{"id":20589,"date":"2025-04-21T08:53:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T12:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americantesol.com\/blogger\/?p=20589"},"modified":"2025-04-21T08:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T12:57:39","slug":"teaching-journey-in-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americantesol.com\/blogger\/teaching-journey-in-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"From Livestreams to Lesson Plans:\u00a0CJayride\u2019s Adventure-Style Teaching Journey in Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. -->\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"American TESOL Certification: Teaching in Vietnam and China - American TESOL Institute\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4olZE9Kz-34?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of first-person travel vlogs or high-energy livestreams, you\u2019ve probably stumbled across CJayride, a Twitch-partnered content creator who\u2019s been motorbiking across Asia since 2017. Known for his immersive IRL streams, <a href=\"https:\/\/cjayride.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CJayride<\/a> (CJ for short) is more than just a digital nomad. By day, he\u2019s a full-time English teacher in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, powered by his American TESOL Institute (ATI) certification. Between night-market tours and classroom sessions, CJ is redefining what it means to teach abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Vietnam? \u201cOpportunity Meets Adventure\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Vietnam is a top destination for ESL teachers, driven by a booming demand for English proficiency in tourism, tech, and global trade. Competitive salaries stretch far in a country with a low cost of living, making it financially rewarding. The real draw, though, is the students\u2014young, motivated learners who thrive on interactive, tech-savvy lessons. CJayride, a Twitch-partnered content creator and teacher, sums it up in a recent reel: \u201cI taught nine classes in one day\u2014and loved every minute.\u201d Their enthusiasm fuels his passion for teaching in Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The ATI Advantage and Classroom Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>CJ earned his teaching credentials through the American TESOL Institute\u2019s Online TESOL for Children, a 60-hour program covering methodology, lesson planning, classroom management, and job-placement support. Its flexible format let him study while traveling, and the globally recognized certificate met Vietnam\u2019s work-permit requirements. In the classroom, CJ blends gamer culture with TESOL techniques, using \u201cspeed-run warm-ups\u201d for vocabulary, POV scooter footage for listening exercises, and livestream Q&amp;As to connect students with a global audience. These methods boost confidence and digital literacy, earning praise from parents. Aspiring teachers should choose a TESOL course with grammar refreshers and practicum feedback, as Vietnamese schools prioritize both (<a href=\"https:\/\/americantesol.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">americantesol.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Teacher-Creator\u2019s Dual Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>CJ\u2019s week is a whirlwind of teaching and content creation, as seen in his vlog series \u201cMath Teacher CJ Takes on the Countryside\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cjayride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>). Mornings are spent teaching phonics to primary students, afternoons focus on middle-school writing workshops, and evenings involve editing lesson clips or livestreaming night-market adventures on Twitch and YouTube. His schedule\u2014punctuated by lunches of c?m t?m or banh m\u00ec\u2014reflects a balance of classroom impact and global storytelling. For CJ, teaching and streaming are two sides of the same adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Follow in CJ\u2019s Footsteps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Ready to teach in Vietnam? Start with a recognized TESOL certificate, like ATI\u2019s Online or In-Class programs, which meet visa requirements (<a href=\"https:\/\/americantesol.com\/tesol-register.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American TESOL Certification<\/a>). Time your job search for May\u2013August, when schools hire for the September term.  CJ\u2019s journey proves a TESOL certificate unlocks more than a job\u2014it turns everyday experiences into teachable moments. As he says, \u201cSee you in class\u2014or on the ride!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a fan of first-person travel vlogs or high-energy livestreams, you\u2019ve probably stumbled across CJayride, a Twitch-partnered content creator who\u2019s been motorbiking across Asia since 2017. 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