Tag: expat
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I'm A Girl Genius
Learning a new language is tricky and can be slow going. The way my French is at the moment; I can understand the majority of conversation and I can speak slowly to certain people. I think the certain people part has to do with feeling at ease. For instance, I can sit with Papa’s Wife…
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Certificat de Residence
It’s official, I live in France. The Boyfriend took me to the local Marie (City Hall) to let the French government know that I’m here, you know, in case they need me for something. We told them that I am an EU citizen and am now living in Le Petit Village. The woman smiled, said…
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Learning by Osmosis
I’m a big fan of learning by osmosis. As a method, I’m pretty sure that it has not been approved by any educational bodies, but none the less, I’m it’s number one proponent. I figure if I surround myself with French textbooks and dictionaries, French television, and my French boyfriend, it will all just seep…
It's Me, Sara Louise 