#26 Teaching in Vietnam, Bridging Cultures, English Competency, Becoming Australian | Mark Ratcliff

About this episode

Mark Ratcliff discusses his experiences teaching in Vietnam and the importance of communication and cultural understanding for migrants in Australia.

Mark Ratcliff is a Communications Specialist and Educator with a background in systems thinking, content creation, mentoring and teaching. With qualifications in Sustainable Development and International Aid, and broad theoretical and practical experience, he understands the importance of honest and effective communication for any individual growth, organisational change or sustainable venture. Mark provides coaching and training to help migrants understand Australian values and develop the skills and confidence to better communicate, integrate and thrive.Join Mark Ratcliff at https://www.ironbarklearning.com.au/Know about the host, Nirmal Singh, at https://nirmalsingh.au/ 00:00 Introduction to Mark Ratcliff04:40 First Impressions of Australia and Vietnam08:47 Cultural Differences and Long-term Impressions14:17 Teaching Experiences in Vietnam19:15 Reverence for Foreigners in Vietnam24:21 Personal Growth and Challenges in a Foreign Land29:41 Communication Barriers for Migrants34:16 Cultural Understanding and Integration Strategies39:06 Defining Australian Culture and Values45:51 Understanding Australian Culture48:32 The Anzac Spirit and Shared Values52:03 Testing Australian Values…

People in this episode

Host: Nirmal Singh

Guest: Mark Ratcliff

Topics covered

• Australian Values
• Teaching in Vietnam
• Cultural Differences
• Communication Skills
• Integration Strategies

Keywords

• migrants
• education
• cultural integration
• communication
• Australian culture

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ironbark Learning

Places: Vietnam

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