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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 -
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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A year abroad teaching in Austria: what you need to know
Written by Fleur Baikie Tuesday, 17 May 2011Fleur Baikie is studying French, Spanish and German at Durham university. She spent 5 months teaching as a Language Assistant with the British Council in Austria. Here she gives her tips about what to expect, and what to look out for...Published in Teach Abroad -
How to get onto TEFL: the ins and outs of teaching English abroad
Written by Giovanna PerciballiGiovanna Perciballi gives an account on the benefits of teaching English as a foreign language, whether students are looking for work on their year abroad or fancy beating the job cuts once they graduate.Published in Teach Abroad -
It’s hard to know where to start when looking for materials to prepare your classes as a language assistant. For me, my baptism of fire into the world of primary school teaching began when I turned up to one class on my first day and was given a box of English resources, with a Latin swish of the hand as if to say ‘Go forth and teach.’ Needless to say, I was terrified, I had to be creative in my methods given that I had no time to look through or prepare said resources.Published in Teach Abroad
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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 -
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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Amelia Clapham is teaching in Rheine, Germany, for her year abroad. Here, she gives us an insider's view of what it's like to manage classes, live with a host family and adapt to life in Germany...Published in Teach Abroad -
Claire Morley, based in Dresden on her Year Abroad, gives us an account of how her Language Assistantship is working out...
From what I’ve seen and heard, being an English Language Assistant is possibly one of the best things you can do on your year abroad and you don’t have to be the next budding teacher of the year to take on the challenge. Put simply, this job involves you being in a school, or maybe two, for twelve hours a week and getting a ridiculous amount of money for it, which can be spent on exploring your country (or border countries) on weekends or on days off.Published in Teach Abroad -
After George Osbourne announced severe cuts to the country budget earlier on in October, the British Council has subsequently suffered a £30m cut to its Language Assistantship fund, which spells real trouble for students planning on teaching during their year abroad in 2011-2012.Published in Teach Abroad
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