u/HonestReason8563 — reddlx

Hi everyone,

I'm a Software Engineer based in Vietnam. My English is decent, and I’m considering starting some 1-on-1 Vietnamese private-tutoring sessions, but I want to see if my approach would actually be helpful to this community.

My idea:

Focus: Purely on Speaking and Fluency. Less grammar, more real-life conversation.
Specialty: Since I have a tech background, I can explain things logically and we can discuss tech, startups, or work culture (perfect if you are a dev moving to VN!).
Price: I’m thinking of a symbolic $5/hour just to keep me committed and to build my portfolio.
The "Satisfaction Guarantee": If the lesson isn't what you expected, you don't pay.

My questions for you:

Would $5/hr be an attractive rate, or does it sound "too much" ?
Would you prefer focusing on a specific dialect (Northern/Southern)?
What is your biggest struggle with speaking Vietnamese right now?

I’m not taking students officially just yet, but if this sounds like something you’d sign up for, please let me know in the comments! If there's enough interest, I'll start reaching out to set up some trial sessions.

Thanks for your feedback!