The purpose of this programme is to create opportunities for real language use for our students; and to offer language assistant volunteers the opportunity to get to know the Argentinian educational system; and learn how to teach English as a foreign language. To this extent; volunteers familiarize with the teaching and approaches to second languages under the guidance of a graduate teacher and the director of the studies of the school. On the other hand; this experience can also offer volunteers the opportunity to participate in conversation exchange and cultural and social weekly workshops which boost the assistant Spanish as well as socializing with students and Argentinian customs and culture. Research project while experiencing life in Buenos Aires English House is another key to this programme. Language assistants are invited to take part in research groups. Our goals are to develop strategic capacity to construct knowledge.
Possible Projects include:
Traditional English games and Nursery Rhymes approach children to a second language. Language Assistant Volunteers are invited to do research on the stories behind traditional games and nursery rhymes. Skills required: Storytelling and Drama. The writing of an article describing the results of the experience is expected.
Working on literacy through Phonics. Participants collect a number of activities to raise awareness on English sounds in words so that children can learn to read and write in English. Songs and games are the most suitable activities for this targeted group. The writing of an article describing the results of the experience is expected.
Developing learning strategies to work on Spanish pronunciation. Participants can also work on their own Spanish sounds by collecting a number of phrases from native speakers of Spanish and work on the difficulties in acquisition between phonemes in the target and native language.
It is important to say that; all participating will discuss their preferences to do research or not; before their arrival. The success of this program depends upon close cooperation and effective relationships among participants. All the members of BA English House staff work together to foster cross-cultural understanding. Our goal is to assure a successful experience for all participants so as to increase the number of volunteers every year.
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Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Between 15 February and 15 December
From 2 months up to a complete academic year
Adults of both sexes 18+
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The program is free of charge but a registration fee of US$100 is required. Volunteers are responsible for covering the cost of accommodation and food in Buenos Aires. We offer assistance in finding accommodation; transfers; and all the guidance the traveller needs before and during the trip.
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