TESOL Course in ITALY, Rome
 Why
TESOL in Rome, Italy?
Italy, the land of art, architecture, sculpture, high fashion, the
Mediterranean and gastronomical delights. Italy is steeped in history.
As, the once invincible Roman Empire, Italy still fascinates the world.
Italy’s claim to fame matches TESOL’s
substantiality and popularity as a TEFL
course, promising lucrative
ESL careers to its trainees Today,
Italy is a highly-developed country with the 7th-highest GDP and the
seventeenth-highest Human Development Index rating in the world. Italy
has been a seminal place for many important artistic and intellectual
movements that spread throughout Europe and beyond, including the
Renaissance and Baroque. Perhaps Italy's greatest cultural achievements
lie in its long artistic heritage, which is often validated through the
names of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, Botticelli, Fra
Angelico, Tintoretto, Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian and Raphael, among
many others. Beyond art, Italy's contributions to the realms of
literature, science, and music cannot be overlooked. But Italy is not
just about monuments and structures, art and artists; it also has given
the world Gucci, Pasta, pizza, olives and gondolas. Italy is an
experience one can never forget easily. And, in order to make this
experience momentous, the TESOL
Certification
Program from TEFL
International is the best possible
choice for the Italy-bound tourists who also want to explore the
ESL world.
What is the attraction?
“It's hard to say what you'll find most breathtaking about the Eternal
City - the arrogant opulence of the Vatican, the timelessness of the
Forum, the top speed of a Fiat Bambino, the gory resonance of the
Colosseum, trying to cross a major intersection, or the bill for your
caffe latte. Make like the locals and souse your senses in the glut of
pleasures the city has to offer, from the grandiose thrill of feeling
centuries of turbulent history under your feet to the small but potent
intoxication of eating chestnut gelati on a hot day.” The Lonely Planet.
What is in it for you?
When in Rome, do as the Romans." That classic advice leads to a wealth
of options: Should you follow Augustus and Caesar, whose Rome is filled
with spectacular ancient structures? Or Michelangelo and Da Vinci, whose
city invites artistic pilgrimage? Amidst the cascade of options to
choose from in experiencing Italy, the best would be to take up a
TESOL
certificate course and
explore the city simultaneously.
Maybe you'll discover the Rome that enchants lovers
and sightseers alike? Rome encompasses all this and more. Explore the
seven hills, stop for an espresso by the Spanish Steps, sip a Chianti in
a hidden piazza. Sightseeing in Rome is exhilarating and exhausting.
That it wasn't built in a day is quickly evident when you start
exploring the temples, residences, basilicas, churches, palazzi, piazzi,
parks, museums and fountains. Rome's shop windows compete with its
monuments for your attention: it happens to everyone. Whether it's
designer clothing, jewellery, books, homewares or antiques, chances are
you'll find something that just has to be bought. Be it for shopping or
for TESOL training, for the archaic
architectures or the gourmet delights – Rome will prove to be simply
irresistible for the TEFL trainees.
The markets and neighborhood grocery stores sell fresh vegetables, meats
and fish. These ingredients contribute to one of the world’s great
culinary traditions. The pungent smell of a hundred different cheeses
and sandwich meats intermingled with the aroma of freshly baked bread
would drive even the most fastidious eater crazy.
On the tourist map
‘Rome was not built in a day’ will be evident once you start visiting
the attractions of Rome. Dedicated to the seven planetary divinities and
featuring an interior of gorgeous marble, the Pantheon is one of the
most impressive monuments of Augustan Rome. The Trevi Fountain is
certainly the most famous and photographed fountain in Rome, legend has
it that whoever throws a coin into the pond will return to Rome. The
Roman Forum is the commercial, political and religious center of ancient
Rome, which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn,
Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestals. Vatican Museums is the
biggest collection of art in the city, including Michelangelo's ceiling
of the Sistine Chapel. Rome's squares or Piazze are one of the main
attractions of the Italian Capital, perhaps 'the core' of the city
itself.
It is a place for meeting each other, to amuse, chat with friends, and
for events or for the daily 'happy hour'. Thus, while you work towards a
blooming ESL career and get motivation from the
TESOL
certification program, let Rome be your inspiration.
Weekend excursions
The aspiring ESL
teachers on
TEFL training can plan weekend trips to the excursion spots
within Rome as well as in the vicinity.
You can swim in Rome, but only if you're quite
determined. Try the beaches on the Lazio coast, or if you can't be
bothered going that far, at a hotel pool; the best other alternative is
the large outdoor Piscina delle Rose. You can rent bicycles and cycle
near the Porta Pinciana in Villa Borghese. Villa Doria Pamphili, 2km
(1mi) south of the Vatican, is the largest park in Rome and a lovely
spot for a jog or gentle stroll. If you're sore from foot-slogging from
one monument to the next, reward yourself by escaping to the relaxing
thermal springs mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy. They're near Viterbo,
90km (55mi) north of Rome. If you dont mind crowds, particularly when
it's hot, head to the Trastevere flea market on Sunday. It's vast,
lively and sells fascinating things if you put aside the whole morning
to browse.
Rome is surprisingly close to the sea and to the hills. You can take a
break in the nearby hills, where the air is noticeably cooler and
fresher, and you may even find a breeze. Alternatively you can enjoy a
day at the seaside, visiting one of the busy beaches near Rome, or
finding more tranquil stretches of sand to the south. Away from the
demanding TESOL sessions, a weekend trip to Lazio will help you see
sites of enormous archaeological interest, including very fine Etruscan
remains in the north of the region as well as later Roman ruins.
Striking temples of varying scale can be seen at Terracina, Palestrina
and Tivoli. If you're feeling more ambitious, you can easily journey
further. Swift train services run into Tuscany, Umbria and Campania, and
your options include Florence, Naples, Orvieto, Spoleto, Siena.
Evening and nightlife
You don't have to look far to be entertained in Rome. Opera or soccer,
dance or drinking - the Eternal City has it all. Romans don't drink a
lot, but there's a bar and club scene catering to those who do, or those
who just like getting dressed up; bars are mainly in the historic
centre, Trastevere and Testaccio. The TEFL
trainees thus can join in for a round of drink while exchanging views on
the continuing TESOL
course and its successful execution.
About our TEFL Location
The school building of TEFL
International is located close to the
Vatican, Sant’Angelo Castle and Piazza Navona in the heart of the city,
and lies along a subway line with easy access to exploring historic
Rome. We are on Via Visconti, building number 20 on the second floor.
The TESOL
school is close to a Chinese restaurant and the San Paolo-IMI
bank. The building is modern with spacious classrooms, complete with
televisions, video recorders, whiteboards, computer room and extensive
resource materials.
Connectivity
The easiest ways for the TESOL
trainees to make their way through the city are on foot, or by metro,
taxi or bus. The public buses and the metro are a great way to get
around the city. Try to get a day or a multi-day travel pass. You can
save time by not having to constantly queue and sort out foreign coins.
A 7-day travel pass in Rome is an excellent investment option as it
guarantees cheap and convenient mode of communication. The 7-day pass
pays for itself in 3 days of frequent travel on bus & metro. Day trips
from Rome make a refreshing break from the chaos, noise and pollution of
the city. They are also refreshingly cheap, since trains in Italy are an
economical means of transport, and the blue Cotral buses which serve the
area are frequent and cheap.
Weather
Rome's mild climate makes it visitable year-round; however, spring and
autumn are without doubt the best times to visit, with generally sunny
skies and mild temperatures (although late autumn, November, can be
rainy). The candidates traveling to Rome for the
TESOL
certificate course should
ideally be informed that the months of July and August are unpleasantly
hot (many Romans desert the city in August so many businesses close at
this time); from December to February there is briskly cold weather,
although it's rarely grey and gloomy. |
It is a very compact experience. Extensive learning but
fun.
A gear experience with TEFL International and very
helpful to find placement
