Three Important Reasons We Didn’t Renew Our TAPIF Contracts
Jalen and I participated in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) during the 2019-2020 academic year. From placement and visa issues, to teaching in a classroom for the first time, to visiting cities all around France, to experiencing the…
The Truth About Introversion and Foreign Language Learning
Jalen and I consider everyone’s experience with language learning to be a personal journey influenced by individuals’ unique circumstances. Things like age, learning style, motivation, and even personality traits – such as introversion or extraversion – make all the difference…
Best French Websites for Francophiles
Whether you’re a fluent French speaker or a new Francophile, one of the best ways to connect with French language and culture is online! We’ve put together a list of our favorite websites that will appeal to French lovers everywhere.…
Remembering France’s Exhilarating World Cup Win in July 2018
Almost two years ago exactly, when France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, I was lucky enough to be vacationing in Paris. It was the French National Team’s second-ever World Cup victory, and the French were rightfully ecstatic! French people…
Reasons We Applied for Master’s Degrees in France
Since meeting each other in 2014, Maria and I have been making plans to live and work in France together. Fortunately, we have already achieved this goal by participating in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). After a wonderful…
How to Dress Like the French: Debunking French Fashion Myths
France is a world-renowned authority on what’s en vogue. French fashion is effortless, unique, chic, and iconic. Who wouldn’t want to frenchify their wardrobe? Read on to learn about French fashion – minus the stereotypes! Berets Berets are the round,…
