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Welcome to East to West Language exchange

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The experience

Hi! 😊 I'm Eren, living in Sakarya, Türkiye, about 1.5 hours from Istanbul. My wife and I run East to West Language School. We love meeting people from around the world! You're welcome to stay with us, share Turkish meals, explore our town, and join our English classes to meet our students. Let's share cultures, stories, and unforgettable experiences! 🌍❤️


What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Turkish

Between 18 and 45 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Welcome to Sakarya, Türkiye! 🇹🇷🌍

Hi there! 😊 I'm Eren, and I live in Sakarya, a friendly city about 1.5 hours by bus from Istanbul.

My wife and I run a small English language school called **East to West Language School**, and we love meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. We enjoy sharing our daily lives, learning from our guests, and creating meaningful international connections.

If you join us, you'll have the opportunity to experience local Turkish life, meet friendly people, and explore our beautiful town. You're also very welcome to visit our school, join some English classes, and chat with our students. They love meeting international visitors and practising their English with people from around the world! 🌍

We can offer a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a chance to experience Turkish hospitality, and opportunities to share meals, stories, and cultural experiences with our family and community.

Sakarya is a great place to experience authentic Turkish life away from the busy tourist crowds of Istanbul.

If you're open-minded, friendly, and curious about different cultures, we'd be happy to welcome you and share our little corner of Türkiye with you.

Come as a guest, leave as a friend! ❤️


Activities & Shift

**Activities:** Join English classes, chat with students, explore Sakarya, enjoy Turkish meals, and share cultural experiences.

**Shifts:** Flexible schedule, up to 5 days per week. Help with English conversation, cultural exchange, and school activities. We can plan the schedule together! 🌍😊


Rules

**House & School Rules 🏡📚**

* Keep the house clean, tidy, and organized.
* Keep your personal space clean and respect shared areas.
* Dress neatly and appropriately when attending classes at our language school.
* Respect our students, staff, and family.
* Help us maintain a clean, friendly, and welcoming environment. 😊