Katch
@katchie
Filipino expat in France
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Douvres
Speaks Filipino, English, a little Japanese and French
Registration: 24 July 2015
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
Filipino, Japanese Expats/English Speakers-Montluel Bourge en Bresse
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
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?
Well we are just assuming :) Not sure really. But yeah a 90hr free lessons is also something plus we can avail another 90hr for "perfectionnement" BUT it is not that intensive like in AFlyon.. Aside 90hr we have health check, and ... 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?
Well so you are still EU citizen :) Ofii classmates I had are mostly refugees, russians, africans, and like me! Asians! Woot! 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?
I arrived july and submitted docs in ofii that month. Rcvd my convocations october. So just wait. Aflyon is a private institution Ofii is a government one for immigrants. All free 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/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 ...
Haha why miserable? Ur lucky to have found a job.. I bet ur french is good. Read More
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 ...
Wow wish im in brittany! Read More
Pau and horses
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
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
Rennes
Rennes in Brittany? A bit far from us.. But i was laughing at my husband who i asked where is rennes and he answered, oh it is a reindeer.. Huwaa? Hehe 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
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 ...
and you can work also.. I dont understand your query about the money.. money from where? 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 ...
Money? well money is not free hehe or being given by any government just because you are a new french resident. CDS will just allow you to stay in France legally, enroll in card vitale (health insurance from govt), participate in the offers of ... Read More
Filipino, Japanese Expats/English Speakers-Montluel Bourge en Bresse
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, ... 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 ...
Hi kaseps who is living in France en ce moment? You or your partner? Probably read more about PACS but I knew it has almost the same right with us, French spouses. There are so many things to consider. Is your partner French? Read More
Improving my French by Citation2b
Hello, I have been here for 12 years now and my French is still far from perfect. It seems I'm stuck at this level and it gets frustrating in conversation when I don't have a clue of the correct conjugation or the right form of the verb I ...
hahaha I was laughing at the speed dating and the wife part! Anyways, since you have been here in France for 12 years, the parcours FLC and CAI of OFII won't do. How about Alliance de Francais? well they are very pricey to start with. Im ... 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 ...
hi miss m as far as i remember i submitted the recent birth certificate from NSO or PSA but I didnt bother undergo red ribbon in DFA for authentication. PM me maybe i can help 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 ...
Hi Tia Yeah being born in Philippines would make things complicated ne? but its a great moment and stressful too in compiling the requirements! Read More
Learn to Speak Tagalog in Paris by Palawan 33
Looking for speaking tagalog in Paris
Hi there! Haha ah yeah the grammar rules of tagalog.. Uh oh hehe! Probably conversational is better. And no i didnt go last time. It was postponed. Im still stuck in the suburbs of lyon 馃槄. Probably when i renew my passport ill go there. Read More
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
Probably because ofii is for immigrants.. Especially for non eu people Read More
Learn to Speak Tagalog in Paris by Palawan 33
Looking for speaking tagalog in Paris
It is like a shot to the moon if anyone wants to learn tagalog or Filipino.. The language of Philippines. That is cool! I bet there are a lot of Filipinos in Paris. I can help you but I am from Lyon. Good luck Read More
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
hi peter I agree with jayde Immigrants in France undergo the process of OFII and we will have 90H free french lesson plus 2 seminars to integrate ourselves in France. All are free.. Going through OFII is I believe necessary for immigrants. Read More
New: Gatherings and events in France by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in France? To help you meet people and find outings in France, we launched a [b]Gatherings and Events section[/b] in France: you can now follow what聮s going ...
Great idea! Hope expat.com will make the first gathering in lyon 鈽猴笍 Read More
Let's talk french, english and japanese :)
Wow cool! I lived in japan for two years and now im here in france. Hope to hear from you soon! Read More
Lyon - Searching new cool people here :)
Hi there! You can pm me here in 大咖福利影院 so probably we can meet up. Im not in lyon, but Im 40 mins away from the city. I meet expats too and its fun! Read More
Moving to Paris in August as an au pair, want to make friends! by jessieg23
Hi everyone! Im moving from Ireland to Paris at the end of August and know absolutely NO ONE!! I would love to make some friends to go places with and have something to do in the evenings! Anyone else in the same position?! Lets all make a group or ...
Ur question is vague. Of course it will be expensive in their part considering they will host u for 5 months plus the other requirements like giving u allowance and sending u to a french school. Specifically how much will depend on the agency u will ... Read More
Filipina looking for a friend somewhere in Lyon or in Bourg en bresse by Ms Denn
Hello everyone I was working in Paris for 3 yrs..and now for some reason well be moving somewhere in Lyon..mybe early next month! Im looking for some Pinay friends... :) Lets keep in touch??? Btw, im Cebuana..married to a french national!
I'm not from Lyon. I'm from the departement of L'Yonne. But I have been in Lyon 2 years ago, my husband's relatives lives there. We might go again this December, in God's will.Oh la la a bit far! Hehe! Well then we hope we can ... Read More
Moving to Paris in August as an au pair, want to make friends! by jessieg23
Hi everyone! Im moving from Ireland to Paris at the end of August and know absolutely NO ONE!! I would love to make some friends to go places with and have something to do in the evenings! Anyone else in the same position?! Lets all make a group or ...
No Im not an au pair but i considered to be one before. But it has a process so why not research on it. Read More
Moving to Paris in August as an au pair, want to make friends! by jessieg23
Hi everyone! Im moving from Ireland to Paris at the end of August and know absolutely NO ONE!! I would love to make some friends to go places with and have something to do in the evenings! Anyone else in the same position?! Lets all make a group or ...
Hi mary jane This thread is for looking friends not for au host. Search on the classified ads here in 大咖福利影院. I saw some job opening for nannies in paris. But it is not in this thread of chats. Im not an expert in au host or au pair but before ... Read More
Filipina looking for a friend somewhere in Lyon or in Bourg en bresse by Ms Denn
Hello everyone I was working in Paris for 3 yrs..and now for some reason well be moving somewhere in Lyon..mybe early next month! Im looking for some Pinay friends... :) Lets keep in touch??? Btw, im Cebuana..married to a french national!
Hi there mmevt! Where r u around here in lyon? Im from douvres. Filipina too! Read More
Filipina looking for a friend somewhere in Lyon or in Bourg en bresse by Ms Denn
Hello everyone I was working in Paris for 3 yrs..and now for some reason well be moving somewhere in Lyon..mybe early next month! Im looking for some Pinay friends... :) Lets keep in touch??? Btw, im Cebuana..married to a french national!
Hi denn Im near bourg en bresse! Pinay too married to a french like u! Lets keep in touch! Read More
Would love to meet people and explore! by Svein
Hello fellow expats and nonexpats! My name is as my profile name says; Svein. I am 21 years and currently reside in Sanary sur Mer and have done that for 2 months now. I really don't know that many people, besides the friends of my girlfriend. ...
We rent a boat in six four and wander around the beach like lost sailors haha! But i like cassis more. And we visited a friend of my friend. Im just following them coz im such a newbie. Ill add u then in my contacts. It wont be like all the time ... Read More
Moving to Paris in August as an au pair, want to make friends! by jessieg23
Hi everyone! Im moving from Ireland to Paris at the end of August and know absolutely NO ONE!! I would love to make some friends to go places with and have something to do in the evenings! Anyone else in the same position?! Lets all make a group or ...
Jessie and mzjgen Ill be in paris in november haha its still far though. Will enjoy disneyland with my husband with his cousins. Anyhows ill add both of u in my contacts. Regards! Read More
i am looking for a philippine community.
Hi I am looking for a Philippine community. I have been in france for one month and i live in douvres near lyon. Im looking for expat friends around my area because i only know some french friends but my french is still kinder haha! Thanks Read More
Would love to meet people and explore! by Svein
Hello fellow expats and nonexpats! My name is as my profile name says; Svein. I am 21 years and currently reside in Sanary sur Mer and have done that for 2 months now. I really don't know that many people, besides the friends of my girlfriend. ...
Good luck in finding expats within ur area. Same with u im looking for expats. Though we r reallllly far from each other. I have been in six-four last week for holidays. Enjoy the beach! The south of france! Read More
Hi Im Paul from the Philippines
I hope u have found fil community in Ur area! Read More
Moving to Paris in August as an au pair, want to make friends! by jessieg23
Hi everyone! Im moving from Ireland to Paris at the end of August and know absolutely NO ONE!! I would love to make some friends to go places with and have something to do in the evenings! Anyone else in the same position?! Lets all make a group or ...
Goodluck to be an au pair! Im far from paris. Im in Lyon. But if u happen to drop by here some day then drop me a message. Bon courage! Read More