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British Council Language Assistants ProgrammeRosie Kennedy, Product Delivery Officer

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Language Assistants Programme

•Worldwide network of bi-lateral programmes

•2,500 Language Assistants from the UK support the teaching of English in 14 countries around the world, and 2000 Modern Language Assistants teach their native language in the UK

•Aim: improve both the language ability of the assistants and their students as well as support opportunities to expand cultural awareness and understanding

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Where can assistants go?

•French-speaking countries•German-speaking countries•Spanish-speaking countries

•Italy, •China

Latin America?

France?

Spain?

China?

Italy?Germany?

Switzerland?Belgium?

Austria? Canada?

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English Language Assistants

• Help to teach English

• Work with class teacher or in small groups

• Develop students’ confidence and competence in English

• Not class teacher (in most countries) so introduce UK contemporary culture in the classroom

• Discuss sport, music, fashion, politics etc.

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What skills will assistants gain?

Confidence, Independence, Social skills, Cultural awareness,

Communication skills, Planning skills, Organisational skills,

Patience, Adaptability, Public speaking experience, Ability to

live abroad, Improved language skills, Self-sufficiency, Self-

reliance, Budgeting skills, Ability to live alone, Maturity,

Resilience, Initiative, Teamwork skills, Open-mindedness,

Time management skills, Assertion, Self-Knowledge,

Resourcefulness, Presentation skills, Perseverance, Ability to

cope in a wide range of situations, Tolerance, Problem-solving,

Self-motivation, Diplomacy, Leadership, Creativity,

Professional work experience, Listening skills, Negotiation

skills, Research skills, Ability to improvise

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• Aimed at graduates only• No language requirement

• 1st Sept – 30th June (approx.)• 20 hours per week

• Two weeks training provided• Paid salary equivalent to local

teacher’s• Free accommodation• Return flight paid for upon

completion of the contract

Language Assistants China programme

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http://www.britishcouncil.org/language-assistants

→ click on the ‘Become a Language Assistant’ tab for:- country specific pages- case studies from previous assistants- information about our application procedures

Email: Assistants.UK@britishcouncil.orgTwitter: @Languageasst Blogs: http://www.britishcouncil.org/blog

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