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Portugal

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TEACH CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH
We have a place for you – in Beja, two
hours southeast of Lisbon – to teach
English to youth and adults. Residents of
this stunningly beautiful but overlooked
region of Portugal envision a time when
a vibrant tourist industry will improve
local economic opportunities. School
administrators and city leaders invite
you to provide valuable conversational
English language instruction generally
unavailable to the average Beja student
in secondary, technical and university
schools. By offering yourself in this way,
you demonstrate true friendship between
peoples.

As a native English speaker, you don’t need
formal teaching experience to be a helpful
Portugal Volunteer Karen Kast with students from Santiago Major classroom resource.
School. Photo by Team Leader Joe Testa.
“I had a wonderful relationship with the teachers, and the students were delighted to
have a native English speaker in the classroom. This is how peace and understanding
between cultures arrives — through communication, interaction and mutual respect.”
~Portugal Volunteer Leon Youngpeter

Lodging and Meals:
• Classic, comfortable family-
Community Volunteer Work Projects: owned hotel
• Double-occupancy rooms
Because conversational English is greatly valued in Portugal, • Single occupancy available
you’re enthusiastically welcomed into primary, secondary and • American-style breakfast at hotel
university classrooms by Beja city leaders and school administra- • Lunch and dinner at restaurants
tors. Additional assignments in neighboring communities on
some teams reach even wider adult and youth populations. Free-Time Options:
• Oceanario de Lisboa Aquarium
We provide you an easy-to-use, comprehensive conversational • Museums and local shopping
English teaching guide. This practical tool is organized by learn- • Sunny beaches and coastal vistas
ing levels with lessons you can use in the classroom and small • Beja Castle and colonial churches
groups. Portuguese English teachers direct you in classroom
lessons and activities using standard English teaching curricula. Standard service programs are one and two
weeks. See date sheet for program dates and
You’ll serve primarily as a resource on topics you’re familiar with: tax-deductible program contributions.
American or Canadian culture, history, lifestyles, sports and the
like. Use songs, games, skits and contests to engage adult students
and youth. Experience Portugal as a volunteer! Teach English and witness daily life as local people live it.

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