Rita

Profession: Online English Teacher and Tutor

Interests: I love to travel, read, watch movies and series, draw and paint, exercise, healthy living, learn about new cultures and ways of life!!

Education: TEFL certified.
Graduate of the Center of Natural Wellness.
Prospective student

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic), Spanish (Basic)

Ashley NC

Profession: Underwater Photographer and Scuba Instructor

Interests: I love any and all outdoor activities. I am a passionate underwater photographer and have experience working as a professional diver for a number of years. Other than scuba diving, all water activities are favorites on my list. I also enjoy hiking and camping. I believe music is essential to life and is a useful tool in bringing people together from all different backgrounds.

Education: University of Massachusetts, Oenology

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational)

Maggie K M

Profession: English Teacher

Interests: I love to travel, learn languages, and get to know people from different cultures! I'm very interested in learning about my students' cultures and experiences. I also love to cook, bicycle, and go for hikes!

Education: I have a Bachelor's degree in Global Studies and Italian Studies from the University of Vermont. During my undergraduate degree, I studied abroad in Italy and Mexico. I fell in love with traveling and learning other languages. I have a Master's degree in International Education from SIT Graduate Institute. For my graduate studies, I worked in an English language academy in Nicaragua teaching ESL.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Basic)

Teacher Laney ( USA)

Interests: I am interested in different languages and cultures ! I love to travel ! I have been teaching English for 6 years to a variety of different age groups and nationalities.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic)

Rebecca Huxley

Profession: Tutor
Education, English Language Instruction, Research
I currently work full-time at an international college where I lecture research methodology (mostly to Chinese students) to foundation and pre-master's students looking to gain entry into Glasgow University.

Interests: Language, linguistics, culture, ancient civilizations, fictional languages and writing scripts, watching, writing and reading science fiction and fantasy.

Education: PhD Applied Linguistics (discontinued)
Education
I was doing a PhD in applied linguistics for 1.5 years before switching careers to teaching. I am passionate about language, linguistics, research and teaching.

MA Bilingualism (Applied Linguistics)
Education
I completed a Master's with merit (just a few percent from a distinction) in bilingualism - essentially applied linguistics.

BA Hons Linguistics with Honours
Education
I completed an undergraduate degree with honours in linguistics and am a two-time scholarship winner.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Italian (Basic)

Shelby N

Profession: High School English Teacher

Interests: I have lived abroad in Asia, South America, and now in Europe. I love traveling and learning about new places. In my free time, I am learning Italian. I am studying a Master in International Management in Spain. My favorite business topics are Marketing and cultural diversity in the workplace. I love the TV show Friends. My favorite characters are Chandler and Phoebe. :)

Education: BA in Journalism: Advertising & Public Relations from the University of Arkansas; TEFL Certification from The Language House in Prague, Czech Republic

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Italian (Basic)

Naomi M

Profession: Teacher (Primary Education and Secondary EFL)

Interests: I love learning languages and am currently learning Spanish. I am interested in keeping fit in many different ways, trail running, tennis, obstacle racing and hiking, and I used to do Ju Jitsu for many years too. I like reading books, spending time with my friends and cooking. I love learning recipes from around the world!

Education: I have a PGCE in Primary Education from Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK, and a BA Joint Honours in Italian with History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Leeds. I also studied at Parma University in Italy for an Erasmus year as part of my degree and I have a TEFL qualification too.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Conversational), German (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)

Hayley H

Interests: My name is Hayley and I am a CELTA certified teacher. I also have a BA degree in Education. I am passionate about teaching English and learning about different languages and cultures. I have worked as an au pair in Ireland and Spain. I understand the difficulties of learning a new language because I am also learning Spanish, French and Italian.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, travelling, learning languages, watching netflix, zumba, pilates, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.

Education: BA (Hons) in Education Studies
Education
1st class degree in Education studies.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic), Italian (Basic)

Lina B

Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
OPEN ENGLISH

Interests: Hiking, observing nature, cooking

Education: TEFL Certification
English Language Instruction
TEFL issued by ICOES

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Italian (Basic), German (Basic)

Natalia Co

Profession: Sociologist, Public Health Educator, Certified Parent Educator, Case manager/social worker

Interests: I enjoy dancing, nature photography, running and taking walks, playing the Kalimba, gardening, pressing flowers for cardmaking, learning cultural behaviors, and general language exchange. Teach me something in your language!

Education: Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Family Studies

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Hindi (Basic), Italian (Basic), German (Basic)

Caroline J

Profession: Online English teacher (full time)

Interests: Travel, learning languages, Fitness, Dance

Education: Diploma in Business Admin, CELTA English language teaching Certificate

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Fluent), French (Basic)

Meg

Profession: ESL Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I have worked in English teacher for 6 years now (in 2023) for a variety of companies online and in person. I specialize in adults of an intermediate to advanced level (B1-C1).

Restaurant Server
Hospitality and Tourism, Customer Support
I worked in the restaurant industry for many years when I was younger, which gave me great customer service and people skills. I love to brighten people's day.

Health & Travel Copywriter
Writing and Journalism
I work in copywriting, writing articles and marketing content in the health and travel niche.

Interests: I love traveling and learning about new cultures and languages. I grew up outside of San Francisco, CA, USA. I had the opportunity to live in Barcelona for 2 years working as an English teacher. In 2021, I relocated to Bali, Indonesia.
In my free time, I enjoy doing yoga, salsa dancing, and reading. I also teach breathwork and help people heal their childhood trauma to pursue healthier relationships.

Education: Bachelor's Degree (Honors) in International Studies
Government, Non-profit, Writing and Journalism
I hold a B.A. in International Studies with a focus on Politics from the Open University in the United Kingdom.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Indonesian (Basic), Italian (Basic)

Michelle E

Profession: Crew coordinator and HR specialist

Interests: Video games, movies, animals, art, history, food.

Education: University of Washington

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic), Spanish (Basic)

Marissa P

Profession: Student

Interests: Food, Health, Nature, Traveling, Learning

Education: B.S. Psychology/Neuroscience

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Basic), Italian (Basic)

Kae S

Profession: ESL Teacher

Interests: International travel, Personal Growth Health and Nutrition, The Arts; Dance, Theater, Painting, Jewelry Design, Fashion Museums, Business growth, paralegal, real estate, history (AP History high school) I have judged National Shakespeare Competitions for high school students.

Education: BA Sarah Lawrence College
CELTA University of Cambridge, International House, Rome, Italy

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic), French (Basic)

James

Profession: Associate Tutor
Education
I worked as a tutor for undergraduate and postgraduate students for six years at the University of East Anglia, focussing on a range of topics, from how ice melts, to evacuation scenarios for volcanic eruptions.

Interests: Hello! The main thing about me is that I research volcanoes and their impact on landscapes and society. I'm also a musician and songwriter in my spare time, as well as an amateur wood worker and food grower/gardener! I love to be outdoors, being at the beach or up a hill :)

Education: PhD Environmental Sciences
Education
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

MSc Geophysical Hazards
Education
University College London

MA Geography
Education
University of Cambridge

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Icelandic (Basic), French (Conversational)

John Rok

Profession: Restaurant Manager.

Interests: Writing, Playing Guitar, Movies, Food and Wine.

Education: Bachelor in Hospitality Management from Dublin Institute of Technology. Leaving Certificate 1997, excelling in English, Music and Geography.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Icelandic (Fluent), Irish (Fluent)

Joshua Contreras

Profession: I'm a Senior Graphic Designer

Interests: I am a long distance runner, typically about 5-8 miles per day. I am also an amateur tennis player, not that great at it but I love it. I'm a huge fan of contemporary European or Korean pop music and indie/folk. I am happy to say that I was born in beautiful LA and even went to college there for a bit, lived in Texas for the majority of my life and lived in NYC for the past six years. My favorite favorite activity is to travel and hike, my favorite countries I've been to are Russia and Iceland.

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design and Digital Media. Certification in Motion Graphics from FIT.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Icelandic (Basic)

Eva Thors

Profession: Manager at Isafold Restaurant in Centerhotels

Interests: Some of my favorite things to do are to take pictures, hike, and run! I enjoy listening to educational podcasts in my free time. To learn something new each day is something everyone should engrave in their routine.

Education: Associate's in Psychology
Bachelors in Psychology and minor in Business- consumer behavior

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Icelandic (Fluent)

Rita IELTS

Profession: Teacher with Education First

Interests: I am an English teacher, as well as an entrepreneur. I help my students ace the IELTS & TOEFL tests--opening them up to a world of opportunity. Simply put, we practice until it is second nature.

I also, love teaching KIDS, helping them pick up the language, fast & early.


1. Recommended Book: Fluent in 3 Months (Amazon)
2. Recommended Videos: Learn English With TV Series (YouTube), English with Bob the Canadian
3. Recommended Article: The Fastest Way to Learn a New Language in 8 Simple Steps

Education: I have a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Masters in Global Marketing Communication and Advertising. I'd love to help you improve your confidence, fluency, and fluidity when it comes to speaking the English language.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Igbo (Fluent)