LANGUAGE MATTERS - Key Persons
A qualified translator, interpreter and language trainer, Marie is a French native speaker, who also has fluency in Spanish and English. She has a BA in Spanish from the Université de Poitiers and holds the Diploma in Translation from the Chartered Institute of Linguists, as well as the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law). She is a popular French language trainer who is skilled at delivering courses both face-to-face and remotely. She has taught in companies and within Adult Education and also delivered intensive courses for the Ministry of Defence.
Having worked for the brand leader of the self-study language market, Debbie set up Language Matters in 1993 because she believed that trainer support, adapted to the needs and learning style of each individual, is essential for successful language learning. Her aim was to provide a highly personal service tailored to individual company and client requirements.
A dynamic and results-oriented trainer of English as a Foreign Language, Una holds the Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of London and Paris as well as the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. She has also been an examiner for the Cambridge Exams and the Cambridge BULATS (Business Language Testing Service). Una has many years' experience of teaching at all levels in Turkey, France and Portugal, as well as in the UK. A warm-hearted person, Una always goes the extra mile to exceed her clients' expectations.
Simona is a professional trilingual language trainer, translator and interpreter with a good knowledge of seven languages. She is an Italian who has lived in Italy, Spain, France and Canada. Simona holds a degree in Languages for Professional Purposes from the University of Turin and is qualified to postgraduate level in conference interpreting. Currently based in Paris, Simona is sensitive to cultural differences and has excellent interpersonal skills, switching effortlessly between English, Spanish, Italian and French.
Originally from Aix-en-Provence, with a Spanish mother and French father, Isabelle is a talented linguist (English, French, Spanish). She has a degree in English and a qualification in Teaching French as a Foreign Language from the Université de Lettres d'Aix en Provence. She has over 20 years' experience of providing general and business language training to companies from all sectors and has also provided training for the Alliance Française and the Institut Français. Isabelle is a popular trainer with excellent interpersonal skills and a bubbly personality. She receives consistently excellent feedback from her clients.
Originally from Iraq, Hussain is a professional linguist who holds the Institute of Linguists Diploma in Public Service Interpreting. Hussain has over twenty years' experience of translating, interpreting and teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language to the Ministry of Defence, the Met Police and a number of UK-based companies. He is passionate about sharing this colourful language and its culture with his clients, who consistently provide us with outstanding feedback on his courses.
Based in Warsaw, Renata is an interpreter and exceptional trainer of Polish and German as a foreign language, who delivers courses for the university and to corporate clients and expats. Renata has a Master's in Teaching German and she has participated in the creation of an e-learning platform for language learning.
An experienced and popular trainer, Andrea works on site with our clients in Berkshire and with other European clients by video conference. She has a degree in Teaching, Business and Economics and an MBA from the University of Cologne and has also qualified from the University of Saarbrücken in Interpreting and Translation (Business French/Spanish → German). Andrea has authored textbooks and workbooks on Economics and Business. Currently, she devotes her time to teaching German in companies and at the University of Oxford. A keen golfer, Andrea has also been known to play a round or two with our clients.
A professional language trainer and translator, Rob has a degree in Applied Linguistics in English, Russian and German from the Institute for Foreign Language Professions (Sprachen- und Dolmetscherinstitut) in Munich. He also has the Diploma in Translation from the Chartered Institute of Linguists and a graduate teaching qualification. Rob has many years' experience of in-company language training, has worked as a Russian language trainer and interpreter for the German Army and acted as Lead Tutor for Language Matters on an intensive German Language and Cultural Awareness Course for the Ministry of Defence. He is a team player and an enthusiastic and results-oriented trainer with excellent interpersonal skills and a dynamic teaching style.
Sabine has been delivering French and Spanish language training continuously to Language Matters' clients within the Thames Valley for over 20 years. She has an MA in Spanish Language, Literature and Civilisation from the Université Michel de Montaigne, Bordeaux III and a teaching qualification in Adult and Further Education. She has also taught in Adult Education and for the Ministry of Defence. A tremendously popular trainer with a great personality, Sabine always goes the extra mile to deliver outstanding courses.
Sally has a degree in French and Italian from the University of Bath and is qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language. She has spent 25 years actively using her languages working across Europe and has lived and worked in Italy since 2003. She has extensive experience as a cultural awareness consultant. Our Italian venture is relatively new and we can think of nobody better to run it for us.
Ziona has a degree in International Marketing with majors in German and Marketing and she has lived and worked in Germany. The majority of her career has been in European marketing. She has also worked as a German language trainer, so knows first-hand what the clients require.