My education
1987-1993
1993-1994
English language and literature
University Teacher Training English
Radboud University
2009
In-company training translator
CumLingua, Velp (NB)
Experience
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Eurolangues Language training for expats and business language training since 2023
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Bijles aan Huis tutoring since 2022
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Apprentus tutoring and language training since 2021
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English/German tutoring at all levels, including children/young adults with learning difficulties (dyslexia, short-term memory problems, learning disabilities)
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Writing and compiling teaching materials for tailor-made lessons
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Elementary English workshop for children in grades 7 and 8 (Summer School)
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English for expats: providing English courses for children from 3.5 years old to adults in preparation for successful expatriation and entry into English-language education and/or integration (Edufax)
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Dutch language support for foreign-language children: supporting the school/teacher and helping individual pupils to overcome their language and/or reading deficits
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Dutch as a second language (NT2) for adults (private/in-company training)
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Support for primary school pupils with problems in (initial) reading and sound recognition, as well as groups of children who need extra challenges (plus groups)
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Secondary school English teacher at various levels: VWO, HAVO, VMBO, IS and IB (International department)
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Exam training in English and German: tips and tricks for dealing with exam texts
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Language services in the form of translations/editing of all kinds of texts (brochures/website texts/speeches/CVs, training and teaching materials/instructional materials, manuals, etc.), subtitling videos, managing terminology lists: with attention to tone of voice, consistency in language use and proofreading in the language combinations English/German/Dutch.
About Quest 4 Words

My name is Monique Awater -Friebel, owner of Quest 4 Words, Language Services. I am a certified English teacher (university-trained) and have years of experience to draw on. I offer additional guidance and appropriate support where needed, particularly in English. German, Dutch, and Dutch as a Second Language are also available.
