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Using my English and French in Asia?

 
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sarahstar



Joined: 02 Jan 2004
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Location: Paris, France

PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 1:39 pm    Post subject: Using my English and French in Asia? Reply with quote

I am British and have been living and working in France for the last five years. I am now looking at teaching in Asia.

Obviously speaking both English and French in countries like Vietnam and Cambodia is going to be a plus. But I'd to know if schools specifically recruit teachers with both languages ? Would a native English speaker be able to take French classes? (I have a BA in English & Mod Langs & some teaching experience, I speak French fluently)
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James_T_Kirk



Joined: 20 Sep 2003
Posts: 357
Location: Ten Forward

PostPosted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Sarah,

You might want to post this question on the Khmer 440 discussion board. I think you might be able to get an answer to your question there, at least as it relates to Cambodia.

Cheers,
Kirk
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lostinparis



Joined: 04 Feb 2004
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Location: within range of a flying baguette

PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I asked a similar question on the Japan board already and had a few helpful replies.

Here's the link:
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/job/viewtopic.php?t=7692

Where are you working in France? Why are you thinking of leaving?
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lostinparis



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

actually never mind the first question... i just saw you're in paris too...
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sarahstar



Joined: 02 Jan 2004
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 5:39 pm    Post subject: Using my English and French in Asia? Reply with quote

Thanks for the link back to your earlier question lostinparis.

It'd be nice to use my French, although it seems as if my English will be the main issue when applying for any of these teaching jobs.

Cheers.
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khmerhit



Joined: 31 May 2003
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Location: Reverse Culture Shock Unit

PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Would a native English speaker be able to take French classes?


Thre is a French culture centre on street 240 in Phnom Penh---- they have french conversation classes.

French is quite useful in Cambodia, especially outside the main cities where few speak english. The generation now 45 and up were educated in french.

The elites still send their children to French classes, but most language learners want English.
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