🌍 TESOL Italy for English Teachers – Connect, Learn, Grow with colleagues and the Trieste Local Group
Are you an English teacher in Italy looking to expand your skills, meet like-minded professionals, and stay up to date with the latest in English Language Teaching (ELT)?
🎓 Join TESOL Italy and become part of our dynamic TESOL Trieste Local Group — a professional community that supports your development as an educator in a changing world.
🇮🇹 What Is TESOL Italy?
TESOL Italy (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a nonprofit organization run by teachers, for teachers. Founded in 1975 by Mary Finocchiaro and Renzo Titone, TESOL Italy is the Italian affiliate of TESOL International Association (USA) and an associate of IATEFL (UK).
TESOL Italy is also accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education (MIUR) – Direttiva 170/2016 – making it a valuable resource for teachers seeking recognized training and certification.
🌟 Why Join TESOL Italy?
TESOL Italy’s mission is to:
- Promote professional development in ELT
- Encourage best practices in language education
- Support teacher training and self-growth
- Advocate for language rights and community engagement
As a member, you’ll receive:
- The TESOL Italy Newsletter (5x per year)
- The academic journal Perspectives (2x per year)
- Access to local groups, including the TESOL Trieste Local Group
- Invitations to workshops, conventions, and seminars
🤝 TESOL Italy Collaborates With:
- MIUR – Italian Ministry of Education
- U.S. Embassy in Rome – Public Affairs Section
- British Council
- The Fulbright Commission
- Other language associations (ANILS, LEND, AISPI, ADILT, etc.)
- Italian universities and regional school offices
📚 What Kind of Training Is Offered?
TESOL Italy offers a wide range of professional development for English teachers:
- Language improvement courses
- Pre-service and in-service teacher training
- After-school workshops and full-day seminars
- Local group events
- Annual National Convention in Rome with over 60 sessions by international ELT experts
📍 TESOL Trieste Local Group – Get Involved Locally!
We invite you to join the TESOL Trieste Local Group, one of the many regional groups across Italy. Our local members organize:
- Free ELT workshops in Trieste
- Peer-led seminars
- Networking opportunities
- Local teacher support and mentoring
If you’re based in or near Trieste, this is your chance to connect with a supportive community of EFL educators committed to lifelong learning.
🎉 TESOL Italy National Convention
Don’t miss the TESOL Italy Annual National Convention, a must-attend event for all English language teachers in Italy. With dozens of talks, poster sessions, and a book/materials fair, it’s a great opportunity to gain inspiration and earn professional development credits.
💡 How to Become a TESOL Italy Member
It’s easy to join!
- Visit www.tesolitaly.org
- Call the Rome office at 06-4764-2432
- Email: tesolitaly@gmail.com
Annual Membership Fees: (You even can use your Carta Docente to pay the fee)
- €30 – Regular members
- €20 – University students under 30
- €15 – English Teaching Forum subscription (optional)
- €65 – Institutions (schools, universities, agencies)
🔗 Learn More and Stay Connected
👉 Visit the official website: www.tesolitaly.org
👉 Follow TESOL Italy on Facebook and social media
👉 Contact us to learn more about the TESOL Trieste Local Group tesolitalytrieste@gmail.com
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