Heather Tucker
Heather Tucker is an experienced writer, photographer and traveller. Having lived in four countries (USA, Estonia, United Kingdom and the Netherlands) she has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to culture shock, expatriate living and where some of the best places in town to get a bite to eat are.
Heather's writing and photographs have featured in a number of expatriate and international publications and websites, including Expatica, XM Magazine and Inside Twente. You can also take a look at her blog, Cloggie Central, which documents life in the Netherlands as a foreigner.
Prior to embarking in the media world, Heather worked with children, young people and families in both an educational and therapeutic capacity. She was also responsible for the design, delivery and development of a service for children and young people who had been victims and/or witnesses of crime.
Heather's educational background includes Psychology studies, Teaching English as a Foreign Language training and she is currently finishing her Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Psychology.
In her spare time, Heather enjoys travelling, taking photos, reading, listening to music and starting new projects. She currently resides in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Latest Articles
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Teaching Family Words to Young English Learners
Everyone has a family and this makes the topic an excellent theme for English learners.
Feb 15, 2010
- Heather Tucker
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Teaching Colours to Children Learning English
Teaching colours to children learning English as a foreign language is a good starting point. Colour activities are fun, visual and easily picked up by the children.
Jan 26, 2010
- Heather Tucker
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GOSPA, Saaremaa, Estonia
GOSPA provides guests with a luxurious spa experience for an incredible price, all set in an incredible setting.
Nov 28, 2009
- Heather Tucker
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Using Advertisements to Teach English
Advertisements are not just for selling things, they can also be used to allow children to practice their English.
Nov 26, 2009
- Heather Tucker
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Visiting the Corallium Spa, Costa Meloneras
If relaxing on the tropical island of Gran Canaria is not enough, visitors to the island also have the opportunity to visit the luxury Corallium Spa in Costa Meloneras.
Nov 21, 2009
- Heather Tucker
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Using Drama to Teach English to Children
Act it out! Drama activities are a great way to get children who are learning English talking and practicing the language in real life situations.
Nov 17, 2009
- Heather Tucker
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Teaching Food Words to Children Learning English
Food words are a great starting point when teaching children English as a foreign language. These easy activities can help to bring English into the classroom.
Nov 16, 2009
- Heather Tucker
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Book Review of The School For Husbands
When Sophie and Mark's marriage hits the rocks, an enrollment into the School For Husbands might hold all the answers.
Oct 13, 2009
- Heather Tucker
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Book Review of Amanda's Wedding
Jenny Colgan writes a comical story of love, sabotage and revenge in the run-up to the wedding of the century.
Oct 10, 2009
- Heather Tucker
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Book Review of The Other Woman
Getting married is almost every girl's dream but as Ellie Black finds out in "The Other Woman", a new husband is not always all you get.
Oct 7, 2009
- Heather Tucker
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