Language exchange and support with classes in Palin, Guatemala

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Next volunteer position January 2022

Please check your e-mail at least every 24 hours... you could lose a great opportunity if you don't! Best regards!

I am from Guatemala, I have a small English academy and I would love some help teaching english to my students (some students are regular and some students have a scholarship that I gave them. I am friendly, honest and I am working this project by myself... Palin is a beautiful indigenous town, you could relax here! Kindly note that this is not a party town, it's full of culture and indigenous tradition! You will live in the real Guatemala life here, not turistic area at all... with a beautiful town and people. We have other cities nearby (Antigua Guatemala for example)

You will have your own private bedroom, maybe you will share the apartment with other volunteer, you will never share the bedroom. We do not have a housekeepers, please wash your dishes and clean your bedroom.

NOTE: Please check your e-mail at least every 24 hours... you could lose a great opportunity if you don't!

Update: We need fluent communication. If you send a message please reply as soon as possible to confirm your Volunteer position with exact date... we work with annual schedule! If someone cancel, of course you could have a chance! This is a beautiful project and we want you in! Best regards...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn spanish, have a lot of fun and new friends
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
English teachers... have fun with the students, funny activities, classes, oral test one by one. Real situations (play roles)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Apartment, your own bedroom, gated community, safe and Swimming pool
What else ...
You could visit a lake, volcano, beach, Antigua Guatemala, view point
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

Communication:
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07/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Jacqueline) for host

My experience teaching at this English Academy was absolutely amazing. The students are passionate about learning and appreciate all volunteers who come to teach. I taught for only a couple hours each day which consisted of teaching in the classroom, 1x1 conversations, oral tests and helping with other miscellaneous tasks. Raul will make sure the… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqueline)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10 stars

Amazing experience, jacki is a very sweet person. She did everything very well. Students and all the staff were very happy with Jacki around. Jacki had her own schedules and activities and she did a great job. Jacki is very responsible, kind, respectful, friendly and smily. You are a great teacher. We hope to see you… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Riley)

Nice experience. Thanks for your visit.

(Excellent )

17/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (Riley) for host

I had fun teaching English at the academy and I appreciated the opportunity to explore the town of Palin!

(Excellent )

30/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (shannon)

Nice experience. Thanks for your visit.

(Excellent )

12/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (shannon) for host

Raul is amazing, super funny and caring. Even though my stay at the academy was short, it was so fulfilling. All the students are so eager to learn and fun to talk to. This was my first workaway and I loved it so much. Guatemala is an amazing country

(Excellent )

30/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Drezden)

Nice experience. Thanks for your visit.

(Excellent )

07/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Drezden) for host

I only stayed in Palin for two weeks but it was full of memories that I will cherish. Raul was the perfect host, and will give you the true Guatemalan experience, from going on the infamous chicken busses to just hanging out with friends. The students and teachers at the school were so kind warm and welcoming, that it made my first teaching… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Zachary)

Nice experience, Zac was teaching at the academy he is very kind, friendly and funny. It was great to have you here Zac, come back anytime.

(Excellent )

29/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Djim)

Djim is a very nice person. He support in different activities in this project, everything great. He is very responsible and friendly. Djim you are great anytime you want to come back let us know! Have fun in The Netherlands.

(Excellent )

27/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Djim) for host

What a great time I had in Palin with Raul the wonderful host, the other volunteers, the teachers of the academy and of course all the students who were always motivated to learn English.
It's a really nice project where you make a lot of new friends and I have made experiences for the rest of my life.
I am very happy that I stayed for a month… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Melisa)

I give 10 stars to Melisa. All of us in this project are very happy to meet Melisa. These two months have been filled with many good things. Melisa is a great teacher, professional, very creative, dynamic, funny, intelligent, full of charisma and much more.

I will be forever grateful because Melisa chose this project on her trip and did an… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (Melisa) for host

Where to begin! I spent two incredible months in Palin with Raul, the academy and the students. I feel like I've left a little piece of my heart in Palin. Raul has the kindest, most patient and considerate soul. He will make sure you have everything you absolutely need.

I volunteered Tuesday - Sunday, a couple of hours each day. The students are… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Auden) for host

Working in Palin at this place was a wonderful growing experience. Although I was only able to stay a little more than a week, I felt I learned so much from all the teachers and students. The school is a great place to learn to teach by diving straight into teaching, and a great place to learn Spanish by making friends. Working with the dedicated… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Auden)

Dear Auden your support to the student was very important, you change some minds sharing your knowledge and time with them. THANK YOU for all you did here. We really appreciate this time with you. Auden is an smart young man full of interesting ideas and point of view. You will learn from him lot. Auden was a great support and teacher. Auden if… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Liam) for host

The English Academy project is amazing! I came in with 0 experience teaching English and not only did I become so much more confident by the end, but I learned a ton of Spanish! Raul is awesome - he's great with communication, caring, generous, and a funny dude. I'm so happy for this experience.

(Excellent )

16/02/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Liam)

Satchi I have no words to say THANK YOU, you came in a very hard moment and you did it so well. The academy is reopen now and Satchi was here the first day. Satchi is a nice, cheerful, responsible young man and a lot of more good things. Teacher Satchi you did it more than well here. I hope you achieve all your goals and all your dreams come true.… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias & Johanna)

Amazing and lovely couple... Tobi and Johanna did a great job here. Both of them are so friendly and polite. My students enjoy a lot the classes with Tobi and the activities with Johanna. It’s very nice to share time with so lovely people. They have awesome plans and they are doing this great trip together. We did some activities together and… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Tobias & Johanna) for host

We stayed with Raul for 2 weeks in his apartment in Palin and it was a total blast. We loved teaching at the academy he founded - holding lessons, doing oral testings and helping out the other teachers as support were lots of fun. The children and adults learning English are so thankful and open-minded, that the time working there went by just as… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Danna)

I’m so lucky because I received at home Danna. She did a lot for this project, she’s very thoughtful, responsible, kind and well a tot more... I had the opportunity to have nice and interesting chats with Danna. I highly recommend Danna for you project for good reasons, she’s friendly and her personality is amazing! Everybody misses Danna already… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)

Awesome... my project started in the best way. All because this amazing boy from Australia. I have no words to thank you enough Tim. It was a great experience, Tim did a lot here for the project, he did test, classes, workshops, tv show and publicity for the project, everything amazing. He has a lot of nice ideas. I am so happy and lucky to have… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Or)

Or is an amazing girl. Always helpful, creative and active. She came here for a week and at the end she stayed for a whole month. I am very thankful with Or cause she gave a great support to the academy. I am pretty sure that Or will be really good for your project I highly recommend her. Or you opened a door here in Guatemala for anybody from… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alejandra) for host

I participated in Raul's project for the first time last November, and here I am 1 year later giving classes in the place again.
I loved working with the little kids and even more with the teenagers.
I found a lively and lovely atmosphere in the Academy and in Palìn, I felt warmly welcomed and loved from both the students, and the other… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandra)

I took my time to write this feedback because I wanted to express how grateful I am with Alejandra... This volunteer position experience has been the most adorable and amazing until now! Let tell you why! Alejandra is a very trustful, hard-working, enthusiastic teacher. She was always a great support to the academy; she made a wonderful connection… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host

Overall spent a good 3 weeks here. The students are the highlight. They're friendly and really interested in learning and fun to be around.

(Excellent )

14/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Paulien)

Thank you very much Pauline. Students were happy and eager to learn with your classes and activities, very creative. See you soon!

(Excellent )

11/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paulien) for host

Thanks for everything Raul! I never taught before but I loved it so much. The students are eager to learn and all very kind which makes it a wonderful experience to teach them English. Most of the time I was doing oral tests with the kids and that was a great way to learn a bit more about their lives. On my last day Raul took me and some other… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Leon) for host

The academy is a great volunteering project and raul is an amazing host. He drives you every day to the school while youre living in his house next to sports courts and a pool with a view on volcanos. Amazing place to stay for a while.
If you go there, make sure you like teaching and wanting to help the people in the school with English.
You dont… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)

Leon is a great volunteer. He has a lot of energy. He says the true, everyone will be happy when he is around. There’s something special with this guy. If he wants to come to your project, say yes, he is a great volunteer and a great person. Leon thank you for everything you did great here, come back anytime. Have a great trip bro!

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Abby)

Abby is a great girl. She is very kind and always smiling. She is a great teacher and her classes are amazing. She was improving her Spanish here. We went to Pacaya volcano with some students and we had a great time. She did a great volunteer position here. It was great. Abby has a big heart a lot of love to give. Thank you for everything Abby… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Zachary & Janet)

The project was so lucky to receive this lovely couple. They are amazing teachers, great spirit, positive energy, the students had a great time. I am very thankful with Zach and Janet cause they remind me the awesome thing of being a teacher. They are very friendly, talkative with nice energy. My students enjoyed a lot the time with them. I highly… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rea)

Lovely experience; Rea is the most intelligent girl I ever met before. Her volunteer position was amazing, all the students and me ask Rea to stay longer. Really great classes, thank you Rea. If you have the opportunity to receive Rea in your project you will be lucky. Rea if you want to come back you are welcome here. Thanks for share your… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Max)

Max came here for 3 weeks, at the end he stayed for 3 months. It has been a great experience for all of us. Max is very responsible, he made a great job here, he was always preparing his classes, students learned a lot with Max. I can say a lot of great things about my dear friend Max, but just let write this: he’s perfect whatever your project… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Derk & Eileen)

Awesome experience, Derk is the perfect volunteer! The project has been very lucky with Derk’s visit. All the student gave excellent comments about his classes. Derk is a great teacher, all of us wanted him stay more time, a long time. Derk, I’m very thankful with you because your support was more than enough. Thank you for everything and please… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Derk & Eileen) for host

5 Stars for this amazing "workaway". It was a great experience and I would recommend it to everybody who is interested in getting some teaching practice and cultural exchange. The team in the project is great and super helpful with everything you need. Raul made me feel welcome all the time and helped with all my questions and requests. Be it… read more

(Excellent )

16/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Edita)

10 stars to Edita. It is very sad for me to write this feedback because we all miss our friend Edita a lot. An amazing girl, full of positive energy and a love for life and travel that not all people have. Edita came here for a week but at the end she stayed longer, a month and a half I think, and all of us happy. The students of this project in… read more

(Excellent )

29/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host

Working with Raul was my first Workaway experience, and I loved every aspect of it. Raul is a very friendly and easy going guy, who will always make sure his volunteers are taken care of. He will always check up on you, and will accommodate you with any needs you have. The town is a beautiful small town surrounded by mountains, and all the… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)

Matt is full of energy and enthusiasm for doing better things. I am very happy with his volunteer position in my project. He was in the best mood all the time, always happy, always positive, giving and doing his best. The first day he got here he started to do thing for the project. It was nice to have him here and receive all this support. His… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)

Lauren is so friendly and nice, with best attitude ever. My students enjoyed a lot all her classes, and of course they learned a lot too. Lauren is a teacher in her country and now I know she’s an awesome teacher around the world. I can say a lot of nice things about Lauren, nothing negative; Lauren is a great girt with nice heart. You will be… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host

I absolutely LOVED my time here. Everything was perfect. Raul is the kindest, friendlist and funniest guy. He made me feel welcome instantly! The town is very safe and friendly and the school provides a lovely community. All the students are eager to learn and they were a pleasure to teach. The apartment is clean and a good size and there is a… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Callum) for host

Raul, i cant thank you, your family, the other teachers and the community of Palin enough for everything that you did for me and being so welcoming!!! During my time there i loved every second honestly!! I woke up everyday with a purpose...to go to the school and have a great time with the students and staff!! For me it was a life changing… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Callum)

Callum from Wales; this year my project started with this incredible guy, Callum. The first time I met a person from Wales, I hope everybody is like him in this country: friendly, reliable and funny. Everybody loves Callum here in Guatemala; great classes, great teacher, great friend. Callum did a great volunteer position here. Callum is very… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)

This experience was incredible, Louise is an amazing person, she is tidy, friendly, smily and so professional. I am very happy with this volunteer position because my students and me learned a lot from Louise. It’s wonderful the way she teaches and we had the opportunity to share time. I highly recommend Louise to teach and I pretty sure if you… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie)

It has been a wonderful experience and an honor that Nati has participated in this project. A girl with so much love to share. I am very grateful to Nati because she came for 2 weeks and at the end she stayed for 6 weeks completely changing the plans of her trip, what happened is that Nati fell in love with her students and her students fell in… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host

I had an amazing time at the academy! I was going to stay for two weeks, ended up staying one month longer! Raul is an great host and became an amazing friend! The work at the academy was super good, the kids were awesome and eager to learn. The other teachers were so nice too. I loved my time in Palín and I can highly recommend this voluntary… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Romain)

I highly recommend Romain, he is very responsable, creative and intelligent. He was two months at home, I am very grateful with Romain because he always prepare his classes with good activities and topics; the students were very happy with Romain. At home he was independent, clean and sociable! He was very interesting about the academy, students,… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Romain) for host

It was my first workaway experience and It was definitely awesome. I would recommend this workaway with Raul to anyone. He is so kind and friendly. After 2 months in Guatemala, I can say that I made two new friends (with Shamir). He was always trying to help us in any way he could: he has bought us a lot of food and has taken us to different… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)

When Sophy came home I received a strange and when the volunteer position ended, I said “see you soon” to a new dear friend. Sophy was a great support during the project, great teacher, great classes. She’s very responsible, smily and friendly. She always was ready to help. Sophy is a very sweet girl, she is of those people that are cute for… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host

Dear people wanting to be a volunteer in Palín in Raul's academy....

I AM SO JEALOUS! I would absolutely LOVE to go back! Please say hi to the kids for me, drink a beer or two with Shamir your future fellow teacher and friend, to the pool I swam in, to the lovely volcanos and give Raul the biggest hug!!!
I had the best time there! Raul is the… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)

Jake did a great job at the academy, the students learned a lot. He has a charisma to teach English and keep students interested. I am grateful to Jake because the students have given me good references in their classes. Once we went to a party in a pool and he had funny stories to tell. He is a good teacher and also has other qualities, it is… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host

Staying in Palín and working with Raul and the other volunteer was truly a valuable experience. You have your own room in an apartment within a beautiful gated community with a pool, soccer, and basketball court. Teaching the students was very easy because Raul gives you worksheets and exercises that you go through with the students. I found that… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)

Nicolas was a very good volunteer, my students and I were very happy to meet him. The classes were very dynamic and he was always very willing to follow instructions, Nicolas; I hope your trip is full of friends and blessings! Thank you for your patience with the children, they and I were shocked with so much charisma, especially the children!… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host

I had such an experience with Raoúl as a host! Working with him and the other English teachers was really fun. I had none experience in teaching English before and it is even not my first language. These two weeks had past really fast. I know... only two weeks... I was living in his apartment with a German guy (Cebastian) and we can say that is… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sandra & Pedro José ) for host

Raul es un hombre tranquilo y amable lleno de alegría que contagia además de ser super flexible. Guillaume y yo trabajamos unas horas en su academia y disfrutamos de la tranquilidad del alojamiento y además tuvimos tiempo para ir a subir el volcán Fuego. Muchas gracias por todo, Raúl! Te esperamos en España con los brazos abiertos.

(Excellent )

22/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra & Pedro José )

Sandra & Guillaume are a lovely couple, full of energy, I highly recommend them to teach, they are great teachers and I enjoyed a lot their company! They were teaching at my academy English and French... They did a great job, they are proffesional, respectful, clean, well organized, dinamic! I am very thanful... please come back again any time, my… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Kari) for host

Out time at Raul's space was really wonderful. We taught 5 or 6 classes spread out over a 5 day period, with Mondays and Tuesdays as our weekend. The students were eager to learn and really sweet. We have been traveling for 5 months through Central America and this WorkAway will go down as our most rewarding time of the trip. Raul is really… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Kari)

Daniel and Kari are a lovely couple, I am more than thankful for such a great job they did here! I highly recommend Daniel and Kari because they are very professional and you can trust them any task in your project! They spend almost 2 months here and students learned a lot, I have been hearing some good comments from my student about them. They… read more

(Excellent )

16/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Powell) for host

Raul is a good friend and a great host. I spent just over three weeks with him and he consistently found ways to make me more comfortable or provide support, both in my time teaching at the academy and in my free time. I would have never been able to see Guatemala like I did in Palin without his help, and I learned so much. Thanks Raul, you da… read more

(Excellent )

16/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Powell)

Powell is a great volunteer, full of energy, nice person, students enjoy a lot his classes. Powell is an easy-going person, he did all activities at the academy in the best way, classes, exercises, test. I received a lot of support from Powell, defenitly I high recommend Powell to your project, he really understands the workaway spirit! Powell… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jenna) for host

What an amazing experience! I wish I had more stars for Raul as a host. I never taught English before and I was a bit nervous but the students made it so comfortable and rewarding. They helped me with my Spanish as well. The accomadations are great with all food provided. There is a huge pool and shops just walking distance from the apartment in a… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenna)

Jenna is a really nice person, polite and sweet... she has great sense of humor, it’s nice when Jenna is around! Jenna took this volunteer position for 1 month, absolutly awesome volunteer! She is an awesome teacher, I am very happy Jenna accept this volunteer position; my students were very happy and learning a lot with here! I was checking the… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Andrew ) for host

Teaching English at this academy was one of the most rewarding experiences of my trip. I had never taught English before but it wasn't difficult with the materials and assistance Raul provided. The location is amazing and gave me the opportunity to explore other parts of Guatemala on my days off. My Spanish improved substantially during my time… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew )

It was a great experience! I highly recommend Andrew. He is a great teacher, he explains everything very clear and he has a dinamic and creative way to teach. You can trust in Andrew 100%. He had different groups of students in my academy, kids, teenagers and adults; he is very professional and responsable, and kids adore him! He takes everything… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maud)

Maud did a good job at the academy, students were very happy with her! She is a good teacher! Thanks for everything Maud!

(Excellent )

04/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maud) for host

Volunteering in Palin has been an incredible and unforgettable experience. Adored teaching all the students. Each one of them is very eager to learn the language and curious to know about other cultures. As a teacher you have a lot of freedom in the manner you give your classes. You are given material which you can work with. The students… read more

(Excellent )

19/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

I need more stars please! Sarah did an awesome job as a teacher here. I highly recommend her. All the students gave her two thumbs up. She is responsible, professional, friendly, nice heart, nice soul, a beautiful person! Her classes very creative and dinamic, the students learned a lot! If Sarah write you some day you are lucky! Sarita please… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

My first Workaway experience was absolutely INCREDIBLE. I would recommend this Workaway to anyone considering visiting Guatemala. It's a unique opportunity to live in a somewhat remote area where there are no other tourists. I never imagined teaching English would be so rewarding. I felt Raul went above and beyond what was expected to make the… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)

Thomas was a great volunteer, well educated, responsible, organized. The students learnd a lot with him. I am very happy because my students receive clases with high quality with a teacher from Switzerland. Every day Thomas did class plans for his students and that made great results.
As I told Thomas, I am very grateful with him and his awesome… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host

Looking back volunteering at the school has to be one of the most memorable and most beautiful travel/ work experiences I've ever had.
Raul, as well as Morena and Shamir, have been some of the friendliest, welcoming people I met on my travels. Raul is a great host. From arriving in Guatemala (he picked me up from the airport) until the goodbye (he… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Johnson)

Johnson come back please :sob:... well it’s really hard to say bye to a person who shared with you almost 1 year... yes it’s true Johnson stay with us almost 1 year and it wasn’t enough! I received here a stranger and I had to say bye to my dear friend Jorgito... well Johnson is a natural and good teacher, very organized, friendly, smily,… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Johnson) for host

From the first day I arrived Raul made me feel at home and at ease, he is really a great host, a great teacher and became a great friend. The teaching itself was a fantastic experience, the students were lovely and eager to learn, it was such a rewarding experience. The accommodation was excellent, the volonteers hey their own private house in… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marla & Eric)

I had a lovely experience with Marla in november 2017. She is an awesome teacher with a lot of activities, patience and experience. All the students made a special click with Marla. Every comment from the students is positive. Marla is very responsible, friendly and kind; she has a lot of nice topics to talk about. I will be very lucky is Marla… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marla & Eric) for host

Raul is the founder and principal of an English academy with the motto/mission of changing lives. That would sum up my month-long experience. Local teachers Shamir, Moreno, and Mariana were helpful and welcoming. The students were well-behaved, eager to learn, and fun. The school is decorated in a welcoming style and has the materials necessary to… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Iina) for host

Teaching at Raul's English academy was a lovely experience. The students are very friendly, polite and eager to learn. The staff Raul, Shamir and Morena are welcoming, helpful and friendly.

Raul is an amazing host, he always went above and beyond in taking care of me. He picked me up from the airport and drove me to and from the academy. He… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Iina)

Of course 5 stars for iina, (I wrote her name without capital letter, so you will know her name is with doble i) I am very happy to meet iina, she is very kind, sweet, independent, she learns really fast, polite, super responsible, and one important thing very friendly and warm heart... if iina sends you a message you will be very lucky! She has… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen )

Stephen is an awesome teacher, his classes are very nice and the students like him a lot. He is very positive, professional, friendly and he is smiling all the time. I am very glad to meet Stephen, his sense of humor is awesome. I highly recommend him as a teacher because he made a really good job in my academy. All stars for you my friend, come… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Stephen ) for host

I had the opportunity to teach in Raul's English academy for just a week before my trip to Guatemala ended. It worked out quite well for the both of us, as a different Workawayer (Johnson!) got to visit El Salvador while I was teaching and being treated to Raul's hospitality. (He doesn't normally accept one-week Workawayers, but he means it when… read more he says to check your e-mail often. In my case, there was an opening available!)

First, I must say that Raul went above and beyond in taking care of me. Raul is a very friendly and fun guy. He picked me up from Antigua at the beginning of the week and brought me back at the end of it. He drove me to and from each class session. When I wanted to travel alone, he explained how to safely do so. When I had a sore throat, he brought me cough drops. He told me that if there was any thing I needed, I should let him know. I felt valued and safe.

If you do Workaway with Raul, you will be in an apartment in a safe gated community. The apartment is equipped with a kitchen, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, and a hot shower. I enjoyed watching some movies on the TV as well. It's a quiet community with some restaurants and grocery stores located inside of it, so if you don't feel like getting on a chicken bus to take you a few minutes down the road to Palin, you don't have to! I even had some Chinese food on one of my last days. That was some delicious comfort food for a homesick stomach.

Teaching in the academy was very enjoyable for me. It was my first experience actually teaching English in a classroom setting. Overall, the students are very attentive and eager to learn. They are respectful and grateful for the help you offer them as a native English speaker. As a Spanish speaker myself, I was able to teach in a way that took into account how native Spanish speakers think, and what may trip them up as they learn about English. Applying my own second-language skills was especially enjoyable for me, and the students helped me improve my Spanish as well! I had already been considering spending next year teaching English to Spanish speakers, but this experience solidified my interest and my confidence in my abilities to do so.

Do you enjoy teaching, communicating, and helping others? Are you easy-going, friendly, and looking to immerse yourself in a non-touristy town? Then I highly recommend this Workaway experience.

Thanks for everything, Raul!

(Excellent )

09/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kristal) for host

My time at Raul's English school has been my favourite two weeks in Guatemala so far. Raul, Morena and Shamir are such lovely, welcoming people and it was a pleasure to work with them everyday.
You teach a few classes in the morning or afternoon to some great students and also have two days off per week.
Accommodation is a private room in an… read more

(Excellent )

09/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristal)

It was a beautiful experience with a beautiful person! kristal is awesome, I highly recommend her, she has a lot of good skills, easygoing, independent, friendly, honest, hard-working, well, I could continue with a lot of things. Kristel was a volunteer in my academy for 2 weeks. We agreed for 1 week, but I asked to stay 1 week more; then I asked… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Charles)

It's been a huge and lovely pleasure to have you here. Responsible, punctual, flexible, honest, funny, humble, intelligent and overall a great human being full of love. We already miss you. All the best and thank you indeed for your effort. We love your soul and your way to see life... the students learned a lot with you! Come back soon please!

(Excellent )

03/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Charles) for host

Thank you very much for everything Raul. Your hospitality and friendship has made my experience in Palín fantastic. You will meet some amazing people while living here and immersing yourself more and more into their community the longer you stay. I had no teaching experience when I arrived, but with the help of Shamir, Morena and Raul (the staff)… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Theo) for host

Yo estaba casi 3 meses con Raul y estaba GENIAL !! El es muy divertido, muy simpatico y muy atencionado ! El apartemento es muy bien, confortable y en lugar muy seguro y tranquilo ! Raul me hace descubrir llenos de lugares como un volcan, la playa, Antigua....
Estaba una super experienca de trabajar en la academia con mis super alumnos que se… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Theo)

Theo es un joven frances muy simpatico y trabajador! Aqui en Guatemala hizo un excelente trabajo con sus alumnos, dando clases de frances muy dinamicas y divertidas, yo recomiendo a Theo en cualquier trabajo que el quiera aplicar ya que es muy responsable y respetuoso! Theo que tengas buen viaje te vamos a extrañar mucho, si quieres volver eres… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

Raul is the man, very accommodating and friendly. He picked me up from the airport and gave me a tour of Palín and got some traditional food and drink on the first day. The teaching is very straight-forward and easy to get the hang of, the students are great and well behaved and polite and follow instruction well, I had a blast teaching. They love… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

Robert is wonderful, he did an excelent job here at the academy, students love him and they made a beautiful goodbye party for him! Rob is a good worker, very resposible and nice person, I highly recommend him, he will gave you a good hand and he is a goos listener! Rob if you want to come back you are welcome here!

(Excellent )

05/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (George)

George was an excelent teacher, the kids love him... He is kind and polite, always smiling! He made with children a lot of activities! It was really nice to have Georgi here at the academy! If he wants to come back, he is always welcome here! Good luck with your trip George, it was a pleasure to meet you!

(Excellent )

25/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kärt) for host

Raul is an excellent host that one volunteer can find. He is the most selfless and fun guy to be around. He made sure I arrived safely to Palin from guatemala city by picking me up, he took care of my needs when I got sick and also made me to climb Pacaya, take a lot of selfies (he loves his selfiestick! :D) with him and also visited many awesome… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kärt)

I need more happy faces, excellent is not enough to describe the amazing job Kärt did at the academy! She offered to give me a hand and the true is that she gave me two hands all the time! Kärt taught English in my academy and the students were very happy with her, they learn a lot! Kärt is an awesone teacher, beautiful person! Very friendly and… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (James & Rachel) for host

We stayed with Raul for a month in his apartment in Palin and we couldn't have asked for a better host. Raul made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. He showed us around the town and took us to try the local traditional food. The academy is a really cool place and we enjoyed our time teaching there. It didn't take long to get used to doing… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (James & Rachel)

Rach and Jim are awesome, they were my first guests in workaway, they are good teachers me and my students are so happy and thankful with them... They changed a lot of lives here in Palin! I received two volunteers at home and at the end I said goodbye to two new friends! They are great and very professional! I happy to met him! They did a great… read more

(Excellent )

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