Sam Paterson

Sam Paterson

Sam Paterson is an English teacher working in Vietnam. He previously spent three years teaching in Thailand, exploring its lesser-known areas in his free time. He has an eye for cultural differences and the awkward situations that can arise if they’re not understood.

Monday, 21 May 2018 16:23

How a Language Reflects Culture

Understanding basic personal pronouns can teach you far more about Vietnam than you might imagine. 
Saturday, 24 February 2018 07:04

Top 10 Tips To Survive Hanoi

Tried-and-true advice from one ESL teacher. 
A primer on owning and driving a motorbike in Hanoi. 
Vietnam is no longer the "Wild West" of teaching abroad. Here's what you need to know.
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 02:34

Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

Three reasons why the country topped my TESL list.