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July 28, 2005
Teaching Spots - Italy
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Good morning everyone!
Do espresso, antipasto and ferraris have a certain pull for you? If you love history, good food eaten s-l-o-w-l-y, expensive automobiles and chic people, Italy might be a great place for you to teach!
Most of us have dreamed of sitting in the Tuscany sun or exploring the landmarks of Rome, but have you ever thought about teaching there?
If you are from the E.U., your chances of . . .
landing a teaching position in Italy are greater, but Americans can find a place in the sun too—if they’re persistent. Most of the schools prefer British English, but there are those that will hire someone who speaks American English. In addition, there is a great opportunity for private classes in Italy because most business people realize that they need to speak English in order to advance their careers. In addition, those professionals are currently enrolling their children in English classes to prepare them for their futures.
You’ll definitely need a teaching certificate for this locale, plus a lot of patience, but if you’re willing to go there and then wait 3-6 months to find your niche, you could soon find yourself sitting in a street café drinking espresso with the locals!
If you're looking for a great teaching location and love a fast paced life filled with networking and good food, why not give Italy a chance?
Until next time,
Michelle
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Comments
Hi everyone,
I am a member of a minority group living in Canada,therefore English is not my native language, but French is.I can teach both and I am willing to go abroad to teach both or either one of them. I have credentials and some experience.Could someone help me because I still can not land a job?
I welcome any comment.
Thank you all.
Jean
Posted by: Jean M Olibrice at July 29, 2005 09:34 PM
When I go to a new job, I'm afraid there's no time to sit in cafes drinking coffee and eating food because all my spare time is taken up preparing for my classes. If it's a year long course then it will take me one year to prepare, and providing I can repeat that course the following year, then I can go for coffee. However, that doesn't usually happen and therefore, I spend all my spare time, locked in my room, preparing for my next class and I have no time for dreaming about exotic places. I know, it is sad, but it is reality.
Posted by: kenneth at July 31, 2005 02:01 PM
I am from Panama( Central America) I have taught English and Spanish Pre-School, Elementary, High School and at the moment at a college. I enjoy reading articles and teaching tips and will like to keep contact.
Posted by: olivia Edmunds Salas at August 9, 2005 04:27 AM
Michelle,
I've managed to save up roughly $67,074 in my bank account, but I'm not sure if I should buy a house or not.
Do you think the ESL market is stable or do you think that home prices will decrease by a lot?
Courtney
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Note from Michelle:
Courtney, the market can never be predicted with 100% accuracy. Please consult a real estate agent of the country you are in (you didn't specify) and before you buy anything of real value: consult an attorney first!
Posted by: Courtney Gidts at December 30, 2005 02:42 PM
