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 … [Read more...]
Educators in need of Education?
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]