Language & Culture (1 week-optional): $250

Language and Culture Program in  or Moshi

Tanzania 's language and cultural training classes offer glimpses into the Swahili language, as well as Tanzania 's various cultures, religions, and ways of local life prior to beginning volunteers' respective projects. The program covers language training, audio/video presentations, a city tour of Moshi.

Day 0:

Arrival and transfer to Global Crossroad's contact hostel/Project.

Day 1:

Meet Global Crossroad's in-country staff, general question/answer, Swahili language program follows this season (2-3 hours) and explore Moshi.

Day 2:

Language instruction continues with practice of basic greeting words/phrases and reviewing previous lessons.

Day 3:

Language instruction continues with practice of basic greeting words and phrases. Spend the afternoon in moshi town.

Day 4:

Language lessons continue with review and practice of basic words and practice conversational and revising previous notes.

Day 5:

Final day of language instruction lessons with review of previous days' knowledge. Greeting words and phrases will be practiced.

Day 6:

Weekend excursion.

Day 7:

Free-time day and time travel to prepare for the placement on monday.

Program Fee Covers:

  • Room/Food
  • Expenses associated with tour's 7-day duration (i.e. transportation, food, 1 st night of hostel stay)

Program fee does not cover

  • Any entry fee
  • Personal expenses