Live with a German Family and Teach them English

  Germany

Munich (Munchen)

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Flexible Dates Available

Description: GeoVisions' Conversation Corps provides English conversationalists a chance to live with a German family and teach them English. Because of the close proximity of the "students" this will be an amazing adventure of living in your teaching environment. This is a high-energy position. The parents have been working all day and the children have been in school but you still need to come up with fun and enthusiastic ways to teach them English. We provide the materials; you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!

This is a great program for people who want to experience life in Germany and the German culture in-depth. 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 amazing country, culture and cuisine.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

* Teaching the host family English up to 15 hours a week Monday to Friday.
* Come up with creative, fun and informative lesson plans.
* Keep your room tidy and clean.
* Respect host family's rules and habits.
* Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
* Helping children with their English homework.
* Play games in English with the children.
* Create and teach educational games and activities.

Highlights: Conversation Corps volunteers receive instruction on how to teach English, with specific activities for teaching English in a home to a family. Your orientation is held on site in Munich. Transportation to the host family is also included.

Located on the river Isar north of the Bavarian Alps, Munich is the capital of Bavaria and Germany's third largest city. A modern city with a robust economy, Munich is also home to amazing historical architecture and deep cultural roots. Because of it's proximity to the Alps, Munich is also ideal for people who love the outdoors. Some of the best skiing in the world can be found just two hours away across the Austrian border.   

Qualifications: Participants will instruct their host families in English and must be native speakers. They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, be of good character, in good health and be polite and respectful to the family's rules and habits.

Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one to three months. Participants must devote up to 15 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, for lessons and conversation.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $1245 for 1 month; $1345 for 2 months; $1395 for 3

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 to 68 years old

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001