tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.comments2019-01-15T08:14:21.970-08:00Rachel goes abroad!Rachel Farmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-57838200063049564462015-10-21T12:43:39.821-07:002015-10-21T12:43:39.821-07:00Hi Rea,
I completely empathise! I had the most s...Hi Rea, <br /><br />I completely empathise! I had the most stressful time trying to find something in France! The company I worked for was called Passport ELS (which stands for English Language Services) and I found it through an email sent out by my university.. I have no idea if she's likely to contact Birmingham uni but you could always try sending her an email directly and ask how you can apply! Her website is http://www.passport-els.com/ and the email is on there. Good luck! I feel your pain!<br /><br />Rachel xRachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-79084061770315155732015-10-16T09:00:02.080-07:002015-10-16T09:00:02.080-07:00Hi Rachel,
I am currently a second year French an...Hi Rachel,<br /><br />I am currently a second year French and Spanish student at University of Birmingham and really want to secure a translation internship! If you don't mind me asking - what was the name of the firm you worked with and how did you go about applying? Trying to sort all this out is stressful business!!<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Rea :)Reanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-90380173360575241812014-03-25T05:05:29.862-07:002014-03-25T05:05:29.862-07:00How embarrassing! Still, I've had many of thes...How embarrassing! Still, I've had many of these types of experiences in Kent despite it being in the same country with the same language so I still know that you're hardcore for managing this stuff so well. :)Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-2893679576046200132014-03-18T06:12:33.747-07:002014-03-18T06:12:33.747-07:00Wow!! I LOVE the sheep men! And...crepe battles??...Wow!! I LOVE the sheep men! And...crepe battles?? Why am I not doing this RIGHT NOW??? But this whole thing looks like of scary! I would probably have run away. XD<br /><br />I'm glad you're settling in to the work load! :)Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-25991634470836959272014-03-04T13:55:23.571-08:002014-03-04T13:55:23.571-08:00I hope so too!!! That would be super kick-ass. :D
...I hope so too!!! That would be super kick-ass. :D<br /><br />No worries, and I will soooooo come and visit!!! Yaaaaaaaaaay! I'm just so relieved you are settling in ok, I was worried about you but glad to know you are enjoying your job!! :)Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-27356771099364389322014-03-04T13:18:57.813-08:002014-03-04T13:18:57.813-08:00It's so cool! I really hope I get my name cred...It's so cool! I really hope I get my name credited :D <br /><br />Some parts of Biarritz actually really remind me of cornwall, bizarrely... It's got the same out-of-season seaside town feel to it. <br /><br />Ha! Soon I will be a pro at cheek-kissing. I almost have the technique down already XD<br /><br />Unfortunately, I have absolutely zero recollection of having seen any non-human living thing around here (apart from cats, but they're definitely not wildlife!)... To be honest it's been so rainy that I've barely been outside myself, so I can't speak for the wildlife :P I will keep my eyes peeled in future though. I did see an awesome art shop though! You would have loved it. You should come and visit so we can go!! :DRachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-10866639502842080942014-03-04T13:04:16.801-08:002014-03-04T13:04:16.801-08:00BD!!!!!!! So exciting. :D I wish I could see what ...BD!!!!!!! So exciting. :D I wish I could see what you are translating right now!<br /><br />I love the photos, and how some things look similar to Britain (grey sky, choppy sea!) and some look different (those houses! <3 with red roofs and balconies and a line of palms! Think how wonderful that will look in the sun!)<br /><br />Oh no, the awkwardness of cheek kissing and French small talk! You'll soon adapt though, I bet when you get home you'll kiss us all on the cheeks automatically when you see us! XD <br /><br />I hope the nomlicious cakes make up for the weird milk. And now you know what I'm going to say...have you seen any birds/other wildlife? I know it's raining but some birds come out in the rain, and I will lap up even your vaguest descriptions with great excitement. :D<br />Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-13098828918633246792014-03-01T13:26:30.646-08:002014-03-01T13:26:30.646-08:00GOOD LUCK WITH FRANCE!!!!!!!!!! <3GOOD LUCK WITH FRANCE!!!!!!!!!! <3Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-37765685760307651692014-01-29T12:54:11.443-08:002014-01-29T12:54:11.443-08:00You sure fit nicely into those clogs! :D I also ha...You sure fit nicely into those clogs! :D I also have postcard buying addiction, I bet if I could unite all postcards that I've bought over the past few years they'd cover a whole wall but I don't care, postcard buying is awwwwwesome and definitely not a problem!! :D I think I'm getting the feels remembering that Doctor Who. :'O I MUST get that episode on DVD. One day I would love to go to the Anne Frank museum. Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Don't forget to look in your emails, I sent you some cool and cute things! :)Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-215695658328222072013-12-19T14:07:54.068-08:002013-12-19T14:07:54.068-08:00'Also, the staff toilets get locked too when n...'Also, the staff toilets get locked too when no one's using them - as if any student ever would go in and risk meeting their teacher in the loo (a child/teenager's nightmare come true).'- I CRACKED UP. This is the TRUTH. :D<br /><br />My admiration for you grows and grows! Can't wait to have you home. :)Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-27315399341504585872013-12-17T01:57:32.414-08:002013-12-17T01:57:32.414-08:00Noo I totally missed that!Noo I totally missed that!Rachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-55222687705790711292013-12-16T04:51:15.837-08:002013-12-16T04:51:15.837-08:00Umm there WERE carolers.. you are leaving out the ...Umm there WERE carolers.. you are leaving out the part where all the little Knaben sang songs of praise to St Nikolaus!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440090437381471470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-51937086737899721862013-11-21T09:27:34.301-08:002013-11-21T09:27:34.301-08:00I think I had a little too much fun with those pun...I think I had a little too much fun with those puns :P I really wanted to fit more in, but I couldn't think of any more passable ones, sadly! And the haribo factory was amazing! though the internet did slightly give the impression that it was going to be a proper factor showing how they made it and stuff, but it was actually just a big shop. Fine by me though! I have so much haribo now though :PRachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-85192673157996481062013-11-21T09:04:19.941-08:002013-11-21T09:04:19.941-08:00Ohhhhhhh Rachel *shakes head at puns* ...Nah I'...Ohhhhhhh Rachel *shakes head at puns* ...Nah I'm just kidding, I enjoyed them. Of course I did, this IS me we're talking about! XD<br /><br />WOAH the Haribo factory!! :'O I'll want to hear all about it when you get home!Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-39981796184527972472013-11-08T12:57:57.883-08:002013-11-08T12:57:57.883-08:00YAY just what I wished for, an un-sugar coated acc...YAY just what I wished for, an un-sugar coated account of my silly Rachel's adventures in Venice. :D That un-capitalist cafe sounds so awkwardly weird yet awesome! And 'booked a ride'...oh dear, that is almost as bad as my 'TEA samples' pun about Wittards. XDEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-83796641248308101962013-10-14T12:18:01.992-07:002013-10-14T12:18:01.992-07:00You are SO fab at writing that I'm sure they c...You are SO fab at writing that I'm sure they couldn't say no! :) Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-64773796555108662172013-10-14T09:28:57.890-07:002013-10-14T09:28:57.890-07:00Thanksssssss!! And they actually sent an email rou...Thanksssssss!! And they actually sent an email round to people doing British Council placements, otherwise I would never have heard of it! They asked us to submit a sample piece (mine was the I <3 Germany one), but apparently most of them do get through onto the website.<br /><br />And I'm not sure it was a serious prejudice ;) I think it was probably more likely an excuse to tell the random (albeit pretty funny) Welshman story!Rachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-11478394174456664772013-10-14T09:07:41.208-07:002013-10-14T09:07:41.208-07:00Ooooooooh, I love your posts on the British Counci...Ooooooooh, I love your posts on the British Council website!!! Especially the one about books that remind you of home. Well done!! :D Just for interest, how did you find out about it? Did they approach you, or did you submit to them to be considered?<br /><br />Also no offense to that guy you met but anyone who judges a whole country of people by one person they met who was a jerk is suspect in my eyes. ^^Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-50309005180955475562013-10-12T06:56:57.592-07:002013-10-12T06:56:57.592-07:00Ha! That exclamation just remind me of Ron Weasley...Ha! That exclamation just remind me of Ron Weasley :P <br />And of course I will serenade you! I'm not very good though.. Also, you would have liked the ferrets, they were so cute! Not sure everyone would have appreciated them though... they did seem to have a very free reign! And Jenny said she used to have gerbils too!Rachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-28489342813709697622013-10-12T06:13:26.863-07:002013-10-12T06:13:26.863-07:00If I may say, in the British way, bloody hell!! XD...If I may say, in the British way, bloody hell!! XD Your adventurous year out has added yet another instrument to your armoury! Will you serenade us on it when we come to visit? :DEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-60899332305418404222013-10-08T11:05:56.310-07:002013-10-08T11:05:56.310-07:00Haha! we should totally adopt some of their words!...Haha! we should totally adopt some of their words! Or at least make English equivalents :P and likening an angry spouse to a dragon is pretty funny! Crazy Germans :DRachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-13487328189408615562013-10-08T09:55:36.915-07:002013-10-08T09:55:36.915-07:00Oh goodness, I am the queen of Treppenwitz! That m...Oh goodness, I am the queen of Treppenwitz! That makes me want to learn ALL the cool German words :) So cool that they have a word just for that! Drachenfutter is really cute too.. especially since it means... dragon food, literally, I think?! So something you bring to tame the beast?? Makes sense to me!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-32693472902614416452013-10-08T09:10:46.790-07:002013-10-08T09:10:46.790-07:00Yeah it definitely does! I think my Liebhaberstück...Yeah it definitely does! I think my Liebhaberstück would probably be books.. I can't stop buying them! or maybe nail varnish :P <br /><br />I haven't heard any German bird names.. Haven't really seen any birds actually, apart from boring ducks. Ok, I just googled Vögelblog and it wasn't pretty... 'Bird' is a slang word for woman in German too. O_o<br /><br />Just had a quick look at google results and all the German blogs appear to be in English. Why you so good at languages, crazy Germans?Rachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-71775434228327533522013-10-08T08:51:00.069-07:002013-10-08T08:51:00.069-07:00Ooh! Does this mean feathers are my Liebhaberstück...Ooh! Does this mean feathers are my Liebhaberstück? :D Let me know if I have the context right there.<br /><br />It would be really cool to find out some German bird names, actually. I've found a French bird blog and I'm making a list of French bird names, but don't know any German bird blogs that don't write in English. Have you come across any bird names at all?Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413910646344825736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268066931222488397.post-90298991838282755382013-10-07T05:40:40.084-07:002013-10-07T05:40:40.084-07:00Spaghettieis is amazing! I didn't put a pictur...Spaghettieis is amazing! I didn't put a picture up on this post because I didn't actually have one myself, but I will definitely have one at some point, and then I'll put a picture up! and yeah Lemgo is quite tiny... say it's near Bielefeld (beel-a-feld) and see if he's heard of that.. it's not really that far from Münster either, or Dortmund or Düsseldorf. (still not been to either of those though)<br /><br />Haha! I didn't know that about Winchester. That's weird! It is very pretty though :) Sonja (the trainee teacher) has actually been to Winchester! Apparently her friend spent some time in Southampton and she visited her there, and they visited Winch. Also apparently they spent new year in the Hobbit pub! so random :DRachel Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877244475830606115noreply@blogger.com