Información de perfil
Evaluación del anfitrión
70 %
Last replied
17 abr 2024
Porcentaje de respuesta
60.2 %
Usually responds ≤ 3 dias
Comentarios
36
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Detalles
Descripción
I am Olcay, the director of an English Academy. We are a center founded in 2020 to teach English and create cultural exchange between foreign teachers and Turkish university students/adults. There is also the opportunity to learn Turkish as a result of this exchange. We are located in a quiet neighborhood of Sisli, Istanbul, a metro ride away from the city’s world-famous cultural attractions. We are an organization majorly based on Speaking Skills for every type of English levels (from the Beginner level to the Advanced level). The organization contains foreign aiding-teachers as well as permanent Turkish teachers for speaking activities including different types of discussions, games and role-plays. We would like to see new faces having diverse cultural background at our school.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Ayuda informática
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
What you can benefit from this club is not only limited to learning about Turkish culture, but you can also learn about other cultures as there will be other foreign co-teachers like you. The students are native Turkish speakers who can share their culture with you while improving their English. Meanwhile, your colleagues will be English speakers from all over the world - we have had people join us from the USA, UK, Germany, Canada, England, Brazil, Poland, Serbia, Colombia and more! This is a great opportunity for both students and foreign teachers.
Ayuda
We want teachers who can participate in speaking activities and help students to speak comfortably. We are also looking for foreign teachers who can contribute to our outdoor activities.
Our current programs are as follows:
- TEACHING
We are always looking for experienced English teachers to work one-on-one with our more advanced students. TEFL certification is a bonus, but not required. Here is an opportunity to teach both Business English and General English and gain valuable experience on your resume.
- SPEAKING CLUB: (Online and face-to-face)
We are looking for advanced English speakers to act as conversation partners with our regular students. You don't need to be an experienced teacher for this - just be willing to be friendly and give gentle corrections when needed. Conversation Club (6 days, 4 hours a day) takes place from 6.30-10.30pm at our main office in Istanbul or online.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Turco: Fluido
Alojamiento
The residence is not a hotel room but is located in a quiet neighborhood very close to the metro. Also we have 2 big houses for volunteers. The house has a full bathroom and a kitchen for you to use outside of class hours.
We are generally clean and tidy people, we ask you to keep the common areas presentable as we work from the same place. Other than that, your only responsibility is to be a good friend and resource to our students and help create a positive environment in the center.
Food facilities:
There will always be tea, coffee, fruit and snacks available at the school. Our students also sometimes bring good food.
At home it is different; each volunteer is paid weekly for food and cleaning supplies and you can prepare your own meals with the budget you receive.
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We sufficiently guide our foreign teachers for touristic trips. The residence is almost on the center of the city which means that the transportation is quite sufficient and available to travel around.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We have good WiFi and regularly have digital nomads stay. You are welcome to spend your non-working hours however you'd like.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (25)
I don't know where and how to start because it was an experience that cannot be described in one sentence. If you are thinking of working with Henry, don't hesitate even for 1 second because every second of your time with him is precious. We have already put him in the top 5 of our volunteer friends who have… read more
Comentarios
Son opciones de calificación adicionales para cuando los miembros dejan sus comentarios. Se muestra la calificación media dejada en cada opción.
Precisión del perfil:
(4.7)
Intercambio cultural:
(4.9)
Comunicación:
(4.5)
I don't know where and how to start because it was an experience that cannot be described in one sentence. If you are thinking of working with Henry, don't hesitate even for 1 second because every second of your time with him is precious. We have already put him in the top 5 of our volunteer friends who have… read more
From hanging out during chit-chat hour, to lesson time & weekend parties and activities:
Olcay and his lovely team (Selen & Evin) made sure that there was never a dull… read more
so thankful for this experience and would definitely come back if I'm in Istanbul long term again!
I had the most wonderful housemates, whom i will definitely miss. Overal i am glad that i came here.
Olcay accepted me for two weeks, which was a favore from him.
the accommodation was good, ingredients was good, the place where it is was good.
Olcay himself was very nice, helpful and kind.
best wishes for him and his business.
I am completing a language exchange through the school where by in return for food and accommodation I speak conversational English with the host. It has been excellent!
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time. My host is kind, clear and polite. Such… read more
The school is in a good location and it is nicely decorated and a good place to be at.
The meal is always… read more
The classes are from 6 to 10 pm so I had my mornings and part… read more
I was volunteering here as a teacher for about 2-3 weeks. I was assigned group lessons and 1-1 speaking lessons with Turkish students.
Firstly, the pros:
1. This… read more
Always ready to help!
Always ready to experience new challenges!
Always flexible and organized
Loved to meet new people!
All our students loved her!
It was a perfect match with Lily and we will be working together for at least 1 more year after volunteering.
Always ready to help!
Always ready to experience new challenges!
Always flexible and organized
Loved to meet new people!
All our students loved them!
Come beck Sergey and Kate any time!
Olcay and his team are the nicest people, caring, thoughtful and pleasant to communicate with overall.
Olcay gave us clear instructions in advance so the actual work was exactly what we expected it to be after our initial conversation.
We left a little more than 2 weeks ago and now looking… read more
Always ready to help!
Always ready to experience new challenges!
Always flexible and organized
Loved to meet new people!
All our students loved her!
Come beck Liana any time!
Always ready to help!
Always ready to experience new challenges!
Always flexible and organized
Loved to meet new people!
All our students loved him!
Come beck Erik any time!
