FLORENCE - ITALY
TEFL / TESOL
TEFL / TESOL Florence - Italy is a 4 week international (Teaching English
as a Foreign Language) TEFL / (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages) TESOL training course program in Italy that is certified for
130 hours with a teaching English job at the end of the TEFL / TESOL course.
Florence is the capital of Tuscany, a region characterized by beautiful
landscapes and exquisite cuisine. The city itself maintains one of the highest
concentrations of art masterpieces in the world, from Michaelangelo's David
to the Duomo. While Florence carefully maintains its Renaissance architecture
and elegant feel, it also pulses with modern life as students scurry through
the university quarter and businessmen whiz by on scooters.
The TEFL / TESOL Florence - Italy course training centre is located in Piazza
della Repubblica, just a short walk from the world-famous Duomo. Set in
the historical center of the city it is a 5-minute walk to Piazza della
Signoria, The Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, The Baptisry and Santa Maria
Novella Church. Piazza della Repubblica is famous for its outdoor cafés
and bustling street life, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, bookstores
and famous designer boutiques. Under the famous archway of the Piazza you
will find a portico leading to the main Post Office, banks and facilities.
The training center facilities include several multi-purpose classrooms,
offices, student lounge, library, and a terrace overlooking the historical
city center. Satellite TV, computers and an ESL Library are on the premises.
Italy Overview
Italy's climate varies
from north to south and from lowland to mountaintop. Temperatures at sea-level
tend to be similar around the country, with altitudes creating steep changes
between summer and winter. Winters are long and severe in the Alps, with
snow falling as early as mid-September. Storms develop in spring and tend
to last to autumn, making summer the wettest season. The northern regions
experience chilly winters, hot summers and regular even rain distribution,
while conditions become milder as you head south. Beware the sirocco, the
hot and humid African wind that affects regions south of Rome.
In Florence, too, summer can be hot, and many Florentines head for the beach
in July and August. While it does snow in winter in the northern Tuscan
hills and mountains (there is a famous ski resort called Abetone in the
Dolomites), it is very rare that a snowflake falls in the city of Florence
itself. Spring and fall are truly beautiful seasons here.
Spring
brings a wealth of greenery and flowers, while autumn is a welcome temperature
change from the hot August sun.
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What's included in the TEFL / TESOL Course
TEFL /
TESOL Course: 4 week TEFL / TESOL training course that is internationally
recognized. All course materials and use of all training center facilities
including internet access.
Job Placement
Assistance: During your TEFL / TESOL course we assist you in finding
the Teaching English Job and lifestyle that is right for you in Italy
24/7 Support:
during the course with UK/USA staff based in Italy
International
TEFL / TESOL Certificate: Certificate that are accepted world wide
OPTIONAL: Accommodations are available in shared apartments
for approximately $550 USD for a shared bedroom and $775 USDfor a private
bedroom (accommodations are paid in Euros).
Accommodation is NOT
included in the price stated below.
For
more information about
Accommodation
in Italy.
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The TEFL / TESOL Course Syllabus
The TEFL / TESOL Florence - Italy course is held over a week length, typically
Monday - Friday. Class times vary by location, typical schedule is 9-5 with
breaks throughout the day. Some evenings have homework, other evenings the
students are free to enjoy the nightlife.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND TEACHING
SKILLS
1. SESSION ONE: TEACHING AND LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
1.1. AIMS: • To consider teaching theories and approaches which
promote effective learning
• To consider the implications
of this for acquiring and learning a foreign language
2. SESSION TWO: THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
2.1. AIMS:
• To consider the role of the teacher
with regard to the promotion of effective learning
• To
consider the options we have as teachers and the factors which influence
our choices
3. SESSION THREE: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
3.1. AIMS:
* To consider effective strategies for classroom management
* To look at different resources which are available and how to maximize
their potential
4. SESSION FOUR: USING PUBLISHED MATERIAL AND LESSON PLANNING
4.1. AIMS:
• To consider the essential ingredients
of a well planned lesson
• To introduce a format for lesson
planning
• To review lesson plans produced by previous
students
• To introduce strategies for evaluating lessons
• To analyze how to use a course book effectively
5. SESSION FIVE: PAIR AND GROUP WORK. INSTRUCTION GIVING.
5.1. AIMS:
• To consider ways in which we can maximize
student interaction in the classroom
• To consider ways
of giving effective instructions
6/7. SESSIONS SIX AND SEVEN: TEACHING RECEPTIVE SKILLS
6/7.1. AIMS
• To present a methodological model
for teaching receptive skills (reading and listening)
•
To introduce reading activities and materials
8/9. SESSIONS EIGHT AND NINE: TEACHING VOCABULARY
8/9.1. AIMS:
• To consider strategies for teaching
vocabulary
• To introduce ideas for vocabulary practice
through activities and games
10. SESSION TEN: TEACHING BEGINNERS
10.1. AIMS:
• To experience being taught an unseen
language
• To consider key issues involved in the teaching
of beginners
11/12. SESSIONS ELEVEN AND TWELVE:TEACHING GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT
11/12.1. AIMS:
• To explore the relationship between
context, language form and language function
• To present
a model for introducing new language structures to students
13. SESSION THIRTEEN: CORRECTION TECHNIQUES
13.1. AIMS:
• To consider effective strategies
for correcting student errors
14. SESSION FOURTEEN: LANGUAGE GAMES
14.1. AIMS:
• To consider the value of language
games in the classroom
• To introduce and use a variety
of language games
• To consider ways in which these can
be adapted according to teacher objectives and the needs of students
15. SESSION FIFTEEN: PRODUCTIVE SKILLS: (SPEAKING)
15.1. AIMS:
• To introduce the basic principles
that underpin the teaching of speaking and discussion skills
• To introduce a variety of activities for speaking skills lessons
• To provide an opportunity for peer teaching and evaluation
of the effectiveness of strategies employed
16. SESSION SIXTEEN: PRODUCTIVE SKILLS (WRITING)
16.1. AIMS:
• To introduce the basic principles
that underpin the teaching of writing skills
• To introduce
a variety of activities for writing skills lessons
17. SESSION SEVENTEEN: ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
17.1. AIMS
• To consider the issues involved in
teaching Business English
• To review materials available
for Business English and other areas of English for Specific Purposes
18. SESSION EIGHTEEN: TEACHING CHILDREN, TEACHING IN ONE TO ONE SITUATIONS,
TIME-LINES
18.1. AIMS:
• To consider the specific issues involved
in the teaching of children
• To consider the specific
issues involved in one to one situations
• To review tenses
through time lines
19. SESSION NINETEEN: ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS
19.1. AIMS:
• To consider the principles underpinning
good assessment
• To consider ways of conducting initial
assessments and subsequent student progress
• To provide
an opportunity for trainees to engage in a self and peer assessment
process
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
1/2. SESSIONS ONE AND TWO: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH GRAMMAR
3/4. SESSIONS THREE AND FOUR: PRESENT TENSES
5/6. SESSIONS FIVE AND SIX: PAST TENSES
7/8. SESSIONS SEVEN AND EIGHT: FUTURE TENSES
9. SESSION NINE: MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS, REPORTED SPEECH
10. SESSION TEN: GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
11. SESSION ELEVEN: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
12. SESSION TWELVE: THE PASSIVE VOICE
13. SESSION THIRTEEN: RELATIVE CLAUSES, PHRASAL VERBS
PHONOLOGY
1. SESSION ONE:
1.1. AIMS:
• To introduce the phonetic symbols
used to represent the sounds of English
• To focus on
‘schwa’
• To outline problems students of
English have reconciling the spelling of English with its pronunciation
2. SESSION TWO:
2.1. AIMS:
• To look at minimal pairs and how they
can aid the process of solving pronunciation problems
•
To look at word stress and stress shifts in words
• To
look at sentence stress
• To look at the effect intonation
has on meaning
3. SESSION THREE:
3.1. AIMS:
• To look at strong and weak forms of
words
• To look at features of connected speech
• To look at sound deletions and mergers |
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Teaching Jobs Overview - Italy
Most of our Teachers have had very good luck in securing employment in Italy.
Teachers have found work in Rome, Milan, Florence, Torino, Bologna, Palermo,
Siracusa, Napoli, Foggia, Genova, Padova, Modena, and a dozen smaller cities
in between.
The job market in Italy is rather good at the moment, and finding employment
is only difficult if you wait until the last day of the course to begin
looking. If you are diligent you will certainly locate work in no time.
The training center staff will provide you with a list of schools in Florence
and elsewhere in Italy and help you with resume and interview preparation.
You will have sessions on resume/CV planning and interview techniques, and
there is a large database of employment resources and connections in Italy
which is made available to trainees.
The average salary in Italy is about 1,000-1,500 Euros per month.
This
varies depending on location, the school, and the number of hours worked
per month.
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Accommodation & Communications in Italy
Accommodations available during training consist either of a shared or private
bedroom in an apartment near the training center.
Apartments are shared with fellow trainees, local residents, and/or students
from other schools. You will have either a shared or private bedroom, a
shared bathroom and kitchen, and access to laundry facilities. The apartments
are comfortable and simply furnished. Kitchens are equipped with basic cooking
utensils, stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, blankets, and sheets.
Italians own more mobile phones per person than any other nationality in
Europe. There are four main companies from which you can get a temporary
or prepaid account if you already own a GSM, dual- or tri-band cellular
phone. You will usually need your passport to open an account. Always check
with your mobile service provider in your home country to ascertain whether
your handset allows use of another SIM card (usually they do not). If yours
does, it can cost as little as 10.00 to activate a local prepaid SIM card
(sometimes with 10.00 worth of calls on the card).
Internet cafes
are abundant in Florence and charge between 1-3 euros per hour. Shop around
for the best price.
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Course Start Dates
Course Price
Italy - Florence
TEFL / TESOL
• TEFL / TESOL Course
• Job Placement Assistance
• 24/7 Support
• International TEFL / TESOL Certificate
$1,695 USD
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~ Accommodation is NOT included in this price
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To begin the process of signing up for a English Teaching TEFL / TESOL Program
please complete the application form.
This application process is free and you are under no financial obligation
until we accept your application, and request your written commitment and
payment.
• Fill in all areas of the application form
• Provide a convenient phone number so we can call you
• Make sure you say why you have chosen this course and your objectives
for teaching English
• Check that your email address and phone number are correct
• Submit your application and we will get back to you soon
You MUST be & have the following before signing
up if you plan on working in one of the counties.
1) Be a Native English Speaker from one of the following countries: United States, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand.
2) Have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is any subject
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