Five Reasons Music is a Beneficial French-Learning Resource
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” While it is true that music can make you feel something whether you understand the lyrics or not, listening to music in your target language is a wonderful addition…
Everything You Need to Know About TAPIF Orientation
During our year with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), Jalen and I participated in two orientation sessions. One took place at the very beginning of our contract in October, and the other happened in January, about midway through…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #3
January 2020 This month with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) went by in the blink of an eye! As usual, we’ve been having fun travelling, hanging out in Troyes, and teaching English classes to French middle and high…
Everything You Need to Pack to Move Abroad For TAPIF
Packing to move abroad can be an overwhelming task. Jalen and I spent weeks over the summer figuring out how to fit all of our belongings into just a few pieces of luggage before we left for the Teaching Assistant…
Why Movies are an Awesome French-Learning Resource
I have loved movies since I was young, and when I decided to learn French, I was excited to watch French movies from the start. Incidentally, I realized that movies were not only a great way for me to learn…
How to Navigate the TAPIF Visa Process
Though Jalen and I really enjoyed participating in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), getting our work visas before we arrived was quite an ordeal. After dealing with our first TAPIF roadblock, we had a second – and somewhat-related…
