About Me
Bardene Thirion (B.A., HDE, B.Ed Hons.)
Bardene is the founder of hbtrained and is responsible for the development of Afrikaans and English learning materials, proofreading and editing of learning materials, quality control and marketing.
Career highlights
- Senior phase and FET teacher and HOD for many years.
- Part-time lecturer, distance education at the University of Pretoria (Dept. Education).
- Co-author of English FAL textbooks for Bateleur Books (A step ahead series)
- Author of a business English course for entry-level employees.
- Author of training manuals and assessment guides for the glass and paper industry.
- Author of a practical English course for Koreans.
Interests: Reading, writing, drama, music, experiencing new places, dogs.
Achievements
Award-winning teacher and published writer of educational textbooks.
My Objectives
I want to make learning fun and accessible to children and adults. I strive to provide quality learning materials for teachers and home-based facilitators to promote literacy among children and adults.