Surreal Legal Writing

Justice

Yes, I know it's odd to say it, but today's (it was still 'today' when I started writing this!) encounter with the advocates was a little bit on the surreal side.Would you believe that an examination of the language relating to liquidated damages, lept towards kangaroos, enduro and dirt bikes, … [Read more...]

Educators in need of Education?

School

Becoming a teacher in Italy is a traumatic process.  After having spent 7 years or so completing one of Italy's 5 year degree courses, prospective teachers then need to do an accreditation course.Our neighbour's daughter who has a degree in sociology, has not yet been able to find a permanent … [Read more...]

Burnt Midnight Oil

A little while back I was asked to prepare a short two day workshop on how to write a press release in English for the Media Relations master at the business school where I often find myself.After burning copious amounts of that old midnight oil, I came up with such a course.The first time this … [Read more...]

I’m Sorry, I don’t Understand….

....why schools in Milan are short of cash.Few would deny that Italy has some of the highest tax levels in Europe. Yet, despite the, apparently increasing, tax income, the schools in Milan actually ask parents for, in some instances, monthly contributions to help bolster funds. … [Read more...]

The Innovative Mr Alberico and his Sports Centre

Here is another story of a 'Good Italian Thing' that I discovered while starting a new English course last week which is tied to a part-time master in Sports Business Management. As you might expect, many of the participants are ex-sportsmen and women, and they are a fascinating bunch of people … [Read more...]