Complete Application Guide for the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)
Note: This information is accurate as of December 18th, 2019. So, you’ve decided to apply to the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) – Congratulations! When Jalen and I applied to TAPIF in the fall of 2018, we found ourselves…
Everything You Need to Know about Teaching in France with TAPIF
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), is an opportunity for Americans to teach English in France for an academic year. Each year, France Éducation International hires approximately 1,500 Americans to teach English to French students in up to 3…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #1
September, October, & November 2019 September, October, and November flew by as Jalen and I got settled in France and began working as English Language Assistants with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). The last few months have been…
A French Major’s Research Project at a Liberal Arts University
My favorite French project was the final assignment in my Québécois Literature and Culture class during the fall semester of my senior year at the University of Mary Washington. After a semester of reading novels, watching movies, and learning about…
Three Reasons You Should Major in French
Choosing a college major is not a decision that you should make lightly. Deciding to dedicate four years of study to a subject that will more than likely influence your career path can be intimidating, and it seems that everyone…
DALF C2 Test Experience and Five Insider Tips
What is the DALF C2? The DALF C2, or Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française Niveau C2, awarded by the French Ministry of Education, is the highest achievable credential for French as a foreign language. C2 is the sixth and top…
