Flashcards on International Work and Travel Programs
International Work and Travel Programs: Your Student Guide
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Au-pair Programs
9 cards
Card 1
Question: What is an au-pair and what does she provide to a host family?
Answer: An au-pair is usually a young person who lives with a host family and provides childcare and household help while receiving room and board and a weekl
Card 2
Question: What does an au-pair typically receive from the host family?
Answer: A private bedroom, room and board (living expenses), and usually a weekly pocket money payment.
Card 3
Question: How long do au-pairs usually stay with a host family?
Answer: Usually one year, though stays can be much shorter (for example, three months).
Card 4
Question: What is the usual age range for au-pairs?
Answer: Typically between 18 and 26 years old.
Card 5
Question: Why do girls go to Britain as au-pairs?
Answer: To learn a language, make new friends, learn about a different culture, and see new places.
Card 6
Question: List common daily duties of an au-pair.
Answer: Waking children in the morning; ensuring they are groomed and dressed; making beds and cleaning rooms; preparing breakfast and lunch; making sure chil
Card 7
Question: What rights should an au-pair have regarding free time and activities?
Answer: Sufficient time to attend a language school, visit new places, and go to clubs; at least one completely free day per week and three free evenings per
Card 8
Question: What responsibility regarding healthcare does an au-pair generally have?
Answer: The au-pair is generally responsible for her own medical insurance.
Card 9
Question: What is expected of an au-pair in relation to the host family's authority?
Answer: The au-pair is expected to respect the authority of the host (host and hostess).