Born in Germany to British parents and raised in the Netherlands, it was inevitable that my profession would in some way involve languages.

I have been a self-employed translator, editor and language coach since 1989. The assignments have been incredibly diverse: e.g. I have translated train inspection reports, have done film voiceovers both in English and Dutch and have assisted singer-songwriters with their lyrics and diction.

I began tutoring when I was still a student and I have been giving private English lessons ever since. Most of my students are non-native speakers and range from professionals to secondary school pupils, from university level to beginner level.