hi! i'm 22 years old italian girl. this summer (from mid-july to mid-august) me and my bf, want to go to glasgow to improve our english, so we want to go on a work-holiday. can u help me sending informations about how to get a job there (any job that can make us improve english and preferely part-time) for about a month, and something about palces to stay that doesn't cost so much? maybe an apartment/room to rent....
thank u so much!! bye, candy from italy
2007-03-26 22:12:04 · 6 answers · asked by Gingerbread_Makeup 3 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
thank u taz!! i am sicilian too!! from catania....
2007-03-26 22:55:38 · update #1
Hi
I'm from Glasgow however my family moved from Sicily before I was born. There is a very large Italian community in Glasgow in fact there is an Italian club in Greenock (not far from Glasgow). The people from Glasgow are mostly very welcoming. The best areas to stay are the West End or the South Side. I would suggest that you house share as the rent in Glasgow is quite high, my brother Giovanni is a letting agent so he could help you find a place. Glasgow has the best shopping district outside of London - that's official. Concerning jobs I would recommend you and your boyfriend offer Italian Lessons. You can charge £10 - £15/hr and travelling expenses. The best place to advertise is on the internet, I would suggest www.gumtree.com - remember to click on "Glasgow". Also I am a Recruitment Consultant so I would be able to help you find part-time or full-time work. Glasgow has recently won awards for its culture and architecture.
I would also suggest that you don't go to England. As you can see from some of the answers, English people can be rather judgemental and rude. I would also strongly recommend that you don't go to America as they spell a lot of English words differently therefore pronounce them incorrectly.
xxx
2007-03-26 22:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi Candy, If you are looking for a place to rent try www.s1homes.com, and for jobs try www.s1jobs.com, they have lots of temporary vacancies lasting from about a week to 6 months, just make sure you do you research about the areas you want to stay in as they're are some rough areas in Glasgow, I hope you enjoy your time in Glasgow, if you need any more information give me an email xx
2007-03-27 05:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by stacie_yst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go to Glasgow, it won't improve your English, the Scots accent is too strong. Also Glasgow, or anywhere in Scotland for that matter, is not as hospitable and friendly as other parts of the UK. (Why not the USA, just as cheap once you've paid your fare).
2007-03-27 05:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by #+%? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you couldn't work part time and be able to afford rent.....you would have to work full time................flats in glasgow can be expensive unless you share with other people.......you could find work in bars and restaurants easily...........or call centres that need italian speakers......as for improving your english.....you don't have to be in England to learn english like the person before said.........we may have a different dialect but we still speak the same language............COME TO SCOTLAND, YOU WILL LOVE IT.
2007-03-27 05:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by tinkerbell 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt got o glasgow to improve on ur english, they dont speak proper english its very much a strong dialect based on english. the best place to go to learn english is southern england.
2007-03-27 05:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by rachel r 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2014-11-03 05:09:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋