The Foreign Language Assistant Programme

The book "The Foreign Language Assistant Programme" offers a comprehensive analysis of the program for foreign language assistants, which plays a significant role in many education systems. In an increasingly globalized world, the importance of modern language teaching is becoming more evident. This academic book highlights both the theoretical and empirical aspects of the program, particularly in the context of Austrian schools and assistants. It addresses the history of the program, its special features, the criteria for nomination, as well as the selection and training processes for assistants. Furthermore, it examines the impact of a stay abroad on language acquisition, intercultural competence, and personal development. The results of the theoretical analysis are compared with findings from a unique survey that questioned 330 assistants about their experiences. Interviews with Austrian language teachers complement the analysis of the assistants' impact on students. This book is a valuable resource for teachers, parents, future assistants, and linguists.