James

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Description

I love people, working with them and getting to know them. I enjoy teaching, getting my hands dirty, but also creating beautiful things, from paintings to eye-catching videos or photos. I love discovering a new place, learning about the culture and language.

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Afrikaans: Intermediate
Hungarian: Intermediate
Arabic: Beginner
Danish: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I love both teaching (English) and learning new languages. Now that I have reached intermediate level in Hungarian (quite a tricky language), I find learning other languages easier than before.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

More details about your skills

I'm a professional English teacher (language and literature), and have taught kids, teens and adults for over 20 years. I also studied graphic design and do a lot of freelance design work for print, web and 3D modelling. On top of that, I also do a lot of photography and videography (weddings, corporate events, etc).

I also like creating things with my hands, and have worked as a farmhand (which involved a lot of woodwork with the erection of a new barn). I enjoy painting (mostly with oils and acrylics) in my free time.

Age

42

What else ...

I am a popular teacher on udemy.com (www.udemy.com/user/james-castleden) and I also have a YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@ieltsstepbystep) which helps people to get a good score in the IELTS exam (it's an exam that allows students to enter an English-speaking university/course).

I also love painting when I have the time. This is usually on canvas (in oils or acrylics), but I have painted murals before too.

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