Improve your English language skills in Greater Manchester

Colombia

5

I loved the cozy bedroom! Jackie is a kind person and an innovative cook. She is always trying out new recipes and sometimes asks for help in the kitchen. The main meal is in the evening, and the additional fee is a reasonable estimate for your personal expenses. She lent me an English grammar book. She enjoys talking (a lot) and watching TV shows, which is a great way to practice and improve your LISTENING. Jackie sometimes asks if you'd like to change activities. Sometimes I was alone in the house, and other times she worked with me. There are many things to do around the house!

3 months ago

France

5

I had an amazing stay! Jacky is a very kind and welcoming person, always smiling and caring. Besides being a great cook, she took the time to give me English lessons, which helped me a lot. Our conversations were enriching, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. I highly recommend her! Thanks again for everything

5 months ago

Jacqueline replied

Best wishes for the future.

Mexico

5

I was 15 days working with Jaqueline. She lives in Bolton that it's close to Manchester, almost 1 hour and half by bus for 4£. I get my own room and we share the bathroom and toilet. I really appreciate the opportunity that she gave me, we change the carpet for laminate floor. She is respectful, kind, always ask you if you need to rest or if you are agree to do it. She is good cook and very creative with the meals, it was really nice the meals. She help me to improve my listening and borrow me some grammar books. Great time, thank you for everything Jaqueline

10 months ago

Jacqueline replied

Yareni I am glad you enjoyed your stat with me, and I appreciated your suggestions about laying laminate flooring. I wish you luck with future ventures.

Italy

5

I spent 2 weeks in Bolton, at Jacqueline's house. She's a great person, and her home absolutely cute. You can easily reach the city centre, parks, gyms, markets and the bigger city of Manchester too. I had my own room, which was beautiful, and I appreciated the time spent both in the house and outside. Jacqueline needs some help with housework, but nothing is difficult, and she's always there to help you. She is an interesting person, also because she travelled a lot and she really wants you to enjoy your time. She's a fantastic cooker, and she helped me with my English. Thank you Jacqueline!

11 months ago

Jacqueline replied

I am pleased you enjoyed your stay, and learnt a few DIY skills whilst improving your English.

Peru

5

I arrived with a very low level of English and I feel that I have improved. Jackeline is a great cook, I liked everything she prepared, the work is easy and the place Bolton is very quiet. If you are looking for peace and quiet and to learn more about the local culture while practising English, I highly recommend this volunteer placement.

over 1 year ago

Jacqueline replied

Ederson enjoyed his volunteering experience, helping me strip the wallpaper upstairs, sanded down the woodwork, and I taught him how to apply ceiling paper. Ederson was diligent in studying English grammar and vocabulary in order to improve his level of English.
I wish him best wishes for future ventures.

Brazil

5

My experience with Jacqui was excellent, she is very patient and communicative and this is great for practicing English, and she lent me some books to improve my English, and she makes great food, the tasks are very calm, the house is comfortable and just a few minutes from the city center, which is really cool. And she is a very intelligent person who likes to share about various other cultures as well. Thank you Jacqui for the learning opportunity in your home!

over 1 year ago

Jacqueline replied

Éric was a very good volunteer and keen to improve his knowledge of English, however I was a little unhappy when he departed suddenly to take up another volunteer opportunity. I wish him good luck with future ventures.

Mexico

5

It was a great experience, I improved my English, I learned some cooking recipes and maintenance things. Jackie is a great host, her house is very cozy. The tasks are not very heavy and the cooking is delicious. Bolton is a lovely province; It has several very nice parks and a great center. Manchester is a beautiful and historic city and is only 1 hour away by bus.

over 1 year ago

Jacqueline replied

Joanna thank you for the 5 star rating, I am pleased you enjoyed your experience here.

Brazil

4

I helped paint the house, and the work was quite easy. The hostess loves to chat, and I had English lessons to practice the language. I had a very positive experience with her; the hours were flexible, she was patient with my English and everything went as planned. However, if you work remotely, the lack of internet and weak signal can be an issue. Jacqueline informed me about this before I arrived, so it wasn't a surprise. The house is organized and comfortable, and the food provided is excellent. It's just three minutes from the bus stop or a 30min walk to Bolton, a 40min metro to Mancheste.

about 1 year ago

Jacqueline replied

Thank you Thuany for your in completing wallpapering the hallway, painting and tidying the front garden. Best wishes for the future.

Colombia

4

The experience was very inmersive in the local culture of Bolton, the tasks are simple and the food was delicious. Is a remarkable enviorment to improve your english. Need to know that you have to make your own meals when you dont volunteering.

over 1 year ago

Jacqueline replied

Thank you David for your help, it was much appreciated. I too occasionally need a rest day which includes not cooking or cleaning.
Your extra pair of hands has made a difference.

France

4

My woofing stay with Jacqueline in Bolton was an enriching experience. For a month, I had the opportunity to take part in various tasks, from gardening, repairing and painting the staircase, to wallpapering the hall. Jacqueline has a clear vision of how the work should be done, which sometimes made communication a little bit difficult. For the rest of the time, despite my low level of English, she made an effort to initiate discussions and advised me on exercises, which helped me to improve my English. She also gave me time to work on a personal project.

over 1 year ago

Jacqueline replied

I thoroughly enjoyed Quentin’s stay and he was a great help. I wish him luck with future ventures.

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