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Find-a-Linguist - Dr Valerie Harkness
Statement: I am a qualified teacher of languages (secondary and higher education ) and was a teacher educator for a few years. My PhD focuses on aspects of applied linguistics and cognitive psychology.
I now offer language and exam preparation classes (GCSE, A Level, BA, DELF/DALF) to students of all ages. I also give talks on language learning as well as teacher training workshops in schools, universities and a range of organisations in the UK and abroad.
In addition I offered training programmes (and translation services) to businesses whilst managing the local Alliance Française.
Finally, I have a keen interest in literature and cinema and I am a published writer of short stories (in English) and poetry (in French).
Name: Dr Valerie Harkness PhD FCIL CL
City: LEEDS
Country / Territory: United Kingdom
Native language(s): FRENCH
Language(s) of qualification: ENGLISH
CIOL number: 55492
Membership grade: Fellow
Membership status: Current
Chartered?: Yes
Chartered Linguist section(s): CL (Translator), CL (Interpreter), CL (Education)
Email address: valeriehark3@gmail.com
Subject Area: General, Business, Translation
Levels: GCSE, A-Level, Degree, Postgraduate, Can teach children
Find-a-Linguist directory listing(s): Translation: ENGLISH to FRENCH | Teaching: FRENCH | Language specialist: FRENCH