Clients in the past have included:

Air France
Discovery Channel
Finlandia Balentines Group
FilmIt
LOT Polish Airlines
Metro Group
Levis
BNP Paribas
Parkridge Retail

I have worked freelance for the British Council since 2002.  It is an organisation that has given me the opportunity to do great things, work with interesting people and give me the freedom to develop as an individual but also work for an international organisation at the same time.  Here is an overview of the British Council and its activities:

Purpose

‘We build engagement and trust for the UK through exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide.’

The following are the different sectors that the British Council contributes to:

Arts         Education           English Governance             Science

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office sponsors the British Council  by providing a grant to fund its activities both in the UK and abroad.  It is seen as the premier international agency for promoting British culture, education and language in over 100 centres worldwide.

In England it is registered as a charity and it is an independent public body incorporated by Royal Charter.  The British Council HQ can be found in Spring Gardens in Whitehall, London with another branch in Manchester.  The foreign branches are all managed by Enterprises in Whitehall.

One of the longest running operations is the British Council in Warsaw.  It has been operating for more than 70 years and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened the English Teaching Centre in Warsaw in 1996.  The Polish branch, including a second centre in Krakow, is part of the Russia and North East Europe area.  The following countries are also part of this region: Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Russia, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Finland, Estonia, Denmark and the Czech Republic.

NOVEMBER 2011

Although we didn't actually celebrate Guy Fawke's Night, our thoughts are with everyone back home in England as they feast on sausages, chestnuts and watch fireworks light up the sky.
We did, however, celebrate Halloween.  Carving, cutting, fleshing and cooking a plump pumpkin was the order of the day but sadly, no trick or treaters to keep us on our toes.We have also got back into the game of conkers and are roughly about halfway through a marathon game that sees both side about equal.  It could be a nail-biting finish to the end!
On a more sombre note, November 1st is a time for refelection and to visit graves and memorials.  Personally, it is a time to pay tribute to the war heroes who gave up their lives for their country.
It's also a time to puff up those puffers and get out the gloves again.  That autumn chill is in the air again.  JG.

What are collectables?  Antiques of the future is the answer.

Collectables are  desirable objects from the 1920s onwards. Collectables from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s are the most desirable, although the 1980s is catching up in a big way as well.  The funny thing is that objects that were mass-produced and common place in homes, are now often seen as desirable.  Take the material Bakelite - once used for telephones, light switches, ash trays and such like, is now collectable.The golden rule of collecting is always start with something that you like or appeals to you, then you'll surely have fun along the way. 

Bargains can be found at online auctions and by going to second-hand, charity, boot fares and  junk shops on a regular basis.

Have you got any collectables?  Why don't you let me know here.

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Here are some testimonials that people have written over the years.  Thank you to each and every person who comments.  It means a lot.

BRITISH COUNCIL TEACHING

We liked the lessons very much!
Interesting, interactive films, tasks in groups, crosswords, scrabble etc. It was a pleasure to attend the lessons.

(First Certificate Class, June 2011)

In our opinion Jon is an excellent teacher.  He taught us the word 'conscientious' which describes him perfectly.  He taught us everything we know! In English, of course.

During the classes he managed to combine entertainment with learning, learning hard, obviously.  He was patient and explained every single detail. 

(Young Adults Advanced Class, June 2009)

The course participants from this class would like to say a big thank-you to Jon Green for his great teaching, very good preparation to every lesson, professional attitude, very friendly approach and good contact with us, the course participants.

We would also like to emphasise Jon's great abililty of passing knowledge onto the students.

(First Certificate Class, August 2005)

The afternoon classes during the summer intensive courses were a very good idea.  The lessons were run in a very interesting way so I did not have a chance to feel bored.  Lots of extra motivating techniques were introduced so that all the time I felt 'forced' to work ( in a positive meaning of the word).

I give the teacher 10 out of 10 and I congratulate you on the choice of Jon.  He is a nice, humorous and helpful person.  Thank you for the course.

(Halina, Advanced Class, August 2005)

Because we work on a freelance basis, we have a registered company in Poland.  Not only does it mean we can work throughout the EU with no problem, it also means that we can raise invoices.

We have different rates for different services and there are many factors which determine a price.   Please enquire about pricing through the Contact page.