Italian Culture

Living and Teaching English in Italy - Habits, Customs & Curiosities Italy is one of the most exciting destinations in Europe due to its long history, amazing cultural sites and picturesque landscapes. It is also a very popular destination for qualified teachers looking to live and work in the field of teaching English as a foreign language. The following guides should help you decide whether Italy is a suitable destination for your EFL career. They cover topics such as travel tips, basic Italian words and phrases, the most popular attractions, cultural do’s and don’ts, and Italian food and wine. Travel Tips for Italy SOURCE: www . wandershare . com/ Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Italian Phrases Cheat Sheet SOURCE: www . theintrepidguide...  [Read more]

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Teach EFL in Italy - North Date posted:2004-02-04 | Writer: TELS - The English Language Society | Email: [email protected] Job opportunities in the north of Italy for young enthusiast teachers:   1) SENIOR ENGLISH TEACHER AND COORDINATOR: a challenging experience for a young (about 30 years old) TEFL teacher, willing to relocate to Italy from the end of February till the beginning of September 2004.   Main duties: to teach English through games and activities in an informal environment to Italian students aged 8-17 + (only from June till September) to coordinate and supervise the English staff involved in the organisation of La Torretta Summer Camp. La Torretta is a big sport/holiday centre in the north of Italy, near Pavia (Milan area)    Candidates should...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English Around The World Is English the most and widely language ever used in the history of this world? Yes. It does mean that it's the only one spoken though. There are many other important languages in the world, but when it comes to business, English is the most spoken of them all. Table of Contents The Breadth of English Diversity of English Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Hector R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Beginning with the Mayans, later on, the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all knew the mechanics to create a bond with other societies. Trading goods and...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Paraguay  Occasional Opportunities Teaching EFL in Paraguay Writer: Columbia University of Paraguay | Email: [email protected] Established in 1991, Universidad Columbia del Paraguay (Columbia University of Paraguay) is a higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Asunción (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asuncion. We have occasional opportunities for TEFL qualified English teachers who are planning to stay in Paraguay. Officially accredited and recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Paraguay (Ministry of Education and Culture, Paraguay), Universidad Columbia del Paraguay is a coeducational higher education institution. We offer courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 Mark Crocker Visa and Legal How to Legally Teach English in Italy with a Student Visa The famous Italian culture, stunning landscapes and delicious cuisine are just a few of the reasons why Italy continues to be one of the most popular destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad. Unfortunately, obtaining a work visa to legally teach English in Italy can be a challenge for non-EU citizens. However, if you have your heart set on it, all is not lost as there are alternatives to explore. One popular option that suits many people is to apply for a student visa which allows you to study a course of your choice and work up to 20 hours per week as an ESL teacher in a local language school. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Application process for a student...  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 Mark Crocker Visa and Legal How to Legally Teach English in Italy with a Student Visa The famous Italian culture, stunning landscapes and delicious cuisine are just a few of the reasons why Italy continues to be one of the most popular destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad. Unfortunately, obtaining a work visa to legally teach English in Italy can be a challenge for non-EU citizens. However, if you have your heart set on it, all is not lost as there are alternatives to explore. One popular option that suits many people is to apply for a student visa which allows you to study a course of your choice and work up to 20 hours per week as an ESL teacher in a local language school. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Application process for a student...  [Read more]

Summer Opportunities in Italy 2024 Date posted:2023-11-10 | Writer: International Education Camp | Email: [email protected] International Education Camp is an educational organisation that provides a fun and engaging learning environment where Italian students can totally immerse themselves in the English language.Our programme is a combination of education, games, sports, activities and theatre. Through this full-immersion experience, students improve their English without even knowing it!From the mesmerising hills of Tuscany all the way down to the beautiful coastline of Sicily, our summer camps make a lasting impact on the local communities throughout Italy.We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic, and reliable Camp Counsellors to deliver our English programmes in...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Consciousness on Classroom Sensitivity Cultural sensitivity is important to bear in mind as we all face situations daily: whether in our working environment or on a personal level. Within the Western English speaking world, we can see that there is the presence of a dominant culture (such as European American, or Western Culture) and a secondary culture (such as African, Chinese, or Eastern European culture). It is always important to bear in mind that while the English language may be widespread over the globe, the differences in culture even between people living within the same country has a profound effect on how interactions take place. In the environment of the classroom, the same examples can be seen. Whether the students...  [Read more]

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Foreign Language Experience and How it Helps With EFL Training In the following essay, I have chosen to explain my late-in-life interest in becoming certified as an EFL teacher, based on my background with foreign language experience, which began at an early age. Table of Contents My Story First Step Local Culture Future Possibilities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Manuel GK. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Story I was what some would call an early bloomer. As a baby, my mother read to me at night until I fell asleep. By the age of 2, I could speak in simple but...  [Read more]

Position Teaching English in Naples, Italy Date posted:2018-02-15 | Writer: Benedict School | Email: [email protected] Benedict School has opportunities for ESL/EFL teachers for different positions in a variety of schools around Naples. It is a great opportunity to discover and experience an area which still holds a strong sense of Italian culture and traditions. The schools offer a competitive salary and accommodation. Apart from the teaching side, all schools offer a great environment to work in and support for teachers. We find that the majority of our students are motivated and eager to learn! SALARY AND BENEFITS: The schools offer a basic salary of 1,400 Euro per month for an average of 25 teaching hours per week that can increase, and a final bonus. Health insurance and...  [Read more]

Mia Santarelli Mia Santarelli is currently an Art History graduate student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She served as a gallery intern in Florence, Italy at Galleria Immaginaria and hopes to continue to develop her career in international art. Mia strongly believes in the power of language and has a passion for exploring different cultures and their histories through visual art. When she was 14 years old, Mia realized she possessed a strong enthusiasm to learn Italian. Her love for this beautiful language grew rapidly and blossomed into what would become her major at the University of Kansas. A pivotal moment in Mia's professional journey was interviewing Italian photographer Piergiorgio Branzi. After their meeting he said, "we must always swim against the current." These...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges of Teaching a Monolingual Class in Italy Teaching English as a Foreign Language to adult Italian students within the corporate environment presents a variety of specific challenges, both for the teacher and the students. These include issues about the actual language acquisition and problems relating to particular company dynamics. Table of Contents Learning Experience English Environment Shaming Women vs. Men Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Flavia C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Learning Experience First of all, we must consider the students' specific...  [Read more]

TEFL Job for Summer Camp in Italy Date posted:2021-08-08 | Writer: Bell Beyond | Email: [email protected] We are looking for fun, enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join us as English tutors this summer!Here at BELL we provide an open and enjoyable learning environment in order to enhance our students' English language skills.Our programme is heartily revolved around our ethos of EDU-TAINMENT, which is the collaboration of education and entertainment. Through activities, games, songs, dancing, acting and performance, we bring education and entertainment together to ensure high levels of fun and learning.Our key focus at BELL is to ensure that our summer camp participants have the best possible experience! This upcoming year, we will continue to educate and inspire over...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Lifetime Love for Language Learning As a young child, I was, for some reason, obsessed with the idea of learning French. I tried a couple of languages, including Finnish at some point, but kept going back to French. I have no idea why because I was never exposed to the culture or the language itself at that age. I doubt I even knew anything about the country itself. I think I assumed learning French would make me sound smarter but, the joke's on younger me, I have no skill in French and never have. I tend to struggle with romance languages in general. Table of Contents My Personal Second Language Experience My Choice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL in Schio, Italy Date posted:2006-10-02 | Writer: Canterbury School | Email: [email protected] Canterbury School is a private language centre based in Schio, a town in the North East of Italy. We are looking for a motivated, confident, enthusiastic, and lively English native teacher to teach one to one classes and groups at all ages and all levels. Celta/Tefl/Tesol Certificate is desirable. Teachers need to have a valid EU passport. Our school is wonderfully located. It is very close to cities like Vicenza, Verona and above all Venice. So, if you like teaching English as a second language, but you also love art, history, culture, and beauty, that's the perfect place for you because all these cities and many other fascinating sites are easily accessible and can be reached...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The 4 Most Common Problems Students Face When Learning English Prior to starting a class, an English teacher needs to take into consideration many parameters. How many students will I have to teach? How old are they? What are their levels? What knowledge did they already acquire in terms of vocabulary and grammar? What are their nationalities? Table of Contents Are the students monolingual or multilingual? Cultural Differences Similarities and Differences in Language Cultural Differences Are you ready to teach students of a different nationality? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post In this blog post, we are going to focus on the problems that an English teacher can encounter when teaching to students of different...  [Read more]

TEFL Rome | TEFL Italy Our TEFL course in Rome provides so much more than just a teaching certificate. For thousands of years, Rome has served as the epicentre of culture and history for Italy, Europe and the whole of Western civilization. Attending a TEFL course here is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Italy's capital and enjoy a well-rounded cultural experience that no passing tourist could ever imagine. One of the symbols of Rome is its Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire and originally used for gladiatorial combat. The city is also home to a wide range of important monuments such as the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, the Catacombs of Rome, the Circus Maximus, the Bocca della Verita and countless more. During your free time you can witness all...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 3 Important Problems Facing Students of Different Nationalities Nowadays we live in a multicultural world and interact with people from different cultures, of different races, nationalities, and religion. More and more people look for employment or acquire education abroad, co-operate with their foreign partners and colleagues which motivates them to learn English as an international communication tool. That is why teachers should be aware of potential problems that students might face depending on their cultural and educational background as not taking into account this important factor might affect a whole studying process. Table of Contents Problems common to all nationalities Problems associated with cultural background Pronunciation...  [Read more]

English Teacher Needed in Italy Date posted:2023-07-04 | Writer: Joan's British Centre | Email: [email protected] Joan's British Centre is a language school located in Verbania, a beautiful area in the North of Italy, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, close to the Alps and Switzerland. The school is looking for a passionate creative English teacher to join its staff for the next academic year 2023/24.This position is open for a native-level or mother tongue English speaker who is willing to commit for the entire period.Job Summary:- From September 2023 to June 2024- 25 teaching hours per week- Lessons in presence at the school, online, in public schools or firms in the Verbania areaResponsibilities:- Preparing lesson plans and teaching material- Teaching English to young learners...  [Read more]

Position For TEFL Qualified Teacher in Italy Date posted:2011-06-30 | Writer: Canterbury School | Email: [email protected] Canterbury School is a private language centre based in Schio, a town in the North East of Italy. We are looking for a motivated, confident, enthusiastic, and lively native English speaking teacher who can speak at least a basic level of Italian to teach one to one classes and groups at all ages and all levels. TEFL / TESOL Certificate is required. Teachers need to have a valid EU passport and a clean driving licence, and they have to bring with them European Health Card or International health card.Our school is wonderfully located. It is very close to cities like Vicenza, Verona and above all Venice. So, if you like teaching English as a second language,...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Italy (2) Date posted:2012-02-29 | Writer: Canterbury School | Email: [email protected] Canterbury School is a private language centre based in Schio, a town in the North East of Italy. We are looking for a motivated, confident, enthusiastic, and lively English native speaking EFL teacher to teach one to one classes and groups at all ages and all levels. CELTA /TEFL / TESOL Certificate is required. Teachers need to have a valid EU passport and a valid driving licence, and they have to bring with them European Health Card or International health card. We prefer teachers who can speak Italian as well.Our school is wonderfully located. It is very close to cities like Vicenza, Verona and above all Venice. So, if you like teaching English as a second language, but you...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in San Luis Potosi, Mexico Date posted:2005-04-14 | Writer: Berlitz | Email: [email protected] Required Native Speaker of English, German, Italian, Portuguese or others Benefits   Please stipulate time availability as to when you can start. Interested candidates must have e-mail access to avoid costly long distance calls. Selected applicants who send in all required documents will be interviewed by phone. We are constantly looking for new teachers to join our team. You must be dynamic, energetic, sociable, and flexible to adapt to living in a different country and culture. You don't need years of experience, but you must be able to handle teaching professionals, adolescents and children. You must also posses the following personal...  [Read more]

Enthusiastic Teacher Required For TEFL Job in North East ern Italy Date posted:2009-08-13 | Writer: Canterbury School | Email: [email protected] Canterbury School is a private language centre based in Schio, a town in the North East of Italy. We are looking for a motivated, confident, enthusiastic, and lively English native teacher to teach one to one classes and groups at all ages and all levels. CELTA /TEFL / TESOL Certificate is required. Teachers need to have a valid EU passport and a valid driving licence, and they have to bring with them European Health Card or International health card.Our school is wonderfully located. It is very close to cities like Vicenza, Verona and above all Venice. So, if you like teaching English as a second language, but you also love art,...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 Alexis Biro Destinations Why Buenos Aires is the Ideal Place to Teach English Argentina is divided into 24 districts, 23 provinces plus the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, which is also the capital of the country and where the federal government is located. Buenos Aires is without a doubt the most cosmopolitan city in South America and a city that was built by immigrants from all over the world. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Unique Culture Unique Food Options EFL In Argentina What are you waiting for? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Buenos Aires is a city of contrasts. The traditional and the modern coexist everywhere you look. Buenos Aires' one-of-a-kind vibe is something you won't find anywhere...  [Read more]

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations Top 10 Places to Take Your TEFL Course in Spring Spring is the perfect time of the year to get out there and explore the world! These are the top 10 places to take your TEFL certification course in the springtime. Table of Contents 1. Tokyo, Japan 2. Rome, Italy 3. Shanghai, China 4. Kathmandu, Nepal 5. Limerick, Ireland 6. Cusco, Peru 7. Florence, Italy 8. Athens, Greece 9. Phuket, Thailand 10. Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Listen to this blog post Are You Ready to Teach English as a Foreign Language? Related Articles: 1. Tokyo, Japan What better place to experience spring than in beautiful Japan? During the spring season, the entire country is painted in pastel pink cherry blossoms and the capital of Tokyo is an especially great place to...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English as a Matter of Communication During my lifetime the world has achieved a level of globalization that, fifty years ago, would have been hard to believe. The part that the English language has played in the development of globalization is pivotal. As an international airline employee who has conducted business throughout the world, I can personally attest to its current importance. English is the de facto language of many international corporations, industries, international non-governmental organizations, and scientific institutions. Table of Contents Status of English English in History English Structure Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Status of English The English language was not...  [Read more]

TEFL Opportunities in Peru Date posted:2018-05-17 | Writer: International Language Center | Email: [email protected] International Language Center (ILC) is a dynamic and growing language school, teaching English, Spanish and other languages (French, Portuguese, Italian and German) to local people and foreigners, in the quaint city of Chachapoyas, in the Andean sierra of Peru. We are always looking for foreign teachers who want to work 4 to 6 hours a day with us, and get to know the real Andean culture, far away from the beaten tourist path. This is an ideal way to use your TEFL skills. We have also started schools and projects in other places of northern Peru: Bagua, Moyobamba, Chiclayo, Mancora..  We provide English-learning programs in smaller communities in the Amazonas...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers With Immediate Availability Required in Colombia Date posted:2018-05-30 | Writer: Berlitz Colombia | Email: [email protected] Berlitz Colombia are offering native level English speakers, with TEFL certificates and a minimum of a Bachelor´s degree, the chance to explore the exciting Colombian culture by teaching in their language centres in Bogota and Cartagena. Berlitz is one of the most successful global players in the dynamic growth market of language teaching and further training. With over 550 language centres, we are one of the leading providers worldwide. To guarantee our customers a high level of quality, you will receive training in teaching methodology with us. A friendly international team, as well as a pleasant atmosphere, await you at Berlitz. We...  [Read more]

Opportunities in Colombia for TEFL Qualified Teachers Date posted:2018-04-09 | Writer: Berlitz Colombia | Email: [email protected] Berlitz Colombia is offering native level English speakers, with TESOL certificates and a minimum of a Bachelor´s degree, the chance to explore the exciting Colombian culture by teaching in their language centres in Bogota and Cartagena. Berlitz is one of the most successful global players in the dynamic growth market of language teaching and further training. With over 550 language centres, we are one of the leading providers worldwide. To guarantee our customers a high level of quality, you will receive training in teaching methodology with us. A friendly international team, as well as a pleasant atmosphere, await you at Berlitz. We are...  [Read more]