family and friends (I'm absolutely freezing here in Melbourne). My brother asked me to make some sausages for him, as my sausage making stuff is stored in his garage. So I taught him how to ...
I love you guys! Just imagine, the best of snags in VN, I am ready to plonk a little money! Anyone else interested? Of course I love a bit of Greek, bit of Itai! some of the best sausage comes out of this cold place, called Melbourne! it's in ... Read More
Sausages?? by Panadol
Hi all, I'm currently back in Australia visiting family and friends (I'm absolutely freezing here in Melbourne). My brother asked me to make some sausages for him, as my sausage making stuff is stored in his garage. So I taught him how to ...
Yes! I went to Melbourne once! I actually had to buy a pair of jeans! Read More
Sausages?? by Panadol
Hi all, I'm currently back in Australia visiting family and friends (I'm absolutely freezing here in Melbourne). My brother asked me to make some sausages for him, as my sausage making stuff is stored in his garage. So I taught him how to ...
Hi! Greg! Bloody cold here also on the Gold Coast! I have been to Vietnam many times, and have eaten just about everything or tried to. I have yet to find a good snag!Often I have thought about inviting a few of my Saigonese friends over for a ... Read More
coffee shop Saigon - help with formalities to register by Ian milnes
Hi Guys! I am contemplating on moving to Saigon in August 2014. I have started the search to lease a small shop to convert into a coffee bar in district 1 or 2. As yet I have only searched through some real estates in this area. I understand ...
Do what you have to do first! I still have your original message. Thank you, keep in contact! Regards Ian. :idontagree: Read More
coffee shop Saigon - help with formalities to register
Hi Guys! I am contemplating on moving to Saigon in August 2014. I have started the search to lease a small shop to convert into a coffee bar in district 1 or 2. As yet I have only searched through some real estates in this area. I understand ... Read More
swimming lessons in HCM. by Ian milnes
I was reading a post on the amount of deaths in Vietnam from drowning, especially amongst children. I could not believe the amount! I have been to Vietnam many times and have noticed especially in Vung Tau that people don't actually swim.However ...
Hi Giang! I should have added that I am not in HCM. at this present time. However I will be returning to Vietnam at the end of March to find a little more on what lies ahead in teaching swimming. You are welcome to keep in touch, and I hope to meet ... Read More
swimming lessons in HCM. by Ian milnes
I was reading a post on the amount of deaths in Vietnam from drowning, especially amongst children. I could not believe the amount! I have been to Vietnam many times and have noticed especially in Vung Tau that people don't actually swim.However ...
Regrettably this is an unfortunate way to think, especially when learning how to swim could save LIVES! Yes! I have heard of Ausswim, they do a fantastic job in volunteering their time.It is just that I have not heard of swimming classes being part ... Read More
swimming lessons in HCM.
I was reading a post on the amount of deaths in Vietnam from drowning, especially amongst children. I could not believe the amount! I have been to Vietnam many times and have noticed especially in Vung Tau that people don't actually swim.However ... Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
Come on people this yank or canack is just fishing! Read More
I want to learn Vietnamese! by Anthony W.
Hey guys, I just moved to Saigon last month. And I think I should start learning Vietnamese. So can anybody suggest a good school? Thanks.
I definitely have to meet you the next time I am in Ho Chi. Sorry! I drive on the left hand side.I was just wondering how do you say hello in American or coffee or any other of the English words. I have no trouble in understanding an American, I ... Read More
English 2014 by I do believe
In Vietnam approximately 90% of Vietnamese English teachers failed a government competency test. I have met about 50 Vietnamese English teachers and not one could speak English fluently or correctly but all of the Vietnamese teachers had superior ...
Unbelievable! is that why I meet so many so called red necks from North America.The way you think the world revolves around your way of thinking.Who gave you the English language in the first place.The North Americans just bastardised a perfectly ... Read More
Is teaching English a good job for expats in Saigon? by mikeymyke
I was wondering how viable a job teaching English is for someone who doesn't know much Vietnamese, was born in Canada, and is married to a Vietnamese woman? Does it pay well and have enough hours working? Also are there a lot of opportunites? ...
I am a mature Australian male who has recently received a TESOL certificate, and wish to teach English in Vietnam. I have yet to complete my electives.I have approached several agencies Via email, I even approached an Agency whilst in Vietnam.They ... Read More