Type of Programme

Type of House: Large Detached House

Teaching Qualifications and Experience
MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages) Taught English in China. Taught English survival skills to adult immigrants in Washington DC. Tutored international university students at American University. Prior career as an Accountant. BS Business/Accounting.

Hobbies and Interests
My husband Don and I enjoy cooking, gardening, dining out, theater and movies, camping and hiking, going to the gym, golf, and travel. Don is especially interested in politics. I'm also interested in languages and culture, art history, and yoga.

Excursions and Local Attractions
Depending on the student's interests: Smithsonian museums, national monuments, other local museums and national buildings, Georgetown and other shopping areas, Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, Antietam Battle Field, weekend trip to family farm is also possible.

Accommodation, Facilities and Local Area
The best of both worlds. Our home is located in a quiet wooded neighbourhood in the heart of Washington DC, 10 minute drive from downtown, 5 minutes from historic Georgetown. We are a 10 minute walk from the nearest bus stop providing access to the entire Metro system. The house itself faces a wooded park and has a lovely garden in the back where you can watch the birds and other wildlife. I often see deer in the woods behind the house. This is a very safe up-scale Washington neighbourhood.

The student’s accommodations are on the 3rd floor and include a bedroom with a queen-size bed, private bathroom and sitting area with a sofa, TV and computer with Internet access. The rooms are nicely decorated and comfortable. The house was built in 1939 and maintains some character and charm from this pre-war period. In 2003 the house was remodelled and decorated in a more contemporary style, including a gourmet kitchen where we enjoy cooking and entertaining friends and family.

As Washington is the nation’s capital there are many museums, national monuments, historical buildings, gardens and shopping areas to fit any one’s interests. Washington and the surrounding area is also a very green and beautiful region of the US with opportunities for hiking and visiting local scenic areas. A weekend visit to our family farm in south-western Pennsylvania (2 and ½ hours from Washington) is also a possibility.

As an English teacher I am very committed to finding out what my student’s needs and goals are and teaching to those goals. I am a language learner myself and understand the difficulties of learning a second language and living in a foreign country. I can help you acquire the language skills you want to learn.

Nearest International Airports: Reagan National or Dulles