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Forum: Italy
Sep 15th 2010, 12:30 am
Replies: 4
Views: 9,294
Posted By purplesally

Re: Becoming a state school teacher in Italy

Thanks Polly Put The Kettle On

That's kind of how I thought it was. I'm in the Livorno area and there's no shortage of teachers - only on Elba.

No PGGCE but I has a science degree and had heard...
Forum: Italy
Sep 13th 2010, 5:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,178
Posted By purplesally

Re: Flying cats in to Italy questions...

Here are a few places to help you get the info......haven't done it myself so I can't help, I'm afraid.

http://tuscany.angloinfo.com/countries/italy/pettravel.asp

www.petsinitaly.com/
Forum: Italy
Sep 13th 2010, 5:45 am
Replies: 4
Views: 9,294
Posted By purplesally

Becoming a state school teacher in Italy

Has anyone got any experience of becoming a state school teacher in Italy? I'd love to know how difficult it is or if it's at all possible for a foreigner to become a state school teacher - I've...
Forum: Italy
Sep 13th 2010, 5:43 am
Replies: 56
Views: 18,232
Posted By purplesally

Re: schools in the lucca area

I don't know about the International School in Lucca but there is an English language school in Cascina opening on the 20th September - Happy Days. It's only for young kids though - how old is your...
Forum: Italy
Sep 13th 2010, 5:25 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By purplesally

Re: Telecom Italia question

I'm not sure. I think it shows all bills.

Don't get me started on Telecom Italia though. Have had the same problem and I use Skype for most of my calls but the bill still seems to be astronomical!
Forum: Italy
Sep 13th 2010, 5:23 am
Replies: 5
Views: 7,334
Posted By purplesally

Re: Moving to Lucca, Italy

There's also a group called CDM - Cittadini del Mondo - Citizens of the World that meet regularly and organise lots of events in Lucca. Cornelia Henkel is the president. It's a good point of contact...
Forum: Italy
Dec 18th 2009, 8:28 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,539
Posted By purplesally

Re: What are you buying your hubby/partner for Christmas?

I wish I knew Iskat............I wish I knew.

And time is fast running out :eek:
Forum: Italy
Dec 18th 2009, 8:15 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,971
Posted By purplesally

Re: Scottish Lass in livorno

Hi all,
Just came across this posting now - been up to my eyes and haven't had the chance to keep track of you all since the LIDL British food week....! Still disappointed that I missed out on...
Forum: Italy
Mar 5th 2009, 10:58 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,023
Posted By purplesally

Re: Hi - anyone near the livorno area

Hi Ian.
I sent you an email but haven't heard anything. We had an English language pub quiz in Livorno last night. Good fun. Next one will be on St Patrick's - Tuesday 17th March. If you're...
Forum: Italy
Sep 12th 2008, 7:20 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,422
Posted By purplesally

Re: Outdoor Groups - English Speaking - Pisa/Viareggio area?

Hi there. I know of an English speaking group that meet in Viareggio for speaking English, sociallizing etc. You could maybe go along there and see if anyone knows some more info about the activity...
Forum: Italy
Aug 18th 2008, 5:13 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,023
Posted By purplesally

Re: Hi - anyone near the livorno area

Hi Ian,

I'm in Rosignano!!!!! I'd love to meet up. Have you met anyone else here? I have an American friend and that's the lot. Would love to meet some more English speakers and maybe get a...
Forum: Italy
Aug 16th 2008, 3:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,033
Posted By purplesally

Re: English book shop/second hand books in Florence??

Paperback is the best option for you, as Testa Rossa said. Otherwise you could try BM Books, I think they take 2nd hand books too. My ex-colleague took some books to Paperback before leaving and...
Forum: Italy
Jul 8th 2008, 9:37 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,379
Posted By purplesally

Re: Group for anglophone children - looking for ideas

Hi TestaRossa. See the site I referred to before. It is really good for all levels. There are stories to listen to, activities to do.... I think it was originally designed for children of non native...
Forum: Italy
Jul 7th 2008, 1:38 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,379
Posted By purplesally

Re: Group for anglophone children - looking for ideas

Used to do something similar myself and got lots of stuff of the net. One site in particular is the British Council website.

www.britishcouncil.org/kids
Forum: Italy
Jun 25th 2008, 7:04 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,547
Posted By purplesally

Re: House wanted around the pisa area

I got a culture schock going from N.Ireland to England so I hear what you're saying pommybird! :D
Forum: Italy
Jun 25th 2008, 1:19 am
Replies: 22
Views: 10,513
Posted By purplesally

Re: Builders in Italy

I haven't been on any building sites but I teach English in a few large factories and the safety standards are unbelieveable. One place has just gotten a new Belgian boss who - horror of horrors -...
Forum: Italy
Jun 23rd 2008, 9:19 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By purplesally

Re: Setting up a Business

Of course - I started teaching/translating and am still doing that as well as working on a website.
Forum: Italy
Jun 23rd 2008, 8:27 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,547
Posted By purplesally

Re: House wanted around the pisa area

I know contacts for a few English speaking estate agents if you like - one specifically in Tirrenia which is popular with the Americans from Camp Darby (not sure if I can post businesses here). I'm...
Forum: Italy
Jun 23rd 2008, 7:09 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By purplesally

Re: Setting up a Business

Hi Gromits
I just opened a Paritia IVA as a "libera professionista" and off I went. Didn't cost anything. You have to pay taxes on earnings over €30K, as far as I know. And be sure to get yourself...
Forum: Italy
Jun 23rd 2008, 6:40 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,795
Posted By purplesally

Re: Hidden holiday-home tax situation

Mrs Teapot is right. Non-resident house owners have to make a tax declaration in Italy and within that declaration there is what is called a "National Income Tax" which is calculated from the...
Forum: Italy
May 3rd 2007, 2:01 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,238
Posted By purplesally

Re: looking for shopping friends

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Hi Doris,

All's good here by the coast - even if it is raining!! I replied to your other posting - have a look and...
Forum: Italy
May 3rd 2007, 1:46 am
Replies: 109
Views: 35,402
Posted By purplesally

Re: What's it like bringing up kids in Italy (Pisa)?

I know how you feel Doris! Two and a half years and I couldn't find anyone! I was pretty pleased to find this Forum too.

I've emails Emma about meeting up, lets get together at the same time if...
Forum: Italy
May 1st 2007, 6:39 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,238
Posted By purplesally

Re: looking for shopping friends

Hi Doris, Anne and Sarah,

I live a bit further away from you (Livorno) but with the summer coming up and school hols, I'd love to meet up some time..........I've been here two and a half years and...
Forum: Italy
Apr 30th 2007, 5:42 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,045
Posted By purplesally

Re: Working with a Partita IVA

Hi Helen!

I've just found this website / forum and am in the very same situation as you. I was at the Chamber of Commerce this morning and they couldn't tell me if I should register or not!!!! ...
Forum: Italy
Apr 30th 2007, 5:32 am
Replies: 109
Views: 35,402
Posted By purplesally

Re: What's it like bringing up kids in Italy (Pisa)?

Hi All,

I'm a newbie to the forum and have been reading the messages on this topic. Although I'm not a mother, I've been working a lot in the schools here in the Livorno area. I agree with most...
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