Teaching English in Barracas

Program description

This small English Institute aims at better preparing the children and young adults of a Buenos Aires suburb for a professional life in a globalized world. Due to the large number of students in one class and thus a poorer level of education at the local public schools, the 6 to 12 year olds come to Barracas for the extra assistance and attention that they require for learning English.
 

Up to 20 students are split up into small groups to learn English, during this time they are also taught about the literature, history and culture of the different English-speaking countries, often coinciding with the places that the volunteers have come from. The methods of teaching used are fun and ensure that each student gets involved and is given individual attention. This serves to further motivate the students to continue their learning. 

Volunteers tasks

• Practice pronunciation, reading, writing, listening, grammar and vocabulary with the students. 
• Help students prepare for upcoming school and international exams. 
• Develop, if interested, their own teaching project on topics such as traditions and celebrations, historical events, music, theater plays etc. 
• Play games with the kids.
• Serve as role models and mentors for the students.

David- Canadá

My experience taught me a lot about myself and my ability to overcome barriers such as language and still be successful in engaging the kids in many activities, and helping share a sense of hope with them.