🌏Teach English, Explore Hanoi, and Immerse in Vietnamese Culture

Estonia

4

Volunteering here is simple, just speak English with students to help them practice after their lessons (taught by teachers not volunteers) with speaking cards with a theme, vocab and questions. It's from 19:30-21:30, and you will be scheduled another time in the afternoon for an hour, 1 or 2 days in the week to do the same. All of the managers, students and volunteers are very friendly and talkative! And the students are all teenagers and adults. Lunch is only provided if your stay is more than 30 days, but there is a kitchen. Also, the homestay itself is in need of some cleaning.

2 months ago

United States

4

Great location with good food, coffee shops, and university around. You meet wonderful locals. Enjoyed teaching. Found the vibe here sometimes isolating/disorganized but not sure how much was cultural/personal differences. Quiet during day, but lively once class starts (7:30pm) and the night after that. Not much instruction for teaching. You just chat/ help correct mistakes. Do not expect to be given clear instruction; make sure to ask questions. Harry was so nice though not around all the time but texted me often and there are other people around to help. You can ask him questions anytime!

8 months ago

Netherlands

2

You get to talk to locals and help with their English and this is very meaningful. The hours are also not that much so you have lots of free time. However, I left early because the overal conditions of the homestay are very bad, so I felt uncomfortable. It's dirty and basic necessities like toilet paper and soap are not provided. The room was also full of mosquitos and people were talking late at night even after saying something. Luckily Harry was very understandable and listened to me and will work on it. The place has potential but there are a lot of things that need improvement.

9 months ago

United Kingdom

2

Our volunteering experience had challenges due to poor communication, cleanliness, and organisation. On arrival, there was no proper welcome, and we had to ask about everything. The whole place was cold. Dorms lacked security, and bedding wasn't changed. Bathrooms were unclean, and mould was present. Teaching was more of a language exchange with little guidance. Social spaces were lacking, making it feel isolating. While Harry took some feedback on board, other concerns were dismissed. We left early, as did others. The place has potential, but better organisation and upkeep are needed.

10 months ago

Cuong replied

We also want to note that facilities may vary across different countries, and while we strive to offer a comfortable environment, it may not always match the standards you are familiar with in the UK.
While we’re sorry to see you leave early, we appreciate your honesty and will use your feedback to improve the experience for future volunteers.

Romania

3

Unfortunately the conditions were far from what we expected. The rooms and bathrooms were really dirty from our point of view. We were also surprised that we applied as a couple, but couldn't sleep in the same room. This was not really a problem, but it was something that we didn't know of. I'm sorry to say all the above, because otherwise it was a great experience. The people hosting and the other guests were really nice. It was lovely trying to help the students teach English.

10 months ago

Brazil

4

A great place to meet locals while helping them improve their English. Classes usually run from 7:30pm to 10pm, so you have plenty of free time to explore the city and visit nearby towns during your free time.

10 months ago

Germany

4

This homestay is the perfect mix between meeting Locals and international travelers. Your tasks will be having English free talk with locals in the evening, so there is still enough time to explore Hanoi/around Hanoi during the day or on weekends. Note that it's 1 hour into the city center and the facility is still improving their clealiness with new ideas/advice. Nevertheless, It was a great and fun experience talking to all the hard working and open students while immersing into their culture. The local stuff is also so welcoming, helpful and easy to have fun with

10 months ago

Australia

3

I had a great time volunteering at this homestay. The work was really enjoyable and involved a lot of conversational English. All the locals were so lovely, and the students also living at the Homestay were so welcoming! The condition of the Homestay wasn't very good, it was really dirty, the kitchen had rats, and the front door is always left open so it felt unsafe. Improving health and safety here would make the experience a lot more comfortable! Thank you for having me.

11 months ago

Cuong replied

Regarding the issue you mentioned, we have already taken steps to address it by having cats at the homestay to control the rats. Cleanliness is something we take seriously, and we do have staff cleaning the house daily. living standards can differ from country to country,seem different to you is quite normal in Vietnam. If you had any concerns during your stay, you could have brought them up directly with me – why didn’t you? Nonetheless, hope you have more great experiences in the future!

Brazil

4

It was a very interesting experience, the work itself was free conversations at night with the English students from the school. It works from Monday to Friday and we don't need to be there every day, the schedule is made by Duyên who is the manager and the best person! I think it's interesting to add that the accommodation itself needs improvement in every way. The facilities don't match the photos. This could be a deciding factor for some travelers. Other than that, I loved my experience, it was an incredible time with the people who live there.

11 months ago

Pakistan

5

I am delighted to recommend Homestay English and Mr. Harry as a host. I have volunteered at the Homestay, I actively participated in the free talk with students, the students are so lovely and nice, even the staff is really nice and supportive. Thank you Mr. Harry for having me, I would say I had a great experience volunteering with Homestay English. <3

12 months ago

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