ukteacher
English expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English french Spanish german
Registration: 27 September 2015
looking for spanish teacher in pattaya by malino
i want to learn spanish ,my job is not busy,so i have time to study now,i want to study spanish. If you can teach ,send me an email! Thank you and have a good day!
@malinoI'm an Englishman who lived in Spain and Spain Spanish well at written and conversational level,SuerteIan Read More
Financial advice for expats - any experience of using Devere? by jamesfromkent
I've been in Vietnam for a couple of years now, I'm running the VN office of a US software company. Since I've been here, I've been approach by a lot of different investment advisors / financial planners etc. I've spoken to one ...
The company you mentioned lost a lot of my friends money in Bangkok, do your own diligence and trust none of them Read More
What's a good allowance for gf/wife in HCM? by ncollins10021
What's a good allowance per week to give to live in girlfriend/wife? The allowance needs to cover groceries(three adults and one baby), some money for her to sock away and miscellaneous/whatever money. Rent and home expenses covered by me. ...
Allowance for a girlfriend? You mean salary? This is why vietnam is heading the same was as Thailand, all the scamming and gullible westerners. A good "allowance" is nothing and if she asks for money get rid of her and get some pride back. Read More
Juz moved in to Saigon by joe1980
Hi everyone, my name is Joe from SG. Can anyone advise about the interest rate in Vietnam Banks? 7% PA. I was thinking of investing my SGD into VND and earning some interest from the banks here. Pls advise. Thanks
slightly! enormously safer of course! Read More
Juz moved in to Saigon by joe1980
Hi everyone, my name is Joe from SG. Can anyone advise about the interest rate in Vietnam Banks? 7% PA. I was thinking of investing my SGD into VND and earning some interest from the banks here. Pls advise. Thanks
its called "risk reward" and you can see the international bond market yields that reflect this, ie the likelihood of you getting your money back or not. eg. US, UK, German, Japanese bond yields are very low because you will have almost no ... Read More
Shipping personal goods from europe to vietnam
wow,, I will take it bit by bit on flights and sell the rest in Europe, the good news is musical stuff is cheap as chips in Vietnam, thanks for your feedback mate Read More
Shipping personal goods from europe to vietnam
Thanks very much, good advice, much appreciated, Its mostly musical stuff i find it hard to leave behind, sounds like i would get stung, my guitars are precious but i can sell amplifiers etc before i go, Thanks again for your help Read More
Shipping personal goods from europe to vietnam
Hi, does anyone have info about shipping stuff from europe to vietnam, just personal stuff less than 100kg? approx costs and best companies to use. Very grateful for advice and personal experience. Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Buying a couple of cows for the wife is great. Old fashioned and romantic. The good old days! Also a good test of her acumen..if she slaughters them.and eats today or.milks them a d drinks fir many years. Good move amigo. Avoid the materialistic ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Great to hear one of the success stories but sadly for this guy another situation entirely. Moreover the world has changed fast a d the Facebook generation are massively more informed internationally and have higher demands than ever before. We all ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Yes poor guy I should have checked the date. Lets hope he saw sense and hes not still being victimi9 Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
This is a very common theme and one that I could have written myself after reading the first line. The sums involved and accepted by her are outrageous and add up to a senior management salary in Vietnam. I have been coming to SEA since 1990. Many ... Read More
Business Visa: recommended for future activity? by JByron
Hi everyone, I'm planning on moving from Bangkok, where I've been living for 4 years, to HCMC in the next few months, looking for business opportunities. As far as I've read on other posts, a 1-year Business visa would be advisable ...
to say "business is difficult here" is stating the obvious as its difficult in all S E Asia. however its possible if you are business savvy. most non business people regard business as "difficult" and risky and usually work for ... Read More
Too old? by Ramble235
Hello. I am an English teacher currently working in France. I have a degree, (Art), and a TEFL certificate. I have been teaching English for most of the past 10 years. My contract is coming to the end and I am considering relocating to Vietnam to ...
Its not offensive just clumsy. Basically the power of Hollywood has had a huge influence on the Facebook generation but its really not true that Americans are priority.Sometimes sure. But its why the world's richest people usually send their ... Read More
Too old? by Ramble235
Hello. I am an English teacher currently working in France. I have a degree, (Art), and a TEFL certificate. I have been teaching English for most of the past 10 years. My contract is coming to the end and I am considering relocating to Vietnam to ...
Sadly that's a pretty accurate summary except for the point about Americans being the number 1 preference. Having travelled to over 50 countries that is quite inaccurate at least in my experience. In South America British native teachers are ... Read More
Jobs for English speaker by Mann123
Hy I am looking for job in Romania English speakers because I can't speake Romanian very well so if anybody now any company who hiring English speakers please let me , thanks in advance
You should really check your spelling and grammar before you advertise as an English speaker. Not easy to spell in English but easy to check these days. These errors don't make you look like an English speaker to potential contacts. good luck Read More
Too old? by Ramble235
Hello. I am an English teacher currently working in France. I have a degree, (Art), and a TEFL certificate. I have been teaching English for most of the past 10 years. My contract is coming to the end and I am considering relocating to Vietnam to ...
I agree with all this and very well put. The region is very much developing and will take time to catch up and become a less judgemental society. I used to manage a team of 200+ in Thailand, sometimes a nightmare. Just prove you are worthy despite ... Read More
Too old? by Ramble235
Hello. I am an English teacher currently working in France. I have a degree, (Art), and a TEFL certificate. I have been teaching English for most of the past 10 years. My contract is coming to the end and I am considering relocating to Vietnam to ...
Hi there I got in touch via this site, plus some people I met when I was in Vietnam, you wont have a problem if you really want it, yes Europe is much much easier in just about everything, Europe also lacks many things Vietnam can give. its 6 and ... Read More
Too old? by Ramble235
Hello. I am an English teacher currently working in France. I have a degree, (Art), and a TEFL certificate. I have been teaching English for most of the past 10 years. My contract is coming to the end and I am considering relocating to Vietnam to ...
I am 52 although very fit (touch wood), an English national and just spent 2 months in Vietnam and without looking very hard have had dozens of job enquiries and some offers. I am back in Europe and still getting emails from schools, especially in ... Read More
Best cities to live in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Vietnam. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I am not "prejudiced" at all as I have no reason to PRE.JUDGE anything. Fact that the traffic chaos and outrageous petty crime im.HCMC are unfortunately out of.control. Pity as its a beautiful city architecturally. Vietnam ... Read More
Best cities to live in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Vietnam. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Hcmc us horific. Traffic is madness. Very high crime rate and no police. Nha trang dangerous with constant nuisances on.motorcycles offering drugs and hookers and people being robbed outside the sailing club is a nightly occurrence. Da nang wins ... Read More
Open a music lovers club, singers or guitar players, etc let's rock by wendynguyen305
Hi everyone! I'm Lien, I'm a banker. Life has been bored lately and I want to create some fun. I love music in general. I love singing, and I play a little bit guitar. I sing both English and Vietnamese songs whatever genre I feel like. I ...
District 3 is the place for genuine live music. Check it out Read More
Open a music lovers club, singers or guitar players, etc let's rock by wendynguyen305
Hi everyone! I'm Lien, I'm a banker. Life has been bored lately and I want to create some fun. I love music in general. I love singing, and I play a little bit guitar. I sing both English and Vietnamese songs whatever genre I feel like. I ...
Try Yoko cafe in D3 for musicians night on Wednesdays. Open.mic night and nice people. Good luck Read More
Open a music lovers club, singers or guitar players, etc let's rock by wendynguyen305
Hi everyone! I'm Lien, I'm a banker. Life has been bored lately and I want to create some fun. I love music in general. I love singing, and I play a little bit guitar. I sing both English and Vietnamese songs whatever genre I feel like. I ...
Hello everyone I am temporarily staying in d 3 near saigon star hotel and there are loads if music cafes around here. Yoko cafe for one has ooen.mike nights on Tuesday nights with participants if various levels if.musicianship. I play in a few ... Read More
Sorry silly Q, but how where do I fill in a non-resident tax return? by Lucy en Espana
I live in the UK but have a holiday flat in Alicante. I need to fill in an annual tax return but I can't seem to find out where. Can I do it online? A solicitor doing this costs loads plus then you have to pay the tax, so I hope to be able to ...
Most abogados are cousins of the estate agents who are cousins of the local town hall Additionally each region has its own rules which should only.be adhered to be foreigners and.most locals side step think long and hard Read More
Sorry silly Q, but how where do I fill in a non-resident tax return? by Lucy en Espana
I live in the UK but have a holiday flat in Alicante. I need to fill in an annual tax return but I can't seem to find out where. Can I do it online? A solicitor doing this costs loads plus then you have to pay the tax, so I hope to be able to ...
You are right and the Spanish authorities have always been so fair and treated foreigners with the utmost respect. Spain is the last bastion of fair play and distribution of wealth haha Read More
English teaching positions in Hoi An by Smadar
Hi, My name is Smadar. I arrived a month ago to Vietnam and accopmlished my Celta certificate. I'm currently looking for a job ias an English teacher in one of the cities that are located on the beach. If someone has any reccomendations I would ...
Yes I did the TESL course in the UK and it appeared as a sort of certificate shop where you pay the money and they give you a certificate. Most of the students were English nationals and hopelessly inept and lacking basic education and the educator/ ... Read More
A kiwi looking for English teaching position in Da Nang. by KIWIGREG
Hello. I have recently travelled Vietnam. Im now looking for teaching position in Da Nang, and accomm. If anyone can help, great. Im on we chat: kiwigreg69. Greg
Yes but I was referring to the bird. Anyway I.am.from the. North of.England.so really have to watch my accent too. Quite funny when so .mamy students go to Ireland to learn English and sound like .Dubliners when they leave. Best of luck man. I just ... Read More
A kiwi looking for English teaching position in Da Nang. by KIWIGREG
Hello. I have recently travelled Vietnam. Im now looking for teaching position in Da Nang, and accomm. If anyone can help, great. Im on we chat: kiwigreg69. Greg
How.can a Kiwi teach English? Parrots.maybe but Kiwis can't even speak! Far.fetched. Read More
English teaching positions in Hoi An by Smadar
Hi, My name is Smadar. I arrived a month ago to Vietnam and accopmlished my Celta certificate. I'm currently looking for a job ias an English teacher in one of the cities that are located on the beach. If someone has any reccomendations I would ...
Sir The reason for seeking native speakers is evident. Your grammar must be 100%..these institutions are turning out teachers like a factory. For example. I arrived IN Vietnam not TO Vietnam. You can't teach bad grammar to paying customers and ... Read More
Los Montesinos
get good fiscal advice BEFORE you move here, careful of the spanish "dick turpin" tax office, its complex and often very punitive, be aware of the outrageous property transfer tax which applies when you buy AND sell. do your homework, its ... Read More
Making phone calls in Spain by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Spain, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Spain? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
In 2015 nobody with any sense gets a lamdline. Its costly and the providers are inefficient. There are a number of traditional big name mobile operators who are also expensive. For overseas calls nuse lebara for pay as you go. They are massively ... Read More
Sending money outside Romania by imbang
hi,聽 聽can anyone please help me.i want to know a reliable bank to send money outside romania aside from moneygram and western union.thanks a lot
its the best way paypal, just remember to set up your debit and credit cards with the receiever,s too its far cheaper than western and moneygram and the funds arrive in a couple of seconds good luck and be careful, its generally a safe country, ... Read More
Sending money outside Romania by imbang
hi,聽 聽can anyone please help me.i want to know a reliable bank to send money outside romania aside from moneygram and western union.thanks a lot
Use paypal its super safe. Cheap.and super fast I use it often since 10 years and great Read More
Advice re: seeking part-time work in Spain
To get work here you mist offer something different and have imagination. Spanish very important. Get a good teacher then you will be. Ahead if the majority of ex pats here who can't be bothered and complain there is no work. I am seldom short ... Read More
Sorry silly Q, but how where do I fill in a non-resident tax return? by Lucy en Espana
I live in the UK but have a holiday flat in Alicante. I need to fill in an annual tax return but I can't seem to find out where. Can I do it online? A solicitor doing this costs loads plus then you have to pay the tax, so I hope to be able to ...
No idea about online. Don't know if you are fluent in Spanish or not.. best check with your town hall when here. Read More
Advice re: seeking part-time work in Spain
The whole country is ducking and diving here including the locals and the honest get fleeced. Tax thresholds are very low compared to the UK. I don't live here full time for that reason Everyone has a unique profile so take advice for the ... Read More
Moving to Puente Genil, C贸rdoba by catherine2711
Holaa I'm a University of Southampton student moving to Spain to teach English with British Council for my third year abroad. I have just been placed with a school in Puente Genil, C贸rdoba so I will be moving there in early October for the ...
Cordoba is a great province but very insular culturally. Make sure you get air con as its absolutely boiling hot. Visit wonderful cordoba city and the immense sierra de carzola Enjoy Read More
Sorry silly Q, but how where do I fill in a non-resident tax return? by Lucy en Espana
I live in the UK but have a holiday flat in Alicante. I need to fill in an annual tax return but I can't seem to find out where. Can I do it online? A solicitor doing this costs loads plus then you have to pay the tax, so I hope to be able to ...
At your local town hall. Known in Spanish as ayumtomiento Be careful. Read More
Advice re: seeking part-time work in Spain
Costa blanca news. Its a free paper over here. Millions of dogs here so plenty of demand for dog walkers. Do me a favour and.walk them all to France thenni might get some sleep at night. Dogs owned by the locals.are a.major.annoyance here. Free to ... Read More
Sorry silly Q, but how where do I fill in a non-resident tax return? by Lucy en Espana
I live in the UK but have a holiday flat in Alicante. I need to fill in an annual tax return but I can't seem to find out where. Can I do it online? A solicitor doing this costs loads plus then you have to pay the tax, so I hope to be able to ...
Very few people bother with this. Think before you submit too.much to Spanish authorities Read More