Dedene
New memberAmerican expat in France
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American
Lives in Les Bordes
Speaks English, French
Registration: 06 June 2009
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Hello from the Loiret
Hi there, Just dropping by to say hello from the department of the Loiret (45) in central France. I just added my blog to the site as well. Hope you'll come by and visit. my blog Bye for now, Dedene Read More
Procedures to move to France by ivela
We live in the US and I am american and my husband is Colombian. We have 3 children. What are the procedures for going to France? What paperwork do we need to go there? can anyone help please? Thanks
Ivela, You can't immigrate to France and expect to work if you don't get a work permit. To get a work permit, you must prove that you can do something no one else in France can do. Normally, one needs to get hired on by a company located in France ... Read More
CELTA or TEFL -- can you recommend one? by Dedene
Hi Folks, I've been thinking about getting an English teaching certificate to be able to teach adults here in France. I don't want to teach through the Education Nationale. Can anyone recommend either a CELTA or a TEFL? Does anyone know a good ...
Thanks for the advice and the site! I'll have a look right now. Read More
CELTA or TEFL -- can you recommend one? by Dedene
Hi Folks, I've been thinking about getting an English teaching certificate to be able to teach adults here in France. I don't want to teach through the Education Nationale. Can anyone recommend either a CELTA or a TEFL? Does anyone know a good ...
Phidelm, Thank you for that information! As you know, the training options in France are centered around the large cities; Paris for my area. I will have to consider whether or not going to Paris over 4-5 weeks while taking the Celta class would be ... Read More
CELTA or TEFL -- can you recommend one?
Hi Folks, I've been thinking about getting an English teaching certificate to be able to teach adults here in France. I don't want to teach through the Education Nationale. Can anyone recommend either a CELTA or a TEFL? Does anyone know a good ... Read More
Do and don't in France by expat.com
Are you living in France? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in France? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in France? Thanks!
Someone mentioned greeting people when you enter a shop/bistro, etc. You can do this in one overall greeting "Bonjour, M'sieur, Dame" That aims everyone around you whether customers or owners. Smile alot. That can get around awkward situations. Read More
How to make friends in France by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in France :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in France?? Thanks in ...
Absolutely volunteer and/or get involved in any activities you enjoy. People will be curious and ask you lots of questions. You will make acquaintances. As for real friends, that's slow going for French so be patient and be persistant. Read More