The Best Film Festival for Francophiles: Richmond French Film Festival
Maria introduced me to French language and culture soon after we began seeing each other in 2014. As one of her favorite annual events had always been the French Film Festival in Richmond, Virginia, we naturally went together in 2015.…
Life in France without a Car
When Jalen and I arrived in France in September 2019, we were faced with the reality of no longer having personal vehicles at our disposal. As such, we worried about the inconvenience of relying fully on public transit. Growing up…
Budgeting For Our Year With TAPIF
Teaching with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) is a wonderful opportunity for native English speakers to live abroad for a school year. One of the major perks of the program is receiving a monthly salary, but TAPIF participants…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #4
February 2020 We have once again reached the end of another month with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)! Jalen and I have been up to our usual activities: roaming around Troyes, travelling around France, and creating and implementing…
How to Find Affordable Housing for TAPIF
One of the first major tasks to accomplish after arriving in France to participate in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) is securing housing. Since assistants are responsible for finding their own housing, everyone’s living situation is different. Some…
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…
