Katch
@katchie
Filipino expat in France
Forum posts
46
Contacts
26
About me
Filipino
Lives in Douvres
Speaks Filipino, English, a little Japanese and French
Registration: 24 July 2015
Activity
French Courses - How do government language programs work? by PeterTurn31
I am starting my life in Lyon with my French wife. Does anyone know what the Government language programs are for french and how they work? Do they just pay for it and you go to a place of your choice? Thank you any help would be great. -Peter
So far miss yell in this thread, had finished her course with ofii! Congrats! On to the next level! To: rjc OFII varies in every location, their rules in number of hours for french lessons, etc.. and it is a matter of luck to have great ... Read More
Customer care in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in France and ...
Do they even care about customers? Haha! Customer care? Maybe self care haha! They just mind their own business not the customers hehe! Politeness and awesome customer care despite the language barrier - try Japan! Superb! Read More
Getting married in France by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in France or who are about to get married in France to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in France? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
Yes you can even with short stay Read More
Jobs to look for when you get to France by Toon93
Here are infos about jobs for expats when you guys get to France. Of course there are other possibilities, but here are few of them that you can take into account :) Teach the foreign languages Teach your mother tongue as foreign language, ...
Hello tony, Thanks for extending help :) I know about the au pair + french course. Although im more curious, if an au pair simultaneous to her responsibilities as an au pair, taking the french class, -- can enter a University to continue her ... Read More
Jobs to look for when you get to France by Toon93
Here are infos about jobs for expats when you guys get to France. Of course there are other possibilities, but here are few of them that you can take into account :) Teach the foreign languages Teach your mother tongue as foreign language, ...
Very helpful thanks.. For the aupair, is the family obliged to send the aupair girl to a school? For example the aupair girl is entering a university for a bachelor degree in france. Is it possible? Read More
French Classes at AFLyon by GuestPoster00036987
I'm starting French classes on Monday (Feb. 1), and was just wondering if anyone else is or has? What should I expect? As someone who barely knows 10 words, I'm hoping I'm not too much of a beginner. Thoughts?
So, those who are European don't qualify for OFFII? Even if I don't speak French and am going to school to learn? I mean, I am capable of paying for the class, but who doesn't like getting it for free right?Well we are just assuming :) ... Read More
French Classes at AFLyon by GuestPoster00036987
I'm starting French classes on Monday (Feb. 1), and was just wondering if anyone else is or has? What should I expect? As someone who barely knows 10 words, I'm hoping I'm not too much of a beginner. Thoughts?
Oh ok, I see. I was born in Germany, moved to US when I was 3, and lived there with a green card, never giving up my German citizenship. So moving here and going to class at AFLyon wasn't a big process, well minus social security, but that's ... Read More
French Classes at AFLyon by GuestPoster00036987
I'm starting French classes on Monday (Feb. 1), and was just wondering if anyone else is or has? What should I expect? As someone who barely knows 10 words, I'm hoping I'm not too much of a beginner. Thoughts?
Hello! I arrived here in Lyon last month and submitted my documents to OFFII during the week that I arrived. However, I still not have received any reply from them. Is this normal? How long did it take you before you were able to start your ... Read More
hello by esse1980
i'm 38 years old and i'd love to be one of your frend during your sejour in lyon you can send me an email * hope to meet you soon bye bye
Hi girls, happy to see some activity here. I also live in the Croix Rousse. I moved to Lyon few months ago but still didn't get the chance to meet up with english speakers. I would be happy to join you! So let's plan something together.Cool! ... Read More
hello by esse1980
i'm 38 years old and i'd love to be one of your frend during your sejour in lyon you can send me an email * hope to meet you soon bye bye
Hi claude and farehan I live in the countryside of lyon I made good friends from my area tru expat.com and im looking forward to meet some also in Lyon. Maybe we can have a meet up. Im also a friend of member here and we havent met yet. Her name ... Read More
Asians/º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Group in Rennes by lavengrey
Hello there, I am Marjorie from the Philippines. My family and I are moving to Rennes, Brittany next month and I would like to make friends and have social activities for all the Asians and º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s around Rennes. It's not my first time in ...
good evening, I could meet you when I come to Rennes...I am in Combourg not far away... I am looking for work and I have a job interview this thursday in Dinard and it is minimum miserable wages (30 hours a week as a waitress for breakfast service ... Read More
Asians/º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Group in Rennes by lavengrey
Hello there, I am Marjorie from the Philippines. My family and I are moving to Rennes, Brittany next month and I would like to make friends and have social activities for all the Asians and º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s around Rennes. It's not my first time in ...
Wow wish im in brittany! Read More
French Classes at AFLyon by GuestPoster00036987
I'm starting French classes on Monday (Feb. 1), and was just wondering if anyone else is or has? What should I expect? As someone who barely knows 10 words, I'm hoping I'm not too much of a beginner. Thoughts?
Wow i like the part of enjoying life together than spending time teaching french! Another way to excuse myself! Same boat as you - french partner who speaks english.. It is just soooo comfortable speaking english! Haha But i think at one point i ... Read More
Benefits of get PACS by kaseps
Dear all... In some week, maybe new season of my life in France will be going good. Because in march I am going to get my carte de sejours, its mean I can get what people get in France. But there something make me a bit doubt, that why I need help ...
I feel you... Of working then suddenly not working and depending on ur partner.. But it is all communication between of you. To work or not to work will be your personal call.. But as immigrants, OFII will help us integrate with the society. You ... Read More
Benefits of get PACS by kaseps
Dear all... In some week, maybe new season of my life in France will be going good. Because in march I am going to get my carte de sejours, its mean I can get what people get in France. But there something make me a bit doubt, that why I need help ...
Alikat explained all.. Bravo! Thats the term I didnt know - chomage... The money govt gives to you if u were kicked out of work.. Like it's money from heaven hehe! Read More