Speaking Vietnamese

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Vietnamese Pronunciation Problems in English Speaking like a native speaker is always expected from learners. However, they encounter many factors that prevent their success. Therefore, as an English teacher, I want to explore some common difficulties that Vietnamese students face when they learn to pronounce English so that I can teach effectively and help them communicate more confidently. Table of Contents Problem with vowels Problems with consonants Word stress, sentence stress Intonation and word connection Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thuong L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 4 Reasons Why Learning English is a Problem for Students in Vietnam The important of English Education is a must especially it is an International recognize language. But not all countries have a benefit or luxuries to learn as others did. Some Asian countries like Vietnam though students start to begin their English education very early at school, yet they find themselves helpless when it comes to speaking English. Table of Contents 1. Overload students in one class 2. Students lack the confidence to use the English language 3. Vietnam quality of English teachers 4. Vietnam English Education System Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems for English Language Learners in Vietnam As a developing country, Vietnam currently has an urgent need for the international language English to attract foreign investment and to promote the economy, especially after becoming a member of the World Trade Organisation (Nguyen T.T, 2007). With this growth of international trade and an increasing number of foreign tourists, the ability to communicate in English has become a passport to a better job for many Vietnamese. Table of Contents The Popularity of English in Vietnam Lack of English-speaking Professionals Pronunciation Outdated Teaching Methods Classroom Environment Vietnamese vs. English Language Structure Affordability Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The 3 Problems For English Learners in Vietnam With the Gross Domestic Product growing at the rate of about 6.88% per year, Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, as well as the world. The increase in disposable income has made extra language sessions outside of school much more accessible to middle- and lower-class families. Similar to other Asian countries, exposure to western cultures through the internet has made English the most desirable language to learn in Vietnam. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Opportunities 1. English Learning and Educational System 2. Non-native Speaking Environment 3. EFL in Early Childhood Do you want to teach in Vietnam? Take a TEFL course to have a competitive...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges for Vietnamese Students in American English Pronunciation Today, Vietnam is entering the world stage as a united and independent country, eager to learn English, but unable to meet its standards for EFL education. Vietnamese students are a victim of several unfortunate coincidences in pronunciation, and often complain that reading and writing are easy to learn but speaking and listening simply impossible. Two huge differences in the way these languages differentiate words have made English communication into a "black box" for the Vietnamese, more difficult for them to penetrate than for other Asian peoples. Among these differences are the very small number of shared sounds, as well as tonogenesis, a pitch-based method...  [Read more]

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Minh Huy Hoang Destinations Tips for EFL Teachers Coming to Teach English in Vietnam For an expat in Vietnam, the vast majority of work opportunities are tied to teaching English. These also happen to be among the best-paid jobs in the country. English is big business and teaching the language is a great way for an expat to earn a living in Vietnam. For those looking to do just that, here are some valuable tips. Table of Contents Learning About Vietnamese Culture Understanding Local Differences The Vietnamese Learning Method Are you ready to teach English in Vietnam? Related Articles: Learning About Vietnamese Culture First of all, you have to learn briefly about the culture of the country to be able to integrate. Here I would like to speak briefly about the...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Solve Common Problems for English Learners in Vietnam The Vietnamese learners of English share with those of other nationalities almost every difficulty in learning English. However, there are several issues in learning English that can be viewed as particularly perceived in the classrooms in Vietnam. Those particular issues may have originated from the country's specific culture and language. It might be useful to point out several typical difficulties and their causes, and propose a couple of techniques for an EFL teacher to tackle them. Below are two groups of difficulties, one is psychological, the other is more or less physical. Although they are very common in Vietnam, those issues are by no means unique to that country...  [Read more]

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Difficulties of English Pronunciation in Vietnam Once I arrived in Vietnam to teach the English language, I realized that poor pronunciation is common in Vietnamese students as well as teachers. These mistakes are similar, as it was obvious the Vietnamese teachers passed them to the students. In this essay, I am going to deliberate on the causes of the problem and suggest a few solutions. Table of Contents Language structure How to work this out? Consonants Reading comprehension Word building Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mohammad E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Authorized TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Authorized TEFL Diploma and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts V.A. - U.S.A. said: Pronunciation problems VietnamMany experts in linguistics agree that in vietnam pronunciation is the weakest area. Many people find Vietnamese English speakers incomprehensible. The main problem is in word final consonants. Some articles state that cluster consonants are as big a problem but we will focus on word final consonants specifically (s) and (z) a voiceless and voiced pair respectively. Most articles with foundational research have complex...  [Read more]

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Most Common Problems Students in Vietnam Face When Learning English When learning a foreign language, pronunciation is one of the most important aspects; as well as one of the most complicated ones. Learning pronunciation takes a lot of effort from both the teacher and the students. It's the responsibility of the teacher to find the best methods, techniques, and procedures to make the teaching-learning process as smooth and easy as possible. In the case of the students, they might be facing issues like phonetics and phonology of a language that could either have some similarities with their mother tongue, or none at all. The students will be exposed to new sounds, new intonation patterns, new stresses and new rhythms. These are...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas My Vietnamese Experience: Challenges for English Learners in Vietnam I have traveled throughout Asia for some forty-five years, Vietnam is now my home. I always found the younger generations had a thirst for knowledge, particularly English as a second language. The difficulties of acquiring the knowledge under what was a repressive regime have diminished somewhat, but the major stumbling blocks to acquiring good English are the lack of experienced Vietnamese teachers, interaction with English natural speakers, and knowledge of the outside world in general. Table of Contents The Importance of English Elementary levels tend to be more difficult to teach, as they usually consider the class as a social event, more of a relief from a...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers What is Motivation and How does it Influence Students? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the problem of motivation. My Experience in Child Development Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Child development is important in terms of language acquisition. Our TEFL graduate dwells upon this point. The Best Strategies for Reducing Teacher Talk Time Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on TTT reduction in this blog post. How to Teach Receptive Skills in The Classroom Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching receptive skills is crucial for ESL classes. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Vietnamese Pronunciation Problems in English ...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience Related to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching Nowadays, we are living in such a multicultural world that speaking English has become essential to be able to communicate with people from different countries, to travel and to expand working opportunities. Table of Contents What is my experience related to foreign language learning and teaching? The experience of learning English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Australia The benefits of learning a foreign language What an incredible and fulfilling experience it is to be able to speak fluently a foreign language after one year only! The experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language: My personal experience in Vietnam Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

Teach English in Vietnam (2) Date posted:2010-12-08 | Writer: VUS-ETSC | Email: [email protected] Vietnam USA Society English Training Services Center (VUS-ETSC) is one of the largest and most respected language institutions in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and nationwide. We are currently looking for TEFL qualified native English speaking teachers to start work in early 2011, at our various language centers located throughout the growing metropolis of HCMC, Vietnam. Offering a wide range of high quality English-language training programs designed in cooperation with the City University of New York (CUNY), VUS-ETSC has nearly 20,000 students enrolled at various campuses throughout HCMC and employs a teaching staff of just over 600 qualified Vietnamese and native English speaking...  [Read more]

TEFL in Vung Tau, Vietnam! Date posted:2006-09-28 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] ILA Vung Tau needs Teachers and Management staff for 2006 and 2007! Excellent Teaching and Training Opportunities in Vung Tau City ILA Vietnam - The leading provider of EFL programmes in Ho Chi Minh & Vung Tau Cities. ILA Vietnam now has 3 locations: ILA HCMC1 - 402 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City ILA VTTC - 4th Floor, 155 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Ward 7, Vung Tau City ILA HCMC2 / E-Town - 364 Cong Hoa St., in Tan Binh Dist, HCMC. For more information about the school and teaching at ILA Vietnam please see the 'Careers at ILA' section of our website: Contact us ILA Vietnam is seeking ESL professionals for the following openings at our Vung Tau Training...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in Vietnam Date posted:2006-09-20 | Writer: Vietnam USA Society English Training Service Cente | Email: [email protected] Affiliated with the City University of New York, Vietnam USA Society English Training Service Center (VUS) is one of the largest and most respected language institutions in Hochiminh City as well as nationwide. Currently, VUS teaching staff consists of 300 well- qualified teachers. It has the highest number of students (over 15.000), with 6 campuses operating in various districts in Hochiminh City offering a wide choice of locations for students. VUS YOUR DESTINATION OF TEACHING IN VIETNAM REQUIREMENTS -Native English speaking teachers (American, Canadian, British, Australian, New Zealander are preferred) -Bachelor's Degree -English...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach TEFL in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Date posted:2004-03-26 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] ? ILA Vietnam - the leading provider of EFL programmes in Ho Chi Minh City 402 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact us ILA Vietnam is seeking ESL professionals for the following immediate openings: 1.Children's English Teachers (ILA Juniors, Seniors & Elite - HCMC) To teach on the ILA Jump Start, Juniors, Seniors and Elite programmes (courses below in bold). *Newly Certified TEFL Graduates ( CELTA or equivalent ) with BA welcome 2.General Adult English Teachers (ILA Public - HCMC) To teach General English & Examination Preparation ( IELTS & TOEFL ) for ILA Public programmes. ...  [Read more]

Enthusiastic teacher wanted to teach TEFL in Vietnam Date posted:2005-08-08 | Writer: [email protected] | Email: [email protected] Vietnamese American Training College (VATC) is a privately-owned, international school for overseas and Vietnamese students. The school, founded in 1998, is well established and operates in an exciting and continuously developing environment catering to students of different needs. So far, it has been the first and the only school that is approved to be Cambridge International Associate Partner in Vietnam - Vn106 (CIE - Vn 106). The school offers General English courses for adults (including 12 levels from Beginning to Advance), English courses for children (6-11 years old), English courses for teenagers (11-16 years old), English for special purposes courses...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles What is Motivation and How does it Influence Students? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the problem of motivation. My Experience in Child Development | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Child development is important in terms of language acquisition. Our TEFL graduate dwells upon this point. The Best Strategies for Reducing Teacher Talk Time | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on TTT reduction...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Date posted:2007-05-07 | Writer: Vietnam USA Society English Training Service Cente | Email: [email protected] From late May onwards VUS will need qualified ESL teachers to fill openings at our 5 HCMC campuses. There will be a particular need for teachers with experience delivering high level general English and EAP / TOEFL prep classes for adult learners. Newly certified ESL teachers are also welcome to apply. Vietnam USA Society English Training Service Center (VUS) is one of the largest and most respected English language institutions in Vietnam, offering a wide choice of courses and locations for students. Currently VUS has more than 15, 000 students enrolled at our 6 campuses located in various districts of Ho Chi Minh City. VUS has...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles What is The Difference Between Teaching English to High-School Students and University Students? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How teaching high-school students differs from teaching university students? Read in this blog post. What Distinguishes a Good English Teacher from Others? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how good teachers differ from the rest. Anticipated Problems: Japanese Speakers and Their Issues in ESL |...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancy in Vietnam Date posted:2010-09-12 | Writer: Brightstar | Email: [email protected] Brightstar is an English Language teaching institution that has been operating in the Mekong Delta region for the past 9 years. Brightstar aims to provide its students with quality teaching and works with many of the top ranking universities in the south of Vietnam to provide university preparation programs as well as exam preparation courses. If you are looking for a rewarding and intimate teaching experience in Vietnam, then our locations in the Mekong Delta are sure to help you realise your goals. Brightstar is seeking a professional and independent teacher to start teaching in Long Xuyen early October. Brightstar teaches students in the following programmes; General English adults...  [Read more]

Energetic Teacher Wanted to Teach EFL in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Date posted:2005-04-08 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected]   Excellent Teaching and Training Opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ILA Vietnam - the leading provider of EFL programmes in Ho Chi Minh City 402 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 4th Floor, 155 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Ward 7, Vung Tau Contact us ILA Vietnam is seeking ESL professionals for the following openings: 1. 10-12 qualified Children's EFL teachers To fill positions on our Jump Start, Juniors, Seniors & Elite Summer Intensive and Regular ELT Programmes *Newly Certified TEFL Graduates (CELTA or equivalent) with BA welcome ! 2. General Adult English Teachers (ILA Public - HCMC) To teach...  [Read more]

Employment teaching TEFL in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Date posted:2005-07-01 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Â 402 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 4th Floor, 155 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Ward 7, Vung Tau For more information about the school and teaching at ILA Vietname plaese see: Contact us ILA Vietnam is seeking ESL professionals for the following immediate openings: 1. Children's EFL teachers To fill positions on our Jumpstart, Juniors, Seniors & Elite ELT Programmes *Newly Certified TEFL Graduates (CELTA or equivalent) with BA welcome ! 2. General Adult English Teachers (ILA Public - HCMC) To teach General English & Examination Preparation (IELTS & TOEFL) for ILA adult Public programmes *Minimum of a BA and 1 full...  [Read more]

Job Teaching TEFL in Vietnam (2) Date posted:2003-11-25 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Teaching Positions in Vietnam Available Immediately: Teach Children in Vietnam Posted By: ILA Vietnam <[email protected]> Teach Children in Vietnam Excellent Teaching and Training Opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City ILA Vietnam - the leading provider of EFL programmes in Ho Chi Minh City 402 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact us   ILA Vietnam is seeking native English speaking EFL teachers to start work immediately in the following programmes:   * Children's English Teachers (ILA Juniors, Seniors & Elite) To teach on the ILA Juniors, Seniors and Elite programmes (courses below in bold) Newly Certified TEFL...  [Read more]

Full time teacher required to teach TEFL in Vietnam Date posted:2005-01-24 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Excellent Teaching and Training Opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau City ! ILA Vietnam - the leading provider of EFL programmes in Vietnam 402 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 4th Floor, 155 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Ward 7, Vung Tau City Contact us ILA Vietnam is seeking ESL professionals for the following immediate openings in HCMC and Vung Tau City: 1.Children's English Teachers (ILA Juniors, Seniors & Elite) To teach on the ILA Jump Start, Juniors, Seniors and Elite programmes (courses below in bold). *Newly Certified TEFL Graduates ( CELTA or equivalent ) with BA welcome; experience preferred but not...  [Read more]

Job Teaching TEFL in Vietnam Date posted:2008-09-02 | Writer: Vietnamese American Training College | Email: [email protected] We are an established campus associated with VATC, the largest ELT institution in Vietnam, with about 600 students at our facility, in classes of 10-20 students. We start our native speaking teachers of English at US$15/hr. Teachers are guaranteed a 20-hour/week workload. The contract includes US$1,000 annual bonus (preferred) or a US$500 semi-annual bonus. Bien Hoa is a city of almost 1 million people, 45 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City. It is more pleasant, with less traffic, better air and sound quality, etc... The cost of living in this area is 3 times cheaper than that of the US; a 1-bedroom apartment/house runs about 200 USD/mo., health insurance runs about 150...  [Read more]

TEFL in Vietnam - Vung Tau Date posted:2006-03-23 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Teach at the Beach in Vietnam! ILA Vung Tau needs Teachers and Management staff for 2006! Excellent Teaching and Training Opportunities in Vung Tau City ILA Vietnam - The leading provider of EFL programmes in Ho Chi Minh & Vung Tau Cities 402 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 4th Floor, 155 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Ward 7, Vung Tau City For more information about the school and teaching at ILA Vietnam please see: Contact us ILA Vietnam is seeking ESL professionals for the following openings at our Vung Tau Training Centre: 1. Academic Director To oversee the running of all adult, corporate and young learners English language programmes at the ILA Vietnam...  [Read more]

ESL English Teacher Wanted in Vietnam Date posted:2020-08-22 | Writer: Troung Vinh Ky School | Email: [email protected] Job descriptionDYNAMIC ENGLISH TEACHER NEEDEDinc. VISA SUPPORT, TA, & COMPLIMENTARY HOUSINGWe believe that the perfect time to learn English as a foreign language is from a young age. Hence, we facilitate children’s English language learning by giving them an opportunity to interact with an English speaker right from the start. Our classes feature a fun and collaborative environment, where students are exposed to authentic language, within an engaging environment. Vietnamese students tend to generally focus on grammar and vocabulary in a regular school environment, but we believe learning a language involves much more than that. Proper language acquisition...  [Read more]

Full time teacher required to teach English in Vietnam Date posted:2004-08-27 | Writer: ILA Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Teachers For Children Needed Immediately in Vietnam! Contact us ILA Vietnam is seeking native English speaking EFL teachers to start work immediately in the following programmes: *Children's English Teachers (ILA Juniors, Seniors & Elite) To teach on the ILA Juniors, Seniors and Elite programmes (courses below in bold) Newly Certified TEFL Graduates ( CELTA or equivalent ) welcome ! Programmes at ILA Vietnam Currently we offer the following programmes: * ILA Jumpstart English course for children (4 - 6) * ILA Juniors English courses for children (6 - 11 years) * ILA Seniors English courses for teenagers (11 - 16 years) * ILA Elite English...  [Read more]