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Being an English Language Assistant
Wednesday, 22 February 2012Erin is studying French and Spanish with Catalan at Lancaster University and is currently on her year abroad in Barcelona, working as an English Language Assistant in a primary school with 5-12 year olds. Here are her top tips for being an ELA, the plus and minus points, things to take with you, the career benefits and useful online resources to help anyone interested in being a language assistant on their year abroad.Published in Language Assistants -
The Mole Diaries: Pisa
Saturday, 03 December 2011Rachel is studying Italian and Spanish at Exeter University and spent her year abroad living in Pisa, Italy, and commuting by train to Viareggio where she was a British Council Language Assistant in a Liceo Scientifico. She says, "I did beginners Italian so I struggled at the beginning but I decided to stay over the summer (up until the start of 4th year this September) after my contract finished with the British Council in May because I loved it so much,and ended up being there for 12 months! I worked in a restaurant in Pisa over the summer for an Italian family and continued teaching English privately."
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Katie's Prep for Parentis (Bordeaux)
Tuesday, 06 September 2011With a little over 2 weeks to go before I jump feet-first into the biggest adventure of my life so far, I’ve decided to take advantage of a rainy afternoon and start writing my blog…Well, after baking cakes, spending an unnecessary amount of time on Facebook and every other form of procrastination that, as a student, I have managed to perfect.
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Language as a Window into Human Nature
Thursday, 21 July 2011That's a reason to study a language if ever I heard one! This is an RSAnimate illustration of Steven Pinker's talk on "how the mind turns the finite building blocks of language into infinite meanings". He discusses veiled bribes, requests, seductions, sollicitations and threats in an effort to explain how explicit language creates mutual knowledge... What do you think?! And don't you just wish you could draw like this guy?! *swoon*Published in Blog -
Are you Britain's most multilingual student? Win fame and an iPad2!
Friday, 03 June 2011To mark the launch of their new language learning courses, Collins and Livemocha – the world’s largest online language-learning community – are searching for Britain’s most multilingual student.
To enter, you must be:- A student (aged 16 to 22 years)
- Conversant in multiple languages
- Believe you have what it takes to be awarded the title of 'Most Multilingual Student in Britain'.
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10 multimedia ways to spice up children's French-learning
Thursday, 02 February 2012A friend of mine has an enthusiastic French-loving 14 year-old son who is keen to continue his language learning outside the classroom - not in a pushy-parent way, but in a 'why can I only learn French according to my timetable?' sort of way. I said I could come up with ten fun, interactive, multimedia ways to keep French fresh in his mind in the evenings, weekends and holidays, and thought I would share them with the world - just in case there are other parents (or Language Assistants!) in the same situation. First and foremost though, here is the Why Study Languages? site to kick-start the enthusiasm.
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Comenius Assistantships explained
Tuesday, 15 November 2011Becoming a Comenius assistant is a great way to experience first-hand teaching experience if you’re debating getting into teaching as a career choice. During your Comenius assistanship, you will get the opportunity to improve your language skills, work with fellow teachers and gain an insight into teaching techniques and the educational system in other European countries.
Comenius assistants are expected to work in schools and colleges across Europe for 12 to 16 hours per week, over a period of 13-45 weeks.Published in Language Assistants -
Collins launches pioneering eBook range
Monday, 29 August 2011True to its pioneering spirit Collins is launching 40 eBooks this summer for a range of eBook readers including Kindle and iPad. Collins is also famous for innovating the first illustrated dictionaries (1840s), the Gem dictionary (1902), and the world’s first language database, the Collins Corpus (1987).Published in Language Learning Resources -
The Mole Diaries: Epernay
Tuesday, 28 June 2011Mair Roberts is studying French & Linguistics at Oxford. She chose to be an English Language Assistant with the British Council as she was curious about teaching. In the end, she was given the Champagne-Ardenne region and taught in a town called Epernay. Here’s her year abroad account...Published in French-speaking -
British Council English Language Assistant programme
Saturday, 28 May 2011The British Council English Language Assistant programme spans five continents, placing people in 15 countries around the world. Becoming a Language Assistant is an experience that will stay with you for life: as well as improving your language skills and exploring a community, you'll build your sense of independence and gain the satisfaction of firing young imaginations.
Published in Language Assistants
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