Visit our new Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/TLG2016/

See related article on TLG program:

http://www.mes.gov.ge/content.php?id=6525&lang=eng

A short story was compiled on the TLG program for Georgian national TV.  The direct link is here (cut and paste into a new window on your browser):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_fuaN4zOVtyQWxoeTZKSXh1ckE/view

Applications will start to be processed from today onwards.  We look forward to hearing from you.
 

Our final ceremony was held at Tskneti hotel Kopala (complete with a swimming pool and bowling alley among other facilities).  Volunteers stayed over for two nights.  At the actual ceremony, the Deputy Minister of Education, the Director of the National Development Centre and other esteemed guests were in attendance.  Our Chinese volunteers also prepared a silde show on their experiences and activities here.  Certificates and gifts were handed out in the end.  Big thanks to everyone who made it such a successful day.

Our annual end-of-year ceremony for departing volunteers is fast approaching.  Photos and details will be posted as soon as available.

Have a look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkCLVE48Vc4&feature=youtu.be
 

A public holiday in all schools.

The Anthony Bourdain Travel Show in Georgia.  Did you watch it?  Here is a short clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvBmR8BfJoI

9 Reasons to Visit Georgia:

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/13/travel/reasons-to-visit-georgia/index.html

 

For all you nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts, have a look at two possible volunteer placements this year.  (For further information, be sure to browse around our website.)

Svaneti, the Breathtaking:
 

Ajara, the Beautiful:
 

In the city of Rustavi Public School No. 7 held a sports competition, where the aim was English language teaching demonstration activities. The 5th and 6th grade students presented in English to demonstrate the different types of sporting activity. The students competed individually as well as doubles. The event was initiated by the program "Teach and Learn with Georgia" with the help of local and foreign volunteers;
Special mention goes out to our TLG volunteer Elizabeth Carlson! 

Some feedback from our volunteers/co-teachers on the recent training:

"It is a pleasure to have Tina Begiashvili who is so open and gentle as a person.  She inspires us."

"I am happy I had the chance to attend your training, and helped me improve myself as a professional."

"As a Georgian co-teacher, I can say that I enjoy this project and wish more volunteers arrived to work with us and encourage the study of English in our public schools!"

 

Our volunteers had a great time at our latest training session in the beautiful Imereti town of Tskaltubo, in the famed Spa Resort.  
The title of the 4 day seminar was "Teaching Writing and Class Projects". Topics included:

--How to help ESL students acquire the skills they need to produce written texts, such as letters, descriptions, essays, messages, postcards, etc.

--How to create class projects.