Rocky Joel Noe
@rockyn2020
American expat in France
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56
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About me
American
Lives in Lyon
Speaks English, Hebrew, Yiddish, Some French
Registration: 05 October 2011
Moving to Lyon from America by GuestPoster00036987
Bonjour! My name is Thomas Schubert. I'm a German who's lived in the U.S. since I was 3 years of age. I currently live just outside of New York City, on the New Jersey side, with my partner of 6 years, Stephane. We've lived on the East ...
Hello Thomas, A fellow NYer here from Brooklyn. I moved to Lyon in 2011 and been loving it ever since. I came here without speaking a word of French and now all is good. I do some English speaking meetups where many like us are meeting and speaking ... Read More
English violin lessons? by lady saga
I know how difficult what I want but I just wanted to try my luck :) I used to play guitar but now have a strong desire to learn playing violin. I know after age of 28 it won't go too further but I need to fulfil this desire in any level,any case. ...
Hello, Welcome to France. I am a drum teacher at a music school in Lyon that teaches music in French as well as in English. The violinist speaks a decent English and most of the music teachers are from around the world from places such as Italy, ... Read More
Hi, any native English speakers here please ?:) by bouchra2013
Hi everybody! Of course im willing to talk about anything with everyone... but at the moment im looking for expat English speakers living in Lyon as im looking to relocate to Lyon next year with my family. Thanks !! x
Hey there, I am from the US I lived all my life in NYC until I moved here last year. If you wish to speak english I am more then willing to do so. Enjoy Rocky Read More
Looking for a coffee pal! by Lisala
Hi! I'm a swede living in Villeurbanne with my french boyfriend. Since coming here I have been trying to find a job and learn french (with the help of Assimil), but both has been harder than I thought! I'm thinking I need to get out more, so I'm ...
I organise it on OVS every Tuesday at 13h at Chaque en ca tase and for the people who work I do so Thursdays evenings at verious pubs. Brink your boyfriend so I can tell him all about the music here in Lyon. Read More
Looking for a coffee pal! by Lisala
Hi! I'm a swede living in Villeurbanne with my french boyfriend. Since coming here I have been trying to find a job and learn french (with the help of Assimil), but both has been harder than I thought! I'm thinking I need to get out more, so I'm ...
I always do beeter then starbucks believe me the location of my meetup group in Lyon is never starbucks ;).. However in Villerbaunne I don't know of any other place that serves big cup of coffee american style ;). Read More
Looking for a coffee pal! by Lisala
Hi! I'm a swede living in Villeurbanne with my french boyfriend. Since coming here I have been trying to find a job and learn french (with the help of Assimil), but both has been harder than I thought! I'm thinking I need to get out more, so I'm ...
Hello Lisa, As an American who is now residing in this city for almost a year I know exctely how you feel. Likewise, as an American my I drink a lot of coffee. I live not far from Gratte Ciel and starbucks is my local home ;). I also have a group ... Read More
Considering a 2 month stay in Lyon
Hello, I am a fellow American who now resides in this wounderful city. I usually organise english speaking activities for people who don't speak French. I don't ask any money or anything; it is just a way to connect people who cannot otherwise ... Read More
I'm French, living in Lyon & I want to meet news foreign friends by Alice88
Hello everybody I'm French and I'm living in Lyon. I would like to meet foreign people in Lyon to go out and speak about our foreign experiences. Next year I would like to go to South America and meet people who share the same dream.
Hello Alice, I am a foreigner, via NYC, I moved to Lyon 15 months ago and I am looking to meet new friends to explore the city and improve my french and as well to keep my English. hanks for reading. Rocky Read More
Looking for friends in Lyon.. by Charlotte69001
Hi I'm a 23 year old belgian girl who's in Lyon for three months now. Because I work in a restaurant I don't have a lot of free time and so it's hard to get to know new people. So If anybody feels the same way and wants to meet other people, let me ...
Hello Charlotte, Welcome to Lyon. I know what you mean. We foreigners have to stay busy to be able to live her and yet we need to make time to meet new people. If you are interested to meet up in a non stressed time when we happen to both be free ... Read More
looking for friends in lyon by pipah
HI, I麓m in lyon for a year but because of my work I never go out... So I thought that maybe somebody here could be in the same situation... So if you are looking for friends to talk with and to go for a coffe, let me know! Bye
Hello Alexa, Me as well I am a freelance IT / web developer so I tottaly understand how you feel. you can contact me if you wish to make friends to write and stuff like that. Enjoy Rocky Read More
Glad to meet expats in Lyon
Hello, I am an American from NYC; I moved to Lyon a little over 15 months ago. I am free durring the daytime if you wish to speak in English we can. Enjoy Rocky Read More
looking for the english speakers (exch. french or russian ;) by talinushka
hello !!! I'm from Bron, looking for the native english speakers to meet and talk for the pleasure of speaking english. If you want we can exchange - I can help you with your french or I can teach you some russian (I'm russian, been for 6 years in ...
Hello, I am From the US (NYC) moved to Lyon a little over a year ago. I happen to be a bron a lot.... 携 薪械 谐芯胁芯褉褞 谐芯褉邪蟹写芯 ... Read More
Anybody looking to jam up this weekend
Hey Raj, I am up for it. Read More
English violin lessons? by lady saga
I know how difficult what I want but I just wanted to try my luck :) I used to play guitar but now have a strong desire to learn playing violin. I know after age of 28 it won't go too further but I need to fulfil this desire in any level,any case. ...
I already did;) However, in NYC I use to play with the likes such as Nora Jones, Kevind devine etc which is hard to find here;). I asked I'll wait for her reply... Read More
English violin lessons? by lady saga
I know how difficult what I want but I just wanted to try my luck :) I used to play guitar but now have a strong desire to learn playing violin. I know after age of 28 it won't go too further but I need to fulfil this desire in any level,any case. ...
Hey Lady Sage ;). As a drummer from the US who was in the same bote as you trying to find a band I understand your problome. I know a violinist she use to play with me her in lyon ans she speaks english as well. If you ae interested I'll ask her if ... Read More
Need to get out of the house! by mtlgal6
Hello all, I just moved here from the Netherlands a few weeks back. I am from Montreal (Canada) so I speak both French and English. If anyone is interested in meeting for a coffee or food sometime to discover Lyon with me, or if you are well ...
Durring the day it is okay. However, in the evening I am performing (drums). Just let me know what time is good for you. Rocky Read More
Need to get out of the house! by mtlgal6
Hello all, I just moved here from the Netherlands a few weeks back. I am from Montreal (Canada) so I speak both French and English. If anyone is interested in meeting for a coffee or food sometime to discover Lyon with me, or if you are well ...
Yes Max I am.. let's contact each other we we are both free... Read More
Need to get out of the house! by mtlgal6
Hello all, I just moved here from the Netherlands a few weeks back. I am from Montreal (Canada) so I speak both French and English. If anyone is interested in meeting for a coffee or food sometime to discover Lyon with me, or if you are well ...
Hello, Welcome to Lyon, I am from NYC I moved here last summer. I actually went to college in Montreal. I am still discovering the city. I have free time since I work with clients in the US with occupies my nights but not my days ;). Enjoy Rocky Read More
Meetup for drinks this weekend? by tuienfae
Hey I just moved to Lyon from Berlin about a month ago. If anybody wants to meet up for a beer let me know! Or coffee! Looking forward to meeting some new people.
Sorry I didn't see the reply in time... So I guess next week we can meet up? Read More
Meetup for drinks this weekend? by tuienfae
Hey I just moved to Lyon from Berlin about a month ago. If anybody wants to meet up for a beer let me know! Or coffee! Looking forward to meeting some new people.
So what's the virdict? Are we meeting tomorrow at what time? Read More
Meetup for drinks this weekend? by tuienfae
Hey I just moved to Lyon from Berlin about a month ago. If anybody wants to meet up for a beer let me know! Or coffee! Looking forward to meeting some new people.
Wow I Know the hood well. Next Wed. sounds good for me. Name the time and place and I shall be there. Rocky Read More
Meetup for drinks this weekend? by tuienfae
Hey I just moved to Lyon from Berlin about a month ago. If anybody wants to meet up for a beer let me know! Or coffee! Looking forward to meeting some new people.
Funney I lived on 7 and 9th next to the Pizza Shop. Use to go to Stienhuffs a lot at Monday 5 doller gulash :) Read More
Just moved here! by OpenPalm89
Hi everyone! I just moved here from the United States and I am looking to meet people as well as to find a language school. If anyone knows a good place to learn French that they would recommend, I would love the info. Also I would love to meet and ...
Hello Rachel, As a fellow American I would like to welcome you to the city. I moved here last year and I went to Aliance Fran莽ais. However, there are cheaper classes and one on oone teaching at Leo's French School. I shell find out the details and ... Read More
Meetup for drinks this weekend? by tuienfae
Hey I just moved to Lyon from Berlin about a month ago. If anybody wants to meet up for a beer let me know! Or coffee! Looking forward to meeting some new people.
Hey Karestani, OMG Your from Brooklyn? I am born and raised in Williamsburg. Lived for a while in Park Slope. Where in Brooklyn did you live. I am up for drinks any time. Rocky Read More
Meetup for drinks this weekend? by tuienfae
Hey I just moved to Lyon from Berlin about a month ago. If anybody wants to meet up for a beer let me know! Or coffee! Looking forward to meeting some new people.
I am free most of the time. Read More
Need to get out of the house! by mtlgal6
Hello all, I just moved here from the Netherlands a few weeks back. I am from Montreal (Canada) so I speak both French and English. If anyone is interested in meeting for a coffee or food sometime to discover Lyon with me, or if you are well ...
Hello all, I can make it on Tuesday. Since I am new to the city does anyone mind tell me where this location is? Thanks Rocky Read More
Looking for English or American Family in Lyon to share our culture
Hello Mainloot! I am from NYC. I moved here from the US lest July. My wife is Frence. We have a daugther age 9..... We would be interested to meet a fellow English speaking family. Enjoy Rocky Read More
Bored to death in Lyon by Andariel
Hi, all! I study in Lyon this year, and obviously i am also stuck in this city for that period of time. Needless to say how bored i am. Looking for someone to spend time with (walking or chating or idk). I am not very sociable nor do i like the ...
Thanks, It depends what type of stuff you find interesting.. If you wish to explore let me know.. I play drums so I met people through my band.. I also went to French classes so I met few noce people. Enjoy the rainy night as well ;-) Rocky Read More
Bored to death in Lyon by Andariel
Hi, all! I study in Lyon this year, and obviously i am also stuck in this city for that period of time. Needless to say how bored i am. Looking for someone to spend time with (walking or chating or idk). I am not very sociable nor do i like the ...
Hello Andariel, Welcome to Lyon. I got here last year from NYC and I am slowly making friends here in the city. Since I work as a web developer dealing with clients online I am in cotrol of my work hours.. in otherwords I am free most of the ... Read More
Recommended French insitute
Hello, Yes I did. I Just finished my classes. They are very good Read More
a month past but already bored!! by wonderpets
BONJOUR i'm 22 year-old girl from south korea. i'm here to study french. it's already been a month since I stayed in lyon. time flies so fast. i'm afraid that i'm just killing the time alone. so i would like to meet some people who can hang out ...
Anyone interested in hanging out tomorrow or this week? All the people I met are away on vecation and I'ts kind of lonly to be in the city and know no one.. Read More
a month past but already bored!! by wonderpets
BONJOUR i'm 22 year-old girl from south korea. i'm here to study french. it's already been a month since I stayed in lyon. time flies so fast. i'm afraid that i'm just killing the time alone. so i would like to meet some people who can hang out ...
Hello, I am an english speaker with very little french speaking abilities and yet I have tuns of fun in this city. It is not as fun as NYC but still fun in a very relexed environment. I guess it is the people you suround yourself with. I joined a ... Read More
HELLO out there, I am new!
h so maybe at break we can run in to each other. I made very few friends. the few are awesome ones. I am in a band so that helps a little. Read More
HELLO out there, I am new!
Hey Crystal, Wow, me too. I am starting classes tomorrow at 2:15 afternoon at Alliance Francaise or should I say today, Monday, since it is passed midnight? Maybe we are in the same class. If you see me introduce yourself. In the meantime ... Read More
New Friends - Going out in Lyon by rebecca_louise
[i]Hey Guys, Been in Lyon over a year and still finding it hard to find new friends as i've not really had to time to look! So i'm looking to meet some new people, it would be great to go out for drinks with people that speak English. It would ...
Hi Debi, I am up for it! The 26 sounds good with me. The recording studio i'm recording at is right next to Wallece so it sounds like a good Idea. Rocky Read More
New Friends - Going out in Lyon by rebecca_louise
[i]Hey Guys, Been in Lyon over a year and still finding it hard to find new friends as i've not really had to time to look! So i'm looking to meet some new people, it would be great to go out for drinks with people that speak English. It would ...
Hi Asema; I think it is a great idea. People feel more comfortable when there is food and wine around so it might help with the mingling part of things. Did I just say mingling? Sorry its the NY in me lol... Sorry, I'll miss tomorrow, I am ... Read More
Looking for people to practise english
Hello, I am new to this city and my French needs major improvments. I'm from NYC and I moved here last July. In the meantime enjoy. Rocky Read More
New Friends - Going out in Lyon by rebecca_louise
[i]Hey Guys, Been in Lyon over a year and still finding it hard to find new friends as i've not really had to time to look! So i'm looking to meet some new people, it would be great to go out for drinks with people that speak English. It would ...
Hello, Nakvis, Asema, Rebacce, I would love to meet people here in Lyon. I have been back and forth betweeb home (NYC) and LYON but now I am here to stay for good. In the little time I was here I made just a few friends and even play in a band. ... Read More
looking for friends in lyon by pipah
HI, I麓m in lyon for a year but because of my work I never go out... So I thought that maybe somebody here could be in the same situation... So if you are looking for friends to talk with and to go for a coffe, let me know! Bye
Hello, New Yorker here, Moved here last July. feel the same Read More
New Friends - Going out in Lyon by rebecca_louise
[i]Hey Guys, Been in Lyon over a year and still finding it hard to find new friends as i've not really had to time to look! So i'm looking to meet some new people, it would be great to go out for drinks with people that speak English. It would ...
He Rebecca, Been in Lyon for nearly a year now and still descovering this city. If you are interested in having some drinms and trying out new places let me know. Thanks Rocky Read More
neighborhood guidance for Lyon arrondisements
Hey Michelle, I'm a New Yorker from Brooklyn moved to Lyon last July. There is really no two places alike here but if i had to group them just so you get a clearer vision of the city I would say as follows: Bellcour - Rue de le Republique = ... Read More
a month past but already bored!! by wonderpets
BONJOUR i'm 22 year-old girl from south korea. i'm here to study french. it's already been a month since I stayed in lyon. time flies so fast. i'm afraid that i'm just killing the time alone. so i would like to meet some people who can hang out ...
Hey there, I'm 28 just moved from NY around 7 months ago and, likewise, I'm looking to meet people so to make friends and start friendship network here in Lyon. If interested let me know. Rocky Read More
looking for friends in lyon by pipah
HI, I麓m in lyon for a year but because of my work I never go out... So I thought that maybe somebody here could be in the same situation... So if you are looking for friends to talk with and to go for a coffe, let me know! Bye
Hello Rochel, I'm new to Lyon too and would like to meetup with some newcomers who speak english as well. Rocky Read More
looking for friends in lyon by pipah
HI, I麓m in lyon for a year but because of my work I never go out... So I thought that maybe somebody here could be in the same situation... So if you are looking for friends to talk with and to go for a coffe, let me know! Bye
Hello Pipah, I moved to Lyon Last July from NYC and it looks like I'm here to stay for a while... I'm interested in meeting new English speaking people and of course people who are in the same situation as I am. Enjoy. Rocky Read More
Expat blog Picnic in the park by Marylyon
Hi everyone, A friend and I are starting a new American/French club and want to invite you to an informal picnic at Parc de la Tete d'Or next Sunday, Sept 25. Please meet us at noon just inside "Porte des Enfants du Rhone" at noon. Just bring ...
Hey Xina, thanks for the interest. Yes I would be delighted to meet people her in Lyon... Read More
Expat blog Picnic in the park by Marylyon
Hi everyone, A friend and I are starting a new American/French club and want to invite you to an informal picnic at Parc de la Tete d'Or next Sunday, Sept 25. Please meet us at noon just inside "Porte des Enfants du Rhone" at noon. Just bring ...
Hey all, I'm an American from NYC moved to Lyon lest July. I'm interested in meeting English speaking people. Looking forward. Enjoy Rocky. Read More
new member, looking for a way to practice english, can help expats by eyesbutrnt
Hi, i'm french. I was born in this great city of Lyon, and still live here. I'm not an expatriate, obviously, and am sorry if i shall not be posting here. Anyway, I signed up to this site because i need to speak english!!!!! I've been interested in ...
Sorry I meant to say I moved and not move. I'm here already since july. Read More
new member, looking for a way to practice english, can help expats by eyesbutrnt
Hi, i'm french. I was born in this great city of Lyon, and still live here. I'm not an expatriate, obviously, and am sorry if i shall not be posting here. Anyway, I signed up to this site because i need to speak english!!!!! I've been interested in ...
Hello, I move from NYC to Lyon in July and I'm in search of someone to exchange languages as I'm looking to improve on my poor French. Thanks Rocky Read More
LYON music scene
Hello, I came to Lyon in July and was wondering about the same thing. Lucky enough I found an awesome group to play with and we already have a busy lineup of performances. Maybe it's easier for me as a drummer out of New York and maybe solo artist ... Read More
everybody by lilianaa
hello everyone, i am lilian, i am romanian and i've been living in Lyon for 6 months now. I don't know many people in this city and i still don't have friends despite my good french. I would like to meet new friends, no matter the nationality, to ...
Hello all, Lilian, I'm a 28 year old guy from New York City. I have moved here to Lyon around 3 months ago and I'm looking to meet people and build friendships in this city. Thanks for reading. Rocky. Read More
language exchange&make friends by a77559
hello there: i am an exchange student Taiwan and i am a Chinese native speaker. i'd like to find french people to practice my french(of course, i can also help you learn chinese) and also, i'd like to make more friends coz i dont know much people ...
Hi all, I'm a 28 year old guy and I recently moved here to Lyon from NYC. I'm looking to find like minded people and make new friendships since I don't know many people here. Thank you for reading Rocky Read More
Meeting people to speak english! by Pennyjane
Hello everyone! I am planning to go to London next year for work and waiting for that moment, I need to speak english to improve my oral, it's been so long since I last speak english so I don't want to loose it! I am a graphic designer (ok, I am ...
Hello Penny Jane, I came across your ad while googling for French classes here in Lyon. I recently moved to Lyon from New York something like three months ago and don't know many people who speak both English and French so it will be nice if we ... Read More