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We have an English language institute in the lovely town of Latacunga. All of our students are very motivated to learn English. Most are in their late teens and 20's, and are studying to get a better job, to travel, or for their university requirement, so they work very hard. We are looking for volunteers to give our students practice speaking English. You won't be teaching classes. You will be having 15-30 minutes conversations with students, one on one. Our institute offers you daily food and in your days off you can visit touristic places that our city has.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It's the perfect cultural exchange opportunity! You will spend 6 hours a day, per 3 days of the week, simply having conversations with Ecuadorians from in and around Latacunga. So the cultural exchange will be to truely get to know lots of people who live in and around Latacunga, an Ecuadorian town of approx. 64,000 people.
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Help
We need volunteers with excellent English ability to help our students practice speaking. You will be having 15 to 30 minute conversations with students, one at a time. We need volunteers who can help students, who may be shy, or nervous about making mistakes, to feel at ease speaking their new language. You will be helping them with pronunciation, and will be correcting their errors. You will not have classes, or need to do any lesson preparation.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentAccommodation
You will have a large room, with private bathroom, wifi and tv, above the institute. There is a full kitchen in the institute for you to use. There's a nice rooftop with views of THREE volcanos (when it's not too cloudy.)
What else ...
Latacunga is a lovely town in a perfect location, very near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, and less than two hours south of Quito.
Cotopaxi Volcano. It is among the world’s highest volcanoes. The distance between Latacunga city and Cotopaxi Volcano is about 90 kilometers (45 min). There you can see the remnants of ancient volcanic eruptions. Do you get tired while climbing at high altitudes? No worries, there is a refuge where you can eat or rest. Limpiopungo lake is at the north-west of the Cotopaxi volcano. There you can see a variety of flora and fauna. Another amazing place that is near Latacunga is the Cotopaxi National Park. This a perfect place to do activities such as; horse-riding, camping, hiking and so on. Quilotoa lake is another great location which is located 77.4 km ( 1 hour) from our beloved city. Travelers love to camp on the shore of this volcanic crater lake, light a fire, and admire the sunset.Another option for travel is Baños city which is 82 kilometers ( 1 hour) from Latacunga. It is a magical touristic place where you can do many extreme sports such as: canopy, kayak, puenting, biking, parapenting, climbing, trekking, canyoning and rafting, lots and lots of beautiful hiking!
Restaurants serving delicious typical dishes are not hard to find here in town near the institute. You've gotta try chugchucaras. It consists of empanadas, toasted corn, popcorn, fried bananas, potatoes, crispy pork rinds, and deep-fried pork. Another typical dish is fried corn tortillas. Another unique meal, roasted guinea pig, is considered a typical dish here. You can eat it with boiled potatoes and or a vegetable salad. So as you can see, our corner of Ecuador has plenty of attractions to keep you entertained and well fed during your free time. We will be waiting for you!A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 6 hours a day, 3 days a week
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The institute is located in the city center which makes it easy to enjoy the break in a park or whatever you are up to, my own room was based directly in the institute which is very convenient,… read more
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The institute is located in the city center which makes it easy to enjoy the break in a park or whatever you are up to, my own room was based directly in the institute which is very convenient,… read more
Our students miss them a lot because they are so lovely and helpful. They were so patient explaining some grammar points to our students. Also, they knew them a little while helping to improve their speaking skills. They develop three… read more
Work entailed 4-5 hours a day for 3 days a week. You work from 10-12 and then from 4-6, with the exception of Saturday which is only 10-1. The work itself is very self explanatory. You take speech classes with students of varying English… read more
The students and the staff had a great time with him. He worked 4 hours a day and three days a week. He helped us in one-to-one conversation and also as a teacher! He was so helpful. It was… read more
We worked 3-4 days a week for about 3-4 hours each day having conversations with the students, leading activities, or helping at events. We slept in a room above the main classrooms which had everything we needed. We had… read more
All they did… read more
All the staff and teachers are so kind and they really… read more
Highly recommended. A big hug to Katy and everyone.
See you next… read more
She had some conversation with our students 4 hours for three days. She helped us to promote our services and she interacted with our students creating… read more
Our students had the chance to practice their English with Sergio. We as academic staff are so grateful for his support during those days… read more
She talked with out students kindly. In everything that we asked her, she was collaborative and responsible.
Our students love her because of her positive attitude.
We recommend her for any job.
Thanks for everything
All things they did were excellent and I would like to highlight their charisma and will they show in the institute.
We recommend them for any… read more
She took part of Valentine's event participating actively and she inspired our students confidence at speaking time. Her predisposition, responsability and charisma were the main points in the voluntering job.
We really appreciate her… read more
The accommodation was perfect, my own room, with my own bathroom too, my room also had… read more
There is always space and time for dialogue and new ideas. I had the pleasure to develop an extra activity beside classes with one of the teachers. We all had a great time and learned a lot from each other.
1st class accommodation: large bedroom with private bathroom.
I had plenty of… read more
For us it is very important to have people with those characteristics because they create a good atmosphere in the institute, especially for the students.
Emy is very collaborative, even when it was not her work day she kindly participated in extra activities such as speaking.
We thank her very much… read more
Thanks for coming
Katy
They also participated in an outdoor activity… read more
I really enjoyed my time here and the exchange felt fair, good idea to split the hours into morning and afternoon 1.5 hours, as most of the students are shy to speak English so it can take a bit of energy.
They are all wonderful people though… read more
She spent almost a week speaking and helping the students with their pronunciation. She also participated in a speaking activity. We were very happy to have her at the school.
If you are looking for responsible and cheerful people, Charley is one of them.
100% recommended
Thanks a bunch for everything.
Thanks Julie for everything.
All the best for you.
Katy
Hope he can come back again and help us in the same as he did.
Katy
Hope he can come here again. Thanks for everything Erick.
Take care!
Katy
The work is easy. The hours are few. You are in an excellent location. The people are all very nice and accommodating.
I only stayed for 9 days, since I had to shorten my trip due to unrelated factors.
I worked 3 hours, 3 days of the week. The day is split into two shifts (10-11:30 and 4-5:30). The conversations… read more
Whilst helping them with their English you get to learn about their cukture and ambitions.
I was thankful to havemy own room which has enough to practice yoga or other exercises.
The staff are friendly and helpful and they were flexible when i needed to… read more
Thanks for everything David.
We recommend her for any volunteering… read more
Very warm invitation from school staff, nice and helpful ladies, tnx a lot!
Perfect place to stay if you want to visit Cotopaxi national park,… read more
She stayed here for 2 weeks. She is so nice and the students could practice their English skills with her. We had fun together. Also, we ate together where we had the chance to get involved in her culture.
If one day she wants to come, she can.
Thanks for everything Ola
I strongly recommend her for any volunteering job.… read more
I… read more
We recommend her for any volunteering job. She will be welcome to latacunga when she decide to come again.
Thanks Clem for everything.
The work is straight forward, usually 2x1.5hr conversation classes in a… read more
We really appreciate his support in our institute because he was so kind.
During those days we realized that he is an amazing and humble man.
Hope one day he will be able to come again
Thanks for everything Jaden
Our students liked her so much and they enjoyed speaking and participating in activities with her.
We'll missed her a lot.
Thanks Elle for your help.
He is so kind and friendly. I recommend him for any volunteering job.
Thanks… read more
We recommend her for volunteering because she is so nice and has willingness for helping.
We enjoyed their staying and it's a pity we couldn't have them… read more
We had a great time teaching ans speaking with the students while working with an incredible team ! We really hope to be able to come back one day !!
The working hours there were really flexible and we even went out with our collegues… read more
They were part of a program about valentine's day and they prepared for us crepes with the unique recipe of them. We enjoyed her staying here. It was a pity they couldn't stay longer.… read more
i just had some problem with hot water since i only got hot water during 4 days, i stayed there 9 days.
i really… read more
It was a pity she couldn't stay longer. Anyway, the institute has the doors open for her.
Thanks for everything Jeanne.
Blessings.
Our students felt comfortable with them at speaking time.
The institute has the doors open for them.
We strongly recommend her for any volunteering job.
Hope she can return again.
Everyone working there were very helpful and welcoming. I received my schedule in advance and as needed I could change it. Students are very motivated, I loved all conversations. I learned a lot about Ecuador, places to visit,… read more
My room was spacious and comfortable. The teaching load was light and gave me ample free time. My work schedule was given to be at the start, so I could plan accordingly. The students were mostly young, highly motivated and fun to be around with. The staff/teachers were conscientious,… read more
We were warmly received by them when arriving and everything went perfectly. They were really attentive during our stay having in mind our needs. The experience itself of being with the students in the institution and having the chance to exchange our cultures and what we/them think of is… read more
Definitely we recommend them for any volunteering job.
Best wishes.
Hope he can return one day and spend much time.
The institute is open for him.
The scheduling was very easy (3 days per week) and I could… read more
When she can, she can come back here.
I was… read more
Miss you Alea!
Every week it is just 3 days of helping for 2,5 hours. Some of the students speak English pretty good and I had really nice conversations. But some of the students really only speak the basics so be prepared to just ask a lot of questions and that the conversation is going to be mostly one… read more
We highly recommend her. You won't be regret to have her in any volunteering job.
You get your own room and bathroom with access to a kitchen you can use 24/7. You only work 3 days a week for 2 and a half hours each day.… read more
I spent 2 weeks at the institute here in Latacunga. Everybody who works here is incredibly lovely and will make you feel very comfortable and at home. The work itself is pretty laid back and its generally 20-30 mins of talking per student, for 3-4 hours per day. The institute is in a nice location and the rooms… read more
We highly recommend Tamara's help, she was always very kind and helpful to collaborate in the internships with our students.
She was very accommodating to the schedules and enjoyed very much the touristic places near our beautiful city.
Thank you very much for everything… read more
I want to thank Joe for sharing 2 beautiful weeks with our students in conversation practice, the exchange of cultures is a great experience with each of you.
We did spectacular activities, exhibitions, conversations and also outside the language center we were able to visit one of the main tourist attractions of… read more
Enjoy your travels!
Your admirable qualities that directly contributed with our students achievements.
Your work benefited us and we want you to know how lucky we were to have you in our team.
Thanks again for all your hard work.
It’s harder to find volunteers these days but you made time in your busy schedule and we are forever thankful.
The students enjoyed your activities and encouragement.
Enjoy your time in Ecuador
Sincerely,
The Team
We really appreciate what you have done for this institute during your stay.
Good luck in your future plans Boris, enjoy the rest of your journey we hope to see you… read more
Eddy, Sarina and Chicle
For sharing with us their culture, their hobbies andteaching us the love for animals (Chicle).
Their extraordinary sense of humor made us have fun days with different entertaining activities with our students.
Very nice and tidy people, we totally recommend them
A strong hug
We are so happy for the way they are teaching English and the students are so into learn… read more
We totally recommend this workaway, they are very nice people, very collaborative and very sweet.
Nancy es una persona muy alegre, llena de buena energia, lleva una vida muy sana, muy colaboradora, ordenada, cumplida y responsable.
Llenó nuestro Instituto de más alegria!!, compartío con nosotros sus experiencias recorriendo el mundo, fue una visita muy agradeble.
Recomendamos a Nancy como… read more
Latacunga is a nice town. You can walk everywhere, and there are parks, and lots of inexpensive places for almuerzo.
The volunteer accommodation is great. A large, private room, big enough to do my yoga every… read more