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If you're heading to Italy and you think you might want to teach English in Italy as a way to help cover costs, think again. Ask yourself this question: "How much do I care about laws regulations?" You see, throughout the European Union, labor laws have been standardized to favor EU laborers, including those who teach English. For those who want to teach English, Italy requires a work permit (usually requested by the hiring school) or a visa specifically authorizing work (given before entry into Italy to those who can show that a job awaits them). That's the legal way to do it. Many teach illegally, as freelancers or simply without a permit, running the risk of legal troubles over taxes, licensing, certification, etc., and possibly facing deportation. The truth is that local authorities rarely hassle an illegal teacher or the school that hires him/her. But some governments see illegal teaching as a loss of tax revenue - which it is - and are eager to stop it and collect the taxes plus any other required contributions (to pensions, for example) and fines. That said, you might teach English while studying overseas, even in Italy, legally and above board, by doing some heavy duty advance work. Correspond with schools, academies, colleges, or other potential employers. Impress them with your credentials. Tell them why you offer something that nobody in the EU can provide. (It helps to have a secondary discipline, like an MBA or other degree.) It helps if it's all true, but at least it must be convincing. If they bite, work out a solid contract before you go. Take the job offer to the Italian Embassy or consulate nearest you and, voila (to borrow a French term), you might get a work permit for Italy. For the truth of what I say, search the Web for advice to teachers of English as a foreign language looking for work in Europe. Start with this article at Transitions Abroad: Transitionsabroad.com, before you choose the Teach English Italy-route.
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Teach English in Italy
