Bac Sum Pass (Ha Giang)

Ha Giang is one of the famous passes in Vietnam, known by backpackers for its majestic winding roads. Bac Sum Pass is likened to Pha Din Pass, one of the four most majestic passes in Vietnam. If you have the opportunity to explore Ha Giang, don’t forget the Bac Sum pass!

Bac Sum Pass is located between Vi Sum and Quan Ba, winding and zigzagging bringing visitors to the journey to discover Dong Van rock plateau. Bac Sum Pass is located on the section of Highway 4C from Ha Giang city to Tam Son town, Quan Ba district. Bac Sum slope starts from Tan Son bridge on Ban Thang stream in Tan Son village, Minh Tan commune, Vi Xuyen to the boundary of Minh Tan and Vi Xuyen communes with Quyet Tien commune, Quan Ba district.

Looking down from here, you will see the winding path and precarious houses on the high mountains. Belonging to Ha Giang province, Bac Sum pass is mentioned by backpackers as the second Pha Din pass of the North. The pass stands out with small, winding, zigzag roads that will bring adventurers a very interesting experience.

In the green or ripe rice season, Tam Son valley floats in warm blue and yellow. When the autumn smog season fades, winter comes, these two mountains are hidden, making the scene extremely poetic.

Bac Sum Pass is an interesting place to discover when traveling to Ha Giang, which many tourists come and admire with its majestic and immense natural scenery.

Da Deo Pass (Quang Binh)

Da Deo Pass (Quang Binh)

From Dong Hoi, follow the Ho Chi Minh road to the hewn rock pass about 100km, which is paved with flat asphalt. The pass is 17km long, located in Thuong Hoa commune, Minh Hoa district, Quang Binh province with dangerous bends and primeval old forest.

Da Deo Pass is the most dangerous road along the East Truong Son section of the Ho Chi Minh road. It is also because of the winding slopes, through many steep streams, and the soft ground has many potential risks of causing traffic accidents. The roadbeds of these sections all pass through complex geological areas, often with groundwater and landslides. Within 1 year, on Ho Chi Minh road through Da Deo pass (Minh Hoa – Quang Binh), there were 4 serious traffic accidents. According to the police of Minh Hoa district, the cause of accidents at the slopes at the top of Da Deo pass all comes from driving downhill at high speed and eventually ending up causing accidents.

To ensure traffic safety for people and vehicles when passing through here, the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam has invested in funding to handle these black spots. The plan proposed by the authorities is to make a speed reducer on the road surface to warn vehicles to slow down before going downhill and to tarp the roof and build a refuge road for vehicles to enter when they encounter a sudden brake failure.

Sa Mu Pass

Sa Mu Pass

Sa Mu pass is located in the northwest of Quang Tri province, connecting the two communes of Huong Phung and Huong Viet of Huong Hoa district, Quang Binh province. The pass has an altitude of nearly 1400m above sea level bordering Vietnam – Laos. The pass is named Sa Mu because the pass here is covered with white clouds with a length of nearly 20km. This is an ideal road for backpackers to admire the beauty of the mountains and explore the most dangerous pass in the Northwest.

To reach Sa Mu pass, depart from Khe Sanh town along Ho Chi Minh road about 35 km to the foot of the pass. Looking from here, visitors will see the winding road, winding like a “dragon” sleeping, among the high clouds. Similar to other passes in Vietnam, even in the summer, the air on the top of the pass is still quite cold. In this season, Sa Mu road is even more beautiful when traveling through many steep and winding slopes with a layer of fog covering the mountain pass.

The pass is also associated with the glorious and heroic years of fighting against the US because Sa Mu – Khe Sanh has a dangerous terrain, the land associated with the most fierce and historical battles. Local people here recounted that in the past, soldiers transporting weapons and food inward had to go around 30 km around Laos because the pass was too high, dangerous, steep, winding, very steep. hard to go through.

Try once to come here, visitors will feel the “taste”, the “intersection” between earth and sky, because no matter what time you go, the fog is always covered on the trees, hovering. The white of the dew, the green of the trees, the red of the earth and the gray of the road create an overall harmonious natural color that makes a strong visual impression on the viewer.

Hai Van Pass

Hai Van Pass

As one of the most beautiful passes in Vietnam, Hai Van Pass is located on the Bach Ma mountain range and is the natural boundary between Thua Thien – Hue province and Da Nang city. With a length of 21km, the highest peak is nearly 500m high and is the most famous and dangerous pass. Before, when there was no road tunnel through the pass, Hai Van Pass was always busy with traffic. Today, Hai Van Pass has a quiet and poetic beauty, always welcoming the unexpected discoveries of many tourists who love new travel experiences.

Despite the rugged and precarious terrain with steep slopes and meandering mountains on the abyss, any visitor who has the opportunity to set foot here is extremely attracted by the beauty of one of the roads. The most beautiful mountain pass in the world. Hai Van Quan is a short stop on the way to conquer Hai Van Pass. This is not only a stop for visitors to admire the “charming water” natural landscape, but it also has ancient architectural beauty associated with many historical imprints.

Conquering Hai Van Pass by bicycle or bicycle will give visitors a great feeling when leaning over every bend, the thrill of going downhill or driving in rainy weather. But on the contrary, experiencing Hai Van pass by train is also an interesting thing! The boat glides around and hugs the cliffs, crosses the mountains hidden in the clouds, sitting on the boat, tourists can look out and enjoy the majestic natural picture.

Hai Van Pass not only attracts visitors by the adventurous winding, majestic Hai Van Quan pass, but also captivates the hearts of many tourists from all over the world by the romantic love when guests arrive at the Don Ca arch (located in foot of Hai Van pass). Once you come here, you will be surprised like entering another world thanks to the peace and quietness of this place.

Ca Pass

Ca Pass

Ca Pass is one of the biggest and most dangerous passes in Vietnam, especially in the Central region. On one side of the pass is a deep abyss close to the sea, and on the other side is hills and mountains that overlap with dangerous cliffs. The climate is cool all year round, from here you can go to other tourist destinations. The pass is 333 m high, 12 km long, crossing Dai Lanh mountain range at the border of two provinces of Phu Yen (Dong Hoa district) and Khanh Hoa (Van Ninh district), on National Highway 1A.

Historically, this place used to be the boundary between Dai Viet and Champa, when King Le entered the South, he had to stop at Deo Ca because the difficult terrain did not allow further. He built a small base in Phu Yen named Hoa Anh. During the period from the 15th to the 16th century, this place was the boundary of the hot spot where many skirmishes occurred between Dai Viet and Champa. Not only that, around the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, this place was a historical place marking the wars between Nguyen Anh and the Nhac – Lu – Hue brothers. Ca Pass deserves to be a famous historical place because it has witnessed many ups and downs of the times. In 1947, Deo Ca continued to witness many skirmishes between the French colonial army and the Viet Minh Front.

Deo Ca’s climate is favorable for many tree species to grow, green mountains and fresh air. The flora here is rich and diverse, this is also the shelter of many animals such as: pangolin, horse bear, leopard, porcupine, monkey, star pheasant … in which there are specific species that only live here. in this area. The forest has many precious wood species: Sao, Cho, Oil, Vulture, Agarwood, Ca sling … creating a primeval scene. Standing on the top of Ca pass, you can zoom your eyes out to see a vast sky. A charming painting appears from the plains to the mountains, in the distance is the immense sea.

The road to the pass is winding like a silk strip between the green of the mountains and forests, there are bends that seem impossible to turn the steering wheel. Passing through the towering high rock formations, there is a feeling of great grandeur of nature. The danger of Ca Pass seems to swallow anyone who wants to go through. However, besides the majestic and dangerous scenes, Ca Pass is also very poetic with a space of green color full of life.

Phoenix Pass

Phoenix Pass

Located on Highway 26, connecting the two provinces of Khanh Hoa and Dak Lak, Phuong Hoang Pass is like a bird in the sky, bringing travelers to admire the beautiful sky and clouds. Phuong Hoang Pass is about 12km long, belongs to M’Drak district and is the eastern gateway of Dak Lak province. Phuong Hoang Pass is a place that was once considered a death pass because of its geographical location as well as the dangers that always lurk travelers passing through this place. However, now, the pass has been widened and attracted many young people to explore.

Phuong Hoang Pass is a place that was once considered a death pass because of its geographical location as well as the dangers that always lurk travelers passing through this place. Not only is the mountain road winding and winding, this pass was once a lair of bandits of the Central Highlands, making many people afraid. However, now, the pass has been widened, the scenery is beautiful, attracting many backpackers who want to see the wild beauty here. Phuong Hoang Pass challenges the driver with dangerous turns, just being careless can be dangerous. However, the feeling of climbing the pass and looking at the past road makes the feeling of apprehension also give way to excitement.

On this pass, you can admire the beautiful scenery like a magnificent picture of the mountains and forests. And the winding roads and mountains at Phuong Hoang Pass make us feel closer to nature. Phuong Hoang Pass with majestic mountain scenery connects the coastal region with Dak Lak. The vast mountains and forests greet travelers with great waterfalls, the sound of streams and trees mingle with joy.

Crossing Phuong Hoang Pass up with Dak Lak mountains and forests, completely immersed in the majesty and wildness of this place will leave you with a great feeling. If you are familiar with the sea or smooth straight roads, why don’t you try to change the atmosphere with “bird wings” of Phoenix with roaring waterfalls, high mountains and simple ethnic people?

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How Have Inspiring Stories in Vietnam Happened?

Free-of-charge Car Trips

When Vietnam applied directive 16 to some provinces, the image of “zero-dong” car trips started to be seen everywhere. They offer many essential items for free to those who are in need, assisting them in overcoming the pandemic. These car trips went to each household to deliver food; if anyone needed something, they could easily reach for them, whereas, if they had enough supplies, they could pass it on to others.
Although each gift doesn’t cost a fortune, the most important thing is our compassion for those who are suffering Covid-19 hit as the common saying in Vietnam: “The good leaf covers the torn leaf”.

It can be said this concern of the community and local authorities is a great source of encouragement for vulnerable people to overcome difficulties as soon as possible.

Bringing Citizens Home On Special Flights

Speaking of inspiring stories in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, we can not mention these “special flights”. Over the past many months, starting from early 2020, Vietnam has had to fight against the epidemic in the country and simultaneously listened to the thoughts of Vietnamese people living abroad.

The competent authorities have carried out synchronously, proactively, actively, and comprehensively the work of protecting citizens with the determination to “there is no one left behind”, especially in the context of the epidemic breaking out globally.

The repatriation flight from Wuhan to Vietnam might be the early story on the journey of bringing citizens home, which received great attention from the public not only in Vietnam but also in the world.

Aware of the risks of the mission, Vietnam Airlines called for volunteers to assist in bringing 40 Vietnamese back from the epicenter of the pandemic immediately.

More than 100 flight crew members volunteered to travel to Wuhan and enter quarantine upon returning to Vietnam. Besides doctors and military, Vietnamese people honored these brave crews as heroes in the fight against the epidemic.

No One Is Left Behind

As the life motto of “there is no one left behind” aforementioned, the Vietnamese government is trying to make every effort to assist and protect the ex-pat community in Viet Nam amid the COVID-19 outbreak no matter who you are.

Detailly, as the vaccination campaign spreads across the country, the government and local authorities tried to give all foreigners equal access to vaccines as locals despite limited resources.

In addition, we have interpreters or hotlines in foreign languages (English, Chinese,..) to support ex-pats to solve difficulties in the stringent regulations. Moreover, some documents are also translated into English, Japanese,… so foreigners can easily be informed about the directives or regulations during the chaos.

We hope that international friends can see the spirit of hospitality and care of the Vietnamese authorities amid the Covid 19 pandemic as well as in many difficult situations. If you need help, Vietnam is always there for you!

Quarantine camps

One of the dramatic stories around Vietnam is quarantine camps. During the pandemic, thousands of returning Vietnamese and expats have to go through a quarantine period.

Vietnam’s soldiers have been the major force for taking the responsibility of serving people at this time. They ran day-to-day operations and established makeshift camps to make rooms for guests in military barracks. They have had a huge amount of workload, from cleaning and delivering food to babysitting.

One of the guests, Mr. Gavin Wheeldon – a British citizen wrote an essay titled “Life Inside a Vietnamese Government Quarantine” to share detailedly how comfortable his daily life in this camp was.

Through it, he wanted to express gratitude for the support team’s enormous effort. They were so friendly and caring, especially when trying to work “tirelessly” to bring the best service for those in the quarantine period.

Therefore, Vietnamese people call the military by an extremely heartfelt name the heroes without capes, as they will forever be the bravest heroes from the bottom of Vietnamese people’s hearts.

Covid 19 Vaccine Fund-raising

When the strong fourth wave of the Covid 19 pandemic has outbroke in Vietnam with over 10.000 cases/day, making many residents more worried about their lives, especially those living in the pandemic’s epicenter-Ho Chi Minh city.

However, when the covid 19 vaccine fund is opened, people from children, the elderly to the businesses, want to contribute to the vaccine fund with the hope that Vietnam can achieve herd immunity one day.

People’s lives will return to a “new normal” state. Children will be able to return to school and play without worrying about catching the disease.

Additionally, many Vietnamese organizations, businesses, entrepreneurs, students, and Vietnamese people abroad, especially in Australia, helped their homes by donating to the fun and participating in various activities to support the pandemic fight in Vietnam and asked for Australia to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam.

Perhaps, one of the most successful achievements in this fight against Covid 19 is these inspiring stories in Vietnam, aiming at sharing support, love so that no one is left behind. This is considered a huge encouragement for citizens to overcome difficulties and a valuable lesson for future generations.

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1. Co To Island Tourism – Quang Ninh

Co To is considered by many to be the most beautiful island in the North with pristine beaches, long white sand and clear blue water. Therefore, Co To is not only an attractive destination for domestic tourists but also for foreign tourists. Visitors coming here can stay at Quang Ninh hotels with beautiful views, swim in the sea as well as participate in many interesting activities such as squid fishing at night, climbing up the lighthouse to admire the surrounding clouds…

2. Sapa – Lao Cai tourism

Located in the northwest of Vietnam, Sapa is famous as a tourist destination in the beautiful North with year-round mists, fresh air, green terraced hills and poetic beauty of the mountains. highland market.

Coming to Sapa, you will enjoy the fresh and cool atmosphere of the summer or have the opportunity to “hunt the snow” extremely interesting in the winter and fully enjoy your vacation when booking a room at the hotel. Sapa hotel has nice view.

3. Moc Chau – Son La tourism

Climate is the most precious and wonderful gift that nature has bestowed on Moc Chau. The cold in the dense fog along with the magnificent landscape, the green tea hills or the lovely villages along the road are the unique beauty that makes visitors come here to experience and enjoy the whole period. Great stay when booking Moc Chau hotel and explore this beautiful land.

4. Cat Ba – Hai Phong tourism

Cat Ba is considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the North when welcoming thousands of tourists to the beach every year, so the system of restaurants and hotels in Hai Phong was built to meet the needs of tourists. domestic and foreign tourists. As a place of harmony between the beauty of the forest and the sea, coming here visitors will both discover the primeval forest with many rich plant and animal species, and cool off at the beautiful beaches with cool blue water.

5. Ha Long Bay – Quang Ninh tourism- the North’s pride

With a poetic and fanciful natural space like a fairyland in the world, Ha Long Bay is a northern tourist destination that has never stopped spreading its attraction to domestic and foreign tourists. Guests will admire the natural islands floating on the water, mysterious caves, immerse themselves in romantic beaches or have exciting experiences when visiting local fishing villages and returning to the hotel. Ha Long around there to be able to enjoy special cuisine and the surrounding natural scenery.

In addition, there are still many other attractive places and tourist sites in the North such as Thien Son, Suoi Nga – Hanoi, Dai Lai – Vinh Phuc, Yen Tu pagoda – Quang Ninh … besides the beautiful tourist attractions in the North. that Vntrip.vn suggested above. With beautiful landscapes, cuisine and culture with interesting and unique features, gentle and hospitable people, your trip to the North will be complete and satisfying.

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1.It’s compulsory for foreigners to pay social insurance

It’s compulsory for foreigners to pay social insurance

The latest social insurance regime for foreigners working in Vietnam is specified in Decree 143/2018 / ND-CP by the Government, issued on October 15, 2018 and the Law on Occupational Safety and Health on compulsory social insurance for foreign workers.

In which, content about subjects participating in social insurance is specified in Article 2 of the Decree. Accordingly, foreigners are working in Vietnam must pay compulsory social insurance when they meet all 3 following conditions:

+ Have a work permit, practice certificate or practice permit issued by the competent authorities in Vietnam.

+ Having signed a labor contract with a minimum term of 1 year or an indefinite term contract with the employer in Vietnam.

+ Still at a working age, not yet at retirement age (60 years old for men, 55 years old for women).

+ Reaching the retirement age according to the regulations on the retirement regime.

+ Participating in signing and negotiating many labor contracts with many organizations, – then you only need to pay for social insurance in the contract with the first organization/ company. 

2.The rate of social insurance payment for the foreign worker

+ From December the 1st, 2018, the rate of social insurance payment is based on the employee’s salary for participation in social insurance:

Employers contribute 3% to the sickness and maternity fund and 0.5% to the labor accident and occupational disease insurance fund.

(the retirement and death fund are not required). The total amount is 3.5%. Foreign workers are not required to contribute to the above funds.

+ From 1/1/2022, the rate of social insurance payment based on the salary fund participating in social insurance is as follows:

Employers contribute 3% to the sickness and maternity fund, pay 0.5% to the labor accident and occupational disease fund and 14%

to the retirement and death fund. The total amount is 17.5%

 + Foreign workers contribute 8% to the retirement and death fund. The total percentage of employees’ compulsory payment is 8% for this period.

The rate of social insurance payment for the foreign worker

Note:

+ The regulated salary for paying social insurance for foreigners includes salary, allowances and the additional amounts. The maximum insurance premium salary is equal to 20 times of base salary.

+ Insurance premium salary does not include benefits and bonuses under the Labor Law.

3.Procedures

Basically, the procedure for paying social insurance premiums for foreign citizens working in Vietnam consists of a number of forms similar to those used for domestic workers. However, if you are a foreigner working in Vietnam, you need to note some regulations.

For foreign workers:

+ Declaration of participation, information of social insurance and health insurance adjusted in accordance with the form TK1-TS and only use this form for participants who have not been issued with a social insurance number or when there is any change of information.

+ When filling in information, the data such as full name, country and gender must be written according to the international phonetic sound.

+ Attached personal documents issued by a state agency must be translated into Vietnamese and have valid certification as prescribed by Vietnam’s law.

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• Assessment of the English Proficiency Index (EPI) of Vietnam in recent years, Ms. Cao Phuong Ha, Director of EF International Education in Vietnam, stated: “According to the English language proficiency index of 88 countries around the world by EF, by 2020, Vietnam ranked 10/25 in Asia”. Compared to the first year participating in the assessment (2011), Vietnam consistently ranks above the English proficiency index in recent years. This proves that teaching and learning English has improved significantly in Vietnam and this improvement should be maintained and further developed (https://www.ef.com.vn/ /regions/asia/vietnam/)

The teaching environment in Vietnam helps teachers be more confident

According to scientific research, the results after studying English are 80% made up of the learner’s feelings and the remaining 20% rely on the teaching method. Therefore, to deliver effective results, teachers should pay close attention to the students’ feelings and emotions. Creating a positive environment that suits the students’ personalities is one of the most effective teaching methods right now. Teaching methods vary from the use of sensory stimulation to extracurricular methods. The change in different methods will create excitement in studying, which will motivate students and help students to approach knowledge easier. This will help both the teachers and students deliver better results instead of studying in traditional ways such as simple listening and writing. 

Recognizing the importance of English in the 4.0 era, many schools and educational institutions choose to invest in building an English studying environment with high qualities. Most classrooms are equipped with advanced technologies such as projectors, monitors, speakers, televisions, boards, etc. and facilities to support outside activities. Each class is accompanied by a Vietnamese teaching assistant to accelerate the progress of students as well as act as the bridge between teachers and students. 

Besides, foreign teachers will enjoy many basic benefits when teaching in Vietnam: 

• Provision of low-cost accommodation and transportation
• Discounted plane ticket/shuttle from the airport to the accommodation.
• Legal work permission from the school/center 
• Invitation letter from the school/center.
• Two to three times higher salary for the cost of overtime teaching 
• Participation in extracurricular activities with the school and students (team-building, charity program, travel trips, etc.).
• Moderate and docile class size
• Holiday days off with payment.
• Guaranteed social insurance and health insurance.
• Friendly, enthusiastic teaching environment with full supports from the school/center.

Some schools/centers also prepare teaching plans and curriculums for teachers

Besides, some schools/centers also prepare teaching plans and curriculums for teachers. Teachers just need to prepare the lectures with the assigned content and apply the appropriate teaching method for each class. This allows the teachers to shape their direction of teaching, to save time, and to avoid rambling. As the fastest way to get better in English is to study with foreign teachers, students are eager to learn and they are actively participate in the lessons. Student’s active participation will help the teaching process become easier.
It is acknowledged that an appropriate learning environment is the most crucial aspect in one’s process of learning English. An inappropriate learning environment will deteriorate a student’s eagerness in studying English and it will prevent students from learning effectively. Therefore, providing a good studying environment is highly important. Working in a Vietnamese educational environment will provide teachers a professional working environment and many essential social skills.

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HOW TO BECOME A QUALIFIED ENGLISH TEACHER IN VIETNAM?

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In terms of the demands to learn English from native speakers, most of them stem from the need to study abroad or settle in countries where English is the main language. There are many reasons why English centers/international schools are willing to choose foreign teachers over Vietnamese teachers: 

+) Improving significantly listening and speaking skills of students

+) Practicing native pronunciation

+) 100% rate of English time when studying with native teachers

+) Learning about different cultures and traditions, which helps students in studying or living abroad

+) Increasing confidence when communicating, which helps students overcome fear and shyness

+) Enhancing the ability to reflect

Besides, with Vietnam’s accession to the WTO and increasing foreign trade, most domestic and foreign businesses require employees to be fluent in English. Therefore, the demand for learning English is essential for the current trend. Nowadays, international companies and corporations require candidates to perform standard English, including fluency in listening and understanding. Due to the difficult economic situation, international companies and corporations want to save costs and manpower. Instead of hiring two people with one to do professional jobs and the other to translate, employers would rather recruit only one person who is both fluent in English and able to handle professional jobs.

The market for native English teachers in Vietnam has a very high difference between supply and demand.

It can be seen that English diplomas and certificates with high scores (TOEIC, TOELF, IELTS …) do not completely decide whether one is successful or not. However, if you want to work in an international working environment, English is undoubtedly a compulsory skill you need to acquire. English is also the first requirement for any student who wants to study abroad. Therefore, the demand for studying English becomes higher and more important than ever. 

Currently, the market for native English teachers in Vietnam has a huge gap between supply and demand, which means the demand for studying English is high but the supply of qualified foreign teachers in Vietnam is not enough. Therefore, seeking and selecting foreign teachers is happening strain. So, where is the most accurate source of qualified teachers in Vietnam? If you have the desire to recruit real native teacher or you are a new foreign teacher who has been moving in Vietnam and seeking jobs, please visit: https://vietnamteachingjobs.com/ we provide qualified teachers with full qualifications, teaching certificates are carefully verified by a dedicated, enthusiastic staff. Vietnamteachingjobs is willing to support.

OVERVIEW OF INTESOL VIETNAM – TESOL TRAINING PROGRAM

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I. Why Vietnam?

1. Spectacular landscape.

Many visitors have considered Vietnam as a true gem. This is true because there are many world heritage sites such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, and Cham Islands. All of these destinations are recognized by UNESCO for its intense beauty.

2. Vietnamese people are friendly and hospitable.

If you are a foreigner here, everywhere you go, you will be greeted by smiles and help from locals – whether you know Vietnamese or not. And in every different region, the people there show their unique characteristics. For example, people in Hue are famous throughout the country for their royal attitude – elegant and sweet. On the other hand, people from Hoi An are known to be honest. If you have time in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, you will find them comfortable, liberal and friendly.

3. Low cost compared to other countries.

Vietnam is a popular destination for budget travelers who want their travel costs as low as possible. Although prices are escalating monthly at a frustrating rate, it is still much cheaper than other travel countries in the world. For high-end services such as a 5-star resort in Danang will cost an equivalent amount for a 3-star hotel near JFK airport. For the middle market, there are many hotels and guest houses in Vietnam in most cities across the country. Even lower food costs and street food are one of the features in Vietnam and have relatively low prices. That said, even in the largest urban areas like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, you can get by a day with just $ 15 equivalent to VND 330,000.

II. The increasing demand for English education in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the countries with the highest demand for English teachers. This is due to the fact that Vietnam is experiencing globalization and economic growth. So if more locals can speak English, the country can attract more tourist, businesses from different countries and more jobs for the locals.

With the increasing demand for English education in Vietnam, many private English centers and international schools have been opened. These centers and schools are desperate to get their hands on a foreign teacher. This just shows you how much they value English teacher in Vietnam

III. The benefits of being an English teacher in Vietnam:

For English teachers in Vietnam, the salary is quite attractive. The pay ranges between 15-25$ per hour whereas a full-time teacher works at least 20 hours a week, some work for 40 hours a week. The rate also depends on your location (smaller cities and towns pay less). There are some schools that can even give you a higher salary depending on your performance. This attractive salary combines with the low cost of living in Vietnam makes the life of English teachers in Vietnam very comfortable.

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I. Vietnam English Education current situation 

1/ There are a lot of students still lack basic knowledge in English :

One of the current worrisome situations for university education is that students lack basic knowledge in English are accounting for a very high rate even though there have been many innovations in teaching and learning methods in many universities and colleges.
According to survey data at 18 universities in Vietnam, the average first-year student scores at 220-245 / 990 TOEIC points, and for this level students need about 360 hours of training. to achieve 450-500 TOEIC points – the point that many businesses are considering is the minimum for them to accept the application. However, according to survey data of the Department of Higher Education, schools usually only have about 225 English lessons for students. With a short amount of time, this is not enough for teachers to teach and for students fully absorb all 4 skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

2. Difficulties in English education

First, there is a big difference in their English ability in one class. Usually in a class, there will be levels from elementary (including students who learn English for the first time) to intermediate level (for students who have studied English for seven years); Most of the city students have better English proficiency than their peers in the provinces, rural areas because they have access to English from a very young age already. Such multi-level classes will make it difficult for teachers, making it difficult for them to manage all students, thereby hindering both teaching and learning. Freshmen when entering the school, there are those who do not know anything about English must be basic training from the beginning. Besides, many students have advanced English level, so if they are trained as primary students, it will be very wasteful and time-consuming.

Secondly, when entering universities – colleges, many students face major obstacles when studying this subject. This is due to the fact that the English language program in High School is too heavy. From grades 6 to 12, there are 16 lessons in a school year with different topics. The content of the program is overloaded compared to the allowed time, not enough for teachers to transfer all 4 skills to students but mainly only learn grammar and vocabulary, less practice in listening and speaking skills.

Thirdly, the English training in the non-professional schools is often more urgent and focused on specialized English while the basic knowledge hasn’t been mastered by many students. Therefore, students cannot communicate because they do not have the basic knowledge of structure and vocabulary, they can’t understand specialized English either.

II. Vietnam needs more native English teachers: 

In short, the current status of learning English at non-language schools is a concern. It is common for students to learn a language but cannot use it. Therefore leading to the general situation is the ability of students to use English when going to school will be very limited and in the current working environment is very difficult to meet the needs of employers. Therefore, given the awareness of the causes, the status of English students at present, there has been many openings of English centers and English institutions to resolve the problem. These places are helping Vietnamese students to be confident in English and be able to communicate effectively in English. In order to be successful, these English centers and institutions are in need of qualified English teachers, especially native English teachers. Native English speakers from all around the world are coming into Vietnam to fulfill the role of English teachers and to help improve English education in Vietnam.

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1. English is the most widely used language

Although still second in terms of the number of users after Chinese, English is still the language which is used most widely. Outside of the UK, 60 out of 196 countries see English as their official language. Furthermore, English is so famous that most countries including Vietnam, regard it as the second language of their country.

And yet, English is also used in global diplomacy, the official language of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, the European Free Trade Association and many other organizations and national unions.

It is estimated that about 1.5 billion people are speaking English globally, and about one billion others are in the process of learning it. This is the reason why studying English has more benefits than any other languages.

2. English opens many opportunities

Even in a country where English is not an official language, English is still considered “lingua franca” – a common language for people of different origins.

. When traveling, you won’t need to worry about getting lost in a foreign country, confident when ordering food and being able to chat with indigenous people about their lives.

a. English helps you to be more attractive in the eyes of employers

With English, you have more options to work in industries that require employees to master this language such as aviation, travel, movies, etc.  English ability will also help you communicate with many people from different lands and will benefit you one day when you need a job. Knowing a foreign language is evidence to prove the intellectual strength of a candidate. It shows employers how much time and effort you have invested in mastering a new language.

Facing a potential candidate who is good at English, employers will immediately think about what plans will use that ability. The company’s activities related to foreign and international factors will probably be reserved for those who are good at foreign languages., especially with those who are good at English. And this is one of the main reasons why English is getting more important in Vietnam

b. Thanks to English, you can access top universities

English is widely used at the university level. From the UK to the US, top universities require fluent English. Therefore, if your intention is to study abroad, English is the first thing to think about. And if you want a scholarship to attend these top universities then your English is not just a plus, it’s a must. For Vietnamese students, the need for studying abroad is increasing traumatically in the past years as more and more young people want to gain access of many opportunities in other countries, acquire new knowledge, connect friends from many countries and experience new interesting areas

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3. English helps you access the great works of the world.

a. English helps you to enjoy great novels and literature works:

With certain English, you can enjoy literary works from famous writers. Read the original novel of Emily Bronte’s Howling Wind Hill, the works of George Orwell or Jane Eyre, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice … will give you the true feelings that the translator can never provide you.

b English helps you watch movies easily

Most of the best films, the most famous are made in the US or English-speaking countries. Have you ever watched a movie and had to read the subtitles while still trying not to miss every shot. If you have good English, you won’t need to be so hard. Not just great movies, there are also a lot of amazing contents on Youtube that are in English and you will miss out these great videos if you do not have a good command of English as well.

c. Thanks to English, you will easily attend international events and conferences

Most international sporting events use English as the official language, similar to other global conferences and events. If your job or hobby is to be immersed in events like this, you need to learn English. Not only to understand, it helps you to immerse yourself in the activities of the event, taking advantage of opportunities for personal or professional development.

4. English gives you rich knowledge

55% of websites in the world are written in English, more than all other languages combined, far from the second most commonly used language is Russian with 6% of websites. You can find any information you need to know by typing the keyword in English.

English is also the language of science. 95% of the articles collected at the US Institute of Science Information are written in English, although half of them come from countries that do not speak this language.

5. English is an interesting challenge

Without a doubt, English is one of the most difficult languages to learn. For example, the pronunciations are full of surprises because the reading is not related to writing, the numerous irregularities force learners to fall in love. If you are in need of a challenge, English is an interesting choice. The challenge lies not only in learning the language. After having a good language, many new lessons continue to open for you as communication skills, mastering situations, living skills in English.

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