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Erin 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 Teach AbroadTags -
If you choose to work in Europe on your year abroad, you might be able to apply for the Leonardo scheme. Part of the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme, it aims to support UK vocational education and training (VET) organisations, staff and learners to work together with EU partners to improve training, skills and employability.
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If you are one of the many who choose to work on their year abroad, you’re bound to be worried about what to do, where to go and where to apply for work. Thinking about which sector to work in, which skills you’d like to polish and how much of your language you choose to work with will be crucial decisions when it comes to determining your ideal placement. Do you want to work in an international corporation or a small company; do you want to work more on your language or on your professional skills; do you value the location more than the job itself...So many questions and so many hoops may feel a little overwhelming. Find out which jobs you could go for on your year abroad with the following ideas...
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University leavers are increasingly finding that they need some professional experience to complement their academic credentials in order to land their first job. Your year abroad is the perfect time to stand out from the crowd as you gain important work experience while you can still access financial support from student loans, travel bursaries and Erasmus grants from the European Union.Published in Internships AbroadTags -
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Surface area: 83,870 km²
Population: 8.2 Million
Largest cities: Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck
Unemployment rate: 4.2% (Apr 2011)Published in Work Abroad
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10 tips to help you make the most of your foreign internship
Written by Rosie Minikin Tuesday, 07 February 2012So you’re in a foreign country, with an internship poised to throw all its linguistic and professional challenges your way. I honestly believe the attitude with which you approach your internship determines whether you are destined to rock your gig and leave with your pockets full of contacts and lead-on prospects, or just let it pass you by.Published in Internships AbroadTags -
Becoming 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 Teach AbroadTags -
This post was submitted by Sarah Fudin who currently works in community relations for the University of Southern California's Master of Arts in Teaching program, which provides the opportunity for students to earn an MA in TESOL online.
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Surface area: 41,530 km²
Population: 17 Million
Largest cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag, Utrecht, Eindhoven
Unemployment rate: 5.1% (Mar 2011)Published in Work AbroadTags -
The 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.
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