Whilst COVID-19 has frustrated our plans, it has given us the chance to reassess how we work, and the range of services offered. Being able to step back and think is something that can be overlooked in the rush for results. The last year has given us time and we finally moved to Bosnia and Herzegovina in October 2020 and registered Castra Znanja as a Sarajevo-based company.
Having lived for many years away from our home countries, we have developed a clear understanding of the benefits and issues of working in different countries, cultures, and languages. We are now delighted to now have established our base from which to draw upon this experience and the contacts we have gained.
Castra Znanja builds upon many years of international experience in both languages and business to offer a high-quality service to both individuals and businesses to support language development and business success. With our maximum use of technology, we are truly global, whilst enjoying the benefits that being based in Sarajevo offer.
Belma has been involved in language and language education for many years. She began her career as a specialist legal simultaneous interpreter, and then developed into wider education and language support. Her academic background is grounded in linguistics and cultural studies, with a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in Cultural Studies. Following her successful CELTA and DELTA studies, she has qualified as a Cambridge Assessment English examiner and teacher trainer.
Her language experience is founded in both Europe and the Middle East where she has taught at both at tertiary level and for adults at language schools. She is highly experienced in cultural and diversity issues surrounding education and brings a wider range of experience and analysis to her work.-
languages@castraznanja.com
Graham worked for many years in central Government (UK) before moving to the private sector in the Middle East. In his final few years of government service, he focused on trade and the support of companies in many diverse international markets. He brought that experience, and wide network of contacts to the private sector where he worked in business development roles as well as supporting companies in, primarily, the Middle East markets. In 2018, he joined local partners to create a small business consultancy in Colombo, Sri Lanka which continues to provide support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka.
business@castraznanja.com
Our team
We draw upon a wealth of experts based in different countries to support the services we provide. Consistency and quality are vital as well as allocating the right person to the task. Our team are well-known to us, and generally former colleagues in different disciplines. We are strong proponents of the best teacher for the task, and not the old-thinking that only native speakers can teach their language.
