When I was 18 years old I went to Paris to work as an au pair. I soon realized that my school French did not get me very far, which, I thought, was a pity for all those years of studying the language. Practice makes perfect, however, and after just one month I had become fluent in French.

After having worked in 'health care' for years, I decided to change my career halfway through the nineties. I became a Dutch language trainer and I have taught various groups since then. The possibilities as a language trainer are endless, and working with people from different backgrounds and cultures never ceases to inspire and challenge me. I believe that a language is like a key. Give it to somebody and it will open doors for them.

Teaching is the best job there is! I enjoy the contact with all students from various countries and backgrounds. I have taught many different people, from house wives and men to IT specialists and actuaries. I received my Celta (Cambridge Certificate for teaching English to Adults) 6 years ago. After that I lived and worked in Spain for two years.