Matthias Cokelaer

Having lived and studied in Romania, France, Canada, Spain, South Korea, and Belgium, I have developed intercultural sensitivity and a passion for language learning. As a polyglot (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian), I understand the challenges faced by learners and aspire to teach French as a Foreign Language.

International Business Consultant Intern at ieTeam (May-Jul 2024): Gained experience in organization and administration during a 3-month internship in Derio, Spain.

English Teaching Assistant at Institut Nicolas Barré (Jan-May 2023): Designed lessons and fostered language proficiency for vocational students in technical fields (mechanics, security, etc.) over 5 months in Armentières, France.

French Tutor at Université catholique de Lille (Jan-May 2022): Provided private tutoring to Canadian and American exchange students in Lille, France, enhancing language-teaching skills.

Master’s in International Relations & Business Diplomacy at University of Deusto (Spain): Focused on global governance, international trade, negotiation, crisis management, and intercultural communication. Key coursework included international law, political economy, and contemporary global challenges.

Euro-Asia Summer Schools:

KU Leuven (Belgium): Explored EU foreign policy, sustainability, and gender equality in global governance. Visited EU institutions (EEAS, European Parliament) and collaborated with international peers on global challenges.

Seoul National University (South Korea): Studied EU-Asia relations, disinformation governance, and diplomatic history. Engaged in fieldwork and discussions on sustainable development.

Exchange Semester at University of Alberta (Canada): Broadened interdisciplinary knowledge through courses in Canadian literature, film studies, pre-Confederation history, and sociolinguistics.

BA in English Language & Literature at Université catholique de Lille (France): Emphasized translation, phonetics, intercultural communication, and multilingual proficiency (Spanish, Italian, Japanese).

Baccalauréat (Literature) at Institution Saint Jude (France): Specialized in English studies.

Music Diploma from Liceul de Arte Victor Brauner (Romania): Trained in classical piano and guitar at an Eastern Romanian arts institution.

Key Skills: Cross-cultural communication, academic writing, multilingual fluency (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese basics), adaptation to international environments, and expertise in global governance frameworks.

Global Exposure: Academic and practical training across Spain, Belgium, South Korea, Canada, France, and Romania, with a focus on diplomacy, policy, and intercultural collaboration.