Hi I’m Rachel, the Outdoor Bilingual Learner!

About Me

I’m a lover of all things wild, a wife to Franky (Franz), and a mother to Emily. Together, Franky and I run a riding school and livery yard, where we have the privilege of teaching both children and adults.

Originally from the UK, I moved to Austria to be with my now-husband, and we’re raising Emily bilingually in English and German, encouraging a fully outdoor learning lifestyle.

My love for the outdoors extends beyond language learning and our riding facility—I’m an avid vegetable gardener and a firm believer in the magic of a good book paired with a good old pot of tea (which I still import!).

My Teaching Journey

I have taught English in Germany and Austria and continue to teach both children and adults one-on-one, as up until recently in an Austrian primary school as a native speaker. Over the years, I have seen how nature-based learning enhances language acquisition, particularly for younger children, and I’m passionate about sharing these benefits.

I fell in love with the Charlotte Mason approach while planning our bilingual journey for Emily, which later inspired The Outdoor Bilingual Learner. If you’d like to learn more about Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, you can explore my curated Pinterest board [here].

Horses, Clicker Training & Agility

Horses play a huge role in my life and teaching. Beyond running our riding school, I’m also passionate about clicker training and horse agility, both of which I share on my Instagram (@OutdoorBilingualLearner), and also on the blog. These methods have transformed how I interact with my ponies, reinforcing positive learning, which has seen a great change to how my ponies react to new tasks.

How This Site Can Help You

This site is the perfect place for parents looking for coaching and advice on outdoor language learning. Check out the blog for tips, explore books to support your child’s English journey, and discover ways to make language learning a fun, nature-inspired adventure.

Let’s start your language learning journey—outdoors, naturally!