The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine.
Guilford, CT, October 02, 2008 — Conversation Corps announces a new way for travelers to teach English in Istanbul: live with an Turkish family for a month and teach them English. Because of the close proximity of the “students” this will be an amazing adventure of living in the teaching environment. Conversation Corps provide the materials; travelers provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!
For only $1110 for one month, $1260 for three months, travelers can explore Italy while having meals and accommodation provided, suddenly traveling in Europe has become affordable again. Conversation Corps is a unique way to live in a foreign country for a fraction of the normal cost. Travelers will live in a home stay with plenty of time to fully explore the country; then for 15 hours a week will get great work experience teaching English to their Italian host family.
Conversation Corps is a great program for people who want to experience life in Istanbul and the Turkish culture in-depth. Travelers will spend 15 hours a week teaching English and they will have the rest of their time free to explore the region. The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine.
With Asia on one side and Europe on the other, travelers to Istanbul will literally be living at the crossroads of civilization. Istanbul is a city with a diverse and rich history including a multitude of Roman, Islamic, and Medieval heritage sites; there are just over 2600 Mosques in Istanbul along with 300 churches and 20 synagogues.
Conversation Corps members wanting to teach English in Istanbul need to have earned a high school diploma or certificate, be in good health and abide by the family’s rules and habits. Participants must devote up to 15 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, for lessons and conversation. Lesson plans and family activities are provided by Conversation Corps as part of the pre-departure information, travelers do not need a teaching degree to participate in the program.
Duties and Responsibilities for the teach English in Istanbul program
include:
Teaching the host family English up to 15 hours a week Monday to Friday . Come up with creative, fun and informative lesson plans . Helping children with their English homework . Play games in English with the children . Create and teach educational games and activities
All Conversation Corps programs include accommodation. Most include meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation. The opportunity to teach English in Istanbul is $1110 for a month, $1260 for three months.
For more information on how to teach English in Italy or to book a trip
visit: http://www.conversationcorps.org or call1-877-949-9998. Programs range in duration from one to three months and the destinations participants can travel to include: Jordan, Germany, France, Spain, Thailand, Italy, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Russia and Turkey.
Conversation Corps is the teaching English branch of Geovisions, a volunteer travel provider. Offering the opportunity for travelers to travel abroad while teaching English, Conversation Corps is reintroducing the concept of the homestay and in doing so encouraging more cultural interaction between tourists and the local culture. Travelers can choose from destinations such
as: Jordan, Germany, France, Spain, Thailand, Italy, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Russia and Turkey and can spend a month abroad for as little as $760. For more information please visit: http://www.conversationcorps.org
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Alexia Nestora
Conversation Corps
101 Sage Hollow Rd
Guilford, CT 06437
877-949-9998
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