When I first saw the salary on a job posting for an English teacher at a University in Strasbourg, I almost passed up applying for the job. That’s because at…
6 Misconceptions about Moving to France and Teaching English
There are many misconceptions that people have when they think about moving to France to teach English. I’ve found six major misconceptions that people might have about moving to France…
Are you an expat or an immigrant?
The two terms are very similar, and can easily be confused. Some people don’t like the term expat, and prefer to use the word immigrant universally. Others think we should…
How to Teach English in France
There are many misconceptions on how to teach English in France. Many websites online will tell you that you need a TEFL certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). This…
An American Moves to France: How I Did it
The first step to getting a job is knowing what jobs are out there and if you’re qualified. I didn’t know what jobs I’d find when I got my Masters…
Why I loved Being a Maitre de Langue
Before moving to France, I had taught English as a Second Language (or ESL) for about seven years in the United States. So I knew the industry well from the…