LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL IMMERSION- Dar Es SalAam
Day 0: Arrival and transfer to IFRE hostel/project
Day 1: Meet and be greeted by IFRE in-country staff members; followed by session on general question/answer (please be prepared to ask any questions you have of your respective programs. Inquire into any other matters regarding your accommodation, meal or any other issues are also most welcomed.) Swahili language program follows this season (2-3 hours), and explore nearby villages/areas later.
Day 2: Language lesson continues with practice of basic greeting words/phrases (lasting 2-3 hours), first day's lesion also reviewed. After class, further explore local village at your leisure. Or, travel to Dar Es Salaam (13 km) and explore the city.
Day 3: Exploring the Wonders of Dar Es Salaam
Starting at symbolic Uhuru Torch, start the tour of Dar Es Salaam , the capital and the largest city in Tanzania . Then, along the Askari Monument , pass through the clock tower and land up in national museum where you can explore the beauty of botanical gardens. From there, arrive at the famous Ocean Road Hospital . The city's historical state house is up next followed by fish market and the secretarial building, then to the Luther House, White Father's House, and Dar Es Harbor , which is the business gateway for east and central African countries. You will then arrive at RC Cathedral and your final stop will be at the markets of Kariakoo, a bustling business place.
Day 4: Language lesson today (for 2-3 hours) contains: review and practice of basic words, practice speaking, then followed by a lecture program from Global Crossroad's Tanzania Director will be about program, history, culture, religion, etc. Lastly, a short cultural program will be followed by a travel to nearby beaches.
Day 5: Continuation of language lesson (for 2-3 hours), lesson of the other days will be reviewed, greeting words/phrases will be practiced. After lesson, explore village at leisure. Or, travel to Dar Es Salaam (13 km) and explore the city.
Day 6: More language lesson (again 2-3 hours); it will be similar to day 5. After lesson, same like day 5.
Day 7: Closing day of language and cultural immersion program; progress will be evaluated. Depart to respective projects after which introduction to respective projects' staff members, host families, and beginning of respective programs will be held.
Program fee does not cover
- Any entry fee
- Personal expenses
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