[Ailist] Service Volunteers- Teaching in China

[Dlalondeny at aol.com]

Hello Everyone;
 
Saw this on another list-serve and thought it might be of interest to some  
of you or your children.  
 
Warm regards,
Denise
 
Denise  Lalonde
Lalonde Consulting and Coaching 


212-974-1438
dlalondeny at aol.com 
 
In a message dated 1/29/2007 11:28:40 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
janetstark at yahoo.com writes:

Ni Hao  QF's:

This summer I am returning—for my third time--to China with  Global Language 
Villages, which offers service volunteers an unparalleled  opportunity to 
experience China through interactions with Chinese students.  This unique 
opportunity gives me a totally different perspective and an  incredibly rewarding 
experience. Thus, I am inviting you to come as well as  asking the Quentin's 
Friends community's help in letting others know about  this great opportunity.

Many of you know that I am a great fan of  Concordia Language Villages (CLV) 
in northern Minnesota. In 1997, CLV began  operating Global Language Villages 
(GLV) in China. Today, at 16 sites, Chinese  children (8-18) get immersed in 
the English language and culture for 14 days.  Volunteers have an unforgettable 
cultural experience and develop lifelong  friendships. 

The 3 week program begins with a 1 week tour. After the  tour, I will be one 
of 16 leaders taking 12 to 15 participants to teach for 14  days at a school 
site selected to host GLV. Participants are paired with a  teacher from the 
host school to assist with translation and activities.  

A typical day consists of language and culture classes, activity  periods and 
an evening program. Students with varying English proficiencies  are thrilled 
to have the chance to practice their English with native  speakers. No 
Chinese or teaching experience is required!

This program,  which goes from approximately July 9-31, is the least 
expensive service  oriented adventure available. It costs $2795 which includes almost 
everything:  airfare from most major cities, all accommodations, local 
transportation,  tours, and most meals and approximately $2400 is tax deductible. GLV 
welcomes  14-18 year olds as assistants. Their cost is $1800 with 
approximately $400 tax  deductible. For the past two years I have been fortunate to have 
business  school classmates’ daughters come with me.

I hope that you can join me  but if not please do me a big favor and pass 
this on to anyone who would enjoy  this incredible opportunity. (Great for 
teachers, retired people, and anyone  else who can get away for 3 weeks.) For more 
information visit the website  (www.globallanguageI hope thI hope that you 
ca_janetstark at yahoo.jan_ (mailto:janetstark at yahoo.com) ).

Thanks.

Janet