Projects Abroad Language School - Learn a Foreign Language Abroad

The Projects Abroad Language School offers the choice of two types of language course:

• Intensive stand-alone courses which consist of 30 or 60 hours’ tuition over 2 weeks or 1 month (with the option of also taking part in some care work).
• Add-on courses for 14, 30 or 60 hours which run alongside a regular volunteer project like Teaching or Care.

Our language courses offer one-to-one or small-group language lessons and daily opportunities for practice. They are perfect for anyone looking to learn a major international language like Spanish, French or Mandarin, or those interested in learning more of a local language in a country where you may be planning to spend several months volunteering. In total, we offer courses in over 15 different languages in more than 20 destinations!

With help from our language teachers, you will improve your speaking, reading and writing skills with ease. You may surprise yourself with how quick and easy learning a foreign language can be when you are immersed in it overseas! We will tailor the course to your needs by speaking to you personally and adapt the course to how you like to learn.

Language Courses available as follows:

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  International languages

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    Arabic – Morocco

    Morocco is a safe and moderate North-African country that offers a fascinating first taste of the African continent. It also gives you the ideal opportunity to learn more about the Arabic and Islamic world. Arabic is the official language of Morocco and is therefore widely spoken.

    You can learn Arabic in Morocco with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,145

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,395

    • Add an additional month for £1,395

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Arabic language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Morocco. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    While taking part in the Arabic Language Project you’ll be living in Rabat, an ancient but cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Rabat is the political and business capital of the country.

    The Arabic classes are run by a qualified language tutor with the pace carefully tailored to suit your needs. Depending on when you arrive you may have the classes alone with the teacher or be in a small group with two or three other volunteers. You will be living with an Arabic-speaking Moroccan host family, who will encourage you to practise the language at home, while you experience their culture, community and customs.

    After completing your Language Course Project you could then choose to volunteer on a Teaching or Care project in Morocco, and put your newly acquired language skills to use in a practical working environment

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    Chinese (Mandarin) - China

    Mandarin Chinese is the most popular spoken language in the world! Projects Abroad offers Mandarin Chinese language courses in both Shanghai and Chengdu. English is widely spoken in both cities; however by learning some Mandarin you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the Chinese culture. Making an effort to speak the local language will be greatly appreciated.

    You can learn Mandarin in China with the Projects Abroad Language School by taking part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,445

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,795

    • Add an additional month for £1,795

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Chinese language course with any other Projects Abroad placement. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £195 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £395 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £795 added to your project price

    Lessons will take place at a local language centre with a qualified language teacher. Projects Abroad Language School courses are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted based on what aspects of Chinese most interest you (e.g. travel, business, literature). We aim to make sure that you are taught in the best way for you personally and that your immersion is really relevant to your interests.

    Depending on your level of skill and when you travel to China, you may have your classes alone with the teacher or be in a small group with two or three others. Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Chinese for many years, being immersed in the language every day will help your skills progress quickly. You will soon amaze your Chinese friends.

    After completing your Language Course Project you could then choose to volunteer on a Business or Journalism project in China, and put your newly acquired language skills to use in a practical working environment.

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    French – Morocco, Senegal, Togo

    Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the French language and fascinating African cultures on one of our French Language courses in Morocco, Senegal or Togo.

    You can take part in the Projects Abroad Language School’s intensive courses in Morocco, Senegal or Togo, which last for two weeks or a month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) - £995 in Senegal, £1045 in Togo, £1145 in Morocco

    • 1 month (60 hours) - £1195 in Senegal, £1295 in Togo, £1395 in Morocco

    • Add an additional month for £1195 in Senegal, £1295 in Togo, £1395 in Morocco

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your French language course with any other Projects Abroad placement. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    To ensure your Projects Abroad Language course is tailored precisely to your needs we will ask you before your arrival what areas interest you (travel, business, literature) and find out if you prefer to focus on speaking the language or grammar etc. By doing this we can make sure you are taught in the best way for you and make sure that your immersion is relevant to your interests.

    Depending on your skills and when you travel with us, you may have your classes alone with the teacher or be in a small group with two or three others. You will also be living with a French-speaking host family who will encourage you to practise the language every day, while you experience their culture, community and customs.

    French Language Courses in Morocco

    While in Morocco you will be based in the cosmopolitan city of Rabat. Although Arabic is the official language in Morocco, Rabat’s focus on politics and business means that French is culturally very important and widely spoken. French will usually be the main language that you use to communicate with your host family, at a placement or in the street going about your daily life.

    French Language Courses in Senegal

    French is the official language of Senegal, although for most Senegalese people in St Louis their mother tongue is the tribal language of Wolof. However, to buy items in a shop, chat with your placement supervisor or joke with your host-family, French is prefect.

    French Language Courses in Togo

    Although Togo gained independence from France in 1960, French still remains the official language of this West African nation and French will be your main language of communication with the Togolese people. Numerous tribal languages are spoken throughout the country with Eve being the main language used in Lomé alongside French. Lomé is also home to a lively French Cultural Centre, which shows francophone films and hosts regular live music events

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    Portuguese – Brazil

    Brazil dominates South America and it is an exciting place to volunteer. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Portuguese language and fascinating Brazilian culture on one of our Portuguese language courses in Brazil.

    You can learn Portuguese in Brazil with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,795

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £2,195

    • Add an additional month for £2,195

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Portuguese language course with another Projects Abroad placement. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £595 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £1,195 added to your project price

    You will live with a local Brazilian family in the city of Niteroi just outside Rio de Janeiro. You’ll learn quickly and you can practise what you’ve learnt with your host- family every day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level.

    To ensure your Projects Abroad Language course is tailored precisely to your needs we’ll ask you before you arrive what interests you, and if you have any areas you’d like to focus on, like grammar or being able to get by travelling. By doing this we can make sure you are taught in the best way for you and make sure that your immersion is relevant to your interests.

    Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Portuguese for many years, being immersed in the language every day will help you to improve your skills quickly. Becoming part of a Brazilian community – or taking a holiday in Portugal in the future – will become much easier when you have taken the time to learn the language.

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    Russian – Moldova

    In the small, fascinating country of Moldova, Romanian and Russian influences and cultures meet. Moldova has always been a border state and was part of the Soviet Union before gaining independence in 1991.

    Moldova takes you back in time. The pace of life is slower, the food is organic, the unspoilt countryside is beautiful and there is much for the culture-lover to appreciate in its strong heritage of arts and culture.

    You can learn Russian in Moldova with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,145

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,395

    • Add an additional month for £1,395

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Russian language course with another Projects Abroad placement. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    From your first lesson with our fully qualified language teacher the pace, topics and teaching style will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs. Through this we ensure you are taught in the best way for you and help you to immerse yourself in the local community.

    While studying Russian you will live with a Russian speaking family in Chisinau – the charming capital of Moldova. Chisinau blends European and Soviet influences with just a touch of 21st Century chic. It’s also a great place if you love the arts; offering great museums, galleries and spectacular operatic and ballet performances.

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    Spanish – Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru

    Immerse yourself in Spanish and the fascinating Latin American culture on one of our language courses in Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico or Peru.

    The courses are tailored to suit your ability. Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Spanish for several years, being surrounded by the language every day will help your skills progress in leaps and bounds.

    You can learn Spanish with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) - £995 in Bolivia, Costa Rica and Mexico, £1045 in Peru, £1445 in Argentina

    • 1 month (60 hours) - £1,195 in Bolivia, Costa Rica and Mexico, £1295 in Peru, £1795 in Argentina

    • Add an additional month - £1,195 in Bolivia, Costa Rica and Mexico, £1295 in Peru, £1795 in Argentina

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Spanish language course with another Projects Abroad placement. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours - £135 added to your project price (£195 in Argentina)

    • 30 hours - £295 added to your project price (£395 in Argentina)

    • 60 hours from £595 added to your project price (£795 in Argentina)

    Your Projects Abroad Language course is tailored to your needs by discussing your preferences and interests before you arrive. By doing this we ensure that you are taught in the best way for you and to help you immerse yourself in the local community.

    The Spanish classes are run by qualified language tutors and you may have your classes alone or be in a small group with two or three other volunteers. You will also be living with a Spanish speaking host family who will encourage you to practise the language daily, while you experience their culture, community and customs.

    Spanish Language Courses in Latin America

    You may choose to learn Spanish in Argentina, in the beautiful city of Cordoba. Cordoba is an excellent base where you can easily visit nearby attractions like Che Guevara’s house, the Pan de Azucar Mountain and many national parks.

    Or you could give Spanish in Bolivia a try. Here volunteers are based in the vibrant university city of Cochabamba, which has an enviable spring climate all the year round.

    Alternatively you might like to learn Spanish on a Language course in Peru in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Living here provides a great insight into Peruvian culture. You will be based in one of several towns in the Sacred Valley or in the city of Cusco. The area is full of Inca heritage and opportunities for exploration and adventure. Visit the ancient site of Machu Picchu or enjoy white water rafting on the Urubamba River.

    Spanish Language Projects in Central America

    Spend time in the small, picturesque town of Liberia while you learn Spanish in Costa Rica. It is a rugged country with many national parks, mountains and volcanoes. It’s also a great place to use as a base to visit other Central American countries like Nicaragua and Panama.

    On the other hard if you choose to learn Spanish on a Language course in Mexico you’ll be based in Guadalajara; a large city that’s as typically Mexican as you can get. Mexico offers something for everyone. It’s an accessible country, with plenty of hotels, good public transport and lots to keep you occupied.

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  Local languages

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    Amharic - Ethiopia

    Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Ethiopian culture on one of our Amharic Language courses. Amharic is the official language of Ethiopia and is spoken by approximately 27 million people.

    You can learn Amharic in Ethiopia with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £995

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,195

    • Add an additional month for £1,195

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Amharic language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Ethiopia. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    With accommodation with a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore the area with other volunteers.

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    Ewe - Togo

    Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in Togo’s fascinating West African culture on one of our Ewe Language Courses. Ewe is a Niger-Congo language spoken in Togo, Ghana and Benin by approximately six million people. Ewe is a tonal language where pitch differences are used to distinguish one word from another.

    You can learn Ewe in Togo with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,045

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,295

    • Add an additional month for £1,295

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Ewe language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Togo. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    Living in the capital city of Lomé, with accommodation in the home of a Togolese family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.

    After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore Lomé with other volunteers.

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    Mongolian – Mongolia

    Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Mongolian culture on one of our intensive Mongolian Language placements.

    You can learn Mongolian in Mongolia with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £995

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,195

    • Add an additional month for £1,195

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Mongolian language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Mongolia. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.

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    Patois - Jamaica

    Immerse yourself fully in the fascinating Jamaican culture on one of our Patois Language courses. Patois features largely English words superimposed on West African grammar. The language was developed in the 17th century when slaves from West and Central Africa were exposed to English. Patois exists mostly as a spoken language and is widely used throughout Jamaica.

    You can learn Patois in Jamaica with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,145

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,395

    • Add an additional month for £1,395

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Patois language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Jamaica. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    With accommodation in the home of a Jamaican family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.

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    Quechua - Bolivia, Peru

    Quechua is a native South American language spoken primarily by the indigenous people living in the Andes.

    You can learn Quechua in Bolivia or Peru with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £995 in Bolivia, £1045 in Peru

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,195 in Bolivia, £1295 in Peru

    • Add an additional month for £1,195 in Bolivia, £1295 in Peru

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Quechua language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Bolivia or Peru. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    The courses are taught one-to-one and the pace and teaching style will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs. A good understanding of Quechua will enable you to make the most of your time in Bolivia or Peru and really engage with the local people.

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    Romanian - Moldova, Romania

    Romanian is the official and national language of both Romania and Moldova. As a Romance language it has its roots in Latin and you may be surprised by many similarities to French and Spanish.

    You can learn Romanian in Romania or Moldova with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,445

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,795

    • Add an additional month for £1,795

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Romanian language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Romania or Moldova. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    As with all our language courses, the pace and teaching style will be tailored to suit your abilities and needs. A good understanding of Romanian will enable you to make the most of your free time in Moldova or Romania and really engage with the local people.

    Living with a Romanian-speaking family in Brasov in Romania or Chisinau in Moldova you will be able to explore the sights of your chosen city while you immerse yourself in the Romanian language.

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    Sinhalese - Sri Lanka

    Sinhala is the mother tongue of the Sinhalese people which make up the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka. Sinhala is the official and national language of Sri Lanka and due to centuries of colonial rule modern Sinhala contains many Portuguese, Dutch and English loanwords.

    You can learn Sinhalese in Sri Lanka with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £995

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,195

    • Add an additional month for £1,195

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Sinhalese language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Sri Lanka. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    With accommodation in the home of a Sri Lankan family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.

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    Swahili - Tanzania

    Immerse yourself in the vibrant Tanzanian culture on one of our intensive Swahili Language courses. Swahili is a Bantu language spoken mainly by people of eastern and central Africa and is the national language in Tanzania. The Swahili language has been influenced by Arabic and more recently also by English. One of Swahili’s attributes is that its pronunciation is straightforward compared to some other languages.

    You can learn Swahili in Tanzania with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,145

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,395

    • Add an additional month for £1,395

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Swahili language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Tanzania. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests and preferred teaching style.

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    Tamazight - Morocco

    Like Morocco itself, the spoken languages are greatly diverse. Arabic and French are generally spoken in the cities, but in the countryside and the desert you are more than likely to hear Tamazight.

    Tamazight is the language of the indigenous peoples of Morocco. It is closely related to the Berber languages spoken in Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and the Egyptian area of Siwa, as well as by large Berber communities in parts of Niger and Mali. The oldest recorded Tamazight inscription dates back around 2500 years.

    You can learn Tamazight in Morocco with the Projects Abroad Language School in Rabat. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,145

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,395

    • Add an additional month for £1,395

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Tamazight language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Morocco. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    Volunteers who join our Nomad Project often join a Tamazight Language Project in the capital of Rabat - for two or four weeks – before embarking on their desert adventure.

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    Tamil - India

    Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique culture of India on one of our Tamil Language Courses. The Tamil language has existed for over two thousand years and is one of the few living classical languages. Tamil is one if the major languages of the Dravidian family and is spoken in many other countries including Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.

    You can learn Tamil in India with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £995

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,195

    • Add an additional month for £1,195

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Tamil language course with another Projects Abroad placement in India. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    With accommodation in the home of a local family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.

    Projects Abroad offers many other projects in India such as Business, Journalism and Medicine and having spent two weeks or one month studying Tamil would definitely help you if you then choose to continue on another volunteer project. While on your placement you could put your new language skills to use in a practical work setting and interact more with your local colleagues.

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    Twi - Ghana

    Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Ghanaian culture on one of our Twi Language Courses. Twi is the most commonly spoken tribal language in Ghana, and is the mother tongue of about 6 million Ghanaians living mostly in the southern half of the country.

    You can learn Twi in Ghana with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,045

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,295

    • Add an additional month for £1,295

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Twi language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Ghana. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    While living with a local Ghanaian family, you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests and preferred teaching style.

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    Vietnamese - Vietnam

    Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating Vietnamese culture on one of our Vietnamese Language courses. Vietnamese is the official and national language of Vietnam and is the first language of approximately 86% of its population.

    You can learn Vietnamese with the Projects Abroad Language School. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £1,145

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,395

    • Add an additional month for £1,395

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Vietnamese language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Vietnam. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    While living in Vietnam you'll learn quickly and can practise what you've learnt with our local staff. Lessons are with a local language teacher and are adapted to your personal level and take into account your interests and preferred teaching style.

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    Wolof - Senegal

    Take a Wolof Language Course in Senegal and discover the vibrant culture of this West African nation. The Wolof people comprise over one third of the Senegalese population and approximately 80% of Senegalese people speak Wolof. Although French is the official language of Senegal, you will hear Wolof spoken frequently and most young children will speak much better Wolof than French.

    You can learn Wolof with the Projects Abroad Language School in Senegal. You can take part in an intensive course which lasts for two weeks or one month:

    • 2 weeks (30 hours) for £995

    • 1 month (60 hours) for £1,195

    • Add an additional month for £1,195

    • Add some part time care work to your language course for £295

    Alternatively you can combine your Wolof language course with another Projects Abroad placement in Senegal. These prices are in addition to your main project price:

    • 14 hours for £135 added to your project price

    • 30 hours for £295 added to your project price

    • 60 hours for £595 added to your project price

    While living with a local host family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level and can be adapted to your interests.

    Projects Abroad offers many other projects in Senegal such as Journalism, Medicine and Human Rights; having spent two weeks or one month studying Wolof would certainly help you if you then choose to continue on another volunteer project. While on your placement you could put your new language skills to use in a practical work setting and interact more with your local colleagues.

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Intensive stand-alone language courses:

• Run as a stand-alone full time project.
• 30 hours’ tuition over 2 weeks or 60 hours’ tuition over 1 month.
• Includes food, accommodation (usually with a local host family), insurance, airport transfers on arrival and departure, local staff support.
• Tailored to suit your ability and requirements.
• Usually one-to-one tutoring.
• Usually includes course textbooks.
• You choose the start date.
• You choose the language and destination.
• You’ll be part of the Projects Abroad volunteer community in your chosen destination.
• Prices from £995 for 30 hours over 2 weeks and £1,195 for 60 hours over 1 month.

Volunteers joining an intensive language course can also choose to participate part time in a Care project for an extra £295 per month. Your hours at one of the local Care placements will be scheduled to fit in with your language classes. Please let us know if you’re interested in this option when you apply.

The intensive courses are ideal if you want to seriously improve your language skills over a short period of time. You can take part whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some knowledge. You will normally study 15 hours each week from Monday to Friday. This will give you plenty of time to complete homework assignments and spend time with your host-family. You can also practice your skills while exploring your new surroundings.

You can sign up to an intensive language course by completing our online application form. Please select your chosen Destination and then ‘Learn (language name)’ on Section 2 of the application form; for example, select ‘Learn Amharic’ for the Intensive course in Ethiopia. Alternatively, you can call us on 01903 708300 or email info@projects-abroad.co.uk

After completing an intensive language course you could then take part in another voluntary placement and put your language skills to good use. You could take part in Care in Togo, Teaching in Mexico or even the Nomad Project in Morocco.

Some volunteers decide to do an intensive course in order to improve their language skills enough to then join a project where some knowledge of the language is needed, for example once you’ve brushed up on your French or Spanish you could then join a Journalism project in Senegal or a Medicine project in Mexico.

All Language Course volunteers will receive a certificate after completing their placement stating the amount of hours and the language studied.

Add-on 14, 30 or 60 hour language courses:

• Run alongside another volunteer project like Teaching, Care or Journalism.
• Tailored to suit your ability and requirements.
• One-to-one or small-group lessons.
• Flexible lesson times according to the structure of your volunteer project.
• Prices from £135 for 14 hours.

These language courses are ideal if you want to start learning a foreign language or to brush up on your existing skills. Your exact timetable will be agreed on arrival, so the hours fit in with your volunteer placement. We recommend that to fit in a 60-hour add-on course that you are on a placement for at least 3 months.

Please be aware that add-on language courses are not available alongside all projects, in particular many Conservation projects. Please check with us if you are unsure.

If you want to sign up for a 14, 30 or 60 hour add-on language course, simply include it on your application form. Please make a note on the form where it asks if you have any “placement preferences”. Alternatively, you can call us on 01903 708300 or email info@projects-abroad.co.uk.