Knowing the local language is one of the best ways to learn about the culture of a new country and to connect with a new community. It also makes it easier to navigate daily life as a TEFL trainee or English teacher abroad. So as an added benefit to your TEFL training course, some locations offer language and cultural programs to help you adjust to your new destination and experience the people, customs, and local attractions on a deeper level.
Language and cultural classes are included in your TEFL course in the following locations:
Argentina—Two weeks of intensive group Spanish classes plus cultural excursions before or after your 4-week Bridge IDELT™ course (or one week of classes before or after your 2-week Bridge IDELT™ - BL course).
Brazil—Two weeks of intensive group Portuguese classes plus cultural excursions before or after your 4-week Bridge IDELT™ course (or one week of classes before or after your 2-week Bridge IDELT™ - BL course).
Cambodia—Thirty hours of local Khmer language and cultural awareness training, incorporated into your TEFL training course.
Chile—Two weeks of intensive group Spanish classes plus cultural excursions before or after your 4-week Bridge IDELT™ course (or one week of classes before or after your 2-week Bridge IDELT™ - BL course).
Costa Rica—Two weeks of intensive group Spanish classes before or after your 4-week TEFL training course.
Peru—Two weeks of intensive group Spanish classes before or after your 4-week TEFL training course.
Russia—Survival Russian lessons are provided to help you learn how to get around in St. Petersburg. Lessons are integrated into your TEFL course.
Thailand—Twenty hours of Thai language and culture classes, incorporated into your TEFL training course.
Vietnam—Twenty hours of Vietnamese language and culture classes, incorporated into your TEFL training course.
