Timothy Shapiro
@tsshapiro
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Buon Ma Thuot
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 30 May 2013
Activity
Today at the market at 3:15 pm by KruChris
IBefore going out, I drank a lot. My silk shirt showed wet patches on my belly. A woman in her 50s talked angrily, approaching and then touching my shirt. What was that all about? Saying that I was a disgrace, allowing the "human cooling ...
There was a gasp and the arms let go as I continued swivelling to the left to face my attacker and deliver a "heel hand" strike to the face of my assailant. This can be a deadly blow if done just right and I stopped just in timeThe ... Read More
U.S. Tourist Visa for lady? by Diazo
How difficult is it for a married lady, with own home, own business, to get a visa to America. Any suggestions or personal experiences would be appreciated.
No, that is incorrect. The embassy is very clear on this. You should not purchase your tickets until you have visa in hand. Read More
U.S. Tourist Visa for lady? by Diazo
How difficult is it for a married lady, with own home, own business, to get a visa to America. Any suggestions or personal experiences would be appreciated.
No, and it's not true. There are no clear guidelines for a tourist visa. Each customs officer is instructed to look at each visa applicant as a potential migrant. The visa petitioner has to demonstrate 'strong ties' to Vietnam to ... Read More
A Vietnamese Woman Being Stalked Needs Help by Libhero
Hello Forum members. Do you know any women's organization in HCM city that works with women experiencing violence, stalking, and abuse to suggest for a Vietnamese woman living in HCM and experiencing emotional torture? She wants to seek ...
Unfortunately, there's not much she an do, as far as official organizations or with the police. She should get her family involved. Traditionally, the father and older (or even younger) brother would protect her from this kind of behavior. Read More
Violent Threats to Girlfriend from her relative by poppingDurian
I've met a nice girl in Vietnam. Its been a long distance relationship. Recently she has been receiving threats from her relative via text. Either she gives him money or he will beat her or she may have an "accident" on the road. He ...
You need to stay out of it. The police will do nothing, and there's nothing you can do about it either. Even if you do catch the guy and stomp him out, everyone will be against you because: 1) You're not in the family and it's not your ... Read More
U.S. Tourist Visa for lady? by Diazo
How difficult is it for a married lady, with own home, own business, to get a visa to America. Any suggestions or personal experiences would be appreciated.
Diazo: You didn't answer my first question which was the most important. It seems a little harsh compared to other countries but if she is your wife, she will never get a tourist visa to the US. This is because if she came on a tourist ... Read More
BOOKS for teaching Listening for Students in University by meikoi
Good evening everyone, I am teaching listening for university students and I am getting mad at them as they do not get any improvement. I have been trying using many materials and textbooks such as Tactics for Listening, English for Life but the ...
You're going about this the wrong way. To improve students listening skills you need to be teaching them pronunciation. If they can't speak it, they'll never hear it. Make sure you're teaching reductions, elisions, and linking ... Read More
Teaching English with no degree by BT1989
I wanted to spend some time next year travelling around Asia, and staying in Vietnam for a while as well, I was there earlier this year and loved all of it. How feasible is it these days to land a job teaching English at language centres or private ...
Government regulations require that all foreign employees have the proper visa and work documents. This is for three reasons: 1) So immigrants from poorer countries (Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar) are not "taking" jobs from Vietnamese ... Read More
Working in VN without a degree + some other questions. by Furnishedbadge2
Hello everyone! I'm currently having some trouble understanding the rules for working in Vietnam. Some background: Volunteered at an English centre in Vietnam from March to June this year. I really liked the country and decided that I wanted ...
I live and work in the BMT and Daklak area, and the government here is stricter with foriegners than other regions. To answer your questions: 1) You MUST have a Bachelors degree and a teaching certificate unless you've got a BA in either ... Read More
Ludicrous New immigration rule. Can only work for 1 employer with WP! by Thaiger
Im getting so much conflicting information here about this, but basically you can only work at one employer, no matter how few the hours. Ergo, most teachers will have to work illegally, quit Vietnam, all schools wont be able to legally hire anyone ...
What happens if you get caught working without a visa at a school? Does this realistically happen?Working anywhere you don't have a WP is illegal. If you're teaching at another center, both you and the center could be fined. If you're ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a hospital around Danang for health consultation? by engelikitty
Hi, I visited one hospital for health consultation this afternoon and they charge me 2 000 000 VND. Why? (because I am foreigner). I think it is really expensive. Does anyone here knows how much the standard cost to see a doctor for health check up ...
Mine was 1.2 million VND. Read More
Westerners living in Vietnam by Moondancer
I have lived in Thailand for many years. Thais think farangs pockets are lined with Gold. I have now come to Vietnam to live permanently Its still the same but more blatant. When I go shopping I pay more for every item. Example Small milk drinks I ...
It's not just foreigners. The Vietnamese rip each other off too, if they can. Usually, the locals knoe the prices, so they can't be ripped off that way. For example, I had a student here (very wealthy), and her family had a mechanic who ... Read More
Teaching ESL in Da Nang by Reorandy
Hello all. I will be moving to Da Nang in December. Can anyone recommend a good English school to teach English at in Da Nang or Hoi An? Also, any pitfalls of teaching English or things I should be aware of? I will have my TESL certificate when I ...
I don't live there, so I can't reccomend anything specifically. Your best bet is to just arrive and hit the streets with your CV in hand. Competition can be tight for jobs in those cities because they're very desirable for foreigners. ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a hospital around Danang for health consultation? by engelikitty
Hi, I visited one hospital for health consultation this afternoon and they charge me 2 000 000 VND. Why? (because I am foreigner). I think it is really expensive. Does anyone here knows how much the standard cost to see a doctor for health check up ...
The establishment where you get the health check is pre-determined by the government office that issues your TRC and WP. You might not be able to change locations. You're probably not allowed to go to a local clinic. Be prepared to go in the ... Read More
All you can eat? Ho Chi Minh by DannyWielink
Hello everyone, I was hoping someone knows a good all you can eat sushi place in Ho Chi Minh. I like to eat a lot but I hate having the price displayed on every sushi since I think it ruins the experience. If anyone knows a good place, please let ...
All things considered, you probably want to avoid anywhere that's offering all you can eat fish... Read More