Culture & Language Facilitators

Why not bring the real world into the classroom by hosting one of our staff members as a Culture & Language Facilitator? Culture and Language Facilitators can make a difference by assiting in the English Department of your school in various ways: they are a first-hand source of authentic language input, they can bring into the classroom living aspects of their culture, they can help you raise the motivation of your students

The CII-International Exchange Programme has been running since 1994, and university students from English-speaking countries join us every year through an internship that combines work, extensive travelling around the country, homestays and studies. Students from these universities apply every year: University of Bristol (UK), University College London (UK), University of Liverpool (UK), Durham Univerity (UK), University of Limerick (EIRE), UCLA (US), UCSD (US).

Being the first time that I decided to have this kind of experience which is totally new to us, I have to say that it has been very satisfying and rewarding so far, both from the students’ point of view or the teachers’. At the beginning we were a bit insecure as regards how to plan the exchange student’s activity during the day, considering that he has to work for 5 hours daily. The first thing that was set up was the objective of Chad’s placement in A.C.I.R. It was decided that the aim is to allow all the students (from five-year old kids to adults with different levels of proficiency of the English language) to have the chance to talk with a native speaker, who will share half an hour or an hour (depending the course). In this way, the students and the C&LF will have the chance to share different Cultural aspects of both countries and learn form each other. Chad is a very-well educated young man, respectful, open-minded , tactful to deal with controversial issues, knowledgeable about his field and culture in general. He is eager to help in any task he is asked or even not asked. He volunteers to do any kind of task that is necessary for the language school. Ana Maria Alal de Berneri, Director of Academia de Cultura Inglesa Reconquista.

We have been glad to work with Language & Culture Facilitators twice at our school, which have been incredible positive learning experiences for our students.The exposure to the English language being spoken by a native speaker has helped our students develop effective power of communication, stimulated their thoughts and broadened their minds by learning about other cultures and aspects of everyday life in an English Speaking country.The activities were creative, motivating and well-structured to improve the students' skills which are required for success in later academic work. We do believe that L&C Facilitators benefit students in many ways and teachers find pleasure in working with them.
Fany Simó, Teacher. Head of Step Forward Language School. Despeñaderos, Province of Córdoba, Argentina.

Having Culture and Language Facilitators around has always been an enriching experience.
Students have got highly motivated to express themselves in English as a way to learn about other young people's culture as well as showing the facilitators around our area and telling them about our history and way of life. Students become aware of the importance of managing the language. They feel that learning English is no longer a "duty" adults, that is parents and teachers, make them fulfill, but a useful and rewarding "tool" relevant to their own interests.
Elma and Laura Arizcuren, Heads of St Thomas More School. Viedma, Province of Rio Negro, Argentina.

Es muy enriquecedor tanto para los alumnos como para los maestros contar con estudiantes extranjeros dentro de la institucion; especialmente en pueblos chicos del interior del país. También nos saca una poco de la rutina de ver siempre las mismas caras! Supone un poco de organización y esfuerzo pero vale la pena!
María José Willans, Sunflower, Ameghino, Province of Buenos Aires. Argentina.

La experiencia ha sido excelente, ya que Megan ha puesto lo mejor de sí misma para cumplir con las tareas encomendadas de manera muy eficiente y con responsabilidad. Ha sido un placer trabajar con ella y estamos muy contentos de poder tenerla nuevamente el año próximo. Resalto su carácter alegre y colaborador. Ha sabido aprovechar las diferencias culturales para enriquecerse.
Liliana Coppeti, Escuela de la Plaza, Rafaela, Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.

I really enjoy having Annie around. She is very easy-going, helpful and shows an excellent attitude towards the activity and seems to be very motivated to create material and activities for the students. I think it is going to be a very helpful facilitator.
Estela Caipillán, English Through Stories, Ushuaia, Province of Tierra del Fuego