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Dennis Quan
Community Tutor
Teaches
Vietnamese
Native
English
Speaks
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
An expat wannabe wanting to teach expats Vietnamese.
Teaches
Vietnamese
Native
English
Speaks
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
An expat wannabe wanting to teach expats Vietnamese.
From VietnamLiving in Saigon, Vietnam (14:50 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 12, 2021Interest topicTechTravelHistory
Hi I’m Dennis and I’m currently based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and have been a local here since birth.
I’m currently working full time as a developer, and in my free time I enjoy teaching people languages. Language learning has been one of my oldest hobbies simply because it helps you to adopt different perspectives and also to share mine.
Growing up in a Chinese household, I use 3 languages on a daily basis. And that allows me to experience language from an expat’s point of view.Me as a Teacher
Looking back on my time on iTalki, my students and I enjoy digging into the educational aspects of Vietnamese. We are both curious about how the language sounded outside the textbooks, and how the aesthetics of Vietnamese is manifested through the lifestyle of its native speakers and the geography in which they live.
That being said, I like to think Vietnamese will aid my students to uncover countless pieces of stories and anecdotes that are confined within its borders. As a teacher I tend to act like a citizen journalist eager to share his findings to whomever needs it.My lessons & teaching style
To continue doing what we enjoy, I often prepare a set topic with pictures and encourage the students to expand the topic using limited amount of new words and phrases. Spontaneous activities can pop up depending on the those topics too, like debates or problem solving activities.
It'd be nice if I can somehow make each lesson resemble a small expat meetup where we share our proudest moments and soak in the lively atmosphere in some idyllic Vietnamese coffee shop.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
53
Students
197
Lessons
100%
Attendance
98%
Response
Vietnamese Lessons
Vietnamese
English
Trial Lesson
16 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Getting by in Vietnam with basic Vietnamese ( for complete beginners )
A1 - A2Conversation Practice77 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 10% off
General conversation practice for elementary (A2) to intermediate (B1) speakers
A2 - B1Conversation Practice79 lessons completed
USD 7.25+
Package with 10% off
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10 Reviews
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Vietnamese
English
Warren
28 Vietnamese lessons
Teacher’s pick
The teacher has great energy and we converse and develop vocabulary that's related to business-professionalism. Because the teacher is also a white-collar professional, I think he is someone good for engagement, who can understand office politics, clothing, and other topics related to the office.
Jun 12, 2022
Warren
28 Vietnamese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Having a structured approach is great for beginners but when one studied Vietnamese for a long time, finding that way for additional improvement may not be trouble-free. The teacher has helped me by allowing myself to drive the lessons but also provide feedback and suggested material. His having great English usage (better than many teachers) helps with the lessons especially when it's business-focused. In a way, it feels more like having a business conversational partner which I enjoy. If you're looking for a partner to induce you to drive your learning especially in business, he may be someone you should consider.
Apr 10, 2022
Markus
21 Vietnamese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've managed to communicate with the supermarket staff and give directions in Vietnamese thanks to Dennis' "Getting by in Vietnam with basic Vietnamese" course.
When studying the course, you choose the topics and Dennis delivers a tailor-made lesson using authentic materials like Facebook posts and podcasts.
He shares a lot of personal anecdotes to help you understand when and where to use the learnt language.
In addition, he takes the time to ensure that your pronunciation is on point and that the language you learn is authentic to make sure that you'll be understood in the real world.
If you're looking for a Vietnamese course that enables you to succeed in your life in Vietnam, look no further than Dennis' courses.
Feb 21, 2022
Branden Bryant
6 Vietnamese lessons
Great first experience! Dennis is very knowledgeable in the English language, so he does an amazing job at explaining things in a way a native English speaker can understand. I’m looking forward to future lessons with him 👍🏼
May 9, 2023
Sam Lam
25 Vietnamese lessons
Dennis is a cool guy and has been very helpful in sharing his advice in improving my Vietnamese skills. He is also very resourceful and very friendly. I have no doubt that this will be a very good learning experience with Dennis.
Jan 4, 2023
Cindy
6 Vietnamese lessons
It was nice talking with Dennis :))
Nov 7, 2022
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