Hello! I’m Chuong Nguyen Do , a freelance translator and language instructor based in Budapest, Hungary. I translate and proofread between English and Vietnamese and am currently working on translating Sheila Harper’s memoir, Survivor; I also teach Hungarian to Vietnamese learners, individually or in small groups. I enjoy helping people communicate across languages and cultures with accurate, engaging text. I’m passionate about language, culture, and storytelling, and I’m always excited to take on new translation projects or language teaching opportunities that connect people across borders.

Chuong Nguyen Do

Hello! I’m Chuong Nguyen Do , a freelance translator and language instructor based in Budapest, Hungary. I translate and proofread between English and Vietnamese and am currently working on translating Sheila Harper’s memoir, Survivor; I also teach Hungarian to Vietnamese learners, individually or in small groups. I enjoy helping people communicate across languages and cultures with accurate, engaging text. I’m passionate about language, culture, and storytelling, and I’m always excited to take on new translation projects or language teaching opportunities that connect people across borders.

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Hello! I’m Chuong Nguyen Do , a freelance translator and language instructor based in Budapest, Hungary. I translate and proofread between English and Vietnamese and am currently working on translating Sheila Harper’s memoir, Survivor; I also teach Hungarian to Vietnamese learners, individually or in small groups. I enjoy helping people communicate across languages and cultures with accurate, engaging text.

I’m passionate about language, culture, and storytelling, and I’m always excited to take on new translation projects or language teaching opportunities that connect people across borders.

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Language

Vietnamese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hungarian
Advanced

Work Experience

Contributor at Troy Media
March 1, 2024 - Present
Canadian-based editorial content provider. Through my connections with Troy, I published a handful of articles on outlets such as The Toronto Star, The Epoch Times, and The Western Standard.
Staff Writer at Polemics Magazine
April 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
In-house magazine of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. I contributed one article to the magazine when I was a student there.
Podcast Host at Unlicensed Philosophy
October 1, 2020 - Present
Podcast show focusing on politics, society, and culture; hosted discussions with interesting thinkers; started October 2020 and ongoing.
Translator at Self-employed (Family translation work)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Translate documents and resources relating to nutrition and diet from English to Vietnamese for my father.
Event Organizing Assistant / Sanitary International Affairs Assistant at DeN Bar
June 30, 2018 - October 24, 2025
Assisted with event planning and sanitation logistics; managed seating and organizing events such as yoga mornings and concert nights; bar frequented by Western expatriates.
Host at Unlicensed Philosophy podcast
January 1, 2020 - Present
Host of the Unlicensed Philosophy podcast. My interests lie in history, politics, philosophy, religion, and the arts, especially in the United States and the English-speaking world. The podcast explores these interests in greater detail and fosters an informed audience who share these interests.
Freelance Language Instructor
March 1, 2026 - Present
Teach Hungarian to Vietnamese people (individuals or groups of 3-5).
Freelance Translator and Proofreader
February 1, 2016 - Present
Work with English and Vietnamese; translate and proofread English and Vietnamese texts; current project: Translating Sheila Harper’s memoir.

Education

Master of Arts in American Studies at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Master of Advanced International Studies at Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
BA Honours in English Literature at Trent University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master of Arts at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature at Trent University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Luong The Vinh High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Master of Arts in American Studies at ELTE University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Trent University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Finalist at Országos Tudományos Diákköri Konferencia (OTDK) national research paper conference for university students
January 1, 2025 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other