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Teaching English

To many adults and children in developing countries, learning English can mean much better prospects for their futures.

How you can help by teaching English as a volunteer

You heading over to help teach English basics takes a bit of the strain off the usually hugely overcrowded education system and gives you the chance to see how much of a difference you can make. Time to get creative with those lesson plans and make a difference to children's education!
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Thailand Experience

Learn about the Thai culture, food and people on this unforgettable introduction of Thailand. Enjoy temples, markets, cooking lessons and tours and take part in a variety of volunteer projects or enjoy trekking in the hills of Sangkhlaburi. Spend your last week relaxing on the beautiful island of Koh Pha Ngan.

 
Zanzibar Child Development Volunteers

Get involved with teaching, playing, singing and ultimately ensuring that you enthuse the local children about their education on this rewarding programme on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.

 
Zanzibar Teaching Volunteers

Help improve the literacy, numeracy and communication skills of local school children in Stonetown on this worthwhile teaching programme.

 
China paid teaching with TEFL

Get your TEFL certificate and work as a professional, paid English teacher in China. You’ll be introduced to the culture, be taught basic Mandarin and have time to travel in the school holidays.

 
Volunteer group in Himachal Pradesh

Make a real difference to the lives of people in Himalayan India. Your work in orphanages, day centres and schools will have a direct impact and will be much appreciated. Cultural activities and a trip to the Taj Mahal included.
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Malawi Teaching Volunteers

Help relieve the pressure on teachers who have up to 200 children to look after! Any assistance with core and creative subjects, and sport, will be much appreciated by everyone in the community.

 
Volunteer teaching

Help improve the literacy, numeracy and communication skills of children in Port Elizabeth; you can really make a difference to the lives of your students and their future prospects.

Choose the 14 week placement which includes accommodation and meals during the 2010 Football World Cup!

 
Moldova Orphanage Volunteers

Care for sick and orphaned children in a rehabilitation centre or boarding school. You’ll play with the little ones and teach the older ones. Mainly, though, you’ll give them much-needed love and affection.

 
India Volunteer Goa Programme

Combine trekking, a stay in a tribal village, a yoga course and volunteering with children or adults. You’ll get a real taste of India and help areas that haven’t benefited from international money.

 
Rajasthan Desert Project

Work in a school, a childcare centre or a school for children of snake charmers! Your time in any of these places will be rewarding and gratefully received. Excursions including camel and tiger safaris are included.
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Children

Help Thai Children prepare for a better future by teaching them English in the rural Surin province.

 
Nepal Community Volunteers

Teach at a school, an orphanage or in a monastery, work on a medical project or help with building and construction work. Jungle safaris, elephant rides and dance lessons will teach you about Nepal, too.

 
Kenya Community Outreach Volunteers

Help provide AIDS victims with food, shelter, emotional support, education and increased awareness of the disease. Children who have lost their parents to AIDS are given the chance of a better future through this programme.

 
Moldova Teaching

Give children in Moldova the chance of a better life and teach them English or French. Be creative, be enthusiastic, take along games or toys, and you’ll make it fun for you and them.

 
Host family

Immerse yourself in the fascinating Ecuadorian culture and explore this beautiful country, whilst teaching conversational English to a host family. You will be helping Ecuadorian families to develop their English skills as well as gaining a greater insight to the daily lives of a typical Latin American family and forming long lasting friendships along the way.

 
Zambia Teaching Volunteers

Channel the enthusiasm of poor but extremely eager children into learning. Teach English, run after-school activities, organise sports lessons and give them a chance to make a success of their lives.

 
Costa Rica Schools And Day Care

Teach English or computer skills or organise fun activities such as plays, arts and crafts and sport in schools or centres around Costa Rica. Living with a family will give you an excellent opportunity to practise your Spanish.

 
Canourgue

Experience the real French lifestyle and improve your linguistic skills whilst teaching English to a family in Southern France. By immersing yourself in the language and culture you will gain a real insight to French life whilst sharing your own language and culture with a local family.

 
Brazil Teaching English

Get a recognised TEFL certificate, teach English to disadvantaged children and make a valuable difference to many lives. Any extra time you spend with them – even just helping brush their hair - will be gratefully received.

 
Ecuador Street Children Care Education

Help give children in Quito a better future by working with them on the streets or in a special summer school. Your work improving parent-child relationships or planning activities will make a difference.
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Galapagos Island Teaching Volunteers

Teach English and other activities to underprivileged children on two of the most remote and beautiful islands in the world. The help you give them will greatly improve their chances of working in tourism or other industries.

 
Cambodia Youth Development Project

Lend children your skills and experience and help them out of poverty. Teach English, take drawing and painting lessons, draw up lesson plans, encourage children to develop their vocational skills and give them hope for the future.

 
South Africa Wild Coast Teaching Volunteers

Help teach invaluable computer and sport skills set amongst Africa’s most spectacular scenery. This is a great teaching project, especially for first time travellers or those who may be nervous about taking the first step to teach.
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Teach Abroad with TEFL

Internationally recognised all over the world, the online TEFL courses will enable you to teach and travel wherever you want, the only question is deciding where you want to teach!

 
Swaziland Teaching Volunteers Project

Make a difference to a country crippled by AIDS and unemployment. Help teachers with English classes or give your own lessons, set up new sports clubs, put on plays or get involved in building new facilities for the schools.

 
Himalayas

Full of variety, this programme incorporates volunteering on childcare projects in the Himachal region in Northern India and then on a community project close to the beautiful beaches in Goa. Experience stunning scenery and friendly locals whilst giving something back to needy communities.

 
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Volunteer Mongolia

Play a vital role in improving levels of English – vital for people’s futures. Work with children or adults in a school, orphanage or language centre, and get a unique insight into a fascinating culture.

 
Kenya Sports and Teaching

Immerse yourself in a very different, very welcoming but very poor community and help with academic lessons and sports coaching. Perfect for people wanting to put their interest in a range of sports towards a worthwhile use.

 
China Volunteer Teaching

Ever wanted to travel to China but do more than scratch the surface as a tourist? This rewarding programme is a great way for you to discover China, its culture, customs and people. You will be teaching in schools in the stunning province of Guangxi. As a volunteer your time will be spent mainly teaching conversational English.

 
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