TESOL ITALY TRIESTE LOCAL GROUP
The Local Group Coordinator organizes periodic seminars and workshops in Trieste and online. Participation is Free of Charge for TESOL members and for 1st time attendees.
In 2020/21 TESOL meetings will move to ZOOM and feature international experts, sharing their experiences.
If you're an English Teacher and want to get involved, Contact us at: tesolitalytrieste@gmail.com
If you're an English Teacher and want to get involved, Contact us at: tesolitalytrieste@gmail.com
We're always looking for speakers.
Join our Mailing list to remain informed of upcoming events. LINK for TESOL Trieste MAILING LIST
TESOL ITALY's mission is
- to develop the expertise of those involved in teaching English to speakers of other languages
- to foster professional growth and active participation in language teaching.
This includes promoting community understanding of the role of language in a progressively changing environment while respecting individual language rights.
Professional development activities offered to teachers:
- Language improvement courses
- CLIL language improvement and methodology courses
- Pre-service and in-service training
- Self-development opportunities
- Training of teacher trainers
- All-day seminars
- After-school workshops
- Annual National Convention
- Local Group Activities
The US Embassy is offering a Virtual Speaker Program in ENGLISH with American officers from the US Mission to Italy.
The program is dedicated to Middle School and High School Classes. It's a great opportunity allowing the Embassy to speak in schools, that in the past they could rarely or never visit for logistic reasons.
Teachers can select one or more topics about the United States. The presentations are in English, usually with the support of a PowerPoint Presentation.. Usually the guest speaker does a 30 minute presentation. followed by questions and answers.
US Presidential Elections could be an interesting topic for grade 12 / 13 students. In addition, the Embassy proposes these titles.
African-American History Month - celebrated in February
Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement
Women’s History Month - Celebrated in March
Women’s Emancipation
U.S. Government/Political System
U.S. Election process
How to Become President of the USA
Career at the U.S. Department of State
U.S. Foreign policy/Bilateral relations between the U.S. and Italy
U.S./EU Relations
U.S. Education system
U.S. Holidays and Traditions
U.S. Culture
Cybersecurity
Immigration/Integration
Religious tolerance
Journalism ethics 101 - a basic rundown of what it takes to be a journalist, including examples of ethical questions/dilemmas journalists face on the job
Presentation on Presentations – tips and strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking and becoming a better presenter
Bullying and Cyberbullying
Multiculturalism and benefits of cultural exchange
National Parks
Environment/Wildlife/
Space and Space Policy
Health
Sports - specifically initiatives supporting women in sports and those with disabilities
Mindfulness - with the possibility to share a brief meditation
Immigration/Trafficking in persons - presented by an Italian Senior Specialist
Consular issues - travel between the U.S. and Italy, tourism, visas, etc.
Virtual Tour of the American Military Cemetery in Nettuno
World War II theme-related tours/discussions on Women, Hispanic Heritage, Italian Americans
If you are interested in having a Guest Speaker for you class, Contact the US Embassy directly via email at the below coordinates.
Maria Paola Pierini pierinimp@state.gov
Cultural Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States of America
Via Vittorio Veneto, 119/1
00187 Rome, Italy
Tel. (+39) 06 4674 2535 