Salut! As of two weeks ago, I can say that I'm *officially* done with my first year as a lectrice d'anglais. Following a three-week vacation all over Europe, I returned to France to proctor rattrapages (make-up exams for students who'd failed English this past year) and otherwise to sort out renewal logistics for the upcoming year. I would say … Continue reading Life Update #9: Reflections on my First Year as a Lectrice (and summer plans)
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As I've written in previous posts, I've done my fair share of Couchsurfing with plenty of hosts from all over Europe. While most of them have been fine, I've had a few interesting, even weird experiences, with a few of them. I've told you about one of my bizarre stays in Toulouse, and in this … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #6: That One Time I Stayed with a Creep in Marseille…
Salut! It's been a while since my last "Life Update" (back in January, I believe?), but in any case, I'm writing to keep you up-to-date with what has been going on in my life since then. From returning from my long winter holidays to teaching second semester at the university, a lot has happened...and at … Continue reading Life Update #8: First Year as a Lectrice…done! (and vacation time)
Bonjour! Considering that it's around that time of year that lecteur/lectrice interviews are happening, I would like to share my story of how I've gotten my current lectrice job, having been inspired by Dana's own blog post of her journey to becoming one. You can also check out this post I wrote recently about how to secure … Continue reading How I Became a Lectrice in France
Bonjour! I'm about two months late, but all the same, I wanted to give my two cents (or centimes) on the lecteur/lectrice application process in France. Especially if many of you are currently assistant.e.s or aspiring expats who want to continue living in the country legally, then having this job is a good way to do so. P.S. This post … Continue reading How to Become a Lecteur/Lectrice in France
