Red Lionness
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.
Who knows, you may spark a long-term passion for teaching. What's certain is that you'll return with skills and experiences that will make any recruiter sit up and take notice.
Here are the answers to some common questions...
Recruitment is now closed for the 2011-12 programme however they will be starting recruitment again in the Autumn for the 2012-13 programme.
Visit the British Council Language Assistants website for more information, and you can also follow them on Facebook.
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