So, here I go, attempting to venture into the blogosphere...we'll see how well this works out! For my friends and family who may not speak French, don't worry, this blog will always be in English (or at least have a translation for whatever French I may decide to include), because this is written with you in mind! I want you all to be able to keep up with my adventures, mishaps, and fun while I study abroad in the south of France!I just got a very exciting email this morning...my very first email from my French family! They sound really friendly, and I can't wait to meet them. Hopefully they won't mind if I include it here. However, I am not going to include their names right now until I meet them and make sure that it's alright with them if I mention them by name. And I have also taken out their children's names, but they have two little girls!
Dear Amanda,
Voici un petit message pour te souhaiter une bienvenue dans notre maison à partir du 28 juin prochain.
Tu habiteras au rez-de-chaussée de la maison, nous habitons au 1er étage. Pour les équipements dont tu disposeras, tu auras un frigo, un four micro-ondes, une télé, le wifi si tu as ton ordinateur (mais sinon tu pourras utiliser le nôtre), et tu pourras aussi te servir du lave-linge et du sèche-linge. N'amène pas trop de vêtements: il fait très très chaud à Montpellier en juillet (30°C), et puis tu pourras laver facilement tes vêtements. Nous avons aussi un jardin, ainsi qu'une piscine (pense à ammener ton maillot de bain!). Nous habitons à 200m du Tramway, tu pourras aller au centre-ville facilement (en 10 minutes).
Voilà. Si tu as des questions, n'hésite pas à nous les poser par email.
You are supposed to speak French during your stay in France, but we speak English, in case.
Nous viendrons te chercher en voiture à la gare dimanche 28 juin à ton arrivée.
Au plaisir de te rencontrer, et encore bienvenue à Montpellier.
Translation for my non-French-speaking friends and family:
Dear Amanda,
Here is a little message to welcome you into our home! You will be living on the ground floor, and we live on the floor above. Just so you know, you will have access to the following appliances and electronics: a fridge, a microwave, a television, wireless internet if you have a computer (if not you can use ours), and you can also help yourself to the washer and dryer. Don't bring too many clothes because it's really hot in Montpellier in July, around 85 degrees Fahrenheit on average, and you'll easily be able to wash your clothes. We also have a garden as well as a pool, so you should definitely think about bringing a bathing suit! We live about 200 meters from the Tramway, so you can easily get downtown within 10 minutes.
And there you go! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us.
P.S. You're supposed to speak French during your stay in France, but we speak English in case!
We will see you on the 28th of June at the train station.
We can't wait to meet you and welcome again to Montpellier.
Translation for my non-French-speaking friends and family:
Dear Amanda,
Here is a little message to welcome you into our home! You will be living on the ground floor, and we live on the floor above. Just so you know, you will have access to the following appliances and electronics: a fridge, a microwave, a television, wireless internet if you have a computer (if not you can use ours), and you can also help yourself to the washer and dryer. Don't bring too many clothes because it's really hot in Montpellier in July, around 85 degrees Fahrenheit on average, and you'll easily be able to wash your clothes. We also have a garden as well as a pool, so you should definitely think about bringing a bathing suit! We live about 200 meters from the Tramway, so you can easily get downtown within 10 minutes.
And there you go! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us.
P.S. You're supposed to speak French during your stay in France, but we speak English in case!
We will see you on the 28th of June at the train station.
We can't wait to meet you and welcome again to Montpellier.
