Tom Lee
@Tom Lee
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Mandarin, most chinese dialects
Registration: 22 December 2012
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Hi Barry , Your email address to me has been censored by the administrator. Contact me at *** Tom Read More
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Hi Barry, Can you provide me your email address? I will send your some suggestions and ideas. Cheers Read More
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Hi Barry, Yes, I have a Vietnamese tour guide for you. Her name is Helen and she can speak English. he will bring you and your family around. Let me have your schedule so that we can plan out your programs. Regards Tom Read More
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Hi Barry, Let me check and revert to you. Tom Read More
Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup
Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...
Dear Tom, Ideally, one should have a degree and a TESOL certificate in order to teach in Vietnam and also to apply for the working permit. However, there are some schools that only emphasize that you have a TESOL cert but mostly Caucasians are ... Read More
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Hi, I have some foreigner friends coming to HCMC in middle Sep. There are about 4 to 5 of them. Are you able to provide some good tourist guides for my male friends.. Must be good at English and be familiar around town, eating, shopping, leisure ... Read More
Vietnamese cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Vietnam? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Vietnam and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
Hello Steddie, Look forward to seeing you in Saigon when you come over. You can contact me at +84 985257731. I think coming back here to visit the place will bring back floods of memories for you. Regards Tom Read More
Vietnamese cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Vietnam? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Vietnam and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
Well....there are quite a number of stunning local dishes. I must say it's Bun Bo Hue which is my favorite. I love the thick beef broth that accompanies the bun and beef slices and then topped it up with a generous helping of local vegetables. ... Read More
Maintenance Requirement For Tier 2 Visa
Thanks for your advice;-) Appreciate it. Read More
Maintenance Requirement For Tier 2 Visa
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Maintenance Requirement For Tier 2 Visa
Hi I'm a S'porean and I'm offered a job in Manchester, England and will start in Aug15. Recently, I have been approached by an immigration lawyer from Home Office that I need to deposit 1000pounds by money gram to my own name in ... Read More
Any good Chicken Rice in Ho Chi Minh by sensesofvietnam
Anybody know of a good chicken rice restaurant in HCM city? The one that I tried is in D5 which is roasted chicken with rice. I am curious whether there is a Hainanese style where the rice is flavor with the chicken stock. Therefore the rice serve ...
There's one at D1 and they sell the hainanese version complete with pounded red chilli , ginger and black sauce. Address- 54 Truong Dinh, District 1 | 54 Tr瓢啤ng 膼峄媙h, Q.1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Read More
Let's do the Visa run to Cambodia together by Arnidoodles
Hello everyone! Since rates for a visa extension is too expensive and my free 21 pass is expiring, I'm planning to do a visa run to Cambodia next week. Anyone who'll do the same? You'll be bored doing it alone. :)
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Let's do the Visa run to Cambodia together by Arnidoodles
Hello everyone! Since rates for a visa extension is too expensive and my free 21 pass is expiring, I'm planning to do a visa run to Cambodia next week. Anyone who'll do the same? You'll be bored doing it alone. :)
Hi, Have you been to cambodia(Mocbai) and back to HCMC? I'm going there on 2 Feb. You might want to follow me. Tom Read More
Looking for a native English Teacher for kids in Tan Phu District by Tuyen Do
Hi everyone, we live in Tan Phu district. Our kids are about 2-3 years old. We like to study in evenings after 6pm. 2 days a week. Please contact me at number 097 559 3394
My name is Tom Lee. I'm a S'porean teacher who has many years experience teaching regionally. I speak good and fluent English so I don't know if you are interested to have me to teach your kids. At that age, they need a creative and fun ... Read More
It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy
So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...
Totally agree with what you mentioned here. Most Asian countries preferred native speakers. But the question here is not about preference. It is the assumption that only native speakers can teach English and non native speakers don't make good ... Read More
It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy
So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...
Hey John, we should meet over a beer or something and many stuff on English and education in general can be discussed:-) Read More
It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy
So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...
Learning English consists of the 4 components writing, reading and listening are just as important as speaking. Can we say that only native speakers can provide good pronunciation? Or are the best teacher of all the components? And Vietnamese have ... Read More
It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy
So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...
How I wish all these discriminating practices can be minimized so that the rate of growth economically and socially can pick up to elevate the country to a decent level in international standing. Basically , an overhaul in mentality and mindset is ... Read More
It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy
So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...
Yes, I normally post my ads there and when the students like to study under you they'll recommend their friends. I think word of mouth advertising is effective here. We can have a coffee mate....I live in Le Van Sy , what about you? My number is ... Read More
why is it difficult for foriegner to assimilate into VN culture by MarkinNam
It is becoming more and more apparent that when people move from thier home country, they just want to change the locals to be just like what they left behind (for what reason?) are we all so self absorbed that we can't enjoy the break ...
Hi folks, Let's give the Vietnamese some space and not to over impose too much on them too soon. We are " inherently flawed" creatures and no one is perfect. RESPECT and APPRECIATION of other cultures is important and that's the ... Read More
It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy
So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...
Well.....I concur with you but to a certain extent. Yes, Vietnamese parents prefer Native speakers because of their accent. They are the customers so schools sometimes have no choice but to deliver what the Vietnamese parents want. But There are ... Read More
Any Interest in a Eng/Viet Exchange Roundtable in Dist3 by turbopaved
Hi all, Does anyone in the expat-blog HCMC community have interest in joining an English/Vietnamese language exchange roundtable? I'm thinking about organizing a monthly 1-2hr get-together with the intent on practicing and exchanging these two ...
You guys may like to have your gathering at Marry You Coffee @ 290/52 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia P8 Q3. It opens from 8am to 10pm daily. I will let you use the private room for free if the group size is at least 8 and each participant orders a drink. The ... Read More
Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat
Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??
Don't mix leisure and politics...... Read More
Looking to learn Vietnamese by Fairdinkum16
Hello, My names John 28 years old now living in Phu my Hung and just wondering if anyone had any pointers as to where I could get some Vietnamese lessons from ? I have lived here now for about 4 months and need to start learning the language ASAP ...
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want to learn Vietnamese by CHERAN84
Is anyone here already experienced and found a better way to learn Vietnamese. As I am going to be in Ho Chi Minh for along time, I want to learn Vietnamese. A short and best way. I am free to take lesson on weekends whole day.
I recommend you a good Vietnamese teacher who is a friend of mine. She is Yen and you can contact her at +84 938353540 Tom Read More
Looking for a private swimming instructor
Hello Yvonne Have you found a swimming instructor? I am a good swimmer and I'm from S'pore who is working in HCMC. I used to work in a sports related environment back home. I don't mind sharing my swimming knowledge and skills with you but it has ... Read More
First time to Saigon. Any Singapore Friends here? by happysin
Hi everyone, intro; i am a chinese guy from sin age 45 and staying at q5 area. any sin bros here to hang out?
hello jason......li ho bo? wat si Tom and limpeh here 3 years loew looking for some ka ki lang hahaha Tom Read More
First time to Saigon. Any Singapore Friends here? by happysin
Hi everyone, intro; i am a chinese guy from sin age 45 and staying at q5 area. any sin bros here to hang out?
Hi Kok Leong! Yes...you've got a fellow S'porean here in HCM city and I am living in Tanh Binh district. I oredi here more than 3 years...you leh? You come here cho si mi?? hehe Hope the singlish make you feel at home. Regards Tom Read More
Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat
Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??
try the local coffee which is cheaper, thicker in texture and more aromatic . Starbuck is a "designer" coffee and it tastes like drain water ! People go to starbuck for the ambience which is available in other not so expensive joints like Highland ... Read More
New french girl in Saigon by louizzzz
Hello, I just arrived and I will stay 2 months for an internship... and i'd like to meet people who live here! do not hesitate to contact me. i'am motivated to go out, visiting, talking (even if my english is not so good). I leave between D1 and ...
Hi Louis I'm Tom, also an expatriate living and working here. I have a Vietnamese girl friend and maybe we can be friends and go out to explore Saigon. Cheers Tom Read More