Boris
Profession: Actor, Singer, Director, Script Writer
Interests: Theatre, Television, Acting, Directing. I have 18 years of stage and screen experience and I am passionate about the arts. I have a lot of awards from many international festivals, competitions, prjects and events.
Education: Bachelor Degree in Acting
Masters Degree in Musical Theatre
TEFL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Bulgarian (Native), French (Fluent), Russian (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Erik
Profession: French immersion teacher
Interests: Hello there! I am a teacher working in Ontario, Canada. I have worked abroad in China and the UK and I love to travel. I have also been a mixed martial arts instructor for over 10 years. I am a big believer in having fun so video games are at the top of my list too!
Education: I am a certified teacher in Ontario with a specialist in French. I have a bachelor of arts as well as a bachelor of education with additional qualifications in teaching french as a second language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Russian (Conversational)
Greg H
Profession: Recently retired from a 30-year career in international sales.
Interests: I have an academic background in linguistics and foreign languages combined with a 30-year career in international business, during which I traveled to 55 countries and lived overseas for 9 years. My hobbies are art and antiques, history, reading literature and non-fiction, mountain biking, hiking, and travel.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with a minor in Economics. I also hold Masters and Ph.D degrees in Russian
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), French (Conversational), Polish (Basic), German (Basic)
Teacher Sal
Profession: Social Worker and Disability Support
Mental Health
Social Worker and Disability Support
Interests: YouTube, Movies, Gym, Medicine, Cryptocurrencies, Ancient History, Computers, Travel
Education: BABSW
Mental Health
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Italian (Conversational), Russian (Basic)
Tom Kissel
Profession: Current student, former optician
Interests: Some of my interests are languages, music, movies, literature, and animals. I've studied several languages including Russian, Hungarian, Spanish, Ancient Greek, and Czech. I play piano and accordion and listen to a large variety of music from classical and jazz to rock. I also love animals and have a cat and have raised hedgehogs. I Also worked as an optician for 4 years and optics and glasses are interests of mine.
Education: Bachelor of Arts: double degree in Russian language and literature, Hungarian language and culture, with a minor in linguistics from Indiana University. Currently working on masters in applied linguistics at University of Pannonia in Veszprém, Hungary
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), Hungarian (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Czech (Basic)
Jason L. Jones
Profession: ESL Teacher/ Voice Actor/ News Presenter
Interests: I am world traveling US Navy Veteran who love currently lives and works in Kyiv, Ukraine. I'm a singing/songwriting Christian who loves music, movies, and hanging out with my international friends and learning about their culture and customs.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership/ Master of Arts in Management/ Certified Scrum Master
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Basic)
Hugh Kelly
Profession: previously employed in brewing, hospitality, horticulture and farming
Interests: cooking, eating, walking, gardening, travelling and backpacking
Education: CertHE in Horticulture from Pershore College of Horticulture, CELTA (Certificate in English teaching to adults) from Cambridge Regional College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Russian (Basic), Polish (Conversational)
Peter Schaeffer
Profession: I am currently working in E-commerce and as an English teacher online. Previously I was a Massage Therapist licensed in Texas.
Interests: I love learning about history! I find it interesting to learn about less commonly known ancient monarchs (such as the Chinese pirate queen Ching-Shih, or Princess-regent Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia.)
I enjoy spending time outdoors (which is one reason I moved to the state of Idaho), and a camping trip always sounds like a good idea to me. I also enjoy writing, cooking, and music.
I'm also very interested in the Russian language and culture, and I am currently teaching myself.
Education: Graduate of "Lauterstein Conway School of Massage." Former massage therapist in good standing (I left the field to pursue a career in teaching English.)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Basic)
Carson Teixeira
Profession: Student
Interests: Some of my interests include cooking, reading, walking, traveling, movies, and writing to name just a few.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Latin American Studies, & Portuguese (Expected May 2021)
TEFL Certified (Expected March 2021)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Russian (Basic)
Jarrod
Profession: Current: Student who also works part-time as a tutor
Interests: In my free time, I like to travel, learn languages, and communicate with people from different countries. I also enjoy surfing, hiking, cooking, and reading. Given that I am currently studying my Masters of Teaching, teaching students is also another strong interest of mine.
Education: Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Queensland University of Technology (Expected graduation date: end of 2021)
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biomedical Science - The University of Queensland (Graduated in 2018)
TEFL Certificate - The University of Toronto
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Russian (Basic)
Patrick Thelwell
Profession: Ecological Landscape Gardener
Environment
I am the director of a Worker's Cooperative helping people to grow their own food
Interests: I am a friendly young graduate from the UK with a passion for protecting nature, travelling, and meeting new people. I believe that the future depends on developing trust, kindness, cooperation and love beyond borders, and as such I consider myself a Citizen of Earth. 🌍
I love helping people develop their confidence in reading, writing, listening and speaking English - and having fun along the way! I look forward to meeting you.😄
I am a Politics and International Relations Graduate from the University of York. I now live and work as part of a collective working to create Democratic social change by setting up People's Assemblies in the city of Hull. ✊
You might recognise me from the news, as I was arrested in November last year for throwing eggs at King Charles III. I took this action because I believe that all people are equal. Feel free to ask me about my experience! 😊
Education: Degree in Politics and International Relations
Government
Graduated from the University of York
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Russian (Basic), French (Basic)
Patrick. B
Profession: Office worker
Interests: I really enjoy sports, especially running whenever I can, and I enjoy watching football on TV. I like to travel to new places and get to know new people, and I feel that every country offers something unique. I have a passion for action and crime tv shows and movies, and the more realistic, the better!
Education: BTEC First in Business and Computing to Distinction
BTEC National in Computing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Russian (Conversational)
Samir
Profession: Native ESL Teacher
Interests: I started teaching English 5 years ago in Moscow, Russia, and I’ve never looked back. I have taught English to all ages and levels, from toddlers to adults. I have taught in classrooms, online and in numerous English camps abroad in countries like Finland, Bulgaria and Georgia.
When I’m not teaching, you will find me reading some books or staying active by running or practicing some Yoga. I love learning new things, for instance, I am currently learning some Russian. My favourite topics are related to self-improvement, current affairs, and a little bit of philosophy.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Keele University, UK and TEFL certificate from TEFL UK.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Russian (Basic)
Hunter
Profession: Agricultural Services
Interests: I have a wide range of interests and hobbies. I love working out (olympic weightlifting), learning languages, reading books, sports, politics, history, and anything about the world! I am always interested in learning new things so feel free to talk about anything you'd like!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/International Studies from University of Regina
TEFL Certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Russian (Basic)
George A.
Profession: Student
Interests: I love talking about literature, travel and languages!
Education: MA in Global History and Comparative Studies
BA in History with year abroad in La Complutense, Madrid
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Russian (Basic), French (Basic)
zakigulamani
Profession: Brand and Content Marketing Consultant
Interests: Travel - I grew up in 3 countries on 3 continents
Languages - I speak English and French fluently, A2/B1 level German, and very basic Russian.
Food/Beer - got into both through travelling - and am quite a keen cook myself.
Live music - although sadly, not these days
Education: University College London - BA (Hons) in European Social and Political Studies - focus on politics, philosophy, international relations, and French.
Spoken Languages: English (Native), French (Fluent), German (Conversational), Russian (Basic)
lea500
Profession: Author.
Interests: Playing the piano, swimming, reading, cooking, photography & using the computer to research ancestry and write books.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Oriental Studies from the University of Arizona, Fellowship in Hindi/Urdu from the University of California - Berkely, Agriculture studies fom the University of Hawaii. Piano master classes from Indiana University. Tefel & Tesla Certificates in English Language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Hindi (Basic), Gujarati (Basic), Russian (Conversational)
Robert Parent
Profession: English Instructor
Interests: Languages, traveling, and learning about different cultures are my biggest hobbies. I've lived or studied in multiple places including Spain, Russia, Taiwan, and my native USA. I spent my time in these countries learning their languages, trying new food, and making memories while experiencing new cultures. I currently live in the Netherlands (received my master's degree here), and I enjoy exploring new parts of the country when I have some free time.
Education: English instructor with 120-Hour TESOL/TEFL certificate; Master of Arts in Russian and Eurasian Studies from Leiden University; Bachelor of Arts in Russian from the University of Rochester
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), Dutch (Conversational)
pjsw1988
Profession: Worked as a director of sales in fine wine and publishing.
Interests: Politics, philosophy, fitness, weight training, economics, video gaming, football, shooting.
Education: BA (Hons) Russian Studies, University College London
TEFL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Russian (Fluent)
Peter Donohue
Profession: ESL teacher, Health Careers Language Academy, Parramatta
Interests: Russian, Japanese (though I'm not very good yet), cycling, motorcycles, film photography
Education: Bachelor of Arts Hons.(History, Politics) from UNSW
CELTA from Australian College of English
M.Phil.(Government) from University of Sydney
Masters of Applied Linguistics from UNE -currently studying.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Russian (Conversational)