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Dear friends
My name is Altynbek. I am 43 years old and I live in Bishkek with my wife and three children. I am an owner of language school in Bishkek, Kyrgystan
Due to continued expansion, this Education Center is looking to recruit, enthusiastic volunteers for assistent teaching English (they can be without experience) to join our friendly team and help us further develop our successful language school. and we have been working in the area of education since 2008.
I'd also like to add that our country is really rich in beauty. 90 percent of the country's territory is occupied by the greatest mountains attracting tourists from all over the world.
And every weekend you will have a chance to see all our awesome places with your own eyes.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our prospective volunteer will have an opportunity to become aware Kyrgyz culture, cuisine and tradition. Kyrgyzstan is home to many different nationalities and various cultures, over 80 nationalities live here.
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need volunteers that are passionate and eager to teach and practice English with our students. Must encourage our students to talk in English and come up with activities that would improve our student's English language proficiency. You don't have to be an experienced teacher. As long as you are fluent in English and open to teaching, we would love to have you here! We also need creative people who could make our school more fun and colourful.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Kyrgyz: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be living in two-storey apartment in the center of city next to all popular sights of Bishkek. The volunteer will have their own rooms, toilet and a shower. There is also a washer in our flat that you can use.
Also, you will be receiving food three times a day. The language school is situated just 5 minutes walking from the house.
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What else ...
On your free days, you can easily explore nearby stunning attractions and there is a lot to explore! Glaciers, waterfalls, canyons, hot springs, mountains, valleys, rivers, and many more. You can do lots of trekking and even horse tours. I'd also like to add that our country is really rich in beauty. 90 percent of the country's territory is occupied by the greatest mountains attracting tourists from all over the world.
And every weekend you will have a chance to see all our awesome places with your own eyes.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week / Höchstens 4-5 Stunden am Tag,5 Mal pro Woche
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After getting in touch with Altynbek through the Workaway site, I spent 60 days in Bishkek working at the Education Centre. My goal was to lead the school’s talking club which takes place every day in one of the four branches of the school. The school’s students are very smart and have a good command of English which makes it… read more
Being able to teach very bright young Kyrgyz students English and provide them with cultural exchange regarding studying and living abroad (which most of them are very eager to do sooner or later), all the while having enough free time to discover… read more
The work is 3-4 hours a day and allows for plenty travel and exploration, with staff and… read more
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After getting in touch with Altynbek through the Workaway site, I spent 60 days in Bishkek working at the Education Centre. My goal was to lead the school’s talking club which takes place every day in one of the four branches of the school. The school’s students are very smart and have a good command of English which makes it… read more
Being able to teach very bright young Kyrgyz students English and provide them with cultural exchange regarding studying and living abroad (which most of them are very eager to do sooner or later), all the while having enough free time to discover… read more
The work is 3-4 hours a day and allows for plenty travel and exploration, with staff and… read more
Basically the Educational Centre at Bishkek, support young adults (between 16 and 20 around), for English, on 3 different places within Bishkek.
It was easy to… read more
Since he was in Turkey at that time I didn't have the chance to meet him, but his family is absolutely lovely.
The kids do know very well how to communicate and express themselves in english.
The whole family cared about me and took me along with them to parks, restaurants and even on a… read more
I feel grateful to you for the past months. Thank you for providing me everything from the first moment, everything that is needed for a comfortable life: own cosy room, delicious homely meals, never emptying fridge, safe and familiar surroundings in your welcoming, loving and vibrant family, plus… read more
Seeing Students improve their language skills is really rewarding. And most of the Students were really curious and asked a lot of… read more
