Program Reviews

I really enjoyed my Angloville experience! It was a great way to meet new people, learn about the local culture and feel useful while travelling. It looks good on your CV and you earn a certificate to prove the number of volunteering hours. It was really rewarding to work with really passionate and enthusiastic young people. It was very good value for money. However, I would caution that it is a full days work and, on my program, involved travelling far from the start city, so there isn't much to do alongside the program. This wasn't a problem for me though, and it would be a nice way to break up travelling by staying in nice hotels in beautiful locations. I would definitely recommend the program! I thoroughly enjoyed it and would love to do it again.

I had a wonderful experience at Angloville. I chose the Adult program based out of Krakow. All the participants were friendly and committed to the program. It was amazing to get the chance to meet native Polish speakers eager to improve their English. The schedule was very intense, so you should only enroll in the program if you have a lot of energy and can stay mentally focused for long periods of time. I enjoyed the free pre-program city tour, especially lunch at a local restaurant, which gave me a chance to get to know some of my fellow volunteers before the program officially started. The hotel was beautiful and modern, the food was very good, and the hotel swimming pool and hot tub were a treat! The surrounding mountains were breath-taking, and I appreciated being able to see a part of Poland that I wouldn't have traveled to on my own.

The recruitment process was smooth, I was interviewed by a friendly lady who gave me an overview of what to expect. The training was very comprehensive and equipped teachers with all the necessary information on how to succeed during the program. However, I felt there could have been improvements in many areas. One of which is clear and precise communication particularly in regards to meeting times! I only became aware of the exact time I was to meet the Anglo team in Poland whilst completing my training only 2 weeks before. By then I had already booked my flight weeks before which meant that I missed the scheduled tour in Krakow. There also needs to be improvements in the level of care given to teachers. There needs to be more proactivity in ensuring the overall well being of teachers prior to and during the program. Questions should be answered more promptly and with greater detail. The staff needs to be more willing to assist teachers when further assistance is required. The customer service team should work on delivering a bespoke experience for each an every teacher.

My 2nd Angloville experience was far superior to my 1st. Beautiful Krakow was a good starting point and then to be transported to the edge of the Tatra mountains at Bachladowka was a real bonus. the group were very committed to learn and end enjoy their experience. the coordinators for Angloville were very professional and kept the group together.
The volunteers appeared to be very much appreciated by the students, and the students anxious to improve their English.
The balance of "serious work" and "funtime" was perfect, and contrary to my first experience where "cliques" were formed and their was little cohesion between the 2 groups, this "lot" managed to bond together very quickly.
I would thoroughly recommend the programme to anyone prepared to give a week of their time in Europe.

The opportunity to meet and work with Polish citizens in a non-tourist, real-life situation was an absolute winner. Too often as international travelers, we are channeled to various sites and routes but with only very limited interaction with the local people, culture and language. This is particularly pertinent in Poland where the language itself is so difficult.
However with Angloville, to have the opportunity to meet and speak with fifteen local Polish people in a free-flowing atmosphere is very special. The sessions were mainly one to one, but rather than being intimidating, they were well organised, and had sufficient interesting topics and flexibility so that everyone could be gainfully involved. More importantly, the interactions were mutually beneficial, as I learnt as much as any of the Polish participants. A very worthwhile experience, and one I hope to repeat.

This was the first time that I’ve travelled alone and it was safe to say I was anxious. Upon meeting my fellow native speakers on the walking tour my anxieties were eased and I knew it would be a priceless experience, particularly as a solo traveller.

Angloville is a very valuable experience for native speakers and participants alike. You really feel that you’re making a difference and I loved being able to help people. It is also good value for money.

I would say that communication and organisation need to be improved as I did not receive important emails and links until another volunteer sent them to me at the end of the program. In addition, I had real issues with the hotel that we stayed in as the rooms felt dirty, the staff were rude and the food was poor, as was the internet connection. Furthermore, three of the four coordinators had a poor attitude towards the native speaker volunteers. They would criticise us a lot without any praise and for the same things that we believed had been addressed. It really reduced morale of the volunteers.

I would say that this should not deter anyone from applying to go on an Angloville program as it is clear that these issues arose because of the specific conditions of my program. Angloville has really improved my confidence, I’ve made real friends from all over the globe and, while it is very intense, it was great fun. Overall, I would recommend Angloville.

I had an amazing experience volunteering for angloville. The children i worked with wee very special and i will remember the experience forever. The city tour at the beginning of the tour is an amazing way to meet the other volunteers and strike up friendships. Although i was travelling on my own i very quickly felt as though i was part of a group. The kids i worked with in my first week were amazing. They were very funny and most importantly all so keen to practise their English. I had a real connection with my mentors and seeing their confidence improve over the weeks was a great feeling. The angloville staff were all so friendly and made me feel very welcome on the programme. There is a great social side to the programmes and volunteers really end up becoming very good friends in such a short amount of time. I would 100% recommend this to anyone! I will definitely be coming back for more.

My excellent experience volunteering with this organisation has been second to none!!
The programme is well put together for participants and volunteers. The week is very intense but fun at the same time!! The wealth of experience gained from meeting so many characters and engaging with everyone within the programme has been invaluable.
I have now been to Prague and Budapest and they have both been amazing adventures. I travelled alone from England on both occasions, however when I arrived at the beautiful Hotel where they held the Programme I immediately connected with people. I now have many friends from around the globe.
This experience has helped my self confidence and broadened my skills.

I would encourage anyone with an interest in people and language to sign up for a programme.

Just finished my Angloville experience in Prague/Tuchlovice yesterday. Very sad to have left as it was one of the best experiences of my life if not THE most. Met some amazing juniors with so much determination to learn but also appreciated their welcoming attitude towards native speakers including myself. It’s definitely an experience worth living. You get to see the beautiful country but you also develop as a person. It tests your abilities and enhances life skills. Meeting new people, creating new memories is the highlight and I would do more and more. Thank you Angloville and Prague. Go with an open and positive mind, patience and excitement to speak with new people and also enjoy the trip for yourself as an individual. Whoever is reading this and is hesitant to go you will be missing out if you don’t go!

I learned about Angloville online without any sort of personal reference, so when I read that a programme would be willing to pay for transport across Romania as well as a week of meals and accommodation I was immediately interested, as someone attempting to travel with a budget. When I met the staff at the bus on our first day everyone was very kind and welcoming, there is a sense of community in Angloville from the get-go and it only gets stronger as you go. The most challenging part of the programme was trying to keep the participants English stimulated constantly! This begins at breakfast at 9am and doesn’t really end until 10pm, with an hour and half break in between. However this is easily made up for by the friendships formed between the volunteers, coordinators and the participants themselves. Our accommodation was great and made an effort to make meals for those with a vegetarian diet. However, the electricity and water at times were not reliable, but this happened only occasionally. I’ve made great friends from the programme and I’m so happy to have taken part! My advice for those preparing is that Angloville sometimes feels like a lot of work - but it’s really just a lot of fun!