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Good Afternoon,
I have been planning to move to St. Thomas and am hoping to make that happen by late September. My husband is French and will be looking for employment as a dive instructor once we arrive. He speaks English fairly well and is improving everyday by taking English classes. I was hoping to get information about the French speaking community on the Island. I would love for him to be able to speak his native langauge more often than he can in Delaware!!
Any information would be very appreciated.
Stacey B
Posted : March 14, 2006 3:43 pm
I know there is a French Club, but I don't know any of the details. They used to meet weekly at Oceana which is a restaurant in Frenchtown. Maybe you could call there and ask them about it.
The phone number is 340-774-4262.
Posted : March 14, 2006 7:01 pm
stacey there is alot of french spoken in stt. especially in french town. there is also a french influenced west indian pidgeon creole spoke on the northside.
Posted : March 14, 2006 7:18 pm
Yes, the French club does meet on Thursday around 5:45 PM, usually at Oceana, although we sometimes have some fun outings elsewhere. I just started attending and it's a great time. The club has very recently become as an Alliance Francaise chapter, giving the group nonprofit status as well as ties to other chapters. I know that we will be offering French classes soon, so if your husband is interested in teaching, let us know!
Posted : March 15, 2006 3:01 am
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Thank you all so much for the information. This definately makes me feel better about our move. I will have him call as soon as we arrive on the island!!!
Merci beaucoup et passe un bonne journee!!
Stacey B
Posted : March 16, 2006 12:35 pm