Angloville: Discover the World

Great opportunity for a working holiday and city tour of Warsaw was amazing even though it was very cold. Nice food throughout and friendly students.

So firstly I would say this is a very full on experience. You will be socialising from 8:30-21:30 every day, with a 1hr break after lunch for free time. With the Ski program we also had 3 mornings/afternoons off for skiing and with the adult programs we didn't do every conversation session or activity as there were more native speakers than participants.I did find the first few days a bit much, but once I'd got used to it I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 weeks with Angloville as a native speaker.I had Zara and Mairead as my coordinators, and they were both amazing. Super understanding if you needed an extra break or time off for meetings/interviews. They both really helped the group to gel well together and created a fun, open, accepting environment.I stayed at 3 locations, Willa Tatry (junior SKI program), Bachledówka (adult) and Kurpia Arte (adult). Bachledówka was definitely the nicest hotel, Willa Tatry was good for exploring the village/skiing and nearby walks and Kurpia Arte was my least favourite hotel but had amazing, varied walks nearby.Overall, everyone I met during my 3 Angloville programs was super lovely, interesting and easy to talk to. This applies to both the native speakers and the Polish participants. Yes it was intensive, but nonetheless quite relaxed.It was also great I could study for TEFL certificate with Angloville as I completed 3 weeks of programs.The main cons I would say are that Angloville doesn't provide accommodation in, or transport between, the departure cities. The accomodation affiliate linked on the Angloville website is also significantly more expensive than accomodation I could find online myself. Also they say the hotels will provide toiletries, but most don't, so come prepared.In conclusion, I would definitely recommend Angloville to people, with a caution of how long the days are :)

I had a great time with this program! It helped me hone my skills as a teacher and focus on doing my best to help people as much as possible. You get to learn about everyone in the program, and they always had interesting stories to tell! Angloville made sure my celiac needs were attended to, and the locations they choose are lovely. I would happily recommend Angloville and hope to do it again soon.

I experienced Angloville for the first time last fall, two programmes in Hungary and one in Poland. At each, friendships were made amongst the fellow mentors, with coordinators and with mentees, which is a lovely bonus to add to feeling great that one is helping people who want to improve their English skills.I hope Angloville will be able to offer programmes again in all, if not more, of the countries they used to be in.

My Experience as a Returning Native Speaker to Poland was again rather Positive …In particular … the Co Ordinater was really eXcePtionally Good …And … it was great to have such Close and Lasting Conversations with the Polish Participants !!!

The experience was fantastic. However, other programs treat their volunteers better. For example, Angloville doesn't provide private rooms, and makes us pay a small fee for the bookings.

For me, my first of eight sessions so far, was a life changing experience. I learnt the joy of teaching and learning from new friends both participants and fellow mentors. Friendships that have lasted for two years and are still as strong, if not stronger as we remain in contact. Absolutely love the experience. Two years after this post, I am still meeting wonderful people and making new friends. It is always a pleasure to reconnect with past partispants and mentors. So much kindness and humor. It is now difficult to visit a town in Poland where I don't have a friend. Thank you all.

I have done 7 Angloville sessions and I will continue as often as I can. It's such a meaningful way to travel, to meet people who live and work in the country. Over a 5 to 7 day session we connect with English speaking mentors from all over the world as well as the interesting, motivated people who enrolled to improve their fluency.

I enjoyed exploring countries I'd never have visited otherwise and getting to know the people and make new and interesting friends worldwide. Majority of the hotels were nice, with friendly staff and food was well prepared.I'd recommend this for anyone interesting in meeting people from different walks of life and learning about new cultures etc.If you're not chatty and like staying in your bubble I'd say no to you.The experience is as good as you are. The walking tours before the start could be more reliable as you end up wasting a day in a new city if they're cancelled and there's no communication about this.I've done many programmes and would continue to do as it's a pleasant way to spend a week in another country, safely and amongst familiars.