Living in Europe and working in ESL, this has enabled me to become fluent in my “third language.”
Category: Teaching
A lectrice…what is that?
What is a lectrice?
Quick Lesson Ideas for Desperate Teaching Assistants (and Other ESL Teachers, Too)
Springboard ESL ideas for various age groups
11 TAPIF Must-Dos
There are lots of ways to take advantage of your resident expatriate status during the TAPIF
TAPIF Packing List
Packing for TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France) is no easy task.
TAPIF Invasion: 10 Ways to Frappe the Ground Running
A few TAPIF tips to help you take care of business and make the most of this fleeting opportunity
Parlez-vous Netflix?
If you’ve already got a firm grasp on a second language, I have an enrichment activity for you.
How I Ran Away to France, the Third Time
Applying for the post of lectrice/lecteur
Fatal Phonemes and Emphasis Disasters
The ability to imitate an accent without making mistakes is rare, even among people who are paid boatloads of money to do it.
How I Ran Away to France, the First (and Second) Time: TAPIF
The deadline for application is coming up, so if you’re thinking about doing TAPIF yourself, here are some factors that might help you decide.
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