Introduce yourself Hello, I’m Lixi Lineas, 26, originally from Sucy-en-Brie. I work as a chef in London since 2010 but my adventure in that country started in 2008. I have got plenty of hobbies but I’m quite busy, so the only thing I can really do is listening to music.
Why and when did you make the decision to go abroad? I chose to live in Great Britain because France did not provide me enough satisfaction regarding my expectations when I was a young and motivated worker. Also, the perspective of having a good career was quasi inexistent for me there. I was tired of the lack of open-mindedness. However, I don’t want to say that France it’s a bad country to live in. I’m happy to know that it suits others. For people with different expectations, France is the place to be. When I was in France, I had a comfortable situation, a good salary, a nice car and a beautiful girlfriend. I left everything to move to London.
What advice would you
give to someone who wants to travel to this country? First, I would advise to
prepare that new life. Be sure to have enough skills and confidence to live
there. In fact, London can be Heaven one day and Hell the next day. Secondly,
keep in mind that nothing it’s impossible. Finally, you better have money in your
pocket because London is very expensive.
What do you like about this country? Why do I like London? Well, it’s amazing, you live with no limit, it’s like a movie in which you are the actor. I began to cook in Lodon then went to France to attend a catering school. Today I am working with the best French
chef in town and even won a Michelin star. All this would have never happened in France for sure.
How did you learn to
speak English? I learnt English by doing, I didn’t know a sentence in English at all, then
I decided to improve it step by step, for me music and movies and
also my ex-girlfriend who speaks English very well helped me a lot. I took me about 2
years. I understand that speaking English is a vital, it's a passport to the whole world. I can
go anywhere I want because I speak English.. I avoided French people as close
friends to improve my English.
It is often heard that French
people are bad at English. How would you react to this statement? I have no particular reaction
to the French people inability to speak English, because I was like them
before. They will improve it, in a fast or slow way, when it is necessary.
Is there a blog
or a website where we can find you? You can find me on Facebook as Lixi Lineas.
Anything to add? I would like to add one thing:
go wherever you want to go, explore the continents, China, Spain, Australia,
USA, Mexico, Sweden, Russia. Sky’s the limit.
