David

Sup everyone? I’m David and quite the francophile through and through. I also enjoy good weather. That’s why I dropped off the plane in Nice. So far, I’m lovin’ it. I foresee this to be an incredible year. I have always had a passion for teaching and I look forward to teaching oral English at the fac this year! I’m also into music, travel, reading, hiking, French, and linguistics. I plan to do my PhD. in Linguistics in Sept. 2005.

Full Name: David Hershler Fournier David

Contact info: Contact David
Nickname(s): Davie-beara, Davie Crockett, Dah-veed, Davido, Minibuffs... and now, Davidoff (thanks Larissa!)
Home Country: Canada
Saying:
Other languages: French
Major: HBSc. Mathematics/French & MA French Linguistics
Food: Vegetarian, pasta
Drink: Gin & Tonic
Colour: orange
Music: folk (ani difranco, dar williams, tracy chapman, sarah harmer, etc.), hiphop, Tori Amos, Dance, Pop, Electronic, Trance, Triphop, Classical, East Coast Canadian, even some country!
Possession: oboe
Passion: everything music... especially creating and playing music... oh, and linguistics
Most missed thing from home country:
Exceptional recycling program and general efficiency AND smoke-free bars
Favourite thing about France so far:
listening to French everywhere I go
Least favourite thing about France so far: perpetual scooter and moto din 'n' danger!
Impressions so far of Nice: Beautiful blue skies, landscapes, and sea
Peculiarity: I hardly ever watch TV
Message to the students: We’re all here because we either like language or like English, or like something... so equipped with an open mind, determination, and a good sense of humour, we can definitely make Oral English classes wicked fun. I look forward to meeting you all.