I wish everyone in the world wanted to speak Vietnamese and then I was gonna travel around and teach Vietnamese for living :))

I just wanted to say this to you no matter how many negative post you receive do what you want to do. Some people are trapped in a box of fear. Keep exploring when you get older you'll look back and say you lived your life. You can see beyond your limitations keep it up. what you're doing is awesome.

I agreed to a price with a motorbike in HMC. The first time I used the guy he was honest. The next day I used him and we agreed for the same price. But when we arrived he asked for more. I couldn't believe it. Being honest the 1st time and a crook the 2nd time was very unusual. We started arguing and some police came up to us, and I thought I was scammed and screwed. The police made us split the price down the middle. So, at least the police tried to be helpful. But the motorbike driver lost a customer.

best vlog about Vietnam ever!

No way! You were on the same street I am staying in right now! I recognise all those places. I just got here a few days ago to get an English Teaching job. I think the first few lessons are always going to be nerve-racking. Thanks for making these videos! I've watched a few of them, they've been very useful.

Please make a "How To Survive In Vietnam By Teaching English For 1 Hour A Month" video.

Very informative. And that's good to know it's easy to pick up work there. I think I'm gonna look more into Vietnam

What an exciting Adventure you're on.

Great videos Alex! I'll be heading to Hanoi in 2 weeks in search of my first TEFL job, so i've really been enjoying your videos! Do you mind me asking what camera you are shooting on. These look very nice!

Interesting idea to make money. You can also make money Online if you like producing content, the most popular being either blog posts or youtube videos. I really enjoy the footage of Vietnam coming from the Expat community, thanks for the info.

Hey Alex! Haha my name is also Alex. Lately I been thinking about what i want to do when I graduate, I've always wanted to travel the world become an educator. I came to the thought that maybe I should move to Vietnam and teach. I am of Vietnamese heritage and born in Canada. I was wondering if I had a good chance of being hired? I was maybe thinking of going for an English Degree and perhaps teaching kindergarten starting off. Ideally if possible - I like to be able to work on some personal things. The fact that you said 1hour of work literally pays for 1 day living cost makes me thrilled! 1 hour of work in North american can get you a combo at a fast food restaurant. >.>

Smart video....very informative.

Is this really a good way to live in Vietnam? people should not be encouraged to have this lifestyle. Unless they have savings or rich parents? I advise people to look for steadier jobs in the cities that will give you fair hours and reliable work. This a little a day lifestyle will not help you if the worst happens!

I've been following your videos since you started in Korea and now I'm in Korea teaching. I'm so glad you chose Vietnam to cover in your videos, I'll be there for vacation soon and possibly considering coming to teach if I can land something appealing. But I have to ask, do you find yourself able to save in money in Vietnam or are you just breaking even?

agree, 80,000 dong = 30 minutes is too costly , 40,000 is appropriate, don afraid to say, and if he dont deal with that, walk away instantly, he will call you back, i did it many times

This may apply for those who just arrived in Vietnam. Few hours of teaching per day is not enough to pay all the bills, especially if you decide to rent. There are much better options. Private tutoring or personal approach to schools are much better ways to get a permanent job. Agency will collect half a money you earn. Also, a teacher could go to the Communist Commission of Vietnam, with all the documents (BA, MA or TESOL certificates) translated to Vietnamese. They will certify these documents. It will cost you a little bit to do that, however, when schools see these documents, you can get a job much easier. They will trust you more. Look for a big building complex, where lots of people live. You will find many small, private classes there. Most of them will pay weekly and it is s good salary. Do not worry about the negative comments. They either never traveled in Asia or they are jealous, or they see you as their competition.

Veery funny. You forgot to deduct 160,000/day for commuting. You also forgot to mention that teaching without a permit is illegal. And for "picking up a scooter" don't forget that you need to be licensed to ride it. Just because it's easy to break the laws of the country you visit, it doesn't make it right. I'm just saying. By the way, you were lucky a drive by didn't snatch that selfie thingie out of your hand. It's a very easy way to have a camera gone missing in Vietnam.

Hi Alex: What qualifications do you need to teach English in Vietnam and do you get pay in cash? Thanks.

I've been to the exact cong caphe in old quarter! Planning to go back there this year!

What camera/phone did you use?? It looks amazing!

Hey, thats nice!

very nice video good music and smooth edit. what video camera do you uses.

Great video! Can I ask, to get such good video quality even in low light as you did, are you using a Go-Pro or something else to film with?? Thanks!

Ah, I am planning to teach in Vietnam as well, as it seems as though the job market for English teachers there is good (from what I hear, anyway). Where did you get your certificate, if I may ask? Did you go to a school in Vietnam? I'm still trying to decide where to get mine.

Omg! I don't think I'll survive living in VN.

I really enjoy your video! I really wanted to go to portgual, but maybe i'll consider vietnam. how did you get started, and through what organization?

how you find student ? how you advertise yourself ? what''s material that you use ? many thanks

You are lucky that you are a person from somewhere in Europe or America. So you can teach English there. What about Someone from Asia like me to teach English? Are the Vietnameses interested?

Alex Stevenson. I'm glad in the you got the motorbike taxi for your asking price. I understand you taught English there. My question is what exactly did you teach ?

Interesting Video.

hey I live in hanoi too by the way I saw you filming and the place your staying in is called hwang Kiem

What if I'm an american and speak fluent Vietnamese, would it benefit me if I were to teach english?

do they have African American teachers over there the teaching English as a second language? thanks for the video good information

Coming to teach in the southern city of Vung Tau in September! Any advice, tips, connections would be much appreciated!

Is it even worth working for only 1 hour You get what USD$15-USD$25 per hour You might spend that much traveling + eating to your work place

Hello Alex, can you tell me what months the schools close in Vietnam? Many thank yous for your videos and inspiration!

When you interview for jobs, do they kind of look down on your accent?I would imagine employers would prefer native English speakers without accents...

Hello, I was offered a job with E-connect in Vietnam. Have you heard of them? If so, can you tell me if they are a good company to work for?

Are there a lot of westerners in Hanoi? From your video, I thought I saw quite a few, but that could merely be your friend group, lol. I was able to get $20 an hour in Mexico City, but it was a sporadic work schedule that required significant planning for each class. Do you have to plan out each class beforehand? How long will you stay in Vietnam? Also, great video man!

I'm interested in a first time job teaching here in Ho Chi Minh wondering how much Vietnamese you must know to get the job I am American English speaking HS diploma and some general college. how would I go about finding my first job.

Can you teach without a B.A Degree?

dude keep your phone in your pocket! you dont want to have it out in the open like that! i went to vietnam a few years back and lost my phone while i was trying to take some photos and my friend lost his when he was there too

Hey Alex, sounds like you got a great job there. I'm a Karate instruktor, is that posible there as well?

Is English your first language?

Nice video - getting work in 'Nam seems super easy! How is it sending your money home?

Hello there, first I want to say that I love your videos. Thank you for the info. My husband and I hope to go to Asia next year. Now, can I ask you a random question? LOL... Where are you from originally? You sound British but at the same time you sound foreign. My husband said he thinks you're from South Africa... Anyway, HAHAHA... sorry, I'm a linguist and I pay a lot of attention to accents. :D

Help me. I need a English teacher in Ha Noi. Are y ready?

How do you teach english without knowing the local language? Also, how were you paid? Cash or if a check, did you need a bank account to cash it?

Haha. I couldn't even get that 80.000 VND for a 30-minute ride. OMG. I used to pay 40k for a 15-minute drive and it was 4 years ago. T_T But last time I was in Hanoi, there is Grab. So, never go wrong with Xe Om again =))

Does one have a choice of where in VN to teach? Rural?

80.000 dong = 30 mins :)) it is super costly , normally it is 40.000 = 30 mins

buddy where were you staying¿ as in hotl or hostel

do you have to know vietnamese in order to teach english there?

guys can you translate this one in english ? Anh men em that long va anh ko nhu em ngi dau.Co the em chua hieu nhieu ve anh.Nhung thoi.Tuy em,den mot ngay gan nhat anh se lam cho em cam thay men anh.

The cost of the xe om (scooter taxi) was too much look for 30k to 40k, 50k at most. The guys at 3:16 was thinking of taking your GoPro or whatever you have and the way you carry your bag your begging to get robbed

Welcome to viet nam

Watch out for pick pocket bandits in Vietnam ....

have you got a degree?

most of these teachers don't really have experience teaching in their own country.

Dude seriously ? This sounds like French more than English:)

Go to saigon in vietnam Saigon better than hanoi

80,000 for a fucking Xe Om, you ain't gunna survive.

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Hy handsome, can I know you?

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another victim of food poisoning for real . you will want to come back to your country if you see their kitchens.

liveeeeeee not Survive !

another foreigner taking advantage of poorer people.