elizabeth ashby
Profession: English Teacher, Brazil
Interests: Hello everyone! A little bit about me...I am an English Teacher currently working and travelling in Brazil. I have a strong background in communications and research and have worked in private and public sector roles. I love embracing creativity in my teaching and love meeting people from all walks of life. I am passionate about dance, art and the environment and love spending time outdoors in nature - and travelling of course! Looking forward to meeting you!
Education: Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Foreign Languages (CELTA), 2019; Kizomba Dance Teacher Training, 2018, Bachelor of Arts (Hons 1), Anthropology and Art History, Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, 2014
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Portuguese (Basic)
Jess Bar
Profession: student
Interests: Hi! My name is Jess, I love travelling, meeting new people and learning about new cultures! In my free time, I practice ashtanga yoga, enjoy running, reading, and watching films!
Education: I am currently studying a bachelor's in Portuguese and Spanish at university so can understand and relate to the difficulties of learning a new language!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Rachel-Ann L
Profession: Yoga Teacher
Interests: I love to surf and run, and generally be outside! I am also a yoga teacher, and love teaching my students, as well as my own yoga practice.
I play piano badly :) I play guitar a little better! I also love to read, usually while listening to music.
Education: Ba(Hons) Journalism and Classics - Roehampton University London
Certified Yoga Teacher
ISA qualified Surf Coach
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Basic)
Ana GW
Profession: Student
Interests: Brazilian and English dual-nationality. I was brought up in Brazil and am fluent in Portuguese, but always spoke and read English with my family at home. I now live in England and study Psychology at undergraduate level. I have travelled a lot all my life which has led me to slowly learn some Spanish, but not yet at fluent level. In my spare time I enjoy painting, visiting art galleries, practicing yoga and hiking.
Education: Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - 80-hour TEFL course
Incorporating 50-hr TEFL and 30-hr Grammar & Language Awareness.
Completed first year of Psychology Bachelor's degree at Bath Spa University.
A levels in Biology, English Language and Literature and Psychology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
Silvia G K
Profession: College Student
Interests: I have a multi-cultural background having been born in Finland and having lived in Brazil. I moved to Ireland at a young age, and having lived here for over 15 years, English has become my first language and I have a subtle Irish accent. I can also understand Finnish, and speak Brazilian Portuguese fluently (my mother is Brazilian).
I just graduated college with a degree in Fine Art (yes, I'm an artist).
Education: Bachelors Degree in Fine Art Media
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Fluent), French (Basic), Finnish (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Jessica_Jones
Profession: Assistant Supervisor for Professional Cleaning Business
Interests: I was born in southern Brazil and immigrated to America when I was 3 years old, but now I am a proud American citizen. I am interested in making music, video games, makeup, and looking through memes. I also am in love with cooking, dancing, exercising.
Education: Bachelor of Business in Finance and Bachelor of Business in Real Estate with minors in Psychology and Leadership.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native)
Giulia Romanó
Profession: Freelance Graphic Designer
Interests: My interests include illustration, graphic design, fashion, music, film, languages, the outdoors, social justice and environmentalism.
Education: I hold a bachelor in Communication Arts (Graphic Design) with a minor in Design for Sustainability from the Auckland University of Technology. I also have a certificate in Te Reo Māori from the Te Wānanga Institute.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Fluent), French (Basic)
Krista
Profession: I work as an English Teacher in an International Language School in Costa Rica.
Interests: Being from Colorado, I love anything nature-related. I especially enjoying hiking and camping in the mountains as well as spending the afternoon on a beach. I have played soccer since I was 6 years old and I continue to play on teams anywhere I go. On top of soccer, I enjoy watching many sports.
Since I was young, I have always loved to travel. I started traveling 5 years ago and I haven't stopped since.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Languages in Literatures with 3 majors of Spanish, Sociology, and Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts
TEFL Certificate from the International TEFL school.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Fluent)
Lucy Marchant
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: My interests include reading, cooking, painting, and travel. I am passionate about meeting new people as there is always something new you can learn from a stranger!
Education: I have a Level 5 certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), Portuguese (Basic)
Rachel - Business & Tech
Profession: Consultant
Marketing, Technology, Entrepreneurship
Leveraging AI and new tech. Digital marketing strategy.
Interests: TEFL-certified. Entrepreneur, digital nomad.
Born in London, lived in Spain (taught Business English) and Australia.
Travelled around the world to more than 60 countries. Love different cultures. Technology. Food and cooking. Love marketing too!
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Manufacturing, Technology
Robotics
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic), Italian (Basic), Catalan (Basic)
Ines Almeida2
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: Hi, I'm Ines. I'm a passionate ESL teacher from Australia. I love to travel, listen to music and read. I've travelled throughout Latin America and one of my most memorable experiences was traveling Mexico by myself. Exploring the world is one of the biggest privileges we have in this life. However, as important as it is to explore the outside world, I am also a big believer of traveling inwards and that's why I love music and reading. I hope you come traveling with me in this ESL journey.
Education: Certificate IV in TESOL; Advanced Grammar Course by International House; Bachelor of International Relations (majors in Spanish and International Relations) from The University of Queensland.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
Anna Nic
Profession: I am a college student
Interests: I love traveling, playing the piano and singing, reading books, drawing, and riding horses. Fun fact: I am the youngest of seven children, and I grew up in Brazil. I have been to twelve countries.
Education: I am getting my Bachelors Degree in Business Management. I have a TESOL certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native)
Elizabeth
Profession: substitute teacher
Interests: I enjoy kickboxing, hiking, reading, writing, and kundalini yoga. I've travelled to places in Europe and the Americas and love to learn about different cultures.
Education: Bachelor of the Arts in Education and Spanish from Smith College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Ana Kou
Profession: Freelance tutor
Interests: Hello! My name is Anastasia, and I am a university student in Canada.
Being from Montreal, I have been exposed to so many different languages and cultures. I am certain that my home is where I get my affinity for learning new languages from. I am fluent in both English and French!
I love discussing the arts and film, making short films, and taking photos during my free time. Being well-versed in the art world allows me to connect with so many different people.
Education: Certified Tutor by the College Reading & Learning Association
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Greek (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Megan Funk
Profession: Restaurant server
Interests: I'm really interested in dancing and yoga! I love to make art, even though I'm not professionally trained in it, it's just fun to do! I also love the outdoors (when it's warm enough to go outside!), and I love to travel especially to Brazil!)
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg.
Presently taking a TESOL certificate Accredited by TESL Canada and The Accreditation Council for TESOL distance Education Courses. I hope to be completed this certificate by August 2020.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Louise
Profession: Graphic Designer, Printer, Dance Teacher and English Teacher.
Interests: I love learning and teaching! I have been learning dance for eight years and teaching dance for two. My love for dance took me to Brazil where I am currently living. Moving to Brazil had many challenges, including communication! It was a great if not difficult way to learn Portuguese, by fully surrounding myself in the language. Learning Portuguese has also helped me develop my knowledge of the English language as well as understanding the best way to learn. I also enjoy travel and photography.
Education: Diploma of Graphic Design from the Design and Arts College of New Zealand.
TEFL 120 hour certificate from TEFL Pros.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Portuguese (Basic)
Nancy
Profession: Esl Teacher / DOS / Senior Teacher / Academic Manager
Teaching
I currently live in Portugal but teach in Spain (I live near the border) I teach children and adults of various backgrounds. During my summer holidays instead of relaxing and chilling on the beach I spend the month of July working in the UK.
Interests: I love reading, animals, cycling, the outdoors, singing, dancing and having fun. But, my true love is teaching children and adults from different backgrounds the English Language.
I'm a very happy and positive person and always seem to see the best in everything in life. I really enjoy talking and have a very bubbly personality.
If you want to learn English and have fun at the same time, then come and join me in class.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Education: I have a teaching certificate (CELTA) and have been teaching both children and adults of different background English for over five years now. I also prepare students for their Cambridge exams all the way from A1 (starter level) to C1 (advanced)
I have a college degree in Office Administration.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Abigail CR
Profession: Complaint handler - Lloyds Banking Group
Interests: I like to be outside! Rock climbing, surfing, cycling, walking, camping...
When I'm inside, I enjoy painting, drinking tea and watching something good on Netflix.
I am currently living in Spain, and have lived in Switzerland, Portugal and Belgium.
Education: BA in French and Portuguese, University of Southampton, UK.
CELTA qualification - Cambridge Assessment English
Online teaching course - Cambridge Assessment English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Adri
Profession: Early Childhood Educator
Education
ECE’s work closely with children to foster this growth. Activities can range from delivering
learning modules, to reading stories, teaching songs, and promoting creativity and expression in
drama, art, and music.
Interests: I love baking, cooking, eating, hiking, going on long walks, teaching kindergarten.
Education: Bachelor of Education
Education
Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within areas of expertise.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Education
Adjusted lesson plans to meet children's unique needs or learning styles. Maintained files and assessments for each student to monitor their learning and development progress.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Basic), Italian (Basic)
Natalie LB
Profession: Teacher (ESL / Elementary School)
Interests: Cooking, crocheting, long walks, languages, education, travelling, dancing Forró, meditation, learning different cultures and talking about a wide range of subjects.
Education: I have a B.A. in Education. I have a TESOL qualification and am currently pursuing an MBA in School Leadership and a PGD in Bilingual Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native), Italian (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)