We hear and see that there are students who say, "I am already participating in the Work and Travel Program to improve language, why is there an expectation of English?" 😊
There are many stages in which you will use your English before you go to America. The first of these is carried out by consultants before registration.
Let's look at why we test your English level. In the Work and Travel Program, you can have the opportunity to work in many fields and positions. We have to consider your English level to offer appropriate jobs for you. The position you work may require different levels of English, maybe it is upper or intermediate.
When you choose a job that is not suitable for your English, the American employer may force you during the interview, may not find your English sufficient for the position to be worked and may not hire you. We remove this risk from the very beginning of the process.
Let's say you got the job interview, it's still not over. It's time for the visa interview...
Unfortunately, speaking Turkish is prohibited during the J1-Work and Travel meeting you attend at the American Consulate/Embassy. Visa officers will ask you questions and determine whether you have English to manage your life in America.
When you get the visa, you can take a deep breath, but you should not relax too much. Because when you arrive in the USA, the officers will talk to you again, why you come to America, how much money you have, etc. They may ask these kinds of questions.
That's how important ENGLISH is in Work and Travel.
DON'T GIVE UP!