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)
Michael M.
Profession: I was previously an English teacher and a freelance research consultant.
Interests: I love travelling, learning about history, new cultures, new languages, and new food!!!
I like cooking, especially making pizza at home! I also like trying to make new kinds of food from all over the world.
I also love music and I play bass guitar and sometimes sing opera!
I like watching football (soccer*) and hockey. My favorite team is Borussia Mönchengladbach from Germany.
I love board games and video games. I often spend my weekends playing games online with my friends.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Bachelor of Arts in German from the University of New Mexico; Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies from the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg; Certified Cambridge English level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Fluent), Russian (Conversational), Polish (Basic)
Phil
Profession: Music Teacher
Interests: I enjoy lots of things! I play and teach music ( I love guitars and singing ), climbing, walking in beautiful places, cooking.... I have experienced many things in my life including festivals (attending and playing at!), travelling, Sailing (some of the most beautiful and most terrifying experiences I have ever had!).
I also enjoy languages, and, like yourself am learning to speak another language: I speak Spanish! I have also dabbled in Russian and Japanese.
Education: PTTLS
CTTLS
PGCE (in FE)
BAHons (1st class) in Popular Music and Recording
Level 3 Applied Certificate in Music Education
Level 5 TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Russian (Basic)
Owen Venes
Profession: Currently teaching English online.
Interests: Foreign Languages
Playing Music
Reading
Travelling and Hiking
Computers
Cooking
Cycling
Photography and Video
Education: Computer Games Design - FETAC Level 2 in Information Technology from Ballyfermot College Dublin.
TEFL Certification from i-to-i Ireland.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic), Russian (Basic), Irish (Basic)
Joe Weeks7
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Football, music, films, languages and fitness
Education: BA from University of Bristol in Italian & Russian
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Russian (Conversational), Italian (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
Chris Newbould
Profession: Journalist.
Interests: Film, football, travel, politics, current affairs, culture
Education: BA English, BA Drama.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), Russian (Basic), German (Basic)
Gerald K
Profession: English teacher, Filmmaker, Video Director
Interests: I have a passion for filmmaking, directing, and creative fields. I love to watch movies, read, and hang out with friends in my free time. Hope to meet you too!
Education: Bachelor of Science, Western Washington University. 150 Hour TEFL Certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational)
Jeff. B
Profession: Founder / Manager - custom software business
Interests: Science, Technology, Applications of Technology, Entrepreneurship, Business Start Up, Social Justice, Improving Society, Politics, Education, Hiking, Kayaking, the outdoors, Flying, Snorkling, Alexa, AI, Smart Home Technology, Disability issues,
Education: BS - Applied & Engineering Physics - Cornell UniversitY
Graduate Engineering Coursework - M.I.T.
MS - Management of Technology - M.I.T.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Basic)
Jon Orbach
Profession: Writer
Interests: Soccer, international politics, journalism, reggaeton, other Spanish music, Central Asia, photography, chess, travel
Education: Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Maryland
Soon: Master of Science in international journalism from Columbia University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Hebrew (Fluent), Russian (Basic)
Matthew Newell
Profession: Teacher of english as a Foreign Language
Interests: When I'm not teaching I love photography and traveling!
Education: Bachelor of Science; Psychology, Northern Arizona University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational)
Tyler
Profession: EF English First
English Language Instruction
I taught adults and kids online with EF.
London School of Languages & Cultures
English Language Instruction
I taught at a school in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. I taught reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Interests: Hello! My name is Tyler Bailey and I love travel, international food, movies, coffee, and making friends with people from all over the world! I'm also a writer who enjoys creating stories. I have lived in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, and Kyrgyzstan.
Education: Georgia Southern University
Writing and Journalism
I have my Bachelor's Degree in Writing and Journalism.
International TEFL Academy
English Language Instruction
I am a certified teacher through the International TEFL Academy based in Chicago, Illinois.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Russian (Conversational)
Tom Rees
Profession: Actor
Interests: Passionate about languages and culture. Love watching TV from abroad, and cinema from Spain, Korea and Germany. Lived in France for two years so always interested to hear about Francophone culture but generally curious and enjoy listening to music from all over the world and hearing people's experiences!
Education: TEFL, TEFL UK
Theatre Diploma, Ecole Phillipe Gaulier, France
BA Fine Art Slade School of Fine Art, London
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), Russian (Basic), German (Basic)
Brother Mike
Profession: Student
Interests: I love to play music, go backpacking and hiking, read books, and listen to people's stories!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from Shepherd University,
Currently pursuing Master of Divinity degree at Reformed Episcopal Seminary
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Benjamin
Profession: University TEFL Specialist
English Language Instruction
Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo - Riobamba, Ecuador┃January 2024 - Present
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
English Language Instruction
Universidade Regional do Cariri - Crato, CE, Brazil┃March 2023 - December 2023
Volunteer ESL Tutor
English Language Instruction
Literacy Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA, United States┃September 2018 - December 2022
Temporary English Instructor
English Language Instruction
Universidade Federal do Maranhão - São Luís, MA, Brazil┃March 2022 - June 2022
Interests: 25 years old from Pittsburgh, PA. My hobbies include playing music (mandolin, drums), long-distance running, brewing coffee, reading novels, urban exploration and language learning.
I'm on Cambly because I love meeting new people and having interesting conversations. I teach adults of all ages and levels and specialize in Brazilian learners.
Education: B.S. Chemical Engineering
Environment
University of Pittsburgh
Latin American Studies Certificate
Research, Education
University of Pittsburgh
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), Russian (Conversational), Hindi (Basic)
Ann
Profession: Freelance musician
Interests: I've been using a format similar to this one for about a year now. It has helped me get past my nervousness about speaking Russian to others. Having other people to talk to helped me to see that I had many strengths and one of them is guiding others to learn in a fun and relaxed manner. I am confident in my abilities to coach a beginning English speaker in a way that will enrich their lives and my own.
Education: Bachelor of Arts: Jazz Performance
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational)