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Enjoy beautiful Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, while helping me improve my English! 🌊 I'm looking for one native English speaker, to teach practical, in-person lessons focused on hospitality and everyday conversation. In exchange, I offer a private studio with an equipped kitchen, bathroom, Wi-Fi, and pool access.
24 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
1 day off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
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
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Fluent English
Between 18 and 48 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
I'm looking for a patient, friendly, and responsible native English speaker who would like to stay in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica, and help me improve my English through practical, in-person lessons.
In exchange for 24 hours of English lessons, I offer accommodation in a private, independent studio.
🏡 Your Accommodation
The studio includes:
• Private bathroom.
• Small, equipped kitchen with a gas cooktop, pots, plates, glasses, and a refrigerator.
• Wi-Fi.
• Cable TV.
• Fan.
• Access to the swimming pool.
The studio is private and independent, giving you your own space during your stay.
Food & Meals
Food is not included. You will be responsible for buying your own groceries and preparing your meals in the studio's equipped kitchen.
About the English Lessons
I am an adult beginner looking to improve my confidence in speaking and understanding English, particularly for my daily work in hospitality and tourism.
I would love to learn through conversations, practical exercises, and everyday situations.
Teaching or tutoring experience, especially with adult beginners, is a plus.
About Our Property
Our property is a small tourist accommodation complex with four houses and one independent studio.
My family and I live here, and we regularly welcome guests. We ask volunteers to respect everyone's privacy and help maintain a peaceful and friendly environment.
Length of Stay
We can welcome one volunteer starting immediately"
I would like to receive 4 hours of English lessons per day, Monday through Saturday, divided into two sessions:
• 2 hours in the morning.
• 2 hours in the late afternoon or early evening.
• Sundays off.
The lessons should focus on practical English for hospitality, tourism, and everyday communication.
Topics includeđź“š:
• Welcoming guests and making them feel comfortable.
• Check-in and check-out procedures.
• Answering Airbnb and WhatsApp messages.
• Explaining house rules and amenities.
• Managing reservations and answering guest questions.
• Handling guest requests and complaints.
• Improving pronunciation, listening, and everyday conversation.
My goal is to feel more confident communicating in English with guests and handling everyday situations at our accommodation.
We want to maintain a friendly, peaceful, and respectful environment for everyone.
Our family lives and works on the property, which we also share with employees and guests. Please respect everyone's privacy and comfort.
For the English lessons:
• Be patient, enthusiastic, dynamic, and creative.
• Understand that I am a beginner and that learning takes time.
• Help me practice without making me feel uncomfortable or discouraged.
• Use practical conversations, exercises, and everyday situations, especially those related to hospitality and tourism.
For our shared environment:
• Treat our family, employees, and guests with kindness and respect.
• Take good care of the studio and shared areas.
• Keep your space clean and tidy.
• Respect the property's rules and our guests' comfort.
• Maintain honest, responsible, and open communication.
We value mutual respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming experience for everyone! ❤️
