Jackie Watson's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

I feel it is vital to try to find solutions to the conflicts that we have in the world today.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

My name is Jackie Watson and I have been teaching English as a foreign language for the past 25 years. At present I am teaching international students at University College London but also have my own onlne tutoring company providing English for business and professional purposes.

Through my work, I have met people from many countries and hope that through helping them communicate in English, I have helped them understand each other better.

I am involved in an Interfaith Network in the area where I live in England.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Japan

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

England

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

English language tutor for University College London and director of Watson English

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://www.watsonenglish.co.uk

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/language-centre/

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.appliedscholastics.org/

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Culture, Dialogue, Education, Human Rights

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Communication, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Interfaith and intercultural networks promoting understanding among different societies and religions.