Bryce

Interests: I have a huge passion for playing musical instruments as well as learning languages and new cultures. In my free time I love to play sports and learn new things; I'm currently teaching myself how to cook (quite a late start)! I currently live in Mexico and have been for the past six months; I love it!

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

tobycotterill

Profession: Teaching Assistant, Madrid.

Interests: I love learning languages and I really enjoy teaching. My main interests are sports, but I also enjoy reading, politics, and enjoying the outdoors.

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Management from Solent University (Southampton, United Kingdom). TEFL Certified and holder of a fellowship in Higher Education.

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

Calder

Profession: Translator/Editor

Interests: I'm an avid photographer, hobbyist writer, dog person, and lover of language-learning.

Education: International Relations, University of Calgary
Certificate in Spanish, EAFIT University
Certificate in Arabic Language, Eton Institute

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Fluent), Arabic (Conversational)

Richard Brummel

Profession: I am an English tutor in the US.

Interests: I speak several languages and I enjoy getting outside the US to experience other cultures. I have friends in many countries. I have worked on environmental conservation and I was a journalist in New York City. I enjoy playing guitar. I have also been a professional cook.

Education: I was granted a bachelor of arts degree in Economics from Yale University. I later studied some biology. I have strong experience law and civil procedure. I also am a professional line-cook.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), German (Conversational)

ktb3exmth

Profession: Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

Interests: I love football. I support my hometown team, Plymouth Argyle and also Liverpool. I enjoy rock music (listening to and playing), cooking and travel. I run a weekly online quiz for friends with 50 to 60 people joining in! I've also been on two TV game shows - and won nothing!

Education: MA from Cambridge University in French & Spanish; Certificate of Education and CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults).

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

hosseinellahi9

Profession: Professional football/soccer player

Interests: Reading, Chess, traveling, sports, learning languages, studying foreign cultures, history, community service

Education: Advanced High School Diploma
Associates Degree

Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Persian (Native), French (Fluent), German (Basic)

Davin Haslam

Profession: Full-Time Student

Interests: My name is Davin Haslam. I write music, playing piano and and little bit of guitar.
I am 21 years old, and enjoy hiking and skiing. I have an interest in starting my own business, and helping others succeed in life.

Education: Undergraduate in Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship at Ensign College.

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

Joel

Profession: Translator, trainer and language instructor.

Interests: I enjoy learning languages, playing sports, reading, going to the theatre, and travelling. I currently speak English and French fluently, and I have been studying Spanish for several years.

Education: TESOL Certificate; Bachelor of Arts in Translation; Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education

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

Tidiahn

Interests: Like most students my age, I love LOVE travelling, seeing new things and exploring new cultures. Anything different to what I'm used to is new and exciting!
I enjoy rock climbing as sport, especially the new people you can meet, and i do read a lot too.
I listen to far too much music, a massive range of genres (honestly, i love anything from metal to rap, from Tek to classic and from Jazz to RnB)!
I also enjoy playing video games (but im really not very good at them)

Education: Digital Marketing and Management (Masters)
Entrepreneurship, Internet, Technology
I was able to learn french and build a start-up (with a few friends!) thanks to the five years i spent studying for a masters in Paris.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent)

andrewhopkins150

Profession: English Teacher

Interests: I love music and am currently the singer and lead guitarist in a band. I also love to travel, having lived in UK, Australia, Belgium and Spain.

I studied history at University so enjoy learning about the history of different countries and cultures.

Education: BA Hons. degree in History from University of Leicester

CELTA teaching qualification

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

Jonah

Profession: English Tutor, Student

Interests: I like cooking, food, reading, television shows, hiking, swimming, running, and travel!

Education: Cambridge CELTA English Certification
Bachelors of Science in Biology from Portland State University

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

Brandon B

Profession: Marketing specialist

Interests: I love traveling to other countries, history, and dogs (and cats too!). I'm fascinated by languages and I'm lucky to have many friends that share their cultures with me. I'm also a big Beatles fan and co-creator of an "Are You Being Served?" podcast.

My partner is originally from Brazil so I'm learning Portuguese and I know a little Spanish and French too. Muito obrigado, gracias and merci!

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science.

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

Alex Hersler

Profession: Media Professional

Interests: Hiking, reading, chess, strategy games, surfing (I'm just starting out), cooking

Education: Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University with honors. Major in Theatre, minor in Philosophy.

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

Ishaq

Profession: Student

Interests: I'm very passionate about Computer Science, I love to code in my free time and am currently working on some Artificial Intelligence projects, feel free to ask me about them! In my spare time I like to play badminton, read and explore new places in the UK.

Education: Computer Science (BSc) at the University of Nottingham - predicted first class degree (final year).

A level grades: Computer Science (A*), Economics (A), Maths (A).

GCSE grades: English Literature (A*), English Language (A), Maths (A), Other Subjects: 7 A*'s and 3 A's

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

Tom Hartley

Profession: Retail

Interests: I am passionate about sport, food, the arts and culture, and sustainability. I enjoy all sport, however particularly running and cycling. I am interested in the arts, such as dance, film, and photography. Finally, I have a love for travelling and learning about different cultures. This allows me to explore my passion for food and meet people from all over the world. I traveled to South-East Asia, Japan, New Zealand, and spent a year living in the USA. I hope to teach English abroad.

Education: Masters of Arts in Psychology from the University of Glasgow, with a year abroad at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
120 hour TEFL qualification.

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

Devin Brooks1

Profession: New Zealand Registered Clinical Music Therapist

Interests: Hello! It is a great pleasure to connect with people through english. My name is Devin and I am a native english speaker from New Zealand.

I love languages and speak fluent french and currently learning spanish. I enjoy meeting people from all diverse backgrounds and cultures. Travel is a big interest of mine as well as being creative through art and music. I am smiley, friendly and enjoy creating a warm positive energy with my students so that they feel confident and comfortable.

Education: Bachelor of Music (BMus) from University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand - 2015
Master of Music Therapy (MMusTher) from Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand - 2018
New Zealand Registered Music Therapist (NZRMTh) Clinical Certification and Registration - 2018 to Present.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)

Colin Higgins1981

Profession: St. Dominic
Teaching
I helped with speaking and listening to the English language.

TUP
Teaching
Developed critical reading and writing classes

EIS
Teaching
World Literature and Research Writing

Interests: Architecture, Traveling, Cycling, Photography, Camping, Outdoors, Current Events, Philosophy, Art, Literature, News

Education: Woodbury University
Building and Architecture
Bachelors of Architecture

Boston University
Building and Architecture
Master of Science in Management

FEUR
English Language Instruction
Diploma in Teaching Certificate

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

Juanes Marin

Profession: Canadian Military

Interests: Canadian Military, serving for 5 years and counting.
fitness, travel, family, soccer, hockey, technology, business, commerce.

Education: Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics

Army Communications & Information Systems Specialist
Line Systems Technologist

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

keithdharris

Profession: I used to be President International for an Energy Drinks company in Thailand

Interests: I live in Bangkok,Thailand and love to visit Temples . I enjoy Scuba Diving and walking the dog!

Education: I have a BA Honours History degree from the University of London and a TESOL certification from the Asian College of Teachers.

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

Philip John Withers

Profession: Account Manager
Advertising, Marketing
• Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth transition throughout the customer journey from the
query, to purchase and then the arrival of the product
• Business development through client research and then phone/ email sales promotion strategy

Interests: Reading, playing badminton, exercising and learning new things about the world.

Education: MA Advertising and Marketing
Advertising
I am currently studying for a masters degree in Advertising and Marketing at the University of Leeds, UK.

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