Frederic's Germany diary
How easy is it to settle in Germany? Frederic is French, his wife is British. Together with their two children they lived and worked in Germany for over a year.Feb 04 - Apr 05
Family bonding
Without the social network enjoyed at home the family members rely on each other for linguistic support and good humour.
German as easy as ABC
Frederic's children pick up German incredibly quickly, Saxon accent included. The family is enjoying more winter fun.
Discovering the East
Frederic feels the split between Eastern and Western Germany and discovers the Sorbs, a Slav community.
The big decision
It's not time to get back to England yet. Frederic and his family decide to stay for another year in Germany.
Good-bye Germany
After two years, Frederic and his family move back to England. Did they fullfill all the goals they've set for themselves?
Oct 03 - Jan 04
Forms, forms, forms
Frederic and his family have to do a a tour of the council offices to fill in all sorts of forms, but in the afternoon they turn into happy tourists.
Back to school
The first day teaching 25 impeccably behaved 14-15 year olds couldn't be more surprising to Frederic.
White Christmas in Germany
Frederic and his family enjoy their first Christmas in Germany with lots of new customs and welcome a series of visits from home.
Jul 02 - Aug 03
A truly European background
Frederic is French, his wife is British. Together with their two children they move to Germany for a truly European experience.
The crossing
75 boxes need to be packed in four days, the journey involves 10 hours in a boiling hot car and when Frederic arrives at their flat, it's stripped of all lights.
