01
May
TAPIF Guide Pt. 6: Housing
by Danielle Brown
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One of my biggest grievances with TAPIF is that it doesn’t include housing. Worse still, the amount of support each assistant receives in finding housing...
24
Apr
My 5 Favourite French BDs (So Far)
by Danielle Brown
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A year ago, I introduced a new series on this blog to document how I was improving my French. My goal is to pass the...
09
Apr
Recommitting to DALF C1 in 2024
by Danielle Brown
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Although January is the preferred choice of many to change their lives, I’ve never been a “New Year, New Me” kind of girl. Mostly because...
26
Feb
Improving My Reading Skills with French BDs
by Danielle Brown
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I have a confession to make. I can’t read in French. OK, that’s a gross exaggeration. I can read, and very well. However, I can’t...
15
Nov
I Broke the Cardinal Rule
by Danielle Brown
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The cardinal rule of TAPIF is simple and two-fold: push yourself to speak French and avoid speaking your native language. As you can tell from...
22
Oct
TAPIF Guide Pt. 5 – Top 20 Things to Pack
by Danielle Brown
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When I first started writing this post, I thought to myself that it was timely. At the time, I was packing my two suitcases. Nearly...
10
Sep
TAPIF Guide Pt. 4: Things I Regret Packing
by Danielle Brown
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If you’re reading this, you’re witnessing history in the making. For the first time in TJF history, I have a valid excuse for my absence....
28
Jul
TAPIF Guide Pt. 3: Things I’m Glad I Packed
by Danielle Brown
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From a myopic perspective, seven-and-a-half to eight months on TAPIF is unending. Having completed the programme, I can assure you that one day you’ll awake...
19
Jul
TAPIF Guide Pt. 2: Pre-Departure
by Danielle Brown
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Take it from me. Once you receive that email saying CONGRATULATIONS/FELICITATIONS, it’s easy to lose yourself in the fantasy of living in France. Maybe that...
05
Jul
TAPIF Guide Pt.1 – Application Process
by Danielle Brown
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In my opinion, applying for TAPIF has to be one of the most onerous application processes that I have ever experienced. And given that there...