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, USA. 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.
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)
Theo Karpowicz
Profession: ESL teacher
Interests: Music, travel, languages, culture, history
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
CELTA from International Language Institute, Halifax
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Polish (Fluent), Russian (Basic)
Charlie
Profession: Actor, Marketing, TEFL
Interests: I love travelling, especially getting to know people from around the world and their cultures. As a student of Languages myself, I recognise the importance that learning a language gives, as it can provide you with a tool to learn more about the world. I currently study Spanish and Portuguese at university, as well as Russian as a hobby on Duolingo.
I am planning to move abroad to study in Portugal and Uruguay.
Education: 140-Hour TEFL Qualification (including 20-Hour Specialism in Spain)
Currently studying BA (Hons) Spanish and Portuguese, Queen's University Belfast
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational), Russian (Basic)
Tom Schneider
Profession: English Tutor, Electronics Technician, Soldier, Artist.
Interests: Art, Music, Movies and TV Serials/Series. I enjoy reading poetry, and I can talk about pretty much anything!
Education: TEFL Certified English Tutor, with an additional certification in teaching online. I'm attaining a degree in Information Systems,which will be completed very soon.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Basic)
Tobias Ray
Profession: Translator and Teacher
Interests: I love learning languages and about other cultures. Travelling, music, reading and films!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in French and Italian
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Russian (Fluent), Welsh (Native)
Patrick R
Profession: Online Tutor
Interests: I am fluent in English, Russian and French, and enjoy conversing with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
I also enjoy playing tennis, capoeira and the piano.
I am excited to help you reach the next level in English. I would be delighted to have a practice lesson with you.
Education: Masters in Chemical Engineering, Licensed Tennis Coach
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Russian (Fluent)
Joseph Simpson
Profession: Waiter/Student
Interests: Language learning, specifically Russian, German and Spanish.
Writing fiction, largely fantasy but also crime fiction
Reading, from classics to fantasy
Playing guitar
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminology obtained from Coventry University
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate obtained from Costa Rica TEFL, Samara.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Conversational), Russian (Basic), Spanish (Basic)