// Archives

Making connections in lots of different ways

Post written by Bethan Roberts. Hello from a very sunny Chambéry! Life as a Language Assistant is going so quickly, and I will be leaving in just three weeks. It has been a very interesting seven months, with lots of new experiences and situations to deal with, and it is fair to say that I …

Many of the stereotypes English people have about the French are stereotypes for a reason

Post written by Bethan Roberts. Salut! As it is nearing the end of January I am over half way through my Language Assistant placement in Chambéry. There are some things I really like about living in France (croissants and cheese are the obvious candidates!) and some aspects I just have to tolerate, in true British …

French grammar – My new year’s resolution

Post written by Bethan Roberts Bonjour and bonnes fêtes de fin d’année! The last three months really have flown by, and the Christmas holidays came as a surprise! I have been working hard at school and have managed to establish a bit of a routine. I have also been skiing most weekends, visited lots of …

Settling in to Chambéry

Post by Bethan Roberts, French and Beginners’ Spanish English Language Assistant (British Council) in Chambéry, France Bonjour from Chambéry! I have been here for two and a half weeks now, and start my role as a Language Assistant next week. It has been a busy few weeks, with lots of paperwork and meetings and forms …