Our People
Simon van der Wel
Language and Cultural Consultant, Simon van der Wel, has a vast background in teaching and coaching groups and individuals, as well as practical experience teaching English to speakers of other languages.
University of Cambridge certified (CELTA), Simon uses many dynamic, interactive class activities to help people gain skill and confidence in speaking and understanding English.
Simon has a passion for understanding cultures across the globe and has particularly loved the times he has spent in India. Along with his family, he appreciates exploring the diversity of language, culture, religion, food and family traditions around the globe. This makes his teaching rich with cultural insights as well as technical accuracy.
University of Cambridge certified (CELTA), Simon uses many dynamic, interactive class activities to help people gain skill and confidence in speaking and understanding English.
Simon has a passion for understanding cultures across the globe and has particularly loved the times he has spent in India. Along with his family, he appreciates exploring the diversity of language, culture, religion, food and family traditions around the globe. This makes his teaching rich with cultural insights as well as technical accuracy.
Natalie
Trained originally as a primary school and special education teacher, Natalie loves developing resources and designing engaging and interacting lessons that cater to the needs, interests and abilities of individual learners.
It was only after spending a few years in India, personally embarking on the journey of a second language learner and receiving regular requests to “Teach me English” that she completed her Masters of Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) through the University of Wollongong.
In addition to teaching English fundamentals, Natalie loves planning and facilitating activities for personal enrichment through language and cultural learning. She has also found a niche providing language and communication support for international collaborations.
It was only after spending a few years in India, personally embarking on the journey of a second language learner and receiving regular requests to “Teach me English” that she completed her Masters of Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) through the University of Wollongong.
In addition to teaching English fundamentals, Natalie loves planning and facilitating activities for personal enrichment through language and cultural learning. She has also found a niche providing language and communication support for international collaborations.
