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Description
We are looking for volunteers who feel confident to help both children and adults.
We are a married couple and have 6 and 12 years old daughters.We both work as English teachers at public schools and also have some private students. We run a small language program for adults and children.
Our aim
Our aim is to provide students with a unique learning experience by giving them the opportunity to speak with and learn from a native English speaker.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will able to interact with different people and families and learn about Turkish culture and traditions.Hanging out with our students will let you see different parts of Istanbul and visit touristic attractions and also you will able to join different local activities.Beside learning Turkish Language you will taste great Turkish cuisine.
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What you are expected to do
You are a friend to our students and you will have conversations with them about their life, your life and specific topics which we will inform you about each week. You will do activities and games centred around the English language.
Since Istanbul is a huge and very crowded city ,there is alot of traffic and the commuting takes long time.So we will sometimes host volunteers with our students 4 or 5 days a week and the rest with us.The volunteers will practise English with students as a family member and do some indoor and outdoor activities including; going out, going to the cinema, going on picnics, organizing short trips, eating, watching tv and etc.
We will provide you with suggestions about what to do with our students. We will regularly discuss their progress with you and help you with any issues you may have. We can also give you information about Istanbul and our culture.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Kurdish: Fluent
Turkish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
What we will provide you
Apart from food and accomodation, we will cover the cost of your public transport journeys during your stay in Istanbul, some pocket money for you to spend on your days off for lunch, dinner etc.All expenses related to the activities.You will have your own room or sometimes shared room.What else ...
If you want to have different experiences, learn about a new culture and country, and also have a holiday in one of the best cities in the world, please contact us.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Umit and Seher were always very… read more
I worked at the summer camp with them and it was a great experience!
The summer camp was amazing and really was at a great location, it felt like a vacation sometimes.
They really are great people with the best intentions for the children.
I got along with them very well and I will love to see them… read more
They placed me in a lovely family, who welcomed me as their daughter and made me feel at home straight away. My task was easy and fun; play with the kids, help them with homework, sing, chat and go on sunday-trips. I had a lot of time to myself where I could follow my own… read more
Thanks for all the great memories - I hope… read more
job for us.She is a very hardworking person.All our students enjoyed their time with her and thanks to her improved their English. Hope to host her again.Thanks a lot Aimee...
Yes, the commute is a bit of a pain, but the students are so wonderful that it doesn't really matter. Just bring a book or download… read more
Thank you very much for everything you did for us.
Looking forward to seeing you here again.
Cheers....