Teach Individual Classes (One to One) – Conversational English
Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic (1-12 weeks) in Palestine program is designed for those who are or who are not experienced in teaching English. This program provides the opportunity to gain enriching experience in teaching with assistance of the Go Palestine’s qualified and skilled teachers.
Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in Palestine program allows you to teach conversational English to Palestinian and interact with Palestinian community members and get to know the Palestinian culture. The program offers English lessons to children aged 7-13-year-old, adults, and community members.
Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in Palestine also includes arranged visits to selected sites within the city of Hebron. Program participants together enjoy a daily Palestinian breakfast at the Palestine Center. At the conclusion of each program, participants receive a certificate of participation and a recommendation letter.
Why is it important for Palestinians to speak English?
Palestinians are a receptive audience to English language learning since they wish to study abroad, obtain overseas employment, or simply because they are intellectually curious to learn the culture and language of other people. Here are the main reasons why Palestinians are eager to learn how to speak English:
- English is spoken by populations in over 80 countries across the world.
- English is also the primary language in many schools, and the number of those who study English as a foreign language increases every day.
- Palestine includes English within its schools’ curriculums, as well as in most university curriculums.
Where does the Teach English In Palestine Program Take Place?
- It takes place in the heart of Palestine, in the city of Hebron. Hebron, Al-Khalil in Arabic, is located in the southern part of the West Bank.
- It is 30 km (19 miles) south of Jerusalem. The population of Hebron is about 300,000 persons who reside in the city, and about another 500,000 who live in the surrounding villages.
What does Teach English and Study Arabic Program include?
- Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in Palestine program simply includes teaching English to Palestinian children ages 6-12-year-old, adults, and community members (you can choose which target group you want to work with).
- You will be focusing on the conversational part of the language which includes how to deal in situations, how to answer questions, and how to know the very important words that someone needs in certain subjects.
One Week up to Three Weeks
Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in Palestine program is flexible. You can apply anytime throughout the year according to your scheduling needs. Whatever time of year you plan to attend the teaching English program, you can customize your program from a minimum of one week up to a maximum of three weeks.
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What if it’s my first-time teaching English?
If this will be the first time you teach English, don’t worry our local teachers will be there for you. They will definitely guide, assist and provide you with all needed materials.
In addition, at the beginning of the program, you will be attending English classes to see how teachers manage their classes which give you the time to be prepared.
What are the benefits of the Teach English in Palestine program?
By participating in this program, you get the following:
- Teach Palestinian children, adults, and community members and interact with them.
- Learn how to manage an individual English class.
- Learn new simple methods of teaching English.
- Participating in our social and community activities.
- Engaging in the Palestinian community.
- Accommodation, including either staying with a local host family or at our 8th-floor apartment. Private accommodation is also available with extra fees.
- Three hours of Arabic lessons per week – Two classes/1,5 hours a class.
- Daily Palestinian breakfast.
- Local visits to different places e.g. old city, and meeting with Palestinian families in Hebron city.
- Day Trips every Monday to refugee camps in Hebron & Bethlehem & some areas of political importance.
- At the completion of the program, you will get a participation certificate and a recommendation letter.
Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in Palestine Program fees
250$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 3 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
480$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 6 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
595$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 9 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
690$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 12 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
845$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 15 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1070$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 18 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1215$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 21 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1450$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 24 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1630$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 27 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1810$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 30 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1990$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 33 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
2250$
American Dollar This includes accommodation, local visits, 36 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
250$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 3 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
480$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 6 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
595$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 9 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
690$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 12 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
845$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 15 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1070$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 18 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1215$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 21 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1450$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 24 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1630$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 27 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1810$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 30 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1990$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 33 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
2250$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 36 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
What does the Participation Fee include?
| Accommodation | Host family or at our 8th-floor apartment Private accommodation is available with extra fees |
| Arabic Lessons | 3 Hours a Week – Two Classes/ 1,5 hours of Arabic lessons each |
| Meals | Daily Palestinian breakfast |
| Day Trips | To refugee camps in Hebron & Bethlehem & some areas of political importance |
| Sightseeing | Historical & politically important places in the city of Hebron |
| Certificate | Certificate of participation & recommendation letter at the end of the program |
How to pay the fees? (Payment Options)
- You may pay your participation fees either by Bank Transfer or by Western Union or MoneyGram. Payment via Western Union and MoneyGram, you can do the transfer online using your credit card.
- Payment of fees and signing of the participation contract must be made to reserve your place in the program.
- In participation fees that exceed $800, the applicant can pay 40% in advance and the rest of the 60% must be paid 45 days before the date of participation.
- Unfortunately, the participation fees can’t be paid in cash, as we arrange your participation ahead of time.
How Do I Get A Visa To Enter Palestine?
Visas are routinely granted upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) if you are a citizen of an exempted country, or at the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge border crossing; Hamas controls the border in Gaza with Egypt. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days; most Americans and Europeans are issued three-month visas upon arrival and clearing customs.
If your home country does not have an exemption agreement with Israel, you will have to procure a visa from the Israeli embassy/consulate at home before you visit. Because many Arab countries do not accept Israeli stamps upon passports, Israel now issues their visa on a separate small card with a bar code indicating the visa time validity. Please keep this visa card WITH your passport at all times. You may check to see whether your native country participates in a visa exemption agreement.
Who is eligible to join the Teach English in Palestine Program?
- The Palestinian Center has hosted people who have come from a myriad of countries, such as the USA, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Colombia, France, Japan, China, Chile, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, and many more.
- Since this program focuses on the conversational part of the language then this program fits those who have or have no experience in teaching English, what you need is to speak English very well and have management skills.
- The Center welcomes all people who are 18 to 70 years old to apply to the Teach Conversational English in Palestine Program. Academic or professional degrees are not required to join the program.
| Place of Program | Hebron (H1 – Under Palestinian Control), Palestine |
| Program Fees | Starting From 230$ – American Dollar |
| Age | 18-75 Years Old |
| Minimum Duration of Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in Palestine Program | One Week |
| Maximum Duration of Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in Palestine Program | Three Months – 12 Weeks |
| Type of English Classes | Only Individual Classes |
| Teaching Hours | 4-5 hours a day – 5 days a week |
| Starting/Ending Dates | Flexible – Anytime |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| Program Language | English |
| Days off | Two days including Fridays & Thursdays or Saturdays |
| Arabic Lessons | 3 Hours a Week – Standard Arabic Or Ammiya |
| Educational Degree | Not Required |
| University Credit | Available |
When can I apply to the Program?
- We work year-round. Volunteers and interns decide when he/she is available to participate. We are very flexible when it comes to starting and ending dates.
- Participants freely choose their volunteer or internship period.
Do I need to know how to speak Arabic?
No, volunteers are not obligated to know Arabic. The center will provide you with 3 hours of Arabic lessons each week with one of our teachers.
The participant can choose either to study Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) or Spoken Arabic Language (known as Ammyia) once they start their program.
Can I add more Arabic hours to my hours in the program?
Yes, volunteers can add additional Arabic language instruction hours. Please mention this in your application.
Things to know before you come to Palestine!
| Living Costs in Palestine | Approx. 50-70$ a Week |
| Weekend in Palestine | On Friday |
| Food in Palestine | The West Bank engages primarily in heavier meals involving the use of bread, rice, and meat, and coastal plain inhabitants frequent fish, other seafood, and lentils. |
| Wifi Access in Palestine | At houses, cafes, restaurants – Almost everywhere |
| 3G Service in Palestine | Available since Jan 2018 |
| The official language in Palestine | Arabic – Palestinian Dialect (One of the Levantine dialects) |
| Currency in Palestine | Mainly Israeli Shekel (NIS). Jordanian Dinar & American Dollars are also used in buying Real estate and land. |
| Transportations in Palestine | Yellow Taxies & Orange Mini-Vans |
| Weather in Palestine | Summer (25-30°C), Winter (0-9°C) |
| Nearest Major Airports to Palestine | Ben Gurion Airport in Israel if you travel via Israel Alia International Airport if you travel via Jordan |
Can I combine this program with another internship/volunteer program?
Yes, this program can be combined with one or more of the other internship or volunteer programs that the Center offers. For example, you may choose one week or more to complete this program, and combine this with another week or more of another program. Don’t worry, you will fill out one application.
May I extend my program duration while I am there?
Yes, volunteers are allowed to extend their participation period. In this case, volunteers must inform the center coordinator at least one week before the end of the current program.
What can be added to your volunteer program? “EXTRAS“
- Additional hours of Arabic language over the specified hours per week for $20 per additional hour.
- Private tours to other cities in Palestine including Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin and Jericho. Click HERE to learn more about the tours organised by Go Palestine.
- Pick-up and drop-off service from Ben Gurion Airport directly to Hebron within an hour and a half. The cost of the service is 130 USD (one way).
- A place for your friend or partner to live in Hebron, in our apartment in Hebron, or with a Palestinian family. Click HERE to check our hostel & private apartment in Hebron.
What is the application process?
- First, send us an email asking for the application form.
- We send you the application, and you fill out the application and send it back to us.
- Our team reviews your application. We may invite you for an interview by means of a Skype/WhatsApp call.
- If you are selected after the interview, we will send you a confirmation form which you fill out and return to us.
- We prepare and send you the Invitation Letter and the Contract. We will also send you the invoice for payment, which will include all the information regarding payment options.
- You will sign the contract and make payment in order to reserve your place in the program.
- We will send you an Orientation Booklet and travel instructions. These two items will provide you with all the information on how to get to Hebron and contact the Center. One of our coordinators will provide his/her contact number within an email sent to you.
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How to apply or ask for additional information?
Please send an email to Mr.Tamimi, at info@gopalestine.ps. Please type “Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in Palestine” in the subject line.
In the body of the email tell us of your interest, ask any questions you may have, and request an application. Very shortly we will reply to you.
