“A funny thing happened on the way to English fluency: We became friends” CHICAGO TRIBUNE

COMMITMENT DURING THE PROGRAM

The main and most important rule of the program is that it is English or nothing!!! This includes the time during unscheduled activities such as any free time during the day, and social time after dinner. The reason for this is if the students realize their counterparts speak or understand their language they will relax and stop feeling the communication anxiety that we want them to feel. The students must know at all times that it's either English or nothing! The other important rule of the program is punctuality. To ensure that the program schedule runs smoothly, and out of consideration to our staff members and your fellow participants, you must be on time for all activities. We also request that mobile phones only be used during free time, and that you leave making and receiving calls to these times.

In summary, these are your commitments during the program:

• To be prepared to talk, talk, talk in your own raw, natural and authentic style of English
• To be patient and supportive to all the students
• To be considerate and sensitive in the way you correct language errors (forgetting about classroom English!)
• To be sensible and responsible in your free time to maximize the effectiveness and enjoyment of the program over the whole week
• To be flexible and accommodating to the overall group well-being, particularly in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
• To be punctual throughout the week
• Reminding the students that it's English or nothing!!

COMMITMENTS BEFORE THE PROGRAM

These are your commitment s to make it to the program:

• To arrange and finance your travel
• To arrange and finance your accommodation before and after the program
• To join us for the Welcome Reception (this is not mandatory, but we would like you to try to make it!)
• To be at the bus departure point at the correct time on the first day of the program

And what do our volunteers get in return? It's an unrivalled package of fun and an experience you're sure to remember for the rest of your life.

 

We take the commitment you make seriously and we look after you very well while at our villages. The students on the program will also be very appreciative and will make each minute you’re there feel special