

sud-carolinienne
French °µÍø½ûÇø in the USA
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166
About me
French
Lives in South Carolina
Speaks French, English, Spanish
Registration: 05 March 2009
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Moving to Provence, advice needed, please. by gilly kippax
I and my husband are looking to move to Provence later in the year. We are looking for a 2/3 bedroomed house with an attached annexe or self contained studio (granny flat) to rent. Our budget is about 1000 euro`s per month. Any advice on immobliers, ...

Provence is a huge region!!! Which part of the region would you like to live in? In a big city, in a remote village, near the sea, near the mountains? As for price, I must say you may not be able to get all you're asking for on this budget depending ... Read More


What do you appreciate the most about where you are living now? by The Happy Migrant
I appreciate the tropical climate, the people, and the variation in landscape that this country (Australia) has ......

What I like is our peaceful life. It used to be hectic, with long commutes and not much time for anything. It all has changed and we really enjoy it! Read More


Influenza A(H1N1) virus, How many countries have had A(H1N1) until now by r-m
how many cases have been reported in your country untill now? why is everyone so scared? do you think you have it?

I think people are scared because the media emphasize on people who died instead of emphasizing on solutions, things to do on an everyday basis, and people who recover! Read More


hello everybody! by rosedabo
hello! I'm glad I'm here now. hope to have a lot of friends here.

Welcome! Read More


Hello US °µÍø½ûÇøs!... Just arrived from Colorado!! Need help... by SoccerSara
Just arrived from Colorado!! Would love to know where you all meet out?.. where to get best Spanish Immersion classes (I hardly speak spanish)! -Where I can find Salsa/Tango lessons?.. -Is there co-ed rec.soccer??? -Any good Sushi? -Good Italian? ...

Hi, maybe you should ask your question in the Chile forum! ;) Read More


Learning to Speak French by tabby908
I will be moving to Paris in the next year, along with many things to get ready for, the number 1 thing I am focusing on is learning French. I took French in high (10 years ago) I have taken 1 refresher course in college and have visited a few ...

I think the only way to become fluent in a language is to live in a country where it's spoken, so I guess you'll learn better once you're in France. In the meantime, you can always make vocabulary lists (about everyday life - you know, things you ... Read More


moving to Paris- excited but nervous by madimoo022
Hello! I am coming to Paris in September and am very excited! I have been there once before while i was studying abroad, but have never been or lived there as a non-student. I just recently graduated from college and want to spend about a year in ...

Have you thought of being an au-pair? You'd have quite a few advantages: staying with a French family, i.e. speaking French (and improving) on a daily basis, not having to look for a job, having your own room... Read More


How long have you been far away?? by Mandy
Hi everyone!!! All of us here are travelling a lot away from our country trying to find either a nice job, a nice experience, or just simply a nice way of living...away from our home country! I wondered how many years you all had been abroad? ...

We arrived in the USA last January, i.e less than 6 months ago. But we hope to stay quite a while (at least 4 years) Read More


Volunteering in the USA by sud-carolinienne
I know volunteering is very much part of US culture, and as a jobless French °µÍø½ûÇø I would like to volunteer but I don't know where to start. Do you know if there are associations (or such) I could turn to to do some volunteering? I'm aware of ...

We'll I used to be a teacher so working in a library or such, why not? As for what I'd like to do precisely, I don't really know, I want to give time and do my best, knowing I don't have much experience in anything actually... Not being American I ... Read More


Volunteering in the USA by sud-carolinienne
I know volunteering is very much part of US culture, and as a jobless French °µÍø½ûÇø I would like to volunteer but I don't know where to start. Do you know if there are associations (or such) I could turn to to do some volunteering? I'm aware of ...

Nobody??? :( Read More


What's up in June? by Julien
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Oh what a nice surprise! I'm looking forward to see the whole new look, but I already like it a lot! Thanks for all the hard work! Read More

Volunteering in the USA
I know volunteering is very much part of US culture, and as a jobless French °µÍø½ûÇø I would like to volunteer but I don't know where to start. Do you know if there are associations (or such) I could turn to to do some volunteering? I'm aware of ... Read More


Language learning tips by karimik
Post your best tips of how to comprehend the language and culture of the place you live in. Please? mine: hire a language tutor get lost in the city alone

Watching TV and/or movies in that language can help improve your ear a lot! And "hearing/listening" is paramount in language learning. Watching TV will also teach you quite a few things about the country youare living in, so that's a + too! ... Read More


nursery school or childcare in france by dutchcandance
My oldest would be going into kindergarten in toronto this fall. If we moved to france is there a similar school system for 4 year olds?can he start partway through the year? I will also be looking for some help with my 1 1/2 year old and the ...

For the two youg ones, you can also have day care ("crèche") but it's very hard (almost impossible) to register in one (French mums usually register their child before it is even born!) or nannys who keep kids at their own place ("assistante ... Read More


Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
Please list item & what country your from/country your in

I'm French and I live is the USA now. I don't really miss any food from home since I can cook the same way as I used to, everything can be found here. The only thing may be bread, I sometimes would fancy a good piece of French baguette with butter ... Read More