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A Glowing Future
As Vietnam opens up and embraces a bright future,
the perspective from the outside of this fascinating
corner of South East Asia is changing too. No longer
should we just think of the battlefields of Hollywood
films, but instead learn about the rich history
and culture of an ancient civilization.
Get to know the incredibly warm and welcoming Vietnamese
people. Savour the wonderful cuisine, the reputation
of which is fast spreading all over the world. And
explore the diverse landscapes of the country itself:
from rapidly developing cities that still maintain
their quintessentially Vietnamese heritage, to the
wonderful beaches, islands and bays of the long
coastline, to the winding rivulets of the Mekong
Delta, and to the highlands and mountains of the
northern and central parts of the country.
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Need
to know
- Younger learners and growing adult market
- 5 days per week, 2 consecutive days
off
- Visa, accommodation arranged
- High salary, low cost of living, meaning
excellent standard of living
- Career development opportunities
- Younger Learners training course pre-service
- 6-month contracts
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Teachers'
Views
"Living in Vietnam has
enlightened me and made me a better, stronger
person."
Gabby Motuz (Shane
Vietnam teacher, 2002-2004)
"Vietnam has cemented in my mind the
fact that Asia is a wonderful continent. Its
interesting culture, friendly people, and
great lifestyle have made me feel totally
at home.”
Ged Boyle (Shane
Vietnam teacher, 2004 – present)
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Things to do
- Swimming in open-air pools and waterparks
- Shopping in markets
- Massages and spas
- Cruises on the Saigon River
- Learning martial arts
- Playing tennis and badminton
- Learning to cook Vietnamese food
- Vietnamese coffee, baguettes, fruit shakes, and
snake wine!
- People-watching at downtown pavement cafes
- KTV (karaoke)
- Visiting the beaches or Mekong Delta (day trips
or weekend breaks)
- Local festivals and religious ceremonies
- Cheap CDs and DVDs
- Buddhist / Cao Dai monasteries and temples
- Catholic cathedrals and churches
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