Program Reviews

The only issue experienced was with the recruitment team before going on the program. After putting me on a program and taking the deposit, the contact and relevant office at Angloville was unreachable for 3 days with no warning, I was only put on the program 5 days before my flights, so this caused unnecessary worry! Once in Bucharest it was a fantastic and far better organised experience. The city tour was fantastic and a great way to meet fellow native speakers, the lunch was traditional romanian food and a nice way to while away some of the afternoon. Once at the venue, everything was clearly communicated and well organised by the coordinator. The program began as soon as we arrived and was extremely rewarding, helping local children develop their English speakers. As the week progresses, the progress of the children is impressive and by the end of the week there were genuinely interesting conversations aplenty. The food was plentiful, though at times repetitive. Lots of fun and games with both participants and native speaker. Thoroughly recommended, just be warned that the Philippines office is unreliable.

When I first discovered Angloville, I was very skeptical because none of my friends had ever heard of Angloville before. It was a completely new experience with new people. I spent three weeks at a hotel for three different programs. The venue has become a second home to me and I will definitely return again soon. The connections you make with the participants, other native speakers, and the hotel staff are priceless. These souls have touched my heart in a way that is unique to them. It is so much fun and so rewarding to help these kids grow. Not only that but if you choose to do 3 weeks of Angloville, you can also get a TEFL certification through their partnership with Premier TEFL. It is a 120-hour online course that you complete at your own pace as long as it is done before the start of your first program. 10/10 will definitely do again!

Firstly, teaching English abroad is something I never thought i'd enjoy but Angloville has changed my entire perspective. Although the day was hard, packed many speaking sessions and social activities, it was still very rewarding. Seeing the kids confidence grow during the week was amazing. The other mentors that were part of my course were amazing and so friendly and despite us parting ways, we still keep in touch. Although the whole week could have been organised slightly better on the behalf of Angloville and well as the co-coordinators, everyone still had fun despite this let down. The venue that hosted us (Hotel Excelsior) had an amazing location but the food was terrible and could not cater for a vegan/vegetarian diet very well. The staff did not speak much English (understandable for the location) so it was difficult to communicate but did not affect the overall experience. Angloville were able to put me and my friend in the same room as requested however we did end up with an extra roommate which was a bit of a shame. The only improvement that I could suggest is for the coordinators to give more feedback to us, the mentors as to what we could do better as I felt as though we were left in the dark for much for the programme. Overall the whole week was very fun and I will be returning again next year.

Angloville is unlike anything I’ve ever done before. I found that, as a mentor, I could really get to know the participants (I did the junior program) in a more relaxed and fun way than I would have been able to in a school setting. I’ve loved being able to mentor participants through their presentation, and there is a real sense of achievement at the end of the week. Angloville is an amazing way to actually get to know people, as often I have found that when I have visited countries previously I have not been able to talk to natives in as much depth as I have done. Angloville is also great for meeting people from around the world - I have new friends from all around the UK, South Africa and Australia to name but a few. The days are very full on, which I found hard at times (especially when one of my programs ended on the Saturday and I spent the night travelling to start the next program on Sunday). Overall, I would definitely recommend Angloville, for its incredible ability to connect people from all over the world!

I spent a week in Ostrava, CZ with a lovely group of mentors and participants. The whole event was so much fun, and the participants all had such a great time! I can’t wait to come back and do another angloville programme in another destination! Each day we spent our time in speaking sessions 1 on 1 with the children or doing group activities where the mentors take a group of kids between 2 or 3 of them. It’s incredible to see the children’s confidence grow over the course of just a single week! My Mentee improved so much from our first meeting to his presentation on the final day. Knowing you helped someone feel more confident in their English skills and that you helped them learn new things is an amazing feeling you can’t find anywhere else. Definitely give it a go!

I just finished a week volunteering at the Angloville Program at the Hotel Lanterna. It was a very wonderful experience getting to know the Czeck participants and help them improve their English. Spending time with all of the different participants helped me grow as an individual as well as meeting native English speakers from around the world. The setting was beautiful and I would highly recommend this program. The food and hotel room was very good. We had a breakfast and dinner buffet which was good since we had many food choices and the variety of food was good. The coordinators were very helpful and friendly. We had many one-on-one language exchanges with the participants so we were able to talk with all of the participants as well as do group activities.

I highly recommend Angloville programs for anyone that is looking for an affordable trip between projects or school years, already backpacking through Europe, or looking to be TEFL-certified. Although this is the farthest thing from the typical classroom structure - which I am used to - there is an element of WORK incorporated into the schedules. Again, this is more WORK than holiday!

I was someone who was looking for a tuition-free TEFL certification, potential hours for TESOL certification, and opportunities for TEFL/TESOL-related work in the future. Therefore, Angloville provided me with invaluable education and experience. This rewarding experience was well-earned: do expect 12-hour days (2 hour breaks), little to no time between program weeks, and little privacy and personal space... all things I learned to not mind with time. Similar to my Angloville participants, I learned to overcome my anxieties and be more vocal at home and at work. I promise you will learn many, many things about yourself while at Angloville.

I recently completed my first two weeks in Angloville programmes. I attended one att Lipowy Most and the other att Klektoki. This was easily one of the best experiences of my life. I was initially quite hesitant because it felt unreal but att the same time I wanted to experience life. When I got there I realised the coordinators were caring and thoughtful, both the kids and the juniors participating on the programmes were amazing. The food and environment was different and in seclusion. If you like places that are quiet, then attend this program because the venue location is seclusion. I would recommend this program because it was really an exciting adventure throughout the two weeks I spent there.
The kids program should have more speaking session to improve their understanding. Thou some of the kids were good but they were given the opporunity to use their knowledge.

I recently completed my first Angloville programmes, I attended 3 from Warsaw, Poland in order to complete my a TEFL qualification, this was easily one of the best experiences of my life. I was initially quite hesitant thinking it was too good to be true, but when I got there I realised I was completely wrong to be, the coordinators were caring and thoughtful and the juniors participating on the programme amazing and hope to continue to be friends with many of the other volunteers for years to come. I couldn't recommend Angloville more! Although the food and environment was different to my usual the people and the experiences were life changing and something I will always remember. The company is always great and always improving and will definitely be coming again.

I only joined this program as a last minute summer filler as a university student. I didn’t have high expectations, but this experience was far more than I could have imagined. Everyone is extremely friendly and nothing on the trip feels like work. The participants thoroughly enjoy the program which certainly contributes to your enjoyment and makes it extremely rewarding. I stayed at lipowy most just outside of Warsaw. The hotel was comfortable and had plenty of facilities, in the evenings all the leaders congregated and we enjoyed games and the swimming pool. I’ve made friendships and connections for life. Not only do you learn about the polish culture, but the with time spent talking to the other native speakers from all over the world, you learn about so many other cultures. Im already planning angloville into my summer of 2020.