Help Teach English and share your culture in Farroupilha Brasil!

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30/03/2020
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2020

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We have an English School and our students loves to meet new people and know more about the cultures.
We are in 31 employees who loves travel, new cultures, go out, practice sports and enjoy the life. We teach kids from 3 years old until adults. Our groups have 6-7 students each one. We teach English, Spanish, Italian and French.
We are located in a very beautiful region in the south of Brasil and you will able to live here as a local and enjoy every second with our team.

We are certificiated as a GPTW (Great place to work) since 2018.

If you have any questions please send us a message, it will be a pleasure to have you here.
Type of help
Language practice
Art project
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you come here in out school you will have a really good time because our staff travelled all the world doing volunteer work and studying outside.
We have a very friendly staff so i am sure that you will know our city, stay in out houses, know new cultures, eat different plates and everything.
Help
-Prepare a presentation about your country to show to the students.
-Participate in the English classes with our teachers.
-Help the teachers to teach the students.
-Participate in the events that school prepares.
Languages spoken
English, Italian, Spanish
Accommodation
We are going to provide a host family with a private room. We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday.
In the host family you will have internet acess too.
What else ...
In our city you can visit a lot of parks and next here there are waterfalls, we have "vale dos vinhedos", a famous place. And we are next to Gramado, Canela and Nova Petropolis.
Our city is small, so, the transport is very easy.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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One of our classes with one volunteer

Pet Show

One of our classes

Feedback left by and about host (38)

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(4.9)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(4.9)

26/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Myriam)

Myriam! It was a pleasure to have you here!
Many thanks for all the help in the classes!!
The students loved all the participations, conversations, culture share...
You are a very nice girl, keep like that!!
So sad that the pandemic made you come back so early, but we are happy that you are safe and we hope some day we can meet again <3
Wish… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ebba)

Ebba was definetely a nice person to have nearby!! A lot of help in the classes, actions and everything we needed. Ebba, thanks for all!! You are a positive and open-mind person, so geltil and cheerful, keep being this amazing woman!
So sad that this pandemic has made you come back so soon, but we are happy that you are safe and we hope that onde… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ebba) for host

I really enjoyed my stay here! Even if I had to leave sooner than I intended to I enjoyed my time a lot. I ended up staying for 12 days.

I stayed with a host who lived at walking distance from the school, about 1 km. If it was dark I used an Uber to get home. My host was very friendly, generous and eger to teach me about Brazil and took me to… read more some excursions around the city on the weekend. She provided me with a private room and breakfast and dinner every day.

The part I enjoyed most was spending time at the school. Both the teachers and the students are fantastic. So welcoming and friendly, interested to get to know you! My main job was to visit the different groups and make a presentation about my country and myself. I really enjoyed chatting about the differences in culture and surprising the students with some unknown facts about Sweden. I visited groups at the school with students from 7 to 40 years old and adapted the content of my presentation with the teachers help. I also visited a public school to have a talk about my country aswell as a few companies where the school gives english classes. A big thank you to all the teachers who were so helpful and happy. They are also happy to hang out after work or on the weekends. The school organized a lot of events and I got to participate in the Pet show during my stay, which I loved.

Close to the school there is a lunch restaurant where the teachers go to have lunch every day. The volunteers eat here for free and the food is really nice. Volunteers also have 50 reais/week to spend in the school cafeteria where you can find anything from sandwiches to chocolate and fruit.

Even though I don't speak any pourtugese there were no problems during my stay.

Another thing I did was to film interviews and such for the school social media. If you like to participate in social media content you will really enjoy this place!

One thing that could be improved though is the communication between the school, the host and the volunteer. I experienced that many different people from the school were communicating with me before arrival and information of when and where I would arrive got lost between them. I also experienced to communication between the host and the school not to be so frequent/extencive (she didn't know much about the school). Luckily it didn't cause any major problems for me!

(Excellent )

26/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle)

Danielle!!
It was such a great experience to receive you!!
You helped us with classes, conversation classes... everything!
The students loved your participation, and we also appreciated! Keep going, traveling, being that
smiling woman and helping the others!
Hope some day we will see each other again!!
Wish you all the best <3
XOXO from al… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Danielle) for host

This was my first Workaway and it was such a memorable experience ! All of the teachers and staff made me feel very welcomed. Even though I was only at school for a short amount of time, I feel like they have become my family. The school was very organized in planning activities and free time. I got to participate in one on one conversations with… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host

I stayed 2 weeks in this amazing school and honestly it was the best experience of my life. I taught English Spanish and French and the teachers are really the best people i have ever met. The students kids teenagers or adults are all full of love. I lived with a host family that became part of my life forever. This place is definitely more than a… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarai)

Sarai is an incredible person! She participated in many classes sharing her culture and helping the teachers and, besides that, she helped a lot the staff at the school in Spanish and English classes. As she is a friendly person and she really accepted to live the experience here, in her time off she used to go out for dinner with spanish students… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

This was a very worthwile Workaway! I loved learning about Rio Grande do Sul and experiencing a different culture. The school staff made a lot of effort to ensure that I was comfortable and scheduled a wide variety of activities for me to participate in. I learnt a lot and would highly recommend it to Workawayers with a strong work ethic and… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah foi uma intercambista incrível. Foi muito bom conviver com você neste período. Ela participou de atividades na escola, em empresas e também esteve na escola ajudando no que foi necessário. Sempre muito simpática, muito criativa e muito motivadora.
Além disso, sempre com um sorriso no rosto e bem humorada. Falava português e conseguiu se… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Michael participated in English classes with adults and also with kids. He was always ready to help. He is easygoing and for sure a people person. He had a very nice experience with his host family and it was everything okay. He was always ready for help us and participated in a lot of activities organized for the students inside the school and… read more

(Excellent )

24/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Daria)

Daria was definetely a nice person to have nearby. She proved to be an open-minded, helpful and cheerful person. In the school she helped us a lot in the English classes. She prepared a presentation, which she would use in class whenever we needed. This presentation made our students a lot more interested in her country and it made them feel… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Daria) for host

It was my first workaway experience and it was great! The school organized everything very well, the teachers from the school were very kind and helpful. I got cold and the teachers helped me to go to the hospital, really appreciate for it.
I had classes at the school with kids and adults and sometimes I had to visit companies. I really liked this… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)

Rachel is an incredible person! She participated in many classes sharing her culture and helping the teachers and, besides that, she helped a lot the staff at the school. As she is a friendly person and she really accepted to live the experience here, in her time off she used to go out for dinner with teachers and staff and sightseen around… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host

I absolutely loved my time here. I stayed for just under two weeks. I stayed in a host family with one of the teachers and received a special warm welcome into a family that made my stay so wonderful that I was so sad to leave them! The teachers at the school are brilliant and dedicated to Thier job and facilitated a cultural exchange in every… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

General:
I had a really nice experience. They have a fun culture and everything was fine with my host family. I had a private room + private bathroom. This depends on the host family, I had around 5 hours clases per day. Can be at everytime of the day. Work on saturday might be possible.

During the clases:
I usually talked about the country where… read more

(Excellent )

28/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon was an incredible volunteer here at our school. He participated in English classes with adults and also with kids.
He was always happy and ready to help. He is easygoing and for sure a people person. He had a very nice experience with his host family and the host family also loved the experience with him. He was always ready for help us and… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (JEROME) for host

Staying here was a great experience. The teachers' tream was very friendly & professional. They really take care of their volunteers. I had the chance to stay with an incredible host familly. The students are very gentle. It was a perfect experience. Thank you all !

(Excellent )

29/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (JEROME)

Jerome was an incredible volunteer here at our school. He participated in English and French classes with adults and also with kids. He prepared a French night with typical food for French students and also for the staff.
He was always happy and ready to help. He is easygoing and for sure a people person. He had a very nice experience with his… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Javiera) for host

If you are looking to meet and live like the locals, this is the place for you. I lived with two host families and they always wanted me to enjoy every peace of the culture, to visit all the places and interact with a lot of people, family, friends, and of course, have a great time. All the girls in the staff and teachers are amazing! They will… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Javiera)

Javiera was a very nice person with us. She was an excellent teacher for the English and Spanish students. She participated in events like debates, presentations and also in schools. She participated in a lot of students groups sharing her experience and sharing her country and culture.
She Always was on time, always educated with all and always… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kibele)

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(Neutral )

13/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Shweta) for host

This was my first ever workaway experience so I didn't know what to expect but this place is amazing!!! I spent 3 weeks here helping out at the school with summer camps and assisting in adult evening classes. Everyone in the school was so kind and friendly, I felt like I was part of a family. I was invited out to parties and dinners in the… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Shweta)

Shweta is an adorable person! She is easygoing, happy and very proactive. With her presence around, everyone had a great time! She did an amazing job in every task we asked her: either teaching, helping in the summer camp or writing for our blog. We truly recommend her!

(Excellent )

14/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Francisca)

Francisca worked with us as an English and Spanish Teacher! She is very resposible, always helping the students, teachers and staff and always with a big smile in her face!
She stayed in a host family who loved to host her!
It was a pleasure to have Francisca at our school!

(Excellent )

07/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Francisca) for host

This experience is simply amazing!! My host family was awesome, I really felt like part of them! In the school, the teachers are also friends, so the environment there is excellent! They are also very welcoming so when you arrive, a new group of friends is waiting for you! (like if they already know you). I left them very grateful and wanting to… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mine)

Mine is a very nice person! She stayed with us arround one month and we had just great moments with her. She participated in some activities in public schools arround here and also here at out school. She shared her culture and experiences with the students, she did some lectures for the students and all the team too and Always was here to… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Thaís & Franco ) for host

What can I say...Just an unforgetable experience. The teachers they received me like I always knew them. Everybody at the school is so warming and considerate. And also so much fun!! The classes are amazing. If you like working with children and teenanagers you will love it!! This was my first workaway and I will never forget it! Just because of… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Thaís & Franco )

Thais is increadible. She organized some workshops about healthy and vegan eating and also shared her culture with all our team and all our students. She participated in the English and Spanish classes sharing her experiences and also teaching some importante things about culture, nature, etc.
She is a lovely person and happy. It was a pleasure to… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

I stayed 3 weeks as a volunteer here. It was an amazing experience, I really enjoyed it from the beginning, and so until the end. The school makes everything so you enjoy your stay : accommodation, food and helps with anything you need. The team is really nice, they were actually more than a teamwork, they became very good friends. I felt… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

Having Sara here was an incredible experience because she is a very special person. She teached French, Spanish and English and also participated in ou classes during three weeks. She was always a very energetic and happy and always helped in all the things in school like prepare materials, decorate the school, make videos, and always with a very… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (sophie) for host

I had a wonderful experience volunteering here. From arrival the staff were very supportive and made me feel like part of a family. I lived with a wonderful host family also in Farroupilha - a nice, non-touristic town which allows for total immersion into Brazilian culture. I shared my culture and knowledge with students and staff, whom offered me… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (sophie)

For us, have Sophie here at our school was an amazing experience. She is very responsible, very lovely, she helped the students in the English classes, she also gave some classes and she shared her culture with all the team and students. We are very pround for received this special person here and we wish a lot of good things in her new journey.

(Excellent )

01/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Gael) for host

This is really a wonderful place! We liked this school so much! We could participate in many classes with students (children, teens, adults,...) and exchange our Belgian culture with the Brazilian. The staff and teachers were very enthousiastic having us in their classes. They were always very helpfull. We didn't speak Portuguese but that wasn't a… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren & Gael)

Having Lauren and Gael in our school was amazing! The couple have stayed here for about 10 days and they're always in a happy mood and willing to help teachers out in classes in the best way. The students loved having them in classes, either both of them together or each in one class. We have had great feedbacks from the students as well.
It was a… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host

I have nothing but absolute PRAISE for this Workaway experience. There was never a dull moment working in this place and living in Farroupilha. I worked with the team for 6 weeks, and in that amount of time, I built friendships with the staff and other teachers that will last a lifetime. I was welcomed into the community with open and loving arms.… read more Patricia and the rest of the team made it their priority to see that I was comfortable as much as I was contributing to the team. I met countless students who welcomed me into their homes for lunches and dinners on the weekends, I was invited to teachers' families homes for meals throughout the week, and was constantly invited on excursions to bars, restaurants, and nearby sightseeing.

Day to day, I worked at Talkers in the morning and afternoons, sometimes also in the evening. I often had entire days off, where I would go into surrounding neighborhoods to go sightseeing, do road trips to the beach, or go to soccer games in Porto Alegre. At Talkers, I rotated through different classes throughout the day and assisted with pronunciation, interpersonal practice, and cultural education. I often traveled to other schools in the area to do a presentation that I put together about my life in the United States and at my University. I played games with the students, organized some lessons, and made some amazing friends. The students are well-behaved, kind, hardworking, and the younger ones are absolutely adorable. The building itself is tidy, impeccably organized, and cozy. The kitchen is always stocked with a hot pot of coffee and usually a basket of fresh fruit picked right off the trees in the countryside.

The surrounding area of Farroupilha is absolutely breathtaking. The countryside and wine country is simply spectacular... I've truly never experienced anything like it. The cobblestone streets lend the city an effortless charm, and the warmth of the locals brings that charm to life. I walked on foot most everywhere, but the team was willing to give me caronas (rides!) anywhere I needed.

Talkers is a school that truly cares about its students, its teachers, and its Workaway volunteers. I can't wait to one day return to Farroupilha and see this lovely team again. They have left a mark of kindness and warmth on my life that is rare to find in life, let alone in a Workaway experience. If you have the opportunity to work with Patricia and Talkers, you must, must, MUST go!

(Excellent )

14/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)

Catherine was an amazing volunteer here in our school. She participated in the English classes with all of the students, ranging from 4 to 70 years old and she did a lot of nice things in the school like cooking classes, games, she also gave english classes to the students. She gave lectures in schools about her life in the US. She also went in a… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Viia) for host

This is definitely not a normal Workaway experience... It is so much more! I only stayed for 10 days, but was welcomed with such affection I have never seen before - the whole town loves to receive foreigners, and everyone wants to invite you for a meal with their family, or take you to some gorgeous places around the area! I stayed in a really… read more

(Excellent )

23/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Viia)

Viia foi uma pessoa incrível em nossa escola. Ela ajudou nas aulas de Inglês e Espanhol, participou de palestras e atividades organizadas pelos colaboradores da escola e também em uma festa do pijama.
Em todos os momentos foi muito simpática e prestativa e sempre compartilhou sua cultura e sua experiência com todos ao seu redor. Na festa do pijama… read more

(Excellent )

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