TEACH ABROAD PROGRAM
Whith this program you will live with a Spanish host family and in exchange of your accommodation and meals they provide, you will teach them 15 lessons per week of your native language. The organization and formality of the lessons vary according to your host family and the age of the members.
Upon your arrival to Barcelona you will participate in a Workshop to learn how lessons are prepared. During weekends and after lessons you will have spare time on your own. Keep in mind that your host family will be interested on getting to know you and share some time with you, therefore, you should be open minded and participate in the family life. This will help you very much to get immersed into the new culture.
Program Specs
* You are placed with a local host family.
* Your host family provides you with room and board.
* You teach English to the whole family, or a few members.
* You will generally be asked to teach them an average of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, providing lessons and conversation in your native language.
* Lessons can be more or less formal, depending on the family.
* Upon arrival on Thursdays you attend to a workshop that will help you prepare classes and materials for your family.
* You will have weekends and the rest of the time free to sightsee, learn about the local culture and get to know the local people.
Price Includes
* Placement with a Spanish host family to whom you will teach your mother tongue
* Room and board in exchange for lessons of 15 hours per week
* Permanent tutorship from the representatives at the local main office
* Orientation Workshop and material upon arrival
* Accommodation during orientation days
* 24 hours emergency phone number
* Access to social and cultural activities with local organization participants at the main office locations
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