Tutor English In A School In France

My GeoVisions trip to France was one of the best experiences of my life. My host family was extremely warm, inclusive and supportive. I loved spending time with the family and helping them learn English. It provided the perfect opportunity for me to practice my French and experience the country. My family provided with me with a bike, and I took many day trips riding along the Saone river to the closest city, Tournus where I shopped at the weekly market and ate chocolate croissants. The people in Tournus and my village of Simandre were very friendly and helpful. I toured the local area and explored the many cultural sites of interest. My family generously included me in extended family events and took me to other cultural areas of interest. I had plenty of time to roam the gorgeous countryside enjoying the fields of wheat and sunflowers. My family's home was super nice and I had a lovely room to myself. They had just built a pool which we all enjoyed. I am very thankful to GeoVisions for helping me have this enriching journey.

I came here with the goal to see and do as much as I possibly can while helping my family with their English skills. While I still have this goal, I think it has shifted more towards doing as much as I can. I really want to immerse myself in this culture as much as I can while I’m here. Living like the locals is my main goal for this trip. (While also making them some American foods to try of course!!) I came here with the goal to see and do as much as I possibly can while helping my family with their English skills. While I still have this goal, I think it has shifted more towards doing as much as I can. I really want to immerse myself in this culture as much as I can while I’m here. Living like the locals is my main goal for this trip. (While also making them some American foods to try of course!!) My host sister took me on a walk/hike with her the other day around our village. We took the back roads and walking paths that I would have never seen without her telling me. We walked through the vineyards, past some farms, and even saw where rock was taken out of hills to use for buildings in the town. It was all so beautiful and peaceful. I truly made me feel like a local. The Bassin d’Arcachon is absolutely beautiful! It is definitely worth a trip if you can make it there. I also recommend just exploring Bordeaux. It is the perfect city to walk around and see new things.

I just arrived home last Thursday as I spent a month in Spain after leaving France. GeoVisions did a superb job matching a French family and a Canadian English instructor!!! Thank You for being the liaison in connecting us. Besides having 4 wonderful children to work with I also had access to the countryside for daily walks with their chocolate lab dog. Living with and meeting friends and relatives of my host family was an excellent way for me to experience the French culture, and partake in French cuisine daily. My relationship with the family shall continue. I believe it is a plus that the application process with Geovisions allows for candidates to look at the family resumes and see if they would be comfortable living with the family and vice versa. Access to a Geovisions staff member is readily available, another plus! I would certainly recommend Geovisions to anyone wishing to share their English skills in exchange for experiencing a new culture. Thanks for providing opportunities for enhancing one's life.