AFAR Blog » Indonesia http://www.afar.com/blog AFAR Magazine's editors, writers, photographers share stories, recommendations, photos, and videos about experiential travel and international culture. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:44:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Teach English and surf in Bali http://www.afar.com/blog/2009/12/teach-english-and-surf-in-bali/ http://www.afar.com/blog/2009/12/teach-english-and-surf-in-bali/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:00:49 +0000 Jennica Peterson http://www.afar.com/blog/?p=1291 The volunteer program in Bali includes three surfing lessons.

The volunteer teaching program in Bali includes three surfing lessons.

Last Friday on WPIX-TV, Afar co-founder Joe Diaz recommended five trips that might inspire you to change your career. If you’ve ever considered becoming a teacher–or a professional surfer–check out this program in Bali:

Trip: “Surf and Teach English in Bali” volunteer program with i-to-i
Overview: On the tropical Indonesian island of Bali, you’ll teach English to kids at a public school where funding is not available to hire native English speakers. You’ll especially focus on practicing conversational skills using games, songs, and story-telling—not just a grammar book. You’ll also learn to surf on this island known for its waves.
Skills you’ll learn: How to teach English as a Second language through an online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course and classroom practice; how to surf through three lessons included with the program.
Other highlights: Meeting mellow Balinese surfers while waiting for the next set of waves. Exploring the island’s beautiful beaches and green highlands
Price: from $1,299 for three weeks

Four other career-changing trips:

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