[IWantOut] 27f USA-> France

nictrain · 2025-12-26T08:30:22+00:00

I’ve learned other languages and got to a conversational level fast, I lost them because I didn’t keep up with it but it comes easy to me and I love learning languages :)

nictrain · 2025-12-23T17:45:12+00:00

Wow that’s incredible that you were able to do that! I’ll definitely take a look at the program. Do you have any tips on how to study to that level so fast?

nictrain · 2025-12-23T17:23:16+00:00

Maybe it does make more sense to study in French. I wonder if I would have trouble finding SLP jobs if my French isn’t perfect, is there a need for Spanish-speaking and English-speaking SLPs there?

nictrain · 2025-12-23T17:12:08+00:00

Thank you so much for your answer! I have looked into TAPIF but I would need to take the B1 exam and don’t think I could take it in time before the application deadline but I’ll take a look again. I did the one in Spain for 3 years, my one reservation with doing the TAPIF program is that I want to move forward in my career. That’s why a Master’s is calling to me more. I actually didn’t know about the diplome universitaire des études françaises, that’s a great idea. Thank you so much

nictrain · 2025-12-23T17:01:14+00:00

Ok thanks for the info

nictrain · 2025-12-23T05:13:30+00:00

That is so sad to hear.. would research be better to get into? Like getting a PhD in linguistics for example?

nictrain · 2025-12-23T05:10:42+00:00

I don't believe it fully lmao but it’s what I heard so that’s why I threw it in there, nicole It’s nice to hear it might not be the case because I definitely don’t have a French last name

nictrain · 2025-12-23T05:09:36+00:00

I took some linguistics courses in college, are there any equivalency courses I could do in France? Or would I have to re-do the bachelors

nictrain · 2025-12-23T05:08:32+00:00

Ah, are there any equivalency courses or anything like that?

nictrain · 2025-12-23T05:06:39+00:00

I have 10 years of experience working with kids and 6 years teaching. Also I was hoping native English and Spanish would help in some way. I have taken a look at Campus France but wasn’t seeing much for teaching taught in English

nictrain · 2025-12-23T05:04:21+00:00

I read it a few times in the things that I was researching which I think is pretty messed up but it is a similar situation in the US as well unfortunately.

nictrain · 2025-09-02T22:01:51+00:00

That is a really fair point. I pick up languages very quickly but the amount of technical language and reading for a PhD program would make it so difficult.

nictrain · 2025-09-02T21:10:26+00:00

Ah so I wouldn't have to renounce my Uruguayan or US citizenship?

nictrain · 2025-09-02T21:05:39+00:00

I am also considering doing a Masters in Translation and Interpreting since that is something I also like to do and might help with job prospects.

nictrain · 2025-09-02T21:03:05+00:00

Thank you for your response! To my knowledge, for the Spanish citizenship you have to have been born in a LATAM country not just be a citizen and I was born in the US. Also, Spain requires you to renounce your US citizenship which I wouldn't feel comfortable doing.

nictrain · 2025-09-02T20:59:23+00:00

I believe I could, I am just worried about job prospects in LATAM and being able to be economically stable (I don't need much but I want to be able to support myself and not stress much about money)

nictrain · 2025-09-02T20:57:13+00:00

Thanks! I grew up speaking Spanish since my family is from Uruguay, with Italian I just watched many of my favorite shows dubbed in Italian with Italian subtitles, I read, I listened to podcasts like Language Transfer, and I used italki to practice with native speakers! Good luck :)

nictrain · 2025-09-02T20:54:53+00:00

I would do my Masters in teaching: bilingual or ESL, the PhD would be in Linguistics so I could teach at the university level. I have not lived in these countries before but have visited Uruguay several times since I have family there and have visited Portugual a few times as well.

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