SkylerLeeAnn
Profession: Server
Interests: As someone who has spent a lot of time learning a foreign language, I know the importance of conversation to help learn and become more fluent. I'm very passionate about learning a foreign language myself. I have been studying Japanese for some years and attended a language school in Japan. Since I have the personal experience of learning a language I know some of the struggles that go along side learning. I would love to help people be able to achieve their goals and have fun while doing it!
Education: High School Graduate
Six Months at The Intercultural Institute In Tokyo
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Leslie B
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been a private English teacher for over 10 years! I've taught in public schools in Japan, language schools and privately (face to face as well as online).
Interests: I am someone who loves talking about just about anything and learning about new cultures, languages, foods, arts etc. One of my favorite things to do is to go explore a new part of the city on foot. I am from Seattle and have lived all over the United States, but I currently live in Japan! I speak Japanese, so I know how you feel! Learning language is hard!! But you can do it too!
Education: BA Linguistics
English Language Instruction
I specialized in Language science, phonetics (pronunciation), syntax and theory as well as language learning.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), French (Basic)
(Kelsey) KeruWanChan
Profession: ALT
Interests: I'm a big fan of writing and reading, particularly in the fantasy or horror genre. I illustrate and study Japanese in my spare time and try to travel around Japan whenever I get the chance. I love baseball, but I know next to nothing about the technical language, I just love going to games. Harry Potter is one of the most important things in the world to me.
Education: I went to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and studied linguistics with a concentration in Japanese and English dialects
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Oli Moretti
Interests: I love travel, sports, food, philanthropy and music. I've had the wonderful opportunities to deliver international language seminars, charity projects and sporting events throughout my career. Seasonally, I'm a trip leader for active travel vacation companies and enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. I have some funny stories!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Native)
Anthony Donataccio
Profession: Clarity Facilitator & Mentor
Teaching, Entrepreneurship
Supporting Introverted Business Owners, Managers & Leaders in Accomplishing More, with less Stress, Overwhelm and Anxiety. I share how simple it really is to EXPERIENCE more ENJOYMENT and ENGAGEMENT in life and business.
Board Advisor
Retail, Entrepreneurship
Retail partnering with professional manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in the USA, UK and Australia.
National Finance Manager
Finance and Banking
Previous position held - Boutique private wealth management firm based in Australia.
Interests: I love meeting new people and having new and fresh conversations with them. As I've now travelled to over 45 countries I've experienced firsthand a diverse range of cultures and experiences which has gifted me with many new perspectives relating to life. I hope that the time we spend together also enhances your experience of life so that you too can begin to experience new and fresh perspectives and improve your language skills at the same time.
Education: Various International Workshops
Entrepreneurship, Retail, Finance and Banking, Mental Health
As I've travelled around the world over the past 20 years I have attended hundreds of events and workshops on topics ranging from investing, entrepreneurs, business and personal development.
Diploma of Business
Entrepreneurship
Major in Accounting
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Italian (Conversational)
Mark RSV
Profession: Camp Mentor
Education, English Language Instruction
Worked in an Italian camps for one summer season.
Language Assistant
English Language Instruction, Education
Language Assistant in Spanish public and private schools for 4 years.
Substitute Teacher
Education
Former primary and secondary substitute teacher in the United States for 3 years.
Interests: Currently living in Spain and learning to program, reading, and cook during my free time. I love to travel and experience different cultures and most importantly food! I am now a language assistant here in Spain looking to change my career in programming. I am quite a freak to things like self-help, productivity, and absorbing as much knowledge as I can. I love an intellectual and fun conversation! :)
Education: Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology & Physical Education
Sports and Athletics, Education
I've studied human anatomy, physiology, and pedagogy in physical education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Italian (Basic)
Seth
Profession: ESL Instructor
English Language Instruction
In general I most like teaching adults, that is to say from high school aged students to grandpas and grandmas!
I have also taught in English in traditional style schools (elementary, middle and high school) with students of all ages.
Test Preparation
English Language Instruction
I regularly help students prepare for standardized English tests such as the IELTS, Cambridge Exams, TOEFL, etc.
Interests: I’m 38 and American. For the past decade I’ve been living abroad. I have spent time teaching in Bangladesh, Brazil, China and finally Italy. I currently live in Milan, Italy where I teach English professionally.
My hobbies ... too many! I really love cooking and traveling around Italy tasting new foods. I am also a professional musician and used to be a professional ballet dancer. So, I love music and culture and the arts and really love to talk about them. I compose music and play the piano and pipe organ often.
Other hobbies include reading (especially the classics and philosophy), knitting (I make socks a lot!) and gardening (at the moment I only have a tiny balcony but it has some happy plants!).
Education: ESL Certification
English Language Instruction
I have several certifications for English teaching. I have a TEFL, a TEFL-C (specialized for teaching young learners) and have also passed the Cambridge TKT.
BA in Music
Performing Arts
My main concentration was Pipe Organ performance. In addition to teaching English, I am also a professional musician!
BA in Philosophy
Education
I have a second Bachelor's degree in Philosophy ... so if you are up for it, we can have some truly heady conversations!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Fluent), French (Fluent)
TheDarioShow hostedbyDar
Profession: Tutor for America Reads and Counts
English Language Instruction
Practiced reading, writing, and communication skills with elementary aged students. Worked on math problems and other assignments in small groups
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Interests: I am originally from Hartford, Connecticut but I have since moved around much of the U.S. during my upbringing. I have lived in places like California, Ohio, Alabama and Texas to name a few. I love new experiences and trying new challenges.
Education: University of Georgia
Writing and Journalism
English B.A. with a concentration in Creative Writing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Conversational)
gradyw
Profession: Academic Director
Education
Syscoms College, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2017-2018.
Various
Education
I was a professor and administrator at the Abu Dhabi campus of the New York Institute of Technology, an American university, from 2007-2016. I taught business communication and English.
Various
English Language Instruction
My work before 2007: I taught for several universities in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, and United States. I taught high school in Egypt and Morocco. I trained operators for the Italian telephone company and sailors for the Saudi Navy.
Interests: I am an American, originally from Dallas, Texas. I have worked overseas most of my adult life. I have lived in Italy, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi, Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. My wife is Egyptian. We are both studying Spanish these days. Our adult sons live in South Korea. We are an international family.
Education: Ph.D., Linguistics
Education
I specialized in grammatical studies.
M.A., Teaching English as a Foreign Language
English Language Instruction
I studied in Cairo, Egypt.
B. S., Psychology
Education
General psychology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Italian (Fluent), Arabic (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Dylan from Texas
Profession: English Language Instructor- iEnglish Language Institute, Dubai, UAE
English Language Instruction
I teach English language at a private institute in Dubai. I help people prepare for IELTS, EMSAT and general English language.
Interests: Travel, Camping, Backpacking, Current Affairs, News, Politics, Sports, Football, Basketball, Frisbee, Trying new things in life, Meeting new people
Education: Bachelors Degree in Journalism- University of Texas
Writing and Journalism
I studied journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. I completed a sports certificate and focused on broadcast reporting.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Conversational), German (Basic)
Kipp
Profession: Tutoring
English Language Instruction
I have helped individuals better their English through informal tutoring. I put the focus primarily on listening and speaking.
Interests: I am a musician and songwriter who loves languages and culture. I have been traveling around the world ever since I was a kid. Being exposed to different worldviews and cultures really ignited a passion for languages. I am now on a journey to help others learn a new language and culture!
Education: ITA Alumni
English Language Instruction
I studied at the International TEFL academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Conversational)
Luke Scowen
Profession: English Language Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I was an English teacher living and working in Hangzhou, China. I was teaching English to primary school pupils in grades 3-5, in 2019. I focused on phonics, using conversation practice to engage students.
Interests: I enjoy culture, languages, music, travel and tourism, writing, and photography. I have much more of the world to see when places re-open after the pandemic.
Education: BA(hons) English Language and Linguistics
English Language Instruction, Writing and Journalism
I am a graduate from the University of the West of England, in Bristol. Some of the modules I studied throughout my degree were 'teaching English as a Foreign Language', 'Language and the Mind', 'Language Acquisition', and 'Analysing Culture'.
BA(hons) English Language and Media
English Language Instruction, Writing and Journalism, Visual Arts
I started higher education at the University of Brighton in 2013. I studied journalism, photography, documentary filmmaking, and the history of the English Language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Basic), French (Basic)
Jack Moraglia
Interests: I love creative writing (personal essays, fiction, poetry), hiking and camping, playing the ukulele, cooking, and reading.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Writing and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Film-TV-Digital Media from Texas Christian University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Vince Deco
Profession: Marketing Director, Life Coach, Musician
Interests: Music, History, Ecology, Food, Healthy Living, Gardening
Education: Marketing BA London, Canada
Life Coaching Training UK
TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
Jonathan
Profession: University Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes
Interests: I am a keen runner and also enjoy hiking in the mountains. I am interested in art, philosophy, healthy eating, literature and education, particularly language learning.
Education: CELTA qualified (University of Leicester, UK); BA Philosophy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Italian (Basic)
John Biancale
Profession: singer/songwriter and english phonetics teacher
Interests: I am a singer/songwriter, english phonetics teacher for singers living in italy. I loveI
gardenin and interior design.
Education: i am been teaching english privately for over 20 years and officially teach at an arts and entertainment academy in milan italy called
MAS (musics arts show) teaching young prospective singers and actors how to pronounce song lyrics and scripts in english.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Fluent)
Richard Robinson
Profession: Early Years Educator in Perth, Australia
Interests: Since finishing my Masters in Engineering I started travelling and as I always enjoyed tutoring while at university I quickly moved into teaching. This allowed me to continue to travel and meet new people and cultures while working.
In my free time I enjoy being outdoors exploring or for exercise, or watching movies and building models indoors. I enjoy reading and love reading and learning new things.
Education: Masters of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) - Imperial College London
IATQuO Certified TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming (International NLP Trainers Association)
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Australian Learning Group)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Fluent), French (Conversational), Persian (Basic)
Alex
Profession: Social Policy Designer
Interests: Music, Art, Dreams, Personal Development
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Master's in Social Policy Design
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Italian (Fluent), French (Basic)
James Hurworth
Profession: Charity work for LEAH, Mental Health Campaign, MASK Educational Art
Interests: Cooking, skiing, rugby, football, tennis, travel, golf, language, charity work, parties, weddings, photography, nutrition, health, other cultures
Education: BSc (Hons) University of Surrey, A levels, French, Geography, Economics
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Italian (Basic)
Alexander W
Interests: I love board games, hill walking, theatre, meeting new people and trying new things.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Basic)