Via Lingua Florence

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence

Length of Position: 4 week Intensive TEFL Program

Description: Our location is right in the historical center of Florence, just a few steps away from the world-famous Cathedral and Baptistery (Piazza Duomo). You will enjoy the excitement of studying with international colleagues and the environment of a very busy, professional language school. Along with the coursework we have also organised an extensive practice-teaching component as part of the course! On weekends and evenings you may also take part in our many extra-curricular activities such as guided walking tours, wine tasting, cinema, and enjoying many shops and restaurants.

Effective January, all Via Lingua trainees who successfully complete our 4-week course qualify for graduate Credits for an advanced degree.

Nova Southeastern University (NSU), U.S.A., has reviewed the Via Lingua CTEFL course and is proud to award graduate credits to all Via Lingua graduates. NSU provides all Via Lingua graduates with a certificate, stating that they have earned credits towards a Masters Degree in Education with a specialization in Teaching English as Foreign Language.

The Master of Science program in education, with a specialization in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, focuses on training current and future educators in the areas of foreign language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment and evaluation. This specialization provides students with a foundation in second language learning theories and instructional technologies and distance education; it then allows students to further explore advanced studies in applied linguistics or technology. Course content is research based and is infused with best practices in education.

Coursework in the Teaching English as a Foreign Language specialization is conducted entirely online. This approach allows students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. This distance delivery option allows busy professionals to complete their degrees without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

Faculty members for the Master of Science in Education are recognized scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition, many are also highly respected professional practitioners. They are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to inspire others.

Highlights: Whatever your goals and plans, this program combines a rewarding learning and teaching experience in international education in an unforgettable location.

Dates:
March 1 - 26, 2010 - April 12 - May 7, 2010 - May 24 - June 18, 2010 - August 2 - 27, 2010 - September 6 - October 1, 2010 - November 8 - December 3, 2010

Qualifications: You are not required to have had any previous teaching experience. During the four weeks of a TEFL course, we teach you the techniques of classroom management and teaching skills. We study the intricacies of English Grammar and Phonology. You'll be put into the position of the student and be taught an unknown language by a native speaker of that tongue who will not speak English. You'll study and discuss every aspect of teaching with highly qualified and experienced trainers. Most importantly, you'll teach real classes of local adult students. Each of these classes will be observed by one of your trainers. Detailed post-lesson feedback and analysis is given and problems dealt with in a thorough and professional manner. You cannot and will not emerge from a month long course as a person with nothing more to learn about the teaching of the English language. What we will do is impart to you the necessary basic skills and confidence to start you out successfully along what many find to be a highly rewarding and fascinating new road.

Cost in US$: USD 1,695

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of up to 10

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

American Language Center's Mission Statement: The American Language Center of Florence was founded in 1959 by the United States Information Service and then privatized in the 1960's. It is now one of the leading American English schools in Italy and has received approval from the Ministry of Public Education to teach American English and Culture. It is an active member of International organizations such as TESOL and NAFSA and it works closely with other American language schools throughout the world.

Year Founded: 1959