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I have always been fascinated by languages – each language has its own sound, its own story and its own world. So for me, it’s always exciting to start learning a new language – you step into a new world, which you gradually begin to hear, understand, express yourself in, and the world begins to speak to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1996, by a happy coincidence, I fell into learning Dutch, not knowing that this language and this linguistic space would become an important part of my life. After my studies in the Netherlands, and after a brief introduction to Flemish language and culture at the University of Ghent, I returned to Estonia to study English at the Estonian Institute of Humanities and to graduate from Tallinn University, where I also studied cultural theory. I have been teaching Dutch for over 20 years. I have also worked as a guide and occasionally as a translator. In recent years I have also taught Estonian to beginners. While teaching my mother tongue, I have increasingly realised how important it is to open up the etymological and cultural background of the language, in addition to the basic knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Direct and friendly contact helps to overcome the language barrier, encourages speaking a new language, and the greatest joy for me as a teacher is when a student starts to take an interest in the language, learn it and discover the language space on their own. I really hope that by teaching languages, I can also give my students a glimpse into a new world that has enriched my life and brought about many good turns on my path.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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