Bonjour, assistant(e)s! Now that you've survived your first week at your school, you probably have already gotten a feel for the staff, the students, the atmosphere, and the things you're expected to do as an English teaching assistant. However, you also know that you won't start teaching right away, no not at all. Under your work contract, … Continue reading What is “Observation Period?”
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Bonjour, assistant(e)s! ...and it's that time of year again... ...so you've arrived in France and have gotten acquainted with your school and town. Perhaps you've even already found a place to live and have opened up a bank account. But before you can begin teaching and starting your new life abroad, there's one more thing … Continue reading What to Expect During “Stage”
Salut! The time has come; in less than 24 hours, I'll once again be heading back to France for another year of teaching. It's been a long time coming, but I'm so glad that it's happening so soon! My bags are packed with just about everything that I need while also being under the weight … Continue reading Off to France! (and why I won’t travel as much this year)
Bonjour, tout le monde! Perhaps you're finally in France and have settled into your flat (if not, you can find out in this post). You're still getting adjusted to the environment, possibly the time difference (especially if you're coming from overseas), but at the same time, you know that you still have a lot of … Continue reading How to Open a French Bank Account
Story time, folks. As you know, I'll be returning to France for my second year as an assistante d'anglais. I'll be once again in the Normandy region, and I'm really looking forward to using what I learned from last year to teach a new group of students in a different town. However, the process of getting … Continue reading How I Almost Didn’t Return to France This Year
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