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Katch

@katchie

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Filipino expat in France

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Filipino

Lives in Douvres

Speaks Filipino, English, a little Japanese and French

Registration: 24 July 2015

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Katch
katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
PeterTurn31

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

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

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 ...

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Katch

Yes you can even with short stay Read More

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
Toon93

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, ...

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
Toon93

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, ...

Katch

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

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8 years ago
katchie

Filipino, Japanese Expats/English Speakers-Montluel Bourge en Bresse by katchie

Hello! Looking for lost expats in the world of French - who resides in the commune of France in Ain Department in Rhone Alpes (around Montluel, Amberieu, Lagnieu, Bourge en Bresse) - you can message me! We have a small group of Filipinos, ...

Katch

Hi Monica, no we are not in any association. We just founded each other tru expat.com and we all live nearby so having fellow kababayan is helpful. Helpful in a way, we can speak our own language or even in English amidst French. If you are ... Read More

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8 years ago
GuestPoster00036987

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?

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
GuestPoster00036987

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?

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
GuestPoster00036987

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?

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
esse1980

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

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
esse1980

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

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
lavengrey

Asians/Expat 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 Expats around Rennes. It's not my first time in ...

Katch

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

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
lavengrey

Asians/Expat 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 Expats around Rennes. It's not my first time in ...

Katch

Wow wish im in brittany! Read More

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
Fiona Maloney

Pau and horses by Fiona Maloney

Hi All, My name is Fiona. Myself and my boyfriend are moving to Pau in August with his work. I was wondering if any of you know of a livery yard or stables to keep a horse near Pau. I'm a bit nervous about the move as my French skills are ...

Katch

Pau is almost in the border of Spain. Hope you can communicate your concerns in the local mairie but here in France i see a lot of horses! So i guess u wont have difficulty about that, just u needed detailed info. Read More

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katchie replied to a thread
8 years ago
GuestPoster00036987

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?

Katch

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