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Deborah Valentine is ‘a hand in The Hague’. She is an experienced expatriate and long term resident of The Hague and knows first-hand what people are looking for in a new country,. She is also keenly aware that while English is a common language for the international community it is by no means its first language. What she does is help you, as a business, to find your voice, in English.
Remember, when speaking in a foreign language our message is mediated by our facial expressions, or the context in which we find ourselves. The written word however, once put down says everything. Be sure you are saying what you mean.
Among the services provided by ‘a hand in The Hague’ are:
- Editing of English language material
- Being your in-house native speaker – on a freelance basis
- Being your native speaking English ‘blogger’
- Writing promotional material such as advertorials; websites; flyers etc
- Coaching individuals in presentations being prepared for English language audiences
- Identifying your marketing angle in English
- Including you in her extensive local and international network
Helping others to find their voice in English, particularly if they are not native English speakers, is Deborah’s passion. Whether it is the process of finding the core to your marketing message, or writing your website, articles or material in English, Deborah is able to distill the elements which appeal to an international English speaking audience.
Cross cultural communication is about getting the same message across different cultures and languages. Having a professional experienced in cross cultural living and who is also a native English speaker is your way of broadening the horizons of your business – and ensuring that you say what you want to say, in English.
Contact Deborah for an initial intake or to explore how ‘a hand in The Hague’ can help you broaden your horizons, your market, by fine tuning your message, your sales pitch.