February 20, 2023 Bonjour ! Here are the lecteur/MDL job posts for 2023-24. For more information about what it’s like to work one of these jobs, you can check out my 2018 blog post here (disclaimer: this is my own experience and of course others vary), or find several of the countless other posts available online. You’re … Continue reading 2023-2024 RECRUITMENT: Lecteur/Lectrice/Maître de Langue →

Bonjour ! It's been a while since I've posted about something other than job opportunities, so this is a long time coming. There are already detailed, comprehensive articles on France's healthcare system, such as this one from Expatica, so this post is primarily geared towards Teaching Assistants. In the following paragraphs, you will hopefully learn … Continue reading Healthcare in France – The Basics (for Teaching Assistants) →

[UPDATE: For 2023-34, click here] Bonjour ! Here are the lecteur/MDL job posts for 2022-23. For more information about what it's like to work one these jobs, you can check out my 2018 blog post here (disclaimer: this is my own experience and of course others vary), or find several of the countless other posts available … Continue reading 2022-2023 RECRUITMENT: Lecteur/Lectrice/Maître de Langue →

Coucou ! I have been on a major research kick lately to find job postings for those interested in Lecteur/Lectrice/MDL positions. I don't usually do this, but as I haven't seen these jobs compiled in one spot for the 2021-22 academic year, I will add them to my blog and continually update this post as … Continue reading 2021-2022 RECRUITMENT: Lecteur/Lectrice/Maître de Langue →

Views like this make me never want to leave. Coucou, tout le monde ! After a very long hiatus, I'm excited to be back on here again. This post is geared towards current Teaching Assistants (TAPIF or otherwise) who do not have an automatic right to reside in France, but would like to continue their … Continue reading Ways to Stay in France →

If you're reading this blog to be regaled by tales of travels or something related to the romance of life in France, here is your warning to skip this week's post. However, if you're curious about what it is like to teach abroad, thanks for joining me! A few people have contacted me asking about … Continue reading Working as a “Maître de Langue” →