IMMERSION FRANCE
What's new?
2007 was an enjoyable year, when we made many new friends and welcomed
back lots of old ones. Our 14 juillet week was great fun as always
and most of our weeks had a full compliment of students.
On a personal level, 2007 has been interesting for us all.
For Penny, September saw both the marriage of her son and her retirement
from Birkbeck. Retirement is a relative term since she continues to
teach the MA in translation and is still very involved in university
life.
Françoise is increasingly involved in the life of Suèvres to the point
of contemplating living here all the year round - not an easy decision
for a committed Parisienne!
I was able to put my newly acquired Turkish language skills into rather
shaky action when we visited our Turkish family this summer. Learning
a new language is salutary for anyone who teaches languages - I feel
I have much better insight now into the difficulties my adult students
face. I continue with my Open University teaching for L310 and am trying
to come to terms with virtual learning experiences!
Most of our families remain with us in Suèvres and several new ones
have joined us. Sadly, we lost Simone Siniégo, as she has moved to Blois,
where she now enjoys being in the middle of town, with access to concerts,
cinema, shops and library. Pierrette Garnier continues to cook delicious
lunches for us all, with fresh produce grown by Roger Garnier, who celebrates
his 80th birthday this February.
We look forward to welcoming you next year. Please don't hesitate
to contact me if you wish to discuss the courses before you make a booking.
With best wishes
Jane McAdoo
November 2007
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Pierrette Garnier, Roger and two of
their many grand-daughters
Monsieur Bertin, Maxim and Norma
Madame Bertin having a shy moment!
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