TEACH ENGLISH AT THE AMERICAN HOME
IN VLADIMIR, RUSSIAThe Serendipity American English and Culture Program has been in continuous operation at the American Home in Vladimir, Russia since September 1992. The program is a service of Serendipity: Russian Consulting & Development, Ltd.—now known as Serendipity-Russia. Demand for English lessons from "native speakers" remains very strong.
In addition to classes, our teachers offer lectures on topics of special interest to Russians. Recent presentations have ranged from the "realities" of American higher education to much lighter fare such as the American preoccupation with physical fitness.
This is an exceptional opportunity to experience Russia in a uniquely supportive atmosphere and to accomplish something worthwhile in the process. Previous teachers have commented very favorably on the quality of our facilities and teaching materials; the tremendous support provided by their colleagues, including our dedicated Russian staff; and how much they have enjoyed their Russian students. Our former teachers have parlayed their experience into employment in Moscow or stateside—or into admission to major graduate programs.
Program Benefits Include
•A stipend
•Room and board with a Russian family
•Three hours per week individual Russian lessons taught by trained native speakers
•Pleasant, well-equipped and well-organized working environment in the "first American home in Russi"
Teacher Responsibilities
Round trip airfare to Moscow; one year multi entry visa—Serendipity provides full visa support and pays the visa fee on the Russian side—the teachers pay the visa fee on the American side; and maintenance of health insurance coverage in the U.S. plus emergency medical evacuation coverage. (Limited medical expenses in Russia, with the exception of medications, are covered.)
Specific training in teaching English as a foreign language. We now require all the new teachers who have not already received comparable training to take an online course from ICAL before their arrival in Vladimir. We have the newly hired teachers take the course together—and we have them do additional work on grammar before arriving in Vladimir the second week of August. TESOL “certification” is now required by the Russian government.
Substantial information is available on our web site: www.serendipity-russia.com
Also see www.vladimir-russia.info
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Ron Pope, President
Serendipity English Program
1403 Kingsridge Drive
Normal, Illinois 61761-2860
Phone: (309) 454-2364
E-mail: RonPope42@cs.com
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