Take Spanish, Portuguese or Mandarin lessons while teaching or volunteering abroad!
Motivations for living abroad are unique to you. In our experience, an overwhelming number of people who embark on an API experience say one of their top objectives is to improve foreign language skills. While deciding which API teach or volunteer program is right for you, here’s a quick reference to those that offer language acquisition opportunities:
Teach in Vietnam: Individual classes upon request
Teach in Mexico: Individual classes upon request
Teacher’s Assistant in Italy: 9 hours of Italian classes per week
Teach in China: Classes available depending on school, though usually offered
Volunteer in Guatemala: 10 hours of individual classes first week, with option of extending for an additional cost
Volunteer in Ecuador: Classes available in organization’s language institute for additional cost (Quito only)
Volunteer in Brazil: Classes available (Portuguese) for additional cost
Not sure if learning a new language is a priority for you? Here’s what some experts are saying:
https://www.ted.com/talks/john_mcwhorter_4_reasons_to_learn_a_new_language
http://www.businessinsider.com/benefits-of-learning-another-language-2017-2
To explore API Teach, Work and Volunteer opportunities, visit our website here. Come to us with any additional questions by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-844-4124.
