I am currently living in Angers, acting as a language assistant in a school called Lycée Chevrollier. I help out in English classes taught to students from troisieme up to terminale. I live in an apartment with a spacious lounge area, oven-less, kettle-less kitchen, and 3 bedrooms. Although there are three bedrooms, my other two roommates won't arrive until late September.
Today, Monday, I went to three classes. The first class was probably deuxieme, and all girls, taught by Maryline. They asked me how to say certain words in English, and they were very welcoming. I felt comfortable in this class because a lot of French was spoken and it allowed me to learn a bit myself.
Second class was with Christine, an Irish lady, who did a lesson on the first Thanksgiving in English. Again, everyone was welcoming.
I went to a third class, premiere students. They all study science. I found it embarrassing having to stand up in front of them all and talk about myself for 10 minutes when they clearly didn't care. I smiled and acted confidently but I felt intimidated.
I have my own pigeon hole, which will be where teachers will post stuff for me, and I have to check my email all the time. I currently don't have a timetable but it is a work in progress.
Luckily, there is a supermarket, post office, tabac and a Mcdo nearby, which means I don't need to go far to get what I need. The tram is even closer, in fact.
It's difficult being alone but being near family, particularly my boyfriend, makes things easier. I should be kept busy, doing 15 hours a week though. Also, Elisabeth, the head of department, has been very helpful and has given me Monday off (same day as my birthday). On the first night, she picked me up from the station and took me to her house for dinner with her husband and twin sons, one of whom has a girlfriend living in Islip, next to Kettering! Mad.
I will try to update this as much as possible, for academic purposes mostly.
Today, Monday, I went to three classes. The first class was probably deuxieme, and all girls, taught by Maryline. They asked me how to say certain words in English, and they were very welcoming. I felt comfortable in this class because a lot of French was spoken and it allowed me to learn a bit myself.
Second class was with Christine, an Irish lady, who did a lesson on the first Thanksgiving in English. Again, everyone was welcoming.
I went to a third class, premiere students. They all study science. I found it embarrassing having to stand up in front of them all and talk about myself for 10 minutes when they clearly didn't care. I smiled and acted confidently but I felt intimidated.
I have my own pigeon hole, which will be where teachers will post stuff for me, and I have to check my email all the time. I currently don't have a timetable but it is a work in progress.
Luckily, there is a supermarket, post office, tabac and a Mcdo nearby, which means I don't need to go far to get what I need. The tram is even closer, in fact.
It's difficult being alone but being near family, particularly my boyfriend, makes things easier. I should be kept busy, doing 15 hours a week though. Also, Elisabeth, the head of department, has been very helpful and has given me Monday off (same day as my birthday). On the first night, she picked me up from the station and took me to her house for dinner with her husband and twin sons, one of whom has a girlfriend living in Islip, next to Kettering! Mad.
I will try to update this as much as possible, for academic purposes mostly.
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