Kate
MemberEnglish expat in Italy
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16 posts
About me
English
Lives in Livorno
Speaks English, Italian, Portuguese
Registration: 21 June 2012
Activity
English teaching job. by slavicwoman
Hello! Where can I find a job as an English teacher with a TESOL certificate? I live in Rome.
Hi, I worked in Rome for 15 years. They require you to be a native speaker and the salaries are rubbish. Look on Wanted in Rome online. Good luck! Kate Read More
Need to meet new people in Tuscany by country bumkin
Hi there! Am going bonkers here in Livorno....am looking for people who'd like to discover Tuscany at weekends. Look forward to hearing from you!
Hi Susan, Am from Gloucester, England and have been in Italy for over 25 years. I ended up here in Livorno for my job - I teach English at the British School. I've never liked Livorno and have tried to leave numerous times but always come back to ... Read More
Need to meet new people in Tuscany
Hi there! Am going bonkers here in Livorno....am looking for people who'd like to discover Tuscany at weekends. Look forward to hearing from you! Read More
From Livorno to Lucca??? by UnDolceVita
I'm considering a move from Livorno to Lucca. Is there anyone living in Lucca who can provide me with candid insight about life "inside the wall?"
Hi Max, A couple of people want to meet up with me but I don't know how to get in touch in private with them. What do you do in this case? Just send a msg with your phone number? Thanks, K Read More
From Livorno to Lucca??? by UnDolceVita
I'm considering a move from Livorno to Lucca. Is there anyone living in Lucca who can provide me with candid insight about life "inside the wall?"
Hi, Problem is, I don't know how to contact people in private. Do I leave my phone number or what? CB Read More
Purchasing household goods in Lucca Province by sognatore Toscana
Ciao Having bought our house in the hills above Lucca my husband and I need to buy several items as a matter of urgency. 1. A cooker ( bottled gas hob and electric oven) 2. Vacuum Cleaner 3. Big umbrella for the terrace 4. Lawn mower and ...
I don't know if you'd be into it but there are a lot of second hand stores now in Italy, with really good prices and sometimes the items are brand new. When I moved into my flat I had nothing so tried these places and managed to furnish the place ... Read More
From Livorno to Lucca??? by UnDolceVita
I'm considering a move from Livorno to Lucca. Is there anyone living in Lucca who can provide me with candid insight about life "inside the wall?"
Hi Paola, did you mean us to meet up aswell? If so, let me know! Thanks, Kate Read More
From Livorno to Lucca??? by UnDolceVita
I'm considering a move from Livorno to Lucca. Is there anyone living in Lucca who can provide me with candid insight about life "inside the wall?"
Hi there, Haven't been on the site recently. Am free most evenings or at weekends. Let's meet up if you're still here. Kate Read More
Is it possible as a non-citizen to sell real estate in Italy? by kthaye2
I would have thought that Livorno would be a place to meet many American expats. There is a resort for the US government down there. many americans i knew went to the beach and camping at Camp Darby. my wife and i lived in Germany for about 5 ...
Being where exactly? You mean Livorno? Forget it! I had a colleague last year who had to be here to be with her husband. When she wasn't at work she couldn't leave the house....it was too depressing for her. Luckily they moved back to New York. I'd ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Torino by tdiodati
Hi, I was hoping that some of you may be able to help me in my research. My husband has lived and worked in Torino (at Fiat) before, in 2009. I have always felt like I have an Italian heart and we have begun the process of him applying for his ...
Hello, I spent some time in Turin last year and liked it - the people are very polite and it's been given a real facelift. I teach English to Italians and enjoy it.....the minimum a school would accept is a TEFL Certificate. I don't have a ... Read More
Is it possible as a non-citizen to sell real estate in Italy? by kthaye2
I would have thought that Livorno would be a place to meet many American expats. There is a resort for the US government down there. many americans i knew went to the beach and camping at Camp Darby. my wife and i lived in Germany for about 5 ...
There is no work in Italy...not even washing up or cleaning. The people who work here for the summer season are employed for years by the same employer, hence no new job openings. My boyfriend has been unemployed for nearly 4 years, and he'd do ... Read More
English teaching in Tuscany! by jsamarani
The position is about the best job you can have, working In or around small little towns around Tuscan hills, villas, and beautiful scenery. There is enough great food to please your appetite and life is not too expensive when you compare it with ...
I don't want to put the dampers on things but if you work here as an English teacher,you will get a very low salary, no health benefits, sick or holiday pay. I've been teaching all over Italy for over 20 years and am now in Tuscany. I love the job ... Read More
I need talking in / out of making my dreams come true..... by peteandadog
I guess I am going to probably be the maddest person on here but here goes.... I have two dreams, 1. Live overseas 2. Learn Itallian.... All my life I have had these dreams and being 36, divorced with a dog it is about time I either stopped ...
Hi Pete, Out of interest I wanted to know if you and your dog came to Italy in the end? And how it went? I was going to give you some encouragement but noticed it was an old post. Let me know! Read More
Hello! by countrylane
Hi, I'm 'Countrylane' ... I miss English speaking people , male or female - just looking for new contacts for social friendships! Would love to hear from you all! Thanks...
Hi, I'm currently in Livorno, on the coast but a short train ride from Pisa so if you fancy coming then you're welcome. I'm actually planning on moving to Pisa myself this autumn. Read More
From Livorno to Lucca??? by UnDolceVita
I'm considering a move from Livorno to Lucca. Is there anyone living in Lucca who can provide me with candid insight about life "inside the wall?"
Hello, I'm an English woman living in Livorno and have tried to leave many times because I hate it! I've always come back for my job but this time I'm thinking of moving to Pisa and commuting. I'd love to meet up....I have found it very difficult ... Read More