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February 23 Reclamações sobre agênciasA agência não cumpriu o combinado?? BOTE A BOCA NO TROMBONE!! Mas lembre-se de especificar: nome da agência e LOCAL. Pois ás vezes um escritório é ruim, mas outro da mesma agência, em outra localidade, pode ser bom. Se possível, deixe o nome da pessoa que te atendeu (ou mal atendeu). Vou começar publicando a reclamação de duas pessoas, o resto DEVE SER POSTADO EM FORMA DE COMENTÁRIOS - que eu colocarei no texto principal assim que possivel. * O Yazigi Travel também é um representante da APC no Brasil e não está na lista de agências. Ainda bem. Sugiro que nem ponha. As agentes não dão a atenção devida, e provocar alguns confusões antes mesmo do embarque. A espera por família é muito, muito, muuuuuuuito demorada. Sem contar os muitos casos de problemas e insatisfação de Au Pairs que confiaram nesta agência. Eu paguei, preenchi todos os requisitos, mas voltei atrás pois eles prejudicaram o meu perfil publicado no site da APC (que eu não tinha acesso. Apenas para famílias já cadastradas nos EUA). Bom, é isso. Eu não aconselho ninguém a ir. E quem já estiver escrita, desejo muita, muita mesmo, sorte! * eu fui pela APC.. foi uma porcaria.. nao tive a ajuda q esta prevista pelas coordenadoras, nao me pagaram passagem d volta. foi mt dificil.. a familia me tratava mttt mal.. e quando pedi pra sair, a familia disse q eu tava mentido e as coordenadoras acrditaram so e exclusivamente na familia. me mandaram embora. IdiomsExpressoes idiomaticas em ingles: 1. guinea-pig: someone who allows himself to be used as a subject for experiments. Ex: Why don't you try that new restaurant first. I don't want to be the ~. 2. Take your time!: Don't hurry! 3. on Cloud Nine: to be very happy. (= to be in seventh heaven). Ex: Since her engagement to Peter, Joan has been ~. 4. Time is running out!: There is little time left! 5. It's raining cats and dogs!: It's raining very heavily! 6. a fair-weather friend: a friend only for as long as things are going well. 7. down-to-earth: practical, sensible; concerned with facts not theories. Ex: I am surprised that a ~ character like Jim should suddenly start taking an interest in astrology. 8. the black sheep of the family: a member of a family who has disgraced himself/herself. 9. once in a blue moon: extremely rarely. Ex: What does it matter what your uncle thinks of you? He only visits you ~. 10. to see someone in his true colors: to understand someone's true character, often for the first time. Ex: When he lost his temper, he showed himself in his ~. 11. to see red: to get very angry at something. Ex: When the workers found out that their wages had been cut, they saw red. 12. to look through rose-colored/tinted glasses: to see things in a flattering or over-optimistic light. Ex: Anne always enjoys her visits because she sees everything through ~, but she would feel differently if she had to live there. 13. to catch someone red-handed: to catch someone in the act of committing a crime, usually a theft. Ex: Caught you ~! I saw you take the money out of the box. 14. red tape: bureaucratic delay, excessive attention to rules and regulations. Ex: I had to go through a lot of ~ to get a green card in the U.S. 15. a white lie: a harmless or well-intentioned lie. This is generally not considered morally wrong because the motive is to spare the feelings of the person lied to. Ex: Thanks for such a delicious supper Ms. Carman. You're an excellent cook. (This is what you would say even if you did not like the meal.) 16. white trash: very poor white people. A derogatory term that Blacks might use when referring to White people. 17. in the air: of plans, undecided, uncertain. Ex: We haven't made up our minds yet where we are going to spend our summer vacation; our plans are still ~. 18. to be in a jam: to be in great difficulties, to be in a mess. Ex: I'm really ~ right now because I have a faculty meeting at 2:00 and have to pick up the kids from school at 2:15. 19. a backseat driver: this phrase refers to the passenger in the back (or front) of a car, who is always telling the driver what to do. Ex: Watch out for that car! Don't go too fast! Slow down! Careful, there's a stop sign ahead! Don't park to close to the curb! (These are things a ~ would say.) 20. to hit the road: to leave by car (or on foot). Ex: I better ~ now or I'll be late for class. What you might say when you have to leave someone. 21. a labor of love: a work done without payment, either for its own sake or for the sake of a loved one. It may just be something that you enjoy doing. Ex: Her work at the homeless shelter is ~. 22. moral support: encouragement. Ex: I'm taking a driving test tomorrow at the Division of Motor Vehicles. I hope you'll go with me to give me ~. 23. I've got to hand it to you: I must congratulate you. 24. to give someone the cold shoulder: to treat someone with marked coldness, to ignore him in a noticeable manner. Ex: When I greeted Lucy this morning, she pretended not to see me. I wonder why she is giving me ~. 25. an early bird: someone who rises early or likes to rise early. 26. a night owl: someone who likes to stay up late. 27. to play it by ear: to wait and see how things will be before doing something. Ex: Mark: Should we go to the beach tomorrow? Bob: Let's ~. We might be too tired after tonight's party. 28. It has your name on it: It's just right for you. It's something you would like. 29. You can say that again!: Really! or That's true! This idiom expresses strong agreement with what someone else has said. 30. to be two-faced: to agree with a person to his face but disagree with him behind his back. 31. like father, like son: resemblance of the son to the father. The son is likely to do the same thing that his father would do. You can also say: like mother, like daughter. 32. a redneck: (American colloquialism) a person (usually a man) who is very crude and insensitive. A typical ~ might look like a trucker, have a beer belly, and laugh loudly. 33. to have the guts to ... : to have the courage to ... . Ex: He didn't ~ stand by his friend when he was in trouble. 34. it runs in the blood: it is an inherited quality. Ex: The Barkers have been great bakers for generations. It ~. You can also say: It's in someone's blood. 35. a skeleton in the closet: a source of embarrassment and shame to a family, which is kept secret from strangers. Ex: Don't the Millers have a ~ ? I think they have a relative who has been in prison. 36. a scorcher: a very hot day. Ex: Today was a ~ when the temperature reached 96 degrees! 37. no way or no way Jose: (colloquial American) out of the question, impossible. Ex: "Could you lend me $ 100 bucks?" " ~ , I haven't got that much money myself!" 38. the bread-winner: the wage-earner who supports the family. Ex: With Father ill, our eldest brother has become the ~ of the family. 39. in the same boat: to suffer the same predicament as somebody else. Ex: We are affected by rising prices just as much as you; we are all in ~. 40. to give something a shot: to try something to see how well you do. Ex: Table tennis looks pretty easy. Why don't you give it a shot. 41. to give someone a break: a popular expression used to express annoyance and disbelief. = "You're kidding!" 42. "Come on": 3. = "You're kidding!" 43. come off it (to): to stop talking nonsense. Ex: "Why don't you buy that car over there?" " ~ ! I could never afford that." 44. grab a bite: to get something to eat quickly. Ex: Let's ~ before the movie." 45. knock it off (to): to stop. Ex: Could you please ~ ? Your drums are driving me crazy!. 46. to have it made in the shade: to have an easy time of something. Ex: This test isn't long! Once I answer the questions in this difficult section, I should ~ . 47. "It's up to you.": = You can decide. 48. fender-bender: a minor car accident without any casualties. 4 9. chicken out (to): to become scared. Ex: I was going to ask her out but I ~ at the last minute. You can also call someone a chicken, meaning a person who is afraid to do something. 50. crackdown: n. a rigorous attack. Ex: The police force has implemented a ~ on gang violence. Also used as a verb (to crackdown on someone), meaning to become more strict with someone. The teacher decided to ~ her students because they were being to lazy. Semana de treinamentoA semana de treinamento
Segue abaixo um EXEMPLO de como é a primeira semana da au pair nos EUA, antes de ir para a familia. Esse é o schedule da agencia EF/Cultural Care, que ministra os cursos em Long Island - NY. Cursos para AP
Então, voce resolveu ser au pair e parte foi pela oportunidade de estudos. Você tem um bolsa de 500 dolares para gastar em cursos durante O ANO DE SUA ESTADIA. Não são 500 dólares por mês, e sim para o ano todo. E o objetivo é conseguir 6 créditos, seja porque o reembolso no retorno vale à pena, seja porque você quer ficar o segundo ano, seja porque você realmente quer aprender inglês. Cada 15 horas de aula equivale um crédito.
Não pode fazer em "escola para adultos" (muito comum nos EUA) e em high-schools. Os mais comuns: - English as a Second Language: grammar/toefl preparation/reading/writing/conversaion/business english/academic english/ etc... - American Culture - Administraçao, Business, Marketing, Humanidades * Trek America / Sun America Créditos dados por essas empresas não são mais válidos, de acordo com resolução do governo americano. * Como saber se tem alguma faculdade perto de onde eu vou morar? Primeiramente, pergunte para a família. Em segundo lugar, ESPERE CHEGAR NO LOCAL PARA VER! Em último lugar, você pode pesquisar em: http://www.collegeboard.com. Você pode verificar se a cidade ou região tem algum site de internet. * E se os cursos forem caros e a bolsa não for suficiente? É um risco que toda(o) au pair corre. Se você deseja ficar mais de um ano VOCÊ PRECISA COMPLETAR OS CRÉDITOS NO PRIMEIRO ANO. Ficando o segundo ano VOCÊ GANHA OUTRA BOLSA DE 500 DÓLARES, e 250 caso fique 6 meses. Caso nao fique mais de um ano, pense bem se vale a pena pagar 300 dólares num curso somente para pegar um reembolso de 200 (exemplo). Caso a conquista dos créditos seja necessária, a(o) au pair deve pagar o curso do proprio salario. A grande maioria dos cursos são cobertos pela bolsa. Geralmente são cursos básicos de inglês. Business classes ou qualquer aula específica tende a ser mais cara. * Compra de livros: Muitos cursos exigem compra de livros, que variam bastante de preços. Opte pela compra de livros usados no Amazon.com. Os livros usados geralmente vêm em muito boas condições. A família pode dar o dinheiro para a compra dos livros, deduzindo da bolsa. Tenha em mente que sua bolsa será muito menor posteriormente. COMPONENTE EDUCACIONAL - Cultural Care Esse eh o texto oficial da agencia Cultural Care, que explica para as au pairs quais sao as opções oferecidas para conseguir os créditos. A Guide to the Educational Component! As an au pair, you are required to earn at least six academic credits or the equivalent (72-90 hours) through an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Your host family is required to pay up to $500 toward your classes. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, improve your English language skills and learn new things. We encourage you to discuss this component of the au pair program with your host family and local childcare coordinator within the first month of your arrival. If you are interested in enrolling in a physical education course, please consult your insurance policy or contact The Chickering Group at 1-800-783-7447 to ensure that any injuries sustained will be covered under your policy. Below are some options available to you that fulfill the educational requirement. Local Colleges There are likely to be many community colleges near your new home. A typical community college will offer a wide variety of subjects each semester, both during the day and in the evening. It might be less expensive to audit the class, instead of taking it for credit. Check with that particular college to see if this is possible. For more information on colleges near you, contact your local childcare coordinator or visit the school online. Silver Bay Located on the scenic banks of beautiful Lake George, New York, Silver Bay is a weekend camp for au pairs featuring a variety of fun activities and workshops. Offered multiple weekends a year, Silver Bay is a guaranteed fun time and a terrific way to meet other au pairs from around the country. Each weekend costs about $260 and earns you the equivalent of 3 credits towards your 6 credit requirement. For more information, go online to www.culturalcare.com/silverbay. Salem State Volunteers America has a strong tradition of volunteerism and community service. There is no better way to get involved in your new community than to volunteer your time at a local non-profit organization. Through the Salem State Volunteers program, you can earn one credit toward your educational requirement for every twelve hours of volunteer work. A $15 registration fee does apply per placement. For more information on this option, speak to your local childcare coordinator or email Salem State representative, Emily Fitch (Emily.fitch@salemstate.edu) or Andrea Swirka, at andrea.swirka@salemstate.com. CW Post Distance Learning Distance learning is a terrific option for au pairs who do not have a community college located nearby, or are not interested in traditional classes. CW Post, located in New York, offers online and by-mail courses on a variety of subjects. In addition, they offer weekend courses for about $275 per class. For more information, email CW Post at aupair@cwpost.liu.edu or call 1-516-299-2359 . Santa Barbara City College Professional Development Internship Like CW Post, this distance learning option is available to any au pair, no matter where you live. Based on what you learned from your au pair handbook while at the Cultural Care Au Pair Training School in New York, this internship invites you to take a closer look at your job as an au pair through ten different modules. All work can be submitted online. Your local childcare coordinator can provide more information on this flexible option, or contact Pablo Buckelew at buckelew@sbcc.edu 1-805-965-0581 ext 2541. |
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