Program Reviews

I volunteered with Angloville for 3 weeks, and they were some of the best weeks of my life! I met so many interesting people, both students and other volunteers. I made lifelong friends and so I am so happy I did this program!

The venues were really nice, which made the experience much better. Most of the venues are far from the cities, but this allows you to connect with nature and focus on what matters-the interactions.

Overall, I had an amazing time and I recommend this program to anyone who is open minded, loves to travel, experience new cultures, and help others.
You don't have to be super extroverted and loud to do this program, as I am quite quiet, but everyone is so welcoming and lovely, so I definitely opened up while I was here, and I loved it!

I can't wait until next summer, to come back and make more memories!

Courtney L.

Having recently completed one week on the Angloville kids programme in Poland, I can say that the coordinators, mentors and kids were all absolutely fantastic. The kids in particular were very funny, and both the coordinators and mentors were very supportive - overall I had a great time. While the kids' timetable was highly structured, the coordinators were incredibly creative in their ideas for games and activities.
The vegetarian food was better than I'd expected (plus there were cake & ice cream) and the hotel was gorgeous; the only quibble being the mosquitoes as we were quite near a lake & forest. The picturesque venue clearly made it more exciting for the kids however, and we very much enjoyed the celebratory forest bonfire/barbecue.

Just completed my Angloville week in Warsaw, Poland and it was amazing!

Had the pleasure of meeting enthusiastic Polish participants who were eager to learn and improve their English whilst also making new friends from the Native Speaker team.

Loved the experience and definitely will be doing this again - highly recommend!

At the very beginning, it can seem quite daunting to have speak for hours a day, but when I started, the conversations were naturally flowing well and the Angloville team provided many conversation starters to aid us in keeping our sessions full.

The memories thst were made with the participants are ones to remember, you build friendships with the students very quickly and end up feeling like a part of a massive family!

If you’re considering Angloville, please do it!

Had a great time on the junior international programme in Malta with Angloville. All the kids and staff were lovely, the days were long/ tiring but definitely worth it. Almost everyday we had a day trip so were able to visit many cities and sites around Malta & Gozo, but still whilst helping the kids.
We had a couple of designated 'mentees' designated for the programme, it was great to help them more intensely on their presentations and watch them develop over the programme. This meant we could work more closely with some but were still able to help all the others too!
The accomodation was great for the volunteers, very social for after we'd finished for the day. We had shared rooms however a private kitchen/diner and a pool which we could use at any time.
The angloville method of immersion is a great one! It is about learning english with fun and not in classrooms. This is so much more enjoyable for the kids and for us as volunteers.
This was also a great way to make new friends from around the world! The volunteers were from multiple different countries and so were the participants. This brought together an exciting range of people with so many stories and so much to talk about.

Loved my time with Angloville in Poland - it could be intense at first but you get used to the timetable! Met a lot of amazing mentors and great kids, both of which you can learn a lot from! It's great to see everyone change over the week, and often kids don't want to leave. Communication with Angloville could be slow at times but co-ordinators are helpful and you get a lot of support from themselves and other mentors. The hotels vary and are often in very remote locations, but this gives a community feeling and free time can be spent exploring the area. The food again depended on the hotel but they were accommodating to vegan and vegetarians, and staff were often helpful. Overall I would recommend angloville for anyone who wants a very social, fun and flexible teaching experience in a different cultural setting

I completed the Junior Programme in the Czech Republic for one week during the Summer and had an incredible experience! The days are long but the free/social time means that it's spent in the company of likeminded people, so it barely feels like work at all! We also went on a few trips with the participants as well as sunrise hikes- just native speakers, that were a lot of fun and helped to break the ice, especially with the kids as it gives them something different to talk about than the set tasks!

Be prepared to try lots of local foods, but have a laugh with both the kids and volunteers alike. This programme is great for helping people to get out of their comfort zone, especially if you're a naturally introverted person.

It's a rewarding experience both for the participants and as a volunteer and I can't wait to sign up again!

I had an amazing time! I did both a Junior programme and an Adult programme. Great co-ordinators and it was so lovely to speak with Polish people and learn about their lives, their culture, their food, their history. The best way to travel! I stayed in good hotels where the food ranged from ok to fantastic. It was nice to meet other native speakers from around the world and learn from them as well. Loved the structure of the programme and as they predict: speaking sessions were definitely my favourite part of the day. The programme also allows you a good amount of free time which is great for naps, or other personal things you made need to do such as planning your next angloville week! Definitely recommend the Adult programme as you meet some amazing people who may even inspire you!

I loved the interactions between everyone from all over the world and it was a really great experience to mentor Polish participants. The venues were awesome, reception was fabulous and most of the coordinators were cool. I only did the junior program which was awesome and the kids were great. I got to try Polish pierogi and I got to taste what every Polish participant kept on talking about! I tried the one with cheese filling and .... let me just say i'd have loved the meat filling instead. We had fieldtrips and I got to make some souveniers which I still have up to now. We also visited some touristic places like the mountains. I also loved the city tour which helped me to know more about the history of [Poland and how the Polish people live generally.

I did 3 weeks volunteering with Angloville in the Czech Republic and Poland and cannot wait to sign up for my next programme and work with the organisation again! I was supported by my fellow mentors and coordinators, made many friends and truly enjoyed my experience. The best part was being immersed in Czech and Polish culture, something I never would've considered if I hadn't signed up for Angloville. The kids and juniors I worked with made the whole trip worth while, it is certainly something I'd recommend to people who may want to have a teaching/tutoring career. I'd even recommend it for someone who may not know exactly want career path they want as it is very rewarding and heart warming, and no experience in teaching is required meaning there's no high standards to meet!

Volunteering as a participant on Angloville offers a fun and cheap way to see parts of Central Europe usually not seen by tourists. It also offers a valuable opportunity to meet people from a range of cultures and backgrounds. The accommodation is generally of a high standard and the coordinators were fun and communicative. The food varied widely dependent on the venue, I think that those who are vegan/vegetarian or have additional dietary needs may struggle to find options at some of the venues. The days on the programme are quite long and intense but variety of games and activities are offered, the day is split between speaking activities, games, creative tasks, and free time. Overall, the programme is very enjoyable and I would recommend it to others.