South American Language Center Riobamba

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Teaching Languages

Riobamba, Ecuador

Come help us teaching English =)

Teaching Languages

Riobamba, Ecuador

Reviews

4.5
(8 reviews)8

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Denmark

4

My experience at SALC Riobamba was good. The apartment for volunteers is great and all of the teachers and people in administration is so kind and helpful. The work itself gets a bit repetitive after a week as you’re doing speaking with the students and you mostly talk about the same thing for hours. But I know this is something that they are working on, so that volunteers have more materials to work with the students. Lunch and dinner is not provided as it says here on Worldpackers, but you get payed 5$ a day to cover anything you need to buy.

5 months ago

South American replied

Nora y su compañera fueron de gran ayuda en la escuela en la actividad que necesitamos que nos ayuden, como les explicamos en un principio el trabajo consiste en hacer speaking con los estudiantes no en ninguna forma de enseñanza o tutoría, por lo cual dejamos libre la temática de cada conversación y sesión de conversación que tienen con los estudiantes tanto para conocer la cultura propia del país y de los estudiantes como la de los extranjeros que nos visitan y nos ayudan con los estudiantes

United States

3

Really bad communication, lack off respect and the hosts do not speak English so getting any communication across is difficult. They have many things not listed in the description that they want you to do like record videos for their social media and take photos etc it just was not a friendly space. Constantly being rushed and never being thanked it was a disappointment.

8 months ago

South American replied

No lo recomendamos para ningún voluntariado, llego un día después de lo que aviso, se emborracho y daño una habitación, se llevo las llaves que le proporcionamos para que ingrese a la escuela y aun así tiene quejas, se supone que si eres un voluntario y quieres ayudar que no es tu caso debes buscar una pagina que te acepte sin hacer nada y si no querías grabar un video podías decirnos y no hacernos perder el tiempo a pesar de eso lo calificamos bien cosa que no merece porque es un incompetente

Netherlands

5

I had a great time at SALC Riobamba. The staff was very welcoming and even picked me up from the bus station when I arrived. I had to work 5 hours per day for 5 days a week and this schedule was always honored. Even when they had to change the schedule because of the electricity cuts, they told me beforehand and made sure I still only worked 5 hours per day. I would recommend this experience for anyone with fluent English.

10 months ago

South American replied

Thanks Emma, we expect to see you again, you are always welcome with us...

United States

5

I first spent two weeks at SALC Guayaquil, then six weeks at SALC Riobamba. At both locations, I conducted English speaking sessions with students for five hours every weekday. In both Guayaquil and Riobamba, the students were very friendly, and I enjoyed talking with them about many topics. The staff at both schools were also helpful, and we spent many hours chatting during lunch or after school hours. My day climbing on Chimborazo was the best. I would recommend this experience for anyone interested in helping Ecuadorian students with their English skills.

11 months ago

Netherlands

5

This experience offers a welcoming environment where I've improved my Spanish. The staff treats me with respect, and I've made friends from around the world. Exploring the beautiful city and its culture every weekend is a joy. Highly recommend!

over 1 year ago