I have over 25 years’ experience as a teacher, teacher trainer and educational manager. I came to Vietnam in 1994 to work for the British Council and since 1997, I have been an education consultant and trainer on various donor-funded projects and for a number of international organisations. I was an examiner trainer for the British Council and IDP from 2001-2004, and am currently an inspector for Cambridge ESOL in Hanoi. Before coming to Vietnam, I worked as a teacher and teacher trainer for the British Council and Universities in the Czech Republic and Portugal. I also worked in Morocco for two years. I have a first degree in French, a PGCE in TEFL/TESL and Masters degrees in TEFL and Educational Management from the UK. In 2002, I set up The Education Company with Nguyen Thi Nhu Nguyen to recruit students for overseas study, mostly the UK.

I come from Cork in Ireland and have been living in Vietnam since January 2006. I have a science degree and teaching diploma from University College, Cork but I started teaching English in 1995. I’ve worked in Turkey, Lithuania, Portugal, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates. I am a Cambridge examiner and I also have a diploma in language teaching management (IDTLM). I appreciate films, music and a good book. I also love going out to enjoy good food and company.

Nguyen is a member of the Board of Management of Bell Vietnam. She has a degree from the former Soviet Union, a degree in English and Masters and PhD degrees in Literature. She has been a teacher for over 20 years and is currently Senior Lecturer at the Hanoi University of Foreign Studies. She co-manages The Education Company with Jacky Dyer. They have been cooperating with Bell International since 1998.

I come from Derby in England and have been in Vietnam since the beginning of 2006. I have an English Literature degree from Cardiff University and started teaching abroad after I graduated. I moved from Turkey to Vietnam via Lithuania, Portugal, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates. I’m a Cambridge examiner and I also have a diploma in language teaching management (IDTLM). While in Azerbaijan I wrote an English language course for the oil industry which has recently been published by Garnet. My favourite way to relax is cooking.

Hi, my name is Joe. I come from Leeds in the North of England. I have been teaching English abroad for five years. I have a BA in English Studies and CELTA and TEFL certificates. I began my teaching career in Indonesia and have since worked in Mexico, Georgia and Italy. I am also a Cambridge examiner. My main passion is travelling and experiencing new and different cultures. Whilst travelling, I find the perfect place to relax is the beach and I love swimming and playing football.

Hi, my name is Amy. I'm originally from Leeds in the North of England but have been living abroad for the last five years. I'm a Cambridge examiner and have been fortunate to work in some fascinating countries such as Indonesia, Mexico, Georgia, Italy and now Vietnam. When I'm not teaching English, I like learning about different cultures, especially local cuisine. I also love watching films and relaxing in the sunshine on the beach with a good book.

My name's Dave and I come from New Zealand. I graduated with a BA in History from Canterbury University in 1998 and I started teaching English as a second language in 2000. Before Vietnam, I worked in Japan, China and South Korea. I consider myself to be fairly adventurous and I enjoy travelling and exploring different places and cultures. In my free time I like to relax with a good book or film. I love good food and enjoy exploring all the great restaurants here in Ho Chi Minh City.

My name's Paul. I am originally from Cardiff in Wales but I haven't lived there for the past thirteen years. During this time I have taught English in Canada, Korea and Costa Rica before coming to Vietnam. While in Korea, I worked in a team that wrote a series of six English conversation text books. In my free time I enjoy a variety of sports including rugby, running, squash and climbing. I also like to travel whenever I can.

Hi, my name's Owen. I'm from Cambridge, England. I have been teaching English as a second language for over five years. I worked in Thailand for 2 ½ years and have been in Vietnam since then. In my spare time I like to cook, read, listen to music and travel.

I gained a BA in foreign language in 1995 and I worked for the International Relations Office of the State Bank of Vietnam for nearly 2 years. My major duty there was to organize seminars for foreign banks and foreign investment funds. I absorbed a lot of knowledge and experience about banking, accounting and finance when working there. Before joining Bell, I used to work as an Office Manager and Accounts Manager for a number of foreign companies. I am now eager for a new assignment and contribution to Bell’s development in Vietnam as education is my desired working area and I am willing to be part of Bell’s team because of this. I hope Bell can give me more opportunities to perfect my English, thus I can speak English like a native speaker after a short time working at Bell.

Hello. My name is Thao Nguyen. I was born and grew up in Tay Ninh, a province close to the border with Cambodia. I graduated from the Economic University of HCMC in 2003, majoring in accounting and auditing. I also have 5 year's experience in the accounting field. I joined Bell Vietnam where I can work with all my abilities as well as improve my English skills. I am very willing to be part of Bell’s team to develop together in Vietnam. My hobbies are watching films, reading books and travelling with my friends.

Hi, my name is Lam. I come from Dong Nai province. I've just graduated from The Saigon Centre of Technique and Technology (Saigon CTT). My major is in networking and I also have 4 years experience in the IT field. I wanted to join Bell Vietnam because by working here, I have a great opportunity to practise my English skills and I also want to work in a foreign environment. In my free time, I usually listen to music and watch films

I grew up in a small town near the sea in the centre of Vietnam, Binh Thuan Province. I'm a graduate of the English department of Lac Hong University. I used to work as an English tutor to children and as a receptionist at my university's English centre when I was a student. I also gained valuable experience of the import-export field when I held a secretarial position at a corporation which distributed a well-known brand of air-conditioning units. Now I'm happy to work for Bell Vietnam as a Customer Service Officer - an interesting and challenging work position. I love to work in the field of education because of my family tradition. Both of my parents are teachers. Working in Bell Vietnam is a good environment for me to get more experience of the British professional working style. My motto is "where there's a will, there's a way" and I always make a big effort to have a successful life.

My name is Nha Tram. I come from Binh Thuan province, which is famous for its beautiful blue ocean, yellow sunshine and white sand. I've graduated from The School of Hotel & Tourism; University of Technology. My major is Receptionist and Business English. My mother works at Duc Tan High School. She loves a friendly education environment and works hard. I joined Bell Vietnam because I would like to be like her. With Bell Vietnam, I can improve and develop all my English skills day-by-day. When I have free time, I like to cooking, sewing, reading books, listening to music and playing the organ for hymns at church.

Hi, My name is Hoang Vy. I have just graduated from Hung Vuong University, majoring in English. When I was a student, I used to work part time as a receptionist and later I transfered to become an Assistant of the Sales Department. I love English and always find opportunities to use it. My desire was to work in a professional training environment where I can meet people, consult with them to choose suitable courses which can help them improve their language more effectively. Therefore, I feel very happy to be a member of Bell Vietnam Training Centre. Working here, I find it very interesting because I not only have a lot of good chances to practise my English but I can also learn some life skills from my friendly colleagues. I am a crazy fan of rock music. When I have free time or I'm stressed, I often go to rock bars to relax. Besides, I also love reading books. I think this is the cheapest way for me to go travelling without moving.

My name is Vi. I come from Nha Trang, a beautiful city by the sea. I graduated from Nong Lam University. My major is English, concentrating on Business and Management. I can speak a little French and Chinese. I'm very glad to be a member of Bell Vietnam because it's a friendly working environment. I hope to improve my English skills while working at Bell Vietnam. My hobbies are watching movies and sports (especially football and tennis), listening to music (both Vietnamese songs and English ones) and chatting with my friends. My favourite saying is " Failure is just the postponement of success". Thus, "be optimistic and everything is ok!" I think

My name is Tran. I was born and grew up in Nha Trang. I have just graduated from university, majoring in English. When I was a student, I used to work part-time as a receptionist. I would like to improve and develop my English language abilities further so I want to work in a foreign environment. I'm very happy to become a member of Bell Vietnam Training Centre. At weekends, I like meeting my friends. I think this is the best way to relax.

My name is Thai An. I was born and grew up in Binh Thuan province. I graduated from Educational College and have taught as a kindergarten teacher for one year. Besides that, I have receptionist and consultant experience. In my job, I have found the education field is very interesting, which helps me to perfect my skills. So I work in Bell Vietnam, the best place for me because of the professional education environment and the primary aim is high-quality teaching, where I can contribute my knowledge and experience. And I would like to move on in order to be more professional in my career with a bigger challenge and have opportunities to work with foreigners to learn from their experience, especially to improve my English. My hobbies are travelling and watching action films.

My name is Kim Tuyen, I come from Ho Chi Minh City, a modern and crowded city in Vietnam. I'm a senior at the Marketing University. I major in Business Administration. I will graduate in August 2008. When I was a student, I used to work part-time as a sales assistant and later I transfered to become a technician of a Japanese company. I can speak a little Japanese. I'm very glad to be a member of Bell Vietnam. Working at Bell Vietnam gives me a great opportunity to improve my English skills and also helps me to gain working experience for my career. I enjoy speaking English to different people. When I have free time or I'm stressed, I often meet my friends, drink coffee, go to the seaside, listen to music and cook.

My name is Van. My hometown is Quang Nam province, but I come from Buon Ma Thuot City, a very lovely city in the middle of Viet Nam. When I was a little girl, learning English was something extremely difficult for me because I was very bad at learning it. Everything changed when I was a student of the English department when my English teachers made me feel confident and my speaking improved. Plans for learning English have long been incubating in my mind, so my slogan is “It's never too late to learn”. Like it and love it. I'm keen on watching detective films, interested in shopping, and crazy about music. I like playing games, but I'm not so good at controlling computers.

My name is Bui Y Nhi. I am interested in travel, culture and language. This is an area I like working in so that I can improve my language skills. I love to eat delicious food such as noodles, spaghetti and listening to pop and classical music. My favourite TV channels are Travel and Living and National Geographic. I also love watching tennis, comedies and cartoons. I support David Beckham, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.

Hi everyone. My name is Truong Truong Thanh. I was born in Da Nang – a city located in the middle of Vietnam. I am still a student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics. Working at Bell Vietnam gives me a great opportunity to improve my English skills, and also helps me to gain working experience that will be useful for my future career. I am a football addict so I used to think that I would be a football commentator. During my early days of studying English, I just thought that I studied English to watch football on cable TV but now I enjoy speaking English to different people. Obviously I like watching and playing football with my friends and my other hobby is playing online games.