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Teaching English in Vietnam | It’s ‘PHO-nomenal’
Article by: Peter Goudge, Jun 15, 2020
From the very beginning of this short piece, I want to confess to an abject failing on my part during the 14+ years that I’ve spent teaching English in Vietnam and running my business, AVSE-TESOL. Here
Teaching English in Vietnam Blog – It’s about sharing the love
Article by: Peter Goudge, Jun 15, 2020
Gosh! The internet started almost 29 years ago, but it’s only this morning that I learnt the word ‘blog’ is a shortened version of the word ‘weblog’. I swear, I didn’t know this until earlier today,
‘Grey Nomads’ taking on English teaching Jobs in Vietnam
Article by: Peter Goudge, Jun 3, 2020
Over the past 12 months there has been a noticeable increase in the number of more mature folks (50+ years of age), predominantly from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, venturing to Southeast Asia
Teaching ESL in Vietnam – Travel Insurance is Imperative
Article by: Peter Goudge, May 28, 2020
All the key indicators – job advertisements, pay rates, low cost of living – suggest that Vietnam is the hottest destination in Southeast Asia, arguably the world, for teaching English as a second language (ESL). If
Minimise your carbon footprint while Teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City
Article by: Peter Goudge, May 28, 2020
As someone who is about to head off for one or two years teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I’ve got it pegged that there’s a decent size egalitarian streak in your make up.
English teaching jobs in Phnom Penh are a platform to reduce carbon emissions
Article by: Peter Goudge, May 24, 2020
Despite the science, it seems there is any number of world ‘leaders’ who simply don’t care about climate change, don’t understand it, or both. While waiting for genuine leadership on climate change, teachers like me and
Teaching English in Hanoi: 5 things to do on arrival
Article by: Peter Goudge, May 24, 2020
You’ve been planning this part of your life for years and the time has finally arrived. You’re heading off on an adventure, ‘uncharted waters’, teaching English in Hanoi, Vietnam. Your first stop in Hanoi will be
Working as an English teacher in Cambodia offers a terrific lifestyle
Article by: Peter Goudge, Jan 24, 2020
One of the real benefits of working as an English teacher in Cambodia is the free time you’ll have to pursue social or recreational interests and to take in what this truly magnificent country has to
Clear Student Debt – Teaching English in Vietnam
Article by: Peter Goudge, Jan 23, 2020
Attending university or college in the United States is expensive. Every year, students are taking out loans to further their education. I’m no exception to the millions of students not only in America, but around the
TEFL in Vietnam – Country Profile
Article by: Peter Goudge, Jan 14, 2020
The decision to complete your TEFL in Vietnam at AVSE in Ho Chi Minh City rather than going with a training provider in your home country has been made. Within a matter of weeks, you’ll be
