Having always had a passion for languages and travelling, I decided to complete my PGCE to then teach in a bilingual primary school in the UK before moving out to France. I now live in the Three Valleys in France and use my languages on a daily basis at the Esf/Ski School Menuires, where I am involved in all the work behind the scenes. Working as a freelance translator (for magazines such as Altus) also allows me to gain insight and understanding into the local area and culture throughout the Alps.Having sound knowledge and experience of the skiing industry, and with my bilingual (French and English) background, I understand the cultural differences between the two countries and feel there are opportunities to be seized to bring the two closer together in the Three Valleys.