The complete guide to studying and living in France


Book Description

France is one of the most attractive countries for pursuing higher education. It is the fourth-most popular destination for international students, after the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2019, around 358,000 international students chose to study in France, and this number is increasing yearly. According to Quacquarelli Symond which publishes the world’s most popular university every year in their ranking systems ‘The QS World University Ranking’, Paris is also elected for one of the best student cities. This book is suitable for the people who are planning to pursue further studies in France. You may have already made up your mind or just start getting interested in studying abroad there, but have no idea where to begin with for your plan. This book summarises the procedure, the requirement, as well as essential information, in order to help the newcomers to prepare the best. A thorough preparation and a specific goal are two important elements to make sure your professional and cultural knowledge will be enriched when you study abroad. This book provides practical guides from choosing a suitable course and city to study, the application procedure, the free resources for students, to renting a room and obtaining subsidies. There are also detailed introduction to French language study resources to helps you practise your French before arrival.




Study Abroad Paris


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From its predeparture advice to its extensive coverage of daily life issues, this guide covers everything students need to know to adapt quickly to their new life in Paris and get the most out of their experience as an international student and resident. In addition to serving as a complete how-to manual for study abroad -- addressing financial, housing, insurance, packing, and visa issues -- the guide also serves as a detailed, student-oriented resource for day-to-day living in Paris. Questions such as How should I deal with administrative tasks? How can I use the public transportation system? and Where are the best spots to buy groceries, eat, party, shop, exercise, and visit? are discussed in depth along with hints for making the most out of the opportunity and traveling further into France and Europe. Hundreds of practical reviews, links, and tips designed to make a student's experience in Paris fun, affordable, and virtually stress-free are also included.




Living, Studying, and Working in France


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The essential book on how to make a life in France. More than 90,000 Americans live abroad in France, making it home to one of the largest expatriate communities in the world. This is a savvy and insightful book full of hard-earned advice on how to make the most of your overseas experience in France. Following in the footsteps of the successful Living, Studying, and Working in Italy, this international guide will help Americans grow into French culture and help them feel at home in a country famous for its cultural and social particularities. Saskia Reilly and Lorin Kalisky, two Americans who have spent extensive time in France, provide detailed information ranging from health care procedures in France to how to put together a résumé (known as a CV in France). With material on networking, jobs, choosing the right study program, and navigating the French Internet, Living, Studying, and Working in France is the essential guide for anyone who wants to live, study, or work in France.




Living in France


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Living in France is a hands-on, practical guide for Britons who have bought a house in France, either for holiday use or as a permanent home. Written by a long-time French resident, it takes a nitty-gritty approach to what it is really like for a British ex-pat to live and work in France, looking squarely at both the pleasures and the difficulties. The book also contains anecdotes from the author along with case studies so that the reader may benefit from the personal experience of other Britons who have made the move to France.




How to Live in France


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Although France is the most visited country in the world, it is not just tourism that people are interested in it. Attracted by the quality of life, quality education, security and government aid, many who choose to live in France if only for a few years. If this is your case, in this book we will explain everything about how to live in France.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning French


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You're no idiot, of course. You appreciate wine and brie, can pronounce "croissant," and know that "bonjour" means hello. But when it comes to actually learning the language, you feel stranded on the Eiffel Tower with no way down. Don't strap on your parachute just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning French, Second Edition makes mastering French fun and entertaining--instead of bogging you down with verb tenses and vocabulary lists. You'll feel confident about "parlaying" your new proficiency into conversations with native speakers. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:




The Rough Guide to France


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From cosmopolitan Paris to the sunny Cote d'Azur, from historical Normandy to the rocky Pyrenes, this new edition updates the best of towns, attractions, and landscapes of every region. 100 maps. of color photos.




The Grown-Up's Guide to Living in France


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Third Edition of the popular "The Grown-Up's Guide to Living in France" with new insights and updated resources to help Americans, and other English speakers, plan a long-term stay in France. How to make the move, learn French, find lodgings, deal with finances, visas, healthcare and more. Plus tips drawn from the author's experience--some learned the hard way!--and other English-speaking expats. Designed help ensure a successful adventure in the land of sunflowers, vineyards and chateaux.




The Complete Guide to Learning French in France


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This is a comprehensive reference book aimed at students intending to take a year out in France, executives in search of an intensive language course, language professionals such as student advisors and teachers and anyone really serious about improving their French. It includes details of over 200 language schools in France, correspondence courses in French as a foreign language, French language exams for foreigners, a directory of useful Internet sites, EU initiatives and grants for students, teachers and schools, au pair work in France and low cost accomodation throughout the country.




English Grammar for Students of French


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"From the Publisher: Need help learning French? Is grammar a problem? Thousands of students like you have found the solution in the clear, simple text of English Grammar for Students of French. This easy-to-use handbook is specifically designed to teach you the English grammar you need in order to learn French grammar more quickly and efficiently. Look at the features of what you'll find in a typical section: an explanation of a concept as it applies to English; a presentation of the same concept as it applies to French; the similarities and differences between the two languages, stressing common pitfalls for English speakers; step-by-step instructions on how to select the correct form; review exercises with answer key."--Google Books viewed July 29, 2021.