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Introduction
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The world’s most popular destination for teachers.
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The friendliest and most enthusiastic students.
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Are degrees and certificates less important here?
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What qualifications are really necessary.
Teaching in Universities
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What makes Italian universities different.
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How foreigners work in Italian universities.
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Where to find the addresses of current staff.
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Who to contact and what to say.
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Where university positions are advertised.
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How to apply and be taken seriously.
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Where your best chances are.
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How to improve your chances.
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How to avoid wasting your time.
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How to supplement a part-time income.
Teaching in State Schools
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The advantages of working in state schools.
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What Italian students are like.
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What the official application procedure is.
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What the unofficial procedure is.
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If you should introduce yourself ...
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How the new system in some schools is different.
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What the official visa application process is.
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The easy way for Americans, Canadians and Australians.
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What teachers who work without a visa should know.
Teaching in Private Schools
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How private schools are different.
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What questions to ask before you start.
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The games private schools play.
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How to avoid the usual tricks.
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Imaginary schools promoting certificate courses.
Private Lessons
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Can you earn a living teaching private lessons?
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Advantages of private lessons: selling your services
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Where to find your own students.
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When to advertise and what to say.
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The best way to advertise.
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When advertising is no longer necessary.
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The wrong places to go (not where you think!)
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Negotiating with potential students.
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Which students to refuse (not the ones you think!)
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How much to charge (you need a calculator).
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Payment terms and conditions.
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Translations (when your Italian is good enough).
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Dealing with the tax police.
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How to avoid failure (easy if you know how).
Cultural Considerations
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The joy of volunteering in your free time.
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Why I’m telling you all this.
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The image and the reality of modern Italy.
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The nation’s recent, unwritten history.
Current Job List
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Original job announcements with contact info.
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Free updates by email for 30 days.
Bonus Chapter
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Little-known opportunities in nearby Albania.
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How to Start Your Own Private School.
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