Contextually Speaking
Language and Culture Courses for Doing Business in Europe
I prepare clients for negotiations in Europe with language and culture training. I also teach English, edit, and design language learning curriculum.
About Me
Cultural Consultant
I’ve been an ESL teacher for over 15 years, having lived and worked in France and Germany for 7 years. I started out as a language assistant in France and taught Business English in Germany, working across industries with doctors, lawyers, engineers, and more. I specialize in helping clients feel more comfortable negotiating and traveling in European contexts.
My CV
Education, Work, and Training
Education
University of Washington Editing Certificate, 2021
Grand Canyon University, Masters of Education, 2012
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ESL Teacher (abroad)
Language assistant in France (2004-05 & 08-09); freelance Business English teacher in Dresden, Germany (2010-2015)
ESL Teacher (USA)
English teacher at the German International School in Boston and French-American School in Princeton; ESL teacher in Virginia public schools since 2018; Professional development presenter
Writing and Editing Experience
Grammar curriculum training for PeakSupport; TOEFL prep for LingoPro; ESL curriculum writing for Chesterfield County Public Schools and curriculum editing for Prince William County Public Schools
Contextually Speaking
My book about language learning and teaching
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Amazon review:
Cynthea Frongillo 5.0 out of 5 stars
If you love the idea of travel.....
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017
If you love the idea of travel, but are afraid of being lost and alone in a world of unintelligible babble, read this book! The author speaks from experience, clueing us in on how to make sense of another language, how to slow down and listen, how to get your courage up enough to jump in and try to communicate with others. This book is a bridge to other ways of living, and what are bridges for, if not for crossing?