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…
How To Change Your TAPIF Placement
Though Jalen and I had a wonderful time participating in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), the process wasn’t all fun and games. We encountered our first TAPIF roadblock in the summer of 2019 when we received our original…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #2
December 2019 This month, Jalen and I continued our work as English Language Assistants with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). We’ve been busy teaching English classes, feeling the effects of France’s latest grève (strike), and planning for our…
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…
Why YouTube is a Useful French-Learning Resource
According to my iPhone Screen Time statistics, one of my most used applications on my phone is YouTube. This isn’t surprising at all as it is one of my favorite apps, but it does tell me something important: YouTube videos…
