Monthly Archives: June 2012

So my blog tends to be fairly tame, all things considered. I generally leave out the more lurid details of what goes on here, from whatever takes place in Saigon nightlife to bizarre stuff I see riding around the city. … Continue reading →

Posted on June 25, 2012 by hodgedude | 1 Comment

Pros and cons of ESL work abroad

Posted on June 20, 2012 by hodgedude

Happy to use my blogging powers for good, not evil …. Herein are my views on teaching English overseas, particularly in a slumpling global economy. Hope this machine does not begin to smoulder while I write this … Not so … Continue reading →

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Teaching the little ones, it’s all about systems

Posted on June 18, 2012 by hodgedude

I’m 75% of the way thru my first full day at new job. Shadowing the teacher who’s leaving shows me that she’ll be a tough act to follow; I was in here on Saturday helping out for a couple of … Continue reading →

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Teaching ESL abroad during a global cash crunch

Posted on June 12, 2012 by hodgedude

Just wrapped teaching at a company here in Vietnam, and decided to hang out a little while and update my blog before heading out to do some voice recording. Could be some of what I write here is of use … Continue reading →

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Alpha closes, new chapter begins+no time for Vietnamese commercial

Posted on June 9, 2012 by hodgedude

Here’s a link to a story about my old school being closed, I had wondered why I kept emailing my manager for my schedule when I was coming back from Canada and yet he never replied…. http://en.baomoi.com/Info/Teachers-students-hit-by-English-training-centers-sudden-closure/3/262449.epi “On Saturday many … Continue reading →

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Interviews and offers and back in Saigon

Posted on June 6, 2012 by hodgedude

Rainy season showers and thunder are making a racket as I type this, back in Saigon at last. I’ve actually been back for a week, and one certainly gets in a lot of living in this town! The noise, the … Continue reading →

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