Master of Arts. Teaching foreign languages (level A1-B2 according to the CEFR) to young adults and adults since 2015. Founder and manager of a project for intercultural learning “Cult of Cultures” (Latvian: “Kultūrkults”). Former head of pedagogical work at the House of Languages in Riga. Member of the Language Museum Association in Riga. Creative consultant for language education. 

Born in a minority language-speaking family and raised in a minority language-speaking environment, I have been learning languages since my early childhood. Throughout my life, I have “looked” behind the “doors” of nine languages. Some of the “doors” opened widely, while others stayed closed, as they did not fit any of the “keys” I had at the time. Analysing the “keys”, that helped me to achieve higher levels at certain languages, I realised it was a deep connection to people, culture, and environment, established in the process of learning a language, which helped me to acquire and successfully use it (although you always need to know also some grammar rules ;) That is why for me language and culture always go hand in hand, and in my lessons, you will find many references to the traditional and contemporary culture of the target language.

Teaching is a form of art for me. Being creative to support my students, when they meet a new language in culture. Sharing our common interest in it. Giving an opportunity to try how it feels to be a part of it, through the  real-life learning materials. Helping to break the barrier of fear, inconvenience, and caution through patience, positivity, and fun.