Thursday, December 8, 2011

Have you ever been to Italy

Have you ever been to Italy?
I haven't. I travel a lot though. Well, anyways my mom is seriously thinking about moving there. So if you have been: Did you like it? Was it nice? Are the people nice? And if you know, are the schools in Italy good? Thanks! <3 =]
Polls & Surveys - 9 Answers
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No :o(
2 :
I haven't but I would love to go there.
3 :
NO, BUT i WOUlD likE TO ViSiT THERE SOMEDAY.
4 :
No, but I would love to visit.
5 :
I lived there for 5 1/2 years Yes I liked it It was nice the water is so clear I lived on an island in the Mediterranean. The people are pretty nice(there's thieving gypsies in Rome) There is a high school in Rome called St. Stephen's. It's a good school.
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i lived there for two years, the larger cities are filthy the countryside is beautiful, they really don't care for Americans there. but who does these days
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Yes,twice. In Rome and in Venice. They are nice cities but I din't like the people too much. Carlos.
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Yes, I used to live there and visit often. I already answered these Q's in my E-mail to you. =)
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So if you have been: Did you like it? yes it is awesome Was it nice? Yep I love it and the shopping is amazing Are the people nice? yes they are wonderful And if you know, are the schools in Italy good? Well are the schools in america good? It all depends on the school, the american school is amazing in Rome although I don't know much about others. Italy is awesome I have been lots of times and my mom spent two semesters of college their. And you will never have better pizza, this may sound weird but the potato pizza is AMAZING

Thursday, December 1, 2011

my 15 year old daughter is travelling to italy in january for two weeks with school we know it will be cold

my 15 year old daughter is travelling to italy in january for two weeks with school we know it will be cold?
need some suggestion for clothes and footwear they will be going to rome assisi florence and venice please help
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Hi, I don't know where you live and what temperature you are used to. I don't even know which clothes style you are used to. Anyway, is not so cold in those italian cities and towns during the winter. I live in one of those places and know the others. Florence/Assisi are the coldest and Venice the wettest, while Rome is the wormest. In these situations, the layer (onion) style is the best way to get dressed, they say. So, in my opinion, winter blue-jeans, some pullovers, a bomber jacket, a long heavy windcheaters, (or just one long windcheaters with separeted heavy padding), are the solution. Complementing clothing like gloves, one scarf, a woollen hat, are needed. About footwear, Timberland kind of boots or Nike kind of gym shoes are very ordinary here among the yougth during the winter. A pair of waterproof gumboots would be very comfortable in Venice, but just in case it will rain a lot or there will be high tide. And they can be bought there too, in any ironmonger's (20/30 euro). Hope this can help. myahoo!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

I am an American looking to teach English in Italy. I have double citizenship, can I teach in any school? Thx

I am an American looking to teach English in Italy. I have double citizenship, can I teach in any school? Thx?
Also, has anyone taught in the summer language camps? Was it a good job? Did it give you good experience? Thanks in advance. P. Greco
Teaching - 3 Answers
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Not any school; it will be a matter of beurocracy which prevents you from teaching in a public school. However, you can certainly go for private langauge schools or universities and even try for the state schools. Personally, however, I've never heard of Summer camps happening in Italy.
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I worked for ACLE in a Park near Naples one year, and it was pretty good. , the kids went in the swimming pool and did activities for a few hours, and then we did a lot of fun games with them. Most all of, the other tutors were great, too. I think I was lucky because I have heard of some bad experiences, too like poor organization and dirty lodging. In my case the camp director was great - she even invited us to dinner and took us sight-seeing over the weekend. Plus, the Mom of the family I stayed with made the best pasta! Yum! Yes, you will definitely eat great food there, and it might make up for some minor inconveniences. If you have double citizenship, that must mean you have some contacts in Italy. If so, you should ask them their opinions. It is SO true about knowing the right people! It makes all the difference. You probably have a huge advantage if you have family there!
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Actually, you have a much better chance at teaching in public schools than, say someone who isn't an EU citizen. I agree with the most recent answer, your contacts should be your best resource. I have been teaching English in Italy for almost 6 years now, and I can say that it is actually a VERY GOOD time for you to get started (even if it would better if you had a little experience). If you don't have experience, maybe a summer camp would be a good way to get it. Then, when public school (or private, if you wish - but not recommended) jobs open up in September, you will be more qualified for them. I would also suggest a TEFL (teaching english as a foreign language) certificate if you don't already have one. Where is your family in Italy? Are they in Campania? It would be great, because that is where the $$ jobs are right now. Good Luck!