Ian Milligan
@happyhere
Scottish expat in France
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100 posts
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Montauban
Speaks English, French
Registration: 06 January 2010
Activity
Teaching English by olliemorgan92
Hi, I'm from England living in Rennes playing rugby for REC Rennes and I am looking for teaching/tutoring work in the city and surrounding areas. I have have experience in teaching and tutoring as well as experience working with french and ...
The simplest way to start is to put an ad in leboncoin for Rennes. You can also put cards in local shops. Tell everyone you meet that you're looking for work. If you have a good level of French you can try registering with agencies like Acadomia ... Read More
How can we receive English TV channels including ITV in Nice? by davidadrienne
We have just bought a small apartment in Nice and intend to spend about half the year there. We are really struggling to get installed internet and English TV channels including ITV and BBC. Can somebody suggest the best company to use who will give ...
If you are keeping a UK presence it's easier to get Sky/Freesat - pick up a copy of French Connection from Nice station - it's full of adverts placed by people who can give you what you want. Do you not have internet in France? It is normal to have ... Read More
How can we receive English TV channels including ITV in Nice? by davidadrienne
We have just bought a small apartment in Nice and intend to spend about half the year there. We are really struggling to get installed internet and English TV channels including ITV and BBC. Can somebody suggest the best company to use who will give ...
You can have a look at skyinfrance on the internet. There is also filmon. I don't really watch much TV - either French or British - I use expatshield to download BBC iplayer programmes. Safeip will also give you a UK "presence" for this but UK ... Read More
Moving to Toulouse! by Richard.Clapton
Hi guys, I am moving to Toulouse soon (45 DAYS!) for a year and am currently trying to work out things I need to do before hand. I'm from England so don't need a visa or anything but do I need to get insurance? travel or health? is it easy to ...
Your first step will be to contact DHSS or whatever in Newcastle to see if you have any health cover rights which can be transferred to France - ie if you have been paying NI contributions in recent years. If they decide that your NI contributions ... Read More
Teaching in Toulouse by rebeccagrimaud
Hi, Im an Australian teacher and would love any advice people have about teaching in Toulouse. Are there any teaching agencies? What do I need to be able to teach in English schools? How hard is it to get a job? Is there an English Assistant job ...
Hi - didn't know you were on this question too. For private teaching put an ad in leboncoin when you are ready. Also, have some business cards printed and put them in local shops. For this sort of teaching no TEFL qualification is necessary. Your ... Read More
Moving to Toulouse! by Richard.Clapton
Hi guys, I am moving to Toulouse soon (45 DAYS!) for a year and am currently trying to work out things I need to do before hand. I'm from England so don't need a visa or anything but do I need to get insurance? travel or health? is it easy to ...
Will you be working, studying - more details needed please, then I'll get back to you. Read More
French for Kids by PACA13
I am looking for some young person from Aix-En-Provence who can help to my kids (3,5,8)about learning French. They are going to French school but they need help about homework and reading books. Please send me your ideas!
Best idea is to put an ad in leboncoin for Aix - seems perfect for a student or primary school teacher during the hols. Read More
Social Insurance for Irish expats who lived outside of EU by irash
Dear those who know the nuts and bolts of the French health insurance system, could you possibly help to find the right answer for our situation: we (Irish family of 3) plan to relocate to Montpellier for 9 to 12 month, as I would like to do a ...
There are 2 ways into the French health system - firstly obtain a job - but beware, you need payslip showing that you have worked at least 60 hours in the first month. No payslips, no health cover. The second way is to register as an ... Read More
Can you live in France on £750 per month? by TheOldGranny
Hi My wife is French we are thinking of renting out our house here about £450 - £500 per month plus small pension income of £300 per month. We could raise about £50,000 to buy a "fix me up" property in France. Where are the cheapest regions to buy ...
I think £750 would only allow you the life of a hermit. Think 100 for local taxes. Then there is electricity, gas, internet, insurance ..... Then there is health insurance - no work here means no health cover, and your latest UK social security ... Read More
English speaking school or private school by Saria M
Hi I am thinking of moving to Toulouse sometime this year. My daughter has just turned 15. Can anyone recommend a good English speaking school or private school; any help would be much appreciated. Saria
There is an international school near Colomiers - west of Toulouse centre. Easy enough to find on Google. Read More
Moving to Toulouse in July & Looking to find a furnished rental? by Ruthalex01
Hi All, I am new to the site! I am moving to Toulouse in July for 6-12 months. I am working on a French Contract and I am trying to organise viewings for short term rentals. Can anyone advise on good sites to visit? I have sent numerous emails ...
Hi Ruth - the French very often don't reply to emails. Renting here is much more regulated - and people tend to rent unfurnished accomodation for longer periods, rather than furnished for shorter periods. All estate agents have their websites - ... Read More
Starting new in Toulouse by hettyvh
Hello! I just moved to Toulouse and am here till the end of May 2013 (well, about a 20min drive away from it) and am looking to meet some people. I will admit, I am quite terrified starting in a country where I only just speak the language and ...
Hi - are you 20 minutes North, South East or West of Toulouse? With 100,000 students in the town you should be able to meet people easily enough in the town centre. The Mairie or town website should have a list of organisations and societies. Read More
Health Care Card validity by citronr
My wife and I live in Italy and have Italian Health Card, called Tessera Sanitaria, that looks like a credit card and has a chip in it in. Of course it also has our names, addresses, etc. I've been told they are valid for use in France. Is that ...
Your Italian Card will not work in France - you need to apply to the Italian social security for a separate card for use outwith Italy - the European Health Insurance Card. Read More
Looking for English teacher in Bordeaux by XAVIER LEPETIT
Hello, I'd like to improve my American language. I'd like to find a "teacher" in Bordeaux. Xavier
Have a look at leboncoin for Bordeaux. Read More
Montauban by Margo1968
Hi. I just signed up here after living in France for nearly 16 years! We are currently on the outskirts of Ales, Gard but are planning on moving to Montauban this summer. Id like to know if anybody has any suggestions about schools there. My son ...
Hi - it seems its only me with info on Montauban. The largest private school is the Institut Familial, but there are smaller ones with a more Catholic bent, but not over the top. There aren't too many expats in the town itself but some around ... Read More