Thanks jimusumeci I need all the friends I can get as my 140hr Tefl Course is coming to an end and I need to get started on moving from Ireland and trying to get some work. I really want to live in France, particularly Montpellier (around that area anyway, I just love it). I have had a vary varied career and for many years was involved in all aspects of a family business. Then I had a mid-life crisis and returned to university full-time. Getting a B.A. degree I went on to do a Masters in Pastoral Care & Education in Secondary Schools. I have used this in other ways, more in Mental Health and Welbeing (Holistic Approach), rather than in actual working in schools. I have a two year placement in a Secondary School and also some substitute teaching. The Masters I chose to do promised opening to come on board in Ireland but this never really happened! Like many things in Ireland - all talk but no action. I am at a stage in my life now I want to start a new chapter and I want the beginning of that to be in France. Any advice, tips, hints whatever would really be appreciated. Great reading about your positive experiences! She57 alias Sheola

Hello there and welcome to Chalkboard!

Great to see you have some teaching experience, I'm sure this will prove very useful on your TEFL adventure...

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Take care,

Erin :-)