Help to teach English in Apartado, Colombia

Colombia

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Description
We are a low cost English school led specially to public schools of banana workers, all humble and with low incomes. We try to be part of the solution having into account that English is mostly studied by upper-classed people and considered to be out of reach by under-privileged people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You have the chance to go to the beach, flshing, swimming or dancing. We are welcoming enough to invite you to know the most notable places in the area and to enjoy local and traditional food. You also have the chance to help us with our language at home and if you like cooking, you'll have the kitchen all for you.
Help
Teaching English children, youngs and adults. We need native English speakers, better American or English; but other nationalities are also accepted if English is their native language. We afford hosting and food. A very good proficiency at the language is expected and a nice education and proper behavior is required.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide a single furnitured room at home and a family environment. Being clear that when more than one volunteer is hosted the room is shared. We are a small and latin-averaged family composed by four members, all working or studying. We are spanish speakers but can perform also at English. Ideal for someone who wants to reinforce spanish communication skills. Sometimes we offer formal spanish classes for free if the volunteers request.
What else ...
Apartado is located in Uraba, Antioquia, Colombia, South America. It's located twenty minutes far from the sea, on a beautiful landscape plenty of banana plantations. This is a properous and promisory land which is growing every day because of the great projects underway: The International Port, the most important. On weekends a lot of people go to the beach in family or fishing in a near pond
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
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Small kids will be always pleased to learn from you

We will always have time to share altoghether

All the city is your classroom. Of course your classroom included!!

Though Apartadó is a medium-sized town, it's a real city like.

Here is where you will be an important part of. Your school

My daughter will be also your sister

Your students will be so excited to be your pupils

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You will become a new loved member or our family

Feedback left by and about host (26)

27/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host

A bit late, but I spent 2 months here at the end of 2018 and loved it so much I returned in January for another 2 months. Luis has a great passion for teaching English and spreading it beyond the walls of his Institute to those who couldn't normally afford it. He has developed his own methods, based on conversation and it was impressive to see how… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Abbas) for host

I really enjoyed my time in Apartadó. Luis and his family made me feel like a part of the family. It was nice to feel the family love again, after being for a long time away from home. I learnt a lot from my teaching experience at the school.

Students, subjects, family, accommodation, city, weather, food; everything was perfect.

Thank you again… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mihaela)

We really thank Mihaela for her job. Her contagious enthusiasm was so helpful to us and our students. She is one of those volunteers everybody would like to have. Though she stayed for short we missed her when left.
Good luck anywhere you go and count on us when you decide to return.

Luis

(Excellent )

09/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mihaela) for host

I took part in this project only for a week and it was a unique experience. Luis and his family, who run the English centers in the area, were nice hosts and bosses :). I very much enjoyed speaking to students ( kids and adults alike) about my home country and learning about theirs and their life. Apartado is a very small town that taught me a lot… read more

(Very good )

17/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host

I had a great workaway experience teaching in the institute and staying at Luis house for 2 and a half weeks. I felt very welcomed in Louis house from the moment i arrived, every member of the family was very friendly and made me feel integrated. I had a nice room in the house and the housemaid cooked three meals a day for us so which was really… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daria) for host

I had a fantastic experience staying with the family! Straight away I was made to feel part of the family. Everybody was very welcoming and eager to ensure I had a great experience. Cata and Luis are very passionate about teaching English. All of the staff at the institute were professional and the students always wanted to learn. We had a couple… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (jessica)

Jessica, you will ever be ever welcomed when you decide to come back. Our home is yours!!

(Excellent )

24/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (jessica) for host

Amazing time in Apartado! The family is so welcoming and includes you as a member of the family as soon as you arrive. The work at the institute is to help the students practice oral expression so it's mostly discussion on different topics that I would have the freedom to chose. The level varies from beginner to advanced so it's was always… read more

(Excellent )

19/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Leanne)

Leanne: we will have you in our hearts and mind for ever.

(Excellent )

19/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Leanne) for host

Apologies to you for a delay in my review. However, I wanted to let you know what a unique and interesting experience it was to live and work with you in Apartadó. Any work awayer can expect to be far from the back packer trail and therefore, get a great taste of everyday life in Columbia.

Being part of a family again after travelling… read more independently is a change. It's important to remember that you are part of a family, there are house rules and you need to be mindful and respectful. In return you will be provided with your own room; The best home cooked food you'll have had in a long time and some of the best in Columbia; You will have the opportunity to be part of a family, community and place of employment and; You will have your own space and time to do normal day to day things.

Both Luis and Cata are fantastic teachers. Their passion and drive is clear and both have a great rapport with their students. They welcome you into their school and enable you to be be creative and use your initiative to develop the language skills of pupils. The hours and days were agreed with just after I arrived and I was provided with a schedule. I found the classes to vary amongst level and ability which therefore meant it was always interesting and sometimes challenging. The method used for learning is very interactive. Be prepared to work on your own initiative and autonomously. Be ready to discuss your views, values and opinions to a wide audience. The students are eager to learn and intrigued to know about you life and culture. All student were always polite.

I cannot thank the family enough for the care they gave me whilst staying with them. Unfortunately I was unable to work the full hours requested as I required emergency dental care. It was with their help that I was able to access the correct treatment. It was made clear to me I would be looked after and that I was to treat their house as though it were my own which was very kind.

Not only did they embrace me in this way but Luis also offered to help me learn Spanish, we a shared outings to enjoy coffees, dinner and the cinema.

This work away offers a unique Columbian experience away from tourists and tourist hot spots. If you are learning Spanish or are a Spanish speaker it is an excellent way to improve your skills. If you do not speak Spanish it is an opportunity to learn as hardly anyone other than the teachers speak English.

I will always look back on this experience with fond memories. I will always be grateful for the care I was shown and, I take away knowledge of Columbian life.

Thank you, Leanne

(Very good )

31/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Isabel & Rebecca) for host

I spent 3 weeks here and really enjoyed it. I was teaching children, teenagers and adults as well as promoting learning English in local schools. The whole family made me feel so welcome and their house was lovely. I found the teaching rewarding, especially teaching the adults who were very keen to learn, for example in one of my classes I was… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Donal)

Thanks a lot Donal.
My best wishes for you any road you walk. You are a great teacher and an excellent person.
We are really thankful on your work and hope one day you can come again.

Luis

(Excellent )

08/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Donal) for host

I had a great few weeks staying here. The family were lovely and very welcoming and the work was rewarding. It was a mix between teaching my own classes and just sitting in on other classes given by the Colombian teachers in order to give the students the chance to practice speaking. Sometimes we went to a couple of the nearby villages to teach… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar)

Thank you Oscar for everything included the drinks and time spent listening to my stories.
This was a really nice time for me, too.
My best wishes anywhere you go.

(Excellent )

03/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host

My time spent in Apartadó was great! The family is wonderful and made me feel like home from day one.
The classes were a mix of working alongside the teachers, conducting your own classes and going to the nearby villages with Luis to assist. The latter part was really interesting as it was the first encounter some of the students had with a… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)

Thank you Tom. You will be always welcome home. You are a nice guy and it was a real pleasure to share with you.
The girls of the institute still ask for you and say when you are coming back..

(Excellent )

18/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host

Great experience. I stayed about a month with the family in Apartadó. They're really nice and welcoming. It was like a home away from home after 9 months of travel. The work was interesting and varied. Along with the work helping in the institute in Apartadó I also went to help teach in two other smaller towns and visit some high schools. For the… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)

Thank you for everything Catherine. We miss you, your smile and sweetness. You are one of those people we´d live with for ever. We wish you came back to have the great pleasure of your company.
Best wish where ever you go.

God bless you!!

(Excellent )

25/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host

I stayed with this very special family for six weeks and loved every second. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel completely at home and welcome. The majority of the time was spent in the Language Institute sitting in on the classes taught by the Colombian teachers they have, and that was great fun and very rewarding. The students have… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Becky. Where are you now. We miss your smile and happiness. We'd really like you came back anywhen. God bless you anywhere you are.

(Excellent )

11/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

I had an amazing time in Apartadó with Cata, Luis and their wonderful family! From the moment I arrived I was made to feel incredibly welcome. The programme they are running is really interesting and hugely popular in the town. It was great to meet so many local people, learn more about the culture (particularly the music - thank you Cata!) and of… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)

Thank you Natalie. I'm sure enough you will be always welcomed not only my home but every where because you're nice, easygoing and always a smiling girl. We really appreciate your help and your pupils miss you a lot.

(Excellent )

28/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nathalie) for host

I stayed 4 weeks at their house and i was always well taken care of. It's so nice to live in a family environment when you're far away from home.
The Institute is very professional and all the staff and students are nice.

(Excellent )

02/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

Thank you so much family! I had an amazing time. You welcomed me with such warmth and I really enjoyed everyday life in Apartadó. Teaching at the school is a lot of fun and I learned a lot about the Colombian culture. Nos vemos!

(Excellent )

27/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

You will be always welcomed here. We really enjoyed your company and help. You´re are a wonderful person everybody would love to have aside. We´ll miss you for long.

(Excellent )

26/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

I had such a wonderful experience here and staying with this amazing family. I was made to feel part of the family and they went out of their way to check I was comfortable and enjoying myself. They have a variety of great volunteers working for them and the family take pleasure in swapping stories and learning about different cultures.
The help… read more

(Excellent )

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