amandalilly8
Profession: Full-Time University Student
Interests: I am super passionate about theatre, dance, and music. On top of that, I read a lot (my fav book - Pride and Prejudice), sing and play guitar (a fav artist - Amy Winehouse), and enjoy traveling and learning foreign languages.
Since I am a young American I can give you great current recommendations on things (like music, movies, tv, books in English) that I think you will like as we get to know one another! For example, some of my favorite tv shows are Doctor Who and The Office :)
Education: I am currently studying International Relations, Foreign Languages (Spanish, Russian, Danish, and Arabic), and Theatre. I also read a lot of political theory and I enjoy debating about political topics.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Danish (Conversational), Russian (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), Arabic (Basic)
Teacher Eddie
Profession: English Teacher.
Interests: I am a successful writer and academic with a lot of interests: politics, history, cinema, culture. I am also passionate about the arts, cinema, theatre, and literature.
Education: Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, and a Fellow of two Royal Societies of academics in London. My subjects include anthropology, history, theology, and of course languages.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Fluent), Russian (Conversational), French (Basic), Portuguese (Basic)
Melissa S
Profession: Worked in hotels, teacher, professional baker
Interests: I am a fun and energetic teacher! When I am not teaching, I spend time outdoors running, baking breads, reading lots of books, and knitting! I also love learning other languages - I am studying Russian, German, Spanish and French!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Russian Language and Literature from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
TEFL Certificate from University of Toronto
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), German (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Jana
Profession: Online English Teacher at Enseñalia Language School, Zaragoza, Spain
Interests: I am passionate about teaching and learning languages, connecting with people from all around the world, and travelling. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, dancing, playing beach tennis, and singing in the shower! :-)
Education: I hold a Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA, Pass A) from International House Madrid, an MPhil (Merit) in Russian and East European Studies from the University of Oxford, and a BA Hons (First Class) in Modern European Studies from the University of Nottingham.
My additional qualifications include a British Council Teaching Young Learners Online Certificate and a Cambridge Assessment English Teaching English Online Certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Russian (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), German (Fluent), French (Fluent), Catalan (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
Julia
Profession: Tutor
Interests: I love to read, and I also knit and embroider. I often walk to the beach near my house. Having hosted a foreign exchange student and lived for a summer in Russia, I'm really interested in learning about other languages and cultures.
Education: BA International Relations and Russian from Tufts University
Government
In progress
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Russian (Basic)
Breanna
Profession: Accounting Office Team Member at Wegmans
Interests: Language learning, reading books, travel, spending time at the cafe.
Education: Working on my Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics at Rutgers University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Korean (Fluent), French (Conversational), Italian (Conversational), Russian (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Roza
Profession: Writing Associate at FF2 Media
Interests: I have lots of interests, especially things related to art, history and culture. I love to read fiction and non-fiction, write creatively, watch shows and films, and do lots of arts and crafts. I love to sing, and have been singing in choirs and in musical theatre since I was a child. I also love history and travel.
One of my biggest passion is learning languages, and I am always interested in learning about somebody else's culture.
Education: Bachelor's Degree from New York University with a concentration in English, Dramatic Writing, and Culture
TEFL Certified
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Russian (Conversational), Armenian (Basic)
Olga Mudrachenko
Profession: Manager, Operations
Interests: Cooking (currently writing my own recipe book), hiking, camping, travelling (been to Europe, Central America, South East Asia, and counting!), puzzles
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Schulich School of Business; MBA Candidate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Native)
Rachel Wallace
Profession: Teaching Assistant
Interests: I love to travel and get to know new people, perspectives, and cultures. I love being active in the outdoors, but I also really enjoy spending time reading, writing, and listening to and playing music. I try to spend a bit of every day doing something creative, as well as learning something new.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in German Studies & Russian Studies from Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY)
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Fluent), Danish (Fluent), Russian (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Josy Wills
Profession: Administrative Assistant
Interests: I love learning, traveling, and I enjoy learning about new cultures. Learning languages is a passion of mine, and it is something I would love to help others to do.
Education: I have a two year Associates Degree in Arts and Science and I am TESOL Certified in teaching English as a foreign language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Maria-London
Profession: Amazing Talker
Interests: I have travelled 25 countries and I am a professional Film Director. I speak three languages. I love art and travelling.
Education: CELTA- ESL Teaching certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Georgian (Native), Russian (Conversational)
Alisa
Interests: I'm a university student in Canada at the moment! I love anime and manga >.<!! I play many instruments, I speak Russian, and love new languages :D. I have a dog and cat, and like to dye my hair!
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science at University of McMaster
Education
Currently enrolled!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Native), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Yulia
Profession: Special needs educator/specialist
Interests: On my spare time, I enjoy going rock climbing and hiking. I love discovering new food and travelling to new destinations. Learning about different cultures and new languages is also something I am quite passionate about.
Education: BA in Linguistics and Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Russian (Fluent), Japanese (Basic)
Hanna
Profession: Licensed Insurance Agent
Interests: I love interacting with different people.
My future goals include life coaching and traveling the world. I have been to Morocco, North Africa. Ask me about it!
My interests include healthcare, psychology, travel, and nutrition. Ask me for a smoothie recipe!
I love all things natural living, minimalism, and environmentally-friendly. I enjoy reading, home organization, and learning foreign languages.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Russian, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, Master of Legal Studies.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Russian (Conversational)
Olly Z
Profession: English Tutor
Interests: I love to travel and explore different cultures and countries. I'm an avid reader and I love history, politics, literature, geography, and music.
Education: College Diploma in Liberal Arts from Seneca College (Toronto, Canada), Bachelor's Degree in English from York University (Toronto, Canada)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Fluent)
Ackey C
Profession: Online Language Instructor
Education, English Language Instruction
5-month teaching program using educational platforms with personalized teaching templates. One-on-one tutoring sessions using props, asking concept checking questions, helping students arrive at correct conclusions, and listening for comprehension.
Interests: Teaching has always been a passion for me. To see a person's eyes light up when they've learned a new way to benefit themselves, it can be so rewarding! :)
Education: Volunteer Teacher for 5+ years
Education, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health
Giving one on one and group lessons in English and Russian languages. Teaching students from Ages 21+. Used videos to help guide the lesson, open book/question and answer sessions, assisted in 1-hour study sessions in the countries Korea and Germany.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Conversational), Russian (Basic), Korean (Basic)
Mair Owen
Profession: English Instructor
Interests: My interests include fiction writing, language learning and socializing
Education: MSc International Horticulture
BA European Studies and Modern Languages (Russian and French) 2:1
Currently studying and have almost completed the TEFL certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Welsh (Fluent), Russian (Conversational), French (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational)
Kathleen Mosselm
Profession: Online ESL Teacher
Interests: My interests are learning languages, history, reading, dance, swimming and making a mess in the kitchen!
Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts from Nottingham University in Modern Language Studies (French, German and Russia).
I also have a CELTA, obtained in 2016.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), German (Conversational), Russian (Basic)
Lindsey G
Profession: English Education Volunteer, Peace Corps
Interests: Hello! In my free time, I love cooking and trying new foods, especially from other countries. I also love hiking, sports, and being outside. Most of all, I enjoy meeting new people and learning about each others' cultures!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, American University; Russian Undergraduate Translation Certificate, American University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), Romanian (Basic)
Kathryn Yates
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I am a linguist myself and have lived abroad in Russia and Peru, so I love chatting to people from around the globe and acquainting myself with other cultures. I also enjoy reading, watching films and TV, being in nature, certain sports, travelling and being with friends.
Education: I have a BA in Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish and Russian) and a Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate (TEFL). I am also about to begin an MA in Translation and Professional Language Skills.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Russian (Conversational), French (Basic), Catalan (Basic)