If you’re interested in teaching English in Europe later this year, here are a few jobs: FRANCE Added May 11: Maître de langues in English at Université de Lorraine in Nancy, France, to begin in September 2013. Native speaker of English and Master’s degree required. Send lettre de motivation and CV to andre dot [...]
Full Story »Teaching Assistant Program in France for 2012-2013 School Year
If you would like to teach English in the public school system in France or the DOM-TOMs as an assistant for the 2012-2013 school year (October 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013), use the links below to find out the specific requirements and application process for your country. In general, you must be a native [...]
Full Story »English Language Teaching Assistantship in France for 2011-2012 School Year
If you would like to teach English in the public school system in France or the DOM-TOMs as an assistant for the 2011-2012 school year (October 1, 2011 to either April 30, 2012 or June 30, 2012) , use the links below to find out the specific requirements and application process for your country. In [...]
Full Story »Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Lesson Plans and Activities
This weekend was the end of les grandes vacances in France because all public school students start the school year on Thursday. I actually love this time year of because it means that France is alive again. It’s not just back to school, but back to work since a lot of stores and businesses close [...]
Full Story »I do not miss Michigan (this week).
It’s been rather nice here lately. Mid 60′s and sunny. I even took off my coat and lied down outside on the grass today during my break. I have missed the sun so much! And the sun doesn’t even set until 8:30pm these days! In contrast, my parents have like 5 inches of snow on [...]
Full Story »English Teaching Assistantships in Europe for 2009-10 School Year
It’s that time of year again! English Assistant in France Teach English conversation 12 hours a week in Primary or Secondary schools for a monthly stipend of 780 €. Medical insurance & paid holidays. Contracts of 6, 7, or 9 months, all beginning October 1. Students of any major can apply, though applicants should have [...]
Full Story »Not Goodbye; See You Later
I met Lucy on the train from Grenoble to Annecy in September 2006. Grenoble’s Assistant Orientation was finally over and we were all heading to our respective towns to get settled and start work. I had arrived in France only one day prior to the orientation with no place to live, very little contact with [...]
Full Story »How to Become a Lecteur/Lectrice d’Anglais or Maître de Langue at a French University
The English Assistantship is a great way for Anglophones to work in France and gain teaching experience in elementary or secondary schools, without necessarily having a university degree. However, if you have a graduate degree and would like to teach English at a university in France, you can apply to be a lecteur/lectrice d’anglais or [...]
Full Story »The End Again
Yesterday was my last day as an English assistant for the second year. I’m glad to no longer have to drive nearly an hour to work, but not so happy about no longer having an income. I have a feeling I won’t be able to find another teaching job until September – maybe I’ll even [...]
Full Story »On teaching English in French lycées
I have officially completed my second year as a teaching assistant! And I got my car back Thursday night, so I could drive it to work and back one last time. I finished my last few hours by having the students play Apples to Apples, Scattergories and doing a mock speed dating session. Over the [...]
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