How had is it to get a job teaching english in Italy? I dont speak Italian but I speak a little Spanish and pick up languages pretty fast. Should I just move there and start looking or is there a process, I have heard so many different things from different people. Any suggestions would be a great help.
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bjoern
Do you have any qualifications (except having English as your native language) - some degree in teaching etc.?
Are you expecting to get a normal salary or simply some pocketmoney or a free meal?
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lindseyloo
I have a degree in pyschology and I have volutneered at various places to help tutor children. I would need something to live off of but thats all. I heard that its very hard for an american to get a working visa in Italy.
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suiko
Yes, remember that you will be in competition with plenty of British and Irish teachers, many, or even most, of whom will have specific EFL qualifications (RSA etc). And schools may not want the hassle of getting you a work permit. So without qualifications, you will probably only be offered jobs that no one else wants. There is also a general preference for British English.
If you do decide to go ahead, make sure you're there in early September.
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seaneendubh
start contacting schools like inlingua and find out.
there's no shortage of demand, it's common for adults & schoolchildren to seek out extra lessons so there's plenty of schools in every major city.
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lucapal
Like Suiko says it'll be difficult- there are several problems eg you're not European,no specific qualifications etc. You can probably pick up private work but that takes time to set up.If you can survive til you have built up a reasonable number of clients you can live well on private students,even without qualifications.
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