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I'm Ashling Cronin Fricker, a language and media studies professional with over 27 years of experience delivering ESL/EFL and communications training across Spain, Ireland, and Europe. I design and deliver tailored courses for corporate clients, universities, and private learners, including private 1-1 coaching, group training, and immersion programs. I have coached EU staff in Dublin, taught ESL for CarTrawler in Dublin, and collaborated with language schools in Madrid and Barcelona. I’m bilingual in Spanish with intermediate French and basic Portuguese, and I’m passionate about media literacy, film, theatre, and helping learners achieve Cambridge and IELTS success. I hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Trinity College Dublin and a Master of Arts in Media Studies from TU Dublin. My career blends education, translation, and media production, supported by hands-on acting and producing experience. In my spare time I enjoy acting and producing for TV and theatre and coordinating immersion hosting with host families; I also value immersive, culturally rich learning experiences for students and professionals alike.…I'm Ashling Cronin Fricker, a language and media studies professional with over 27 years of experience delivering ESL/EFL and communications training across Spain, Ireland, and Europe. I design and deliver tailored courses for corporate clients, universities, and private learners, including private 1-1 coaching, group training, and immersion programs. I have coached EU staff in Dublin, taught ESL for CarTrawler in Dublin, and collaborated with language schools in Madrid and Barcelona. I’m bilingual in Spanish with intermediate French and basic Portuguese, and I’m passionate about media literacy, film, theatre, and helping learners achieve Cambridge and IELTS success. I hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Trinity College Dublin and a Master of Arts in Media Studies from TU Dublin. My career blends education, translation, and media production, supported by hands-on acting and producing experience. In my spare time I enjoy acting and producing for TV and theatre and coordinating immersion hosting with host families; I also value immersive, culturally rich learning experiences for students and professionals alike.

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I'm Ashling Cronin Fricker, a language and media studies professional with over 27 years of experience delivering ESL/EFL and communications training across Spain, Ireland, and Europe. I design and deliver tailored courses for corporate clients, universities, and private learners, including private 1-1 coaching, group training, and immersion programs. I have coached EU staff in Dublin, taught ESL for CarTrawler in Dublin, and collaborated with language schools in Madrid and Barcelona. I’m bilingual in Spanish with intermediate French and basic Portuguese, and I’m passionate about media literacy, film, theatre, and helping learners achieve Cambridge and IELTS success. I hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Trinity College Dublin and a Master of Arts in Media Studies from TU Dublin. My career blends education, translation, and media production, supported by hands-on acting and producing experience. In my spare time I enjoy acting and producing for TV and theatre and coordinating immersion hosting with host families; I also value immersive, culturally rich learning experiences for students and professionals alike.…I'm Ashling Cronin Fricker, a language and media studies professional with over 27 years of experience delivering ESL/EFL and communications training across Spain, Ireland, and Europe. I design and deliver tailored courses for corporate clients, universities, and private learners, including private 1-1 coaching, group training, and immersion programs. I have coached EU staff in Dublin, taught ESL for CarTrawler in Dublin, and collaborated with language schools in Madrid and Barcelona. I’m bilingual in Spanish with intermediate French and basic Portuguese, and I’m passionate about media literacy, film, theatre, and helping learners achieve Cambridge and IELTS success. I hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Trinity College Dublin and a Master of Arts in Media Studies from TU Dublin. My career blends education, translation, and media production, supported by hands-on acting and producing experience. In my spare time I enjoy acting and producing for TV and theatre and coordinating immersion hosting with host families; I also value immersive, culturally rich learning experiences for students and professionals alike.

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I’m Ashling Cronin Fricker, a language and media studies professional with over 27 years of experience delivering ESL/EFL and communications training across Spain, Ireland, and Europe. I design and deliver tailored courses for corporate clients, universities, and private learners, including private 1-1 coaching, group training, and immersion programs. I have coached EU staff in Dublin, taught ESL for CarTrawler in Dublin, and collaborated with language schools in Madrid and Barcelona. I’m bilingual in Spanish with intermediate French and basic Portuguese, and I’m passionate about media literacy, film, theatre, and helping learners achieve Cambridge and IELTS success.

I hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Creative Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Trinity College Dublin and a Master of Arts in Media Studies from TU Dublin. My career blends education, translation, and media production, supported by hands-on acting and producing experience. In my spare time I enjoy acting and producing for TV and theatre and coordinating immersion hosting with host families; I also value immersive, culturally rich learning experiences for students and professionals alike.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

French

Advanced

Portuguese

Beginner

Work Experience

EFL Trainer at Castlehart Language Services, Barcelona; Shamrock English School, Madrid

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provided online EFL coaching for psychiatrists, social workers, and mental health staff. Conducted private 1-1 accent coaching and in-company group training for various skill levels at Safic Alcan.

ESL Trainer at European Commission, Meath; Linguaviva School of English, Dublin

December 31, 2020 - July 21, 2025

Delivered ESL coaching for European Commission staff, including private 1-1 coaching and group training at various levels, within the EU Commission delegation outside continental Europe.

ESL Trainer at CarTrawler, Dublin

December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025

Provided ESL coaching for customer service agents in Ireland’s leading B2B travel technology platform.

ESL/EFL Teacher at Berlitz; Horner School of English, Dublin; Shamrock English School, Madrid

December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025

Taught grammar and ESL/EFL skills training, pronunciation coaching, exam preparation, student evaluation, bespoke course design, and executive coaching. Managed GNIB compliance administration and ESL home-stay holiday hosting coordination.

EFL Teacher and Course Designer at Shamrock English School, Madrid and Wexford

December 31, 2014 - July 21, 2025

Led development and delivery of intensive courses in Interview Skills and CV Preparation, conducted grammar and skills training, Cambridge exam preparation, designed immersion holiday courses, recruited teachers, and supervised quality.

Freelance ESL teacher/translator at Freelance, Madrid/Dublin

December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025

Provided legal and insurance translations, 1to1 ESL tuition, and group exam preparation.

Translator and Communications Officer at Aviva Insurance Group, Madrid

December 31, 2005 - July 21, 2025

Translated legal, financial, actuarial, and AGM documents. Performed EFL coaching for CEO and executives and copy edited communications. Provided performance coaching for presentations and broadcasts. Coordinated interpretation for meetings and produced content for internal communications including radio and live satellite broadcasts.

Production Assistant and Researcher at Planet Rock Profiles, Dublin

December 31, 1997 - July 21, 2025

Engaged in research, music rights clearance, venue booking, on-set production assistance, and administrative tasks for music show broadcasts in Ireland, UK, and Australia.

EFL Trainer at Castlehart Language Services

January 1, 2020 - Present

Online EFL coaching for psychiatrists, social workers and other St. John of God mental health services staff in San Boi, Catalonia; Private online 1-1 accent coaching; In-company Group Trainer various levels.

EFL Trainer at Shamrock English School

January 1, 2020 - Present

ESL/EFL coaching and training sessions; general language instruction and materials development; in-company group training.

ESL Trainer at Linguaviva School of English

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

ESL coaching for European Commission staff in Dublin; private 1-1 coaching; group training at various levels.

ESL Trainer at CarTrawler

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

ESL coaching for Customer Service Agents in Ireland’s leading B2B travel technology platform.

ESL / EFL Teacher at Berlitz

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Grammar and ESL /EFL skills training; Pronunciation coaching; Exam preparation; Student evaluation; Bespoke course design; Group and 1-1 executive coaching; GNIB compliance administration; ESL home-stay hosting, coordination and quality control.

ESL / EFL Teacher at Horner School of English

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Grammar and ESL /EFL skills training; Pronunciation coaching; Exam preparation; Student evaluation; Bespoke course design; Group and 1-1 executive coaching.

ESL / EFL Teacher at Shamrock English School

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

EFL Teacher and Course Designer at Shamrock English School

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Team Leader for development and delivery of intensive short courses in Interview Skills and CV Preparation; bespoke course delivery; language skills evaluation for recruiters.

ESL Teacher/Translator at Freelance

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Legal, insurance translations; 1to1 ESL tuition; Group exam preparation.

Translator and Communications Officer at Aviva Insurance Group

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005

Translation of legal, financial, actuarial and quarterly AGM documentation; EFL coaching for CEO and senior executives; Copy editing; Interpretation at meetings, videoconferences, conference calls and presentations; Intranet content design and internal media productions.

Production Assistant and Researcher at Planet Rock Profiles

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Research; music rights clearance; venue booking; back office; on-set production assistant; audio transcription; back office administration for music show broadcast in Ireland, UK and Australia.

Course Administrator and Tutor at Advanced Technology College

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

City & Guilds Video Production Certificate - administration and delivery of production, theoretical and critical modules, student evaluation and tutoring.

Theatre & Performance Studies Certificate holder at Gaiety School of Acting

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991