Teaching English in France Q&A | Lecteur/Lectrice d'anglais

Ever wonder what it's like teaching English in France? I'm Camden, an American living abroad in the South of France and today I’m answering questions all about my job as a lectrice d’anglais - an English teacher at a French university. I make videos about travel, teaching, and my life in France.

Intro 00:00
Language Assistant VS Lecteur 1:57
Requirements to be a lecteur 2:35
The Lecteur Salary 3:31
What type of classes do you teach? 3:46
What My Schedule is Like 5:43
Do you have to plan all the content? 6:40
Adjusting to the French Grading System 8:06
Is is it hard teaching university students as a 25 year old? 8:57
Do your students have a good English level? 9:46
How large are your class sizes? 10:48
Hybrid Teaching 11:22
Applying for the Job 12:07
The Interview Process 15:50
The Contract 17:40
Interview Questions 18:41
Getting a Visa 19:17
Thoughts on My Experience 19:40
What are you going to do next? 20:18

One thing I forgot to mention is that at some universities you can teach extra hours called "heures complémentaires" at a rate of 40€/hour, but typically you won't get paid for the extra hours until the end of your contract in August.

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More info about how to become a lecteur/lectrice:
http://baguettesandbicyclettes.com/20...

Where to find job postings:
http://saesfrance.org/carriere/postes...

https://emilyaletranger.travel.blog/2...

Legal Information about Lecteur Jobs:
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/i...

Lectrice vlogs/what it’s like teaching English in France:
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   • A Day Teaching English in France | Le...  

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How to teach in Private Schools in France:
https://presentperfectblog.com/2021/0...

https://www.devenirenseignant.gouv.fr/

TAPIF:
https://frenchhighereducation.org/tea...

   • My TAPIF Experience | Académie de Be...  

Middlebury MA in French:
https://www.middlebury.edu/language-s...

Temporary Worker VISA:
http://baguettesandbicyclettes.com/20...

   • Renewing my visa in France...C'est co...  

Free TEFL Resources for the University Level:
https://newsela.com/
https://eslbrains.com/
https://www.linguahouse.com/

Music:
Et Voila - Chris Haugen