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Summer Seminar in Foreign Language Teaching Methods at Penobscot School, the coast of Maine.

Source for Study Abroad, language schools, internships, international volunteer positions, teaching abroad, jobs, etc.

Edmund S. Muskie Fellowship Program in East Asia, Pacific Near East and North Africa.

National Gallery of Art – Directory of Teacher Programs and Resources. For educators of all disciplines at the k-12 level, for school administrators and museum professionals.

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Dept. of State. For fellowships in Russia and the New Independent States

Summer Program in the Andes designed to provide education students and professionals with an opportunity to prepare as teachers of English as a Second and Foreign language.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language course in Vancouver, Canada and Guadalajara, Mexico

Spanish Language Schools: Study Abroad in Latin America and Spain: Home Spanish language schools, volunteer/internship placements and other educational programs in Latin America and Spain

A standards organization on study abroad with international programs in over 30 countries.

International Program Administration & Foreign Language Jobs in International Career Employment Weekly

Conference Schedules for Linguists, Translators, Interpreters and Teachers of Languages

Intercultural exchanges in over 50 countries for students, volunteers, young adults and teachers.

Professional Translator Training Program Institutional and Corporate Sponsors

The Eurolingua Institute summary of its short and long-term foreign language learning programs.

French in France

French in Montpellier, South of France. Learn or improve your French in this superb year-round Mediterranean climate. Individual or group lessons, activities and visits. Meet lots of local native French speakers who studying languages at the Eurolingua Institute. We will -“twin” you with a French person of a similar age and with similar interests for an exceptional linguistic and cultural exchange ‘par excellence’.

Multi-Lingual Program

A unique Multi-Lingual Program is offered at the Eurolingua Institute’s ‘flagship’ language school and Corporate Headquarters in Montpellier, South of France, a beautiful historic university town and modern dynamic business centre, in a privileged location near the blue Mediterranean. Various language combinations are possible: French with English, French with Spanish, French with Italian, French with Portuguese, French with German, and French with Arabic.

Spanish in Spain

Málaga, on the Costa del Sol, enjoys a mild climate (average 22°c with 330 sunny days), calm waters, permanently blue skies and beautiful beaches. The Institute is located in the historic centre, close to all amenities - shops, restaurants, banks, cinemas and theatres. The beach is only 10 minutes away.

Italian in Italy

Our school is located in a beautiful Florentine palace in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, one of the finest historical squares in Florence (Tuscany). Our windows offer a splendid view of San Lorenzo and the Duomo - just a short walk away.

English in Florida, USA

Learn English naturally in a pleasant, entertaining and fun atmosphere at our school in sunny, downtown Clearwater, Florida. Experience and enjoy one of the most beautiful, white sandy beaches in the world, glorious sunsets, exciting night life and cultural events. Safe, secure and well protected. Close to all major tourist attractions with fine dining and dancing.

Paid Work Experience in the UK £70 (approx.US$105) per week, plus all meals and accommodation. Candidates must be following a recognized university course in tourism or some aspect of the hospitality industry or currently working in an hotel. Minimum 8 and 12 week assignments in hotels throughout the UK. Not usually in the London area.

Home Stay Programs (expert tuition, living in the teacher’s own home). Live and learn in the home of your private tutor and his/her family. Participate in all aspects of family life and culture. An unforgettable linguistic and cultural experience. 1 to 4 weeks, any

time of year. All ages and language levels. Locations in all the popular cities and regions.

Country Location List

Various group and/or individual language programs take place in: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden,

Linguahostel is pleased to offer three professional development opportunities for educators:

1. Basic Spanish and Culture for Teachers - This online course assists K-12 teachers (no prior knowledge of the Spanish language necessary) who need to communicate with the Spanish speaking members of the school community.

Basic Spanish and Culture for Teachers is specifically designed to be a blend of useful school related Spanish words and phrases, Hispanic cultural exploration and LEP teaching suggestions. All vocabulary and assignments are designed to be directly applicable to and useable in the school and classroom settings.

Basic Spanish and Culture for Teachers provides a professional development opportunity that is flexible and responsive to the needs of educators in the United States.

2. World Language Teaching Methodology and Culture - This online course is intended for both experienced and beginning K-12 world language teachers of Spanish, French, German, and Japanese, who would like the opportunity to update their language teaching methodologies and expand their knowledge of the target culture. World Language Teaching Methodology and Culture is specifically designed to be a blend of theory, current pedagogical approaches, and cultural exploration. All projects and assignments are designed to be directly applicable to and useable in the world language classroom.

3. French and Quebec Culture Program for Teachers (held at the Université de Montréal from June 23 - June 30, 2002) - Linguahostel in collaboration with the Université de Montréal is pleased to offer its fourth annual French and Quebec Culture Program for Teachers. This program is intended for teachers and future teachers of French who would like the opportunity to master a variety of teaching methods based on current pedagogical approaches integrated with Quebec cultural activities. All instruction and participant interaction is conducted entirely in the French language.

Participants of all programs receive 4 in-service credits, 60 Professional Development Points, and 6 Continuing Education Units all issued by Linguahostel, a registered professional development provider. Participants also have the opportunity to earn graduate credit from Cal State Fullerton for an additional fee.

Please visit our website: http://www.linguahostel.org for more information and online registration.

Please contact me should you have questions or would like to receive program enrollment booklets. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth White
Executive Director, Linguahostel
14 Edgewater Estates
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
518-561-0093
888-358-0093 - Toll-free
413-683-4320 - Fax
info@linguahostel.org
http://www.linguahostel.org

The Master of Arts in Teaching a Second Language (MATSL) degree is offered at Bennington College. This low-residency program is designed for working K-12 teachers of French and Spanish with a new session beginning in July of each year. For information about the program, contact the MATSL office at 802-440-4710 or matsl@bennington.edu, or visit our website at http://www.bennington.edu/acad_grad_matsl.asp.

Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy, a new initiative building on the expertise of both Middlebury College and the Monterey Institute of International Studies, offers one-month language immersions for middle and high school students in a summer-camp setting. MMLA combines the fun of summer camp with the opportunity to live in a foreign language, guided by skilled faculty and staff. Next summer MMLA will offer four languages -- Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish. Each summer camp adapts the renowned Middlebury Language Schools immersion with a curriculum and activities developed specifically to create all the fun of summer camp in the target language. The summer camps will run June 28-July 26, 2008, at St. Michael's College near Burlington, VT, Menlo College in Atherton, CA, and Hampshire College in Amherst. MA (student participation at Hampshire is through the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth). Whether you're interested in becoming part of a cutting-edge teaching team or have students who would love to join a vibrant language community, you can find out more at www.mmla.middlebury.edu or 802-296-2459.

Intensive Summer Language Institutes (ISLI) in Chinese, Arabic and Russian

The Department of State is pleased to announce Intensive Summer Language Institutes (ISLI) in Chinese, Arabic and Russian for 2008, part of the National Security Language Initiative. The goal of the program is to strengthen foreign language instruction in critical languages at U.S. schools by providing teachers with the opportunity to study intermediate- and advanced-level Chinese, Arabic, and Russian overseas. The summer 2008 program is open to current K-12 teachers as well as community college instructors of Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic and Russian. It is also open to students enrolled in education programs intending to teach these languages. Selected participants will receive international airfare, in-country travel, housing, meals, incidentals, classes, books, pre-departure orientation, educational and cultural excursions. For more information, please consult our website: http://www.americancouncils.org/programs.php?program_id=MTEy

The Language Travel Company (http://www.thelanguagetravelcompany.com) specializes in organizing language immersion programs for students of all levels and ages in Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In fact, the languages they offer include: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Greek, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic! In many locations their immersion programs also offer courses targeted especially toward teachers. They have several study locations that offer Spanish, French, German, and Italian, Portuguese, and Greek for Teachers courses. All of their language schools offer special interest courses dealing with sports, culture, professional fields, and even exam preparation, as well as standard, intensive, and super-intensive group lessons and private lessons courses.

In addition, The Language Travel Company offers Volunteer Work opportunities in the following countries:

- Costa Rica (Flamingo Beach, Monteverde, San Joaquin de Flores)

- Guatemala (Antigua)

- Peru (Cusco)

- Bolivia (Sucre)

- Ecuador (Quito)

- Chile (Santiago de Chile)

- Argentina (Buenos Aires)

- Russia (Moscow and St. Petersburg)

- Brazil (Maceio)

Their schools are all fully accredited language schools which offer the highest standards of teaching, and excellent facilities in carefully chosen study locations around the world. Many of their programs qualify for the transfer of academic credit and offer full cultural programs to compliment their student’s language learning.

TRAVEL AND STUDY ABROAD

French in France

Multi-Lingual Program

Spanish in Spain

Italian in Italy

English in Florida, USA

Russia/Ukraine/Lithuania

Country Location List