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”
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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
Salut, tout le monde! Planning to live in France? Whether it's for a few weeks for an immersion program or for several years for a working-holiday stint, knowing what and what not to bring with you can be an incredibly stressful process. This isn't the same as vacationing for a short period of time like … Continue reading Things to Pack (and Not Pack) for France
Salut, mes amis! Perhaps when you think of Normandy, you assume nothing but D-Day landing beaches during World War II. Or maybe you imagine cold, windy Atlantic-coast weather all year-round. Not to forget its stinky, but tasty Camembert cheese. ...well, you assumed right. Yet, there's so much more to this distinctive region in northwest France. Besides the … Continue reading Best Places to Visit in Normandy, France
So you want to teach in France? Perhaps you just got accepted into the Teaching Assistants Program in France (TAPIF, for short) and are nothing but a bundle of nerves, whether from excitement or nervousness (perhaps both). And whether or not you've received your work contract or even booked your VISA appointment, I am here to … Continue reading How To TAPIF
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