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Work-Study

Posted By: Language Link, Russia
Date: December 10, 2007

Language Link's work-study programme is perfect for those who want to really immerse themselves in the riches of Russian language and culture while also gaining valuable EFL teaching experience. Work-Study participants spend approximately half their time studying Russian, and the other half working as a teacher of English. The programme thus provides a unique and affordable opportunity to greatly improve your Russian language proficiency, while simultaneously acquiring invaluable international work experience.

There are two programmes – Programme A, for those without a recognised TEFL qualification and Programme B, for those who do have a TEFL qualification.

Programme A includes a two week intensive TEFL training course and then an internship, which leads to an in-house TEFL certificate. During this paid internship, you teach 12 – 18 academic hours per week and attend 9 - 18 academic hours of Russian language tuition each week. The contracts last 16, 24 or 36 weeks plus 2 weeks of training.

Programme B contracts last 12, 24 or 36 weeks. As with Programme A, you teach 12 – 18 academic hours and attend 9 -18 hours of Russian language tuition per week. Academic support is provided by Language Link's Directors of Studies.

For the independent traveller, getting to Russia can be a minefield of red-tape, but Language Link simplifies the task and helps you every step of the way. Work-Study participants pay a programme fee, which covers language tuition, accommodation, visa support, medical services, immigration fees, work-permission and airport transfer (plus teacher training for programme A). You are paid for each academic hour that you teach, and your salary increases over time.

To apply for programme A, go to http://www.jobs.languagelink.ru/jobs/application/apply_online_work-study_a.php
To apply for programme B, go to http://www.jobs.languagelink.ru/jobs/application/apply_online_work-study_b.php

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