Most Black American people prefer to move to Ghana rather than Cote d'Ivoire because of the so-called "language barrier". Cote d'Ivoire is way more developed than Ghana in terms of infrastructure and economy. Many people in Cote d'Ivoire speak English too even though it is predominantly a French-speaking country. By the way, I am an American citizen of Cote d'Ivoire's origin. For the past 7 years, I have been spending more time in Cote d'Ivoire than in the USA.

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

100% agree with your statement. The same way non-English speaking countries like France, Mexico, Spain, Italy are able to attract Americans, it’s important for our francophone countries to do the same.

@YORUBADE

Жыл бұрын

This was my experience as well. It's really Accra where people are flocking to which is becoming more expensive.

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

@@YORUBADE yes. Our countries need to decentralize activities from the capitals 😢

@queenofsheba357

Жыл бұрын

I’m planning a trip there Nov 23-Dec 7 and I can’t WAIT!!! Been to Ghana twice and Sierra Leone once but Ivory Coast looks BREATHTAKING!!! I’m going to TRY to learn French before I go… Any recommendations???

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

@@queenofsheba357 that’s fantastic! You will absolutely love it! Have you watched Wode Maya’s recent videos about his time there? Learn the basics: greetings, ordering, asking for direction… but you’ll find people who speak English too. Are you going with a group or solo?

This is such a great educational series for me! I promise you I am going to get better a French. I am investing learning now

@drlindaenoh

9 ай бұрын

Lol I remember we were supposed to practice 😆😆

Great video, points and solutions. ✨

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙏

I enjoyed this video! I've learned a lot! I took French in high school but have lost what I've learned because there was no one to conversate with. 😔 Woooo to the international education 😮 Great video! 😊

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch 💗 I know right? It’s so easy to lose our languages if we don’t practice 😩

@OzzieAngrish

Жыл бұрын

@@drlindaenoh I so desire to learn a 2nd language though...

Hello Dr. Linda, I feel like you are talking directly to me. LOL, I am retiring in Cote d'Ivoire and I find French very difficult. You are a very wise women. Your advise is spot on. Thank you for all your blogs and all the info.

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words Melissa! How long have you been in CIV? Are you taking French classes?

@melissabassa6757

Жыл бұрын

@tokendetravel Hi Dr. Linda, we have not officially moved yet. Our home is still being built. We are still in Atlanta. The plan is to move to by the end of 2024. I am taking your advise and really trying to find a remote part-time job. Are you still planning on moving to Abidjan?

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

@@melissabassa6757 that’s fantastic! Yes, it’s still the plan 🙏

@lw1524

9 ай бұрын

​@@melissabassa6757 Hello. How did you go about acquiring land there. Did you buy from sites or word of mouth. I go often to see my son but want to purchase land and build there as well

@melissabassa6757

9 ай бұрын

@lw1524 sorry for the late response. I got it through a land broker. I will look for the contact.

Good content!

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video 👍

I think people are mature enough to make their own decisions. You should have named the challenges they can face. Not to tell them not to move in Côte d'Ivoire. Cameroon is more challenging for them to move in than the Ivory Coast. I will recommend for those who are interested to make a move to do their own research.

@drlindaenoh

11 ай бұрын

That will be the topic of another video. Thanks for your input 👍

Thanks for the shout-out! Agreed.- let's not be out in these international streets acting like colonizers! 💯

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

Dr Linda, I see you’re in Houston- 👋🏿 👋🏿 neighbor, I live in Katy

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌 let’s connect on IG: @tokende_travel

None of these were deal breakers for me. However, what could be is, are there a lot of mosquitoes there?

@drlindaenoh

10 ай бұрын

I didn’t really see many mosquitoes. 😄Maybe because I didn’t go during the rainy season… I also used repellent most of the time I went out.

@floregbadie2815

10 ай бұрын

Yes , there are if you don't keep the environment clean. I relocated to Abidjan in 2016 and in these 8 years i still haven't caught malaria. I do not keep stagnating water, i spray anti mosquito once a month when i start to notice a few and i sleep with the AC or the fan on.

@drlindaenoh

10 ай бұрын

@@floregbadie2815 love it! Mosquitoes or not, my fan stays on 😆🤣😂

I live 5 years in Poland yet I don't know Polish despite the fact that I have tried and I am fine !!! all over the world people do not necessarily speak the local language of the country they live in .in America not everybody speak English either yet they can do well same in UK .i have seen chinese 30 years in france and still not able to make a sentence. .it's all about .organisation and network .

@drlindaenoh

10 ай бұрын

Learning the local language helps with better integration. Indeed If you don’t know it then having someone close who knows it will make your life easier. Otherwise it’s very difficult to integrate and get access to resources and opportunities. Immigrants in the US tap into an existing network like you said (that already speaks English) or their children who speak English.

@drlindaenoh

10 ай бұрын

@Priska_Kelly absolutely! 👍 People can do what they think is best for them 😊 thank you for sharing your insights Priska 😉

❤

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video 👍

@mickaelguede8445

Жыл бұрын

​@@drlindaenoh je ne comprends pas l'anglais . Mais je sais que les Ghanéens aiment énormément la côte d'ivoire. Tout comme nous aussi on aime le Ghana ❤🎉

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

@@mickaelguede8445 oui, c’est vrai. Tu arrives à mettre les sous titres en français pour ma vidéo? En tout cas j’apprécie le commentaire 😊 même si tu commentes en français y’a pas dra. 😆

@mickaelguede8445

Жыл бұрын

@@drlindaenoh j'avais pas pensé à mettre les sous titres. Ok ya pas dra😂

@raoulabbo4294

Жыл бұрын

@@drlindaenoh Dr Tokende, you already know "nouchi language"! ..."ya pas drap" . .lol ..super. Good video as usual.

Si le Ghana parlait le français comme la côte d'ivoire. Sa aller arranger les deux peuples😢

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Ou si la CIV parlait anglais 😜😃

@Dave05J

Жыл бұрын

​@@drlindaenoh 😂😂😂😂

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

@@Dave05J ou bien? 😆😆

You must ira en French before toi move To Cote d.ivoire..

@drlindaenoh

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you know French your transition can be easier