Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Italy next fall and I have SO many questions! For now, I will just ask two though. :-)
My biggest question is about WHERE I should think about living. Cost of living is a very big factor for me - affordable housing and general expenses is extremely important as ESL teachers do not get paid extraordinarily well (unfortunately). The second factor is, I do not want to live in a big, big city. I prefer smaller cities. And I love the ocean, so I am hoping for somewhere near the coast. So, does anyone have any suggestions for me?
My second question is - is it difficult to find living accommodations with a dog? I will be bringing my dog with me who is just about 10 kgs., a poodle mix and well behaved. I am worried about finding an apartment to live in that will allow dogs. Do I need to worry or are dogs common?
I appreciate anyone taking the time to reply! Thank you!
Hello all! I am currently enrolled in a university program to get my TEFL Certificate, studying to become a teacher of English to students of foreign languages. We have been asked to learn about others and how they have learned to read English, and so I have some questions I would love to hear your answers to! Because cultures are so different from one another, I am convinced people from different cultures will have different experiences, and I am very anxious to learn about yours!
I would greatly appreciate anyone taking the time to answer these questions!
At what age did you begin learning English?
Why did you choose to learn English?
Describe any first memories you might have about learning to read English. Was it a difficult experience, or easy?
What would you say is your current reading level, and are you doing anything at this time to improve (besides using italki! :-) )
What is the hardest part about reading in English for you?
And most important for me to know, what can a teacher do to make reading in English easier and more enjoyable?
Thank you to anyone who answers!
