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My name is Yan, I got married. I have two daughters. I am Cambodian. Currently I live in Ang village, Tapung commune, Thma Koul district, Battambang province. I hold a Bachelor's degree of Education in English and a Master's degree in Social Work. Since 2009, I have worked as an English teacher at a private institution. Beside working in education, I also working with a nonprofit organization focused on social work and community development. Currently, I run a small English learning center to teach English to local children, youth, and adults who want to improve their English skills. My goal is to provide high quality of English education to the community people with low cost of payment. Now I have over 200 students.
Beside that, there is one school director, five full time teachers, three part times teacher and one assistance who work as a team to operate school.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Teaching
Interests
Gardening
Events & social
Culture
Team sports
Beach
Charity work
Books
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
1. Learn about local lifestyle
You can experience how people in our village/community live, work, and celebrate. Volunteers can join family meals, local markets, small community gatherings, and rice field visiting
2. Practice the local language
If you are interested, we can help you learn basic Khmer language, useful phrases, greetings, and everyday communication. beside that volunteers also have many chances to speak with local children and neighbors.
3. Join traditional festivals or events
Depending on the season, volunteers may join local ceremonies, festivals, or village activities. This is a great way to understand customs, traditions, and cultural values.
4. Share your culture with us
We love learning from volunteers! You can share your language, stories, food, games, and traditions. This helps our students and family understand more about the world.
5. Connect with the community
Because many neighbors are curious about foreign visitors, volunteers become part of the community quickly. You may be invited to visit local homes, join evening chats, or play with the children.
6. Arrange tour in Battambang province
Provide tour in Battambang province to local tourist places
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I am looking for volunteers who can teach basic English (conversation, vocabulary, simple grammar), moreover they can help students with pronunciation and practice exercises, in addition they can bring creative ideas like games, songs, activities. and art program especially Cultural exchange with the students and teachers.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Khmer: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
- I love meeting people from different countries and are happy to offer a language exchange with them. - Volunteers are welcome to practice their language skills with us through daily conversation and activities.
Accommodation
My school offer a family homestay
- You will stay in our family home and experience local
Cambodian life.
- We provide a private or shared room depending on
availability.
- Living with our family gives you a chance for cultural
exchange and warm hospitality.
- Accommodation is simple and suitable for volunteers who
like rural lifestyle
- The room including bed, mosquito net and fan
- Bathroom is clean and good hygiene
We will provide difference kind of Cambodian food such as fish, beef, pork, Fish Amok, egg, or we can bring to have experience with local restaurant nearby the village
What else ...
Volunteer can enjoy plenty things to do during their time off. you can explore local markets, coffee shop, visit nearby temples, and experience with rural lifestyle, learn Khmer language. In addition, there are beautiful rural views for walking or cycling, and volunteers can also join community activities or interact with local families to learn about culture and traditions. Transport around the area is easy such as motorbikes or Tuk Tuk are available. The most important I can use my car to bring you for cultural tour around Battambang city or tourist place during time off.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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