emmapeel87
French expat in Scotland
Forum posts
189
Contacts
15
About me
French
Lives in Ardhasaig, Isle of Harris
Speaks anglais, français
Registration: 05 November 2011
Any brits in Nantes ?
Hi there ! I've just spent 3 years in Scotland on the isle of Harris and I'm back home in Nantes since july. I'm french but my son is half scottish and I miss speaking english. I was wondering if there is any english, irish or scottish ... Read More
Expat-Blog meeting, 21nd of april (EDIT DATE IS NOW ON 21) by emmapeel87
Hi there ! I'm the french animator for the Scotland forum. We would like to set up an expat-blog meeting in Glasgow on the 21st of april, probably during the evening. This would be the opportunity to meet other expats and welcoming the "newbies" ...
Hi folks ! Just a wee reminder about the meeting on monday ! So this is gonna be at the wodka vodka on Ashton Lane. Ill ne there around half 6. Drop me a message if you need my phone number. See you then ;) Read More
Expat-Blog meeting, 21nd of april (EDIT DATE IS NOW ON 21) by emmapeel87
Hi there ! I'm the french animator for the Scotland forum. We would like to set up an expat-blog meeting in Glasgow on the 21st of april, probably during the evening. This would be the opportunity to meet other expats and welcoming the "newbies" ...
One cocktail is great :) im french but I guess a few nationalities will be there. Ill send a reminder at some point anyway. Read More
Expat-Blog meeting, 21nd of april (EDIT DATE IS NOW ON 21)
Hi there ! I'm the french animator for the Scotland forum. We would like to set up an expat-blog meeting in Glasgow on the 21st of april, probably during the evening. This would be the opportunity to meet other expats and welcoming the "newbies" ... Read More
choosing a bank by claranne
Hi, I am moving to Edinburgh and I will need to open a bank account. Any advice on which to choose, or not choose? Thank you! :-)
Hi, As you're gonna be new in Scotland, the most easy way to get an account is with Lloyds TSB or Hallifax (you can do it online). Basically Bank of Scotland for an example wont give you an account the first year so you don't have a lot of choices. Read More
"Expat blog" meeting in Glasgow 20th october by emmapeel87
Hi folks ! We organize an Expat.com meeting on saturday 20th of october (its on saturday)around 5pm. Not a big party, just a couple of drinks - or more, its up to you :D . The boozy session will be at "The Lab". 26 Springfield Ct Glasgow G1 ...
Hello Ealacit ! I'm not living in Glasgow anymore so I can't organize anything before september but feel free to open a topic if you fancy some meeting soon. I'm pretty sure you'll get answers. :) Read More
Family of 4 cost of living in Glasgowl (is 30,000 reasonable?) by virtualvoice
Hello, My husband and I are considering moving to Glasgow in a few months with a salary of just under 30,000 GBP. We will have 2 children- a newborn and a 3 year old (the older one will need to attend preschool/nursery). I plan to be a stay at ...
Students are staying in the west end but they are all in shared flats. Don't think it's an option with a family :/ Read More
Family of 4 cost of living in Glasgowl (is 30,000 reasonable?) by virtualvoice
Hello, My husband and I are considering moving to Glasgow in a few months with a salary of just under 30,000 GBP. We will have 2 children- a newborn and a 3 year old (the older one will need to attend preschool/nursery). I plan to be a stay at ...
Hi, For living in the west end it's not gonna be a lot... This is one of the most expensive area in Glasgow. You can have a look on www.rightmove.co.uk to see some properties. Remember that you will need to pay the council tax every month wich can ... Read More
My studio flat in Paris needs upgrading. HELP
Thanks a lot for the french industry ! I don't understand the point to ask in the french forum if you fancy some english stuff.... Read More
Birthing classes in Paris by eli5rose
Hi everyone, I'm looking for birthing, baby basics and breastfeeding classes in Paris. I'm currently 6 months along. Also, does anyone know of any prenatal yoga classes? recommendation s for hospitals for the birth will be highly appreciated. Thank ...
You're welcome. My friend gave birth 2 times with them and she was really happy. If you fancy a natural birth like in UK or US it's gonna be the best place in Paris. Otherwise you have the American Hospital but it's really really expensive and it's ... Read More
Birthing classes in Paris by eli5rose
Hi everyone, I'm looking for birthing, baby basics and breastfeeding classes in Paris. I'm currently 6 months along. Also, does anyone know of any prenatal yoga classes? recommendation s for hospitals for the birth will be highly appreciated. Thank ...
The birth are not that medicalized, depends where you give birth, depends your midwife... Thats why I recommend the british hospital in Levallois Perret as it's more like in UK. You can have a birth plan etc... I'm living in Scotland, and the ... Read More
My studio flat in Paris needs upgrading. HELP
Leroy Merlin, or BHV if you're in Paris. Read More
Birthing classes in Paris by eli5rose
Hi everyone, I'm looking for birthing, baby basics and breastfeeding classes in Paris. I'm currently 6 months along. Also, does anyone know of any prenatal yoga classes? recommendation s for hospitals for the birth will be highly appreciated. Thank ...
Hi ! You can try the french-british hospital. But you should do it quickly as the maternity in Paris are always full and the demand is very important. I've no idea about the classes and yoga but you should get a lot on google ! Here the link for ... Read More
French girl looking for Canadian friends in Paris by PamR
Hello, I'm a French expatriate, because when you come from the south west as I do, moving to Paris seems like expatriating ;) Anyway, I can speak English (not always fluent, but I can manage), of course French and so little russian it would be a ...
Maybe because it's not Canada ? Thanks to avoid writing in Caps please. Read More
looking for FREE french school for expats by lmjmdk
hello everyone! Just wondering if there's a free french school located somewhere in Lille for expats? Please advise me for this matter Thanks :)
You can contact the "yong ppl information center" Centre Régional Information Jeunesse Nord-Pas de Calais 2, rue Nicolas Leblanc - 59000 LILLE - Tél. : 03.20.12.87.30 - Fax : 03.20.12.87.31 - http://www.crij-npdc.asso.fr Read More
Retiring to France Is it really possible? by R. Nestor
Greetings and Bonjour, My wife and I have been talking about retiring to France in 5-8 years. I have been reading on a number of sites that this is difficult and is starting to appear damn near impossible. I find this hard to believe though, I do ...
hahaha my mistake I just saw it. bagpipes is like french burocratie : bloody hell ^^ Read More
Retiring to France Is it really possible? by R. Nestor
Greetings and Bonjour, My wife and I have been talking about retiring to France in 5-8 years. I have been reading on a number of sites that this is difficult and is starting to appear damn near impossible. I find this hard to believe though, I do ...
Hi Nestor, I'm french but living in Scotland. First of all, yeah the paperwork in France is an absolutely nightmare, specially if you don't speak french. Since i've moved to UK, thanks god its just an old memory. The driving license is nae a big ... Read More
Help!!! please :)
Hi ! Unfortunately in France its quite hard to get a job these days... even for french people. Do you speak french ? Wich kind of jobs are you able to do ? Read More
seeking job by Lin1
Hi everyone! I'm going to move in Toulouse in January 2013 and I'm seeking after a job now maybe as assistant or customer service I have experience in my past with this kind of positions Any offers ?
Ho okay got it. Well you should try Airbus as well. As you speak english you'll have maybe more luck with them. All the best anyway, Toulouse is a fabulous city :-) Read More
seeking job by Lin1
Hi everyone! I'm going to move in Toulouse in January 2013 and I'm seeking after a job now maybe as assistant or customer service I have experience in my past with this kind of positions Any offers ?
I wish u luck obviously ! I'm pessimistic I just say that even for french people in Toulouse find a job is quite complicated. On top of that you only speak english. What don't you consider Paris for an exemple ? Read More
seeking job by Lin1
Hi everyone! I'm going to move in Toulouse in January 2013 and I'm seeking after a job now maybe as assistant or customer service I have experience in my past with this kind of positions Any offers ?
Ho Lin, I don't think you gonna get any offers for a job here. Jobs opportunities are quite complicated to get these days especially in Toulouse. Some of my friends living in Toulouse are still looking for a job since ages. I don't want to be ... Read More
"Expat blog" meeting in Glasgow 20th october by emmapeel87
Hi folks ! We organize an Expat.com meeting on saturday 20th of october (its on saturday)around 5pm. Not a big party, just a couple of drinks - or more, its up to you :D . The boozy session will be at "The Lab". 26 Springfield Ct Glasgow G1 ...
Hey folks ! The event is still on hope to see you on saturday ! :) Read More
"Expat blog" meeting in Glasgow 20th october
Hi folks ! We organize an Expat.com meeting on saturday 20th of october (its on saturday)around 5pm. Not a big party, just a couple of drinks - or more, its up to you :D . The boozy session will be at "The Lab". 26 Springfield Ct Glasgow G1 ... Read More