Joel

Profession: Head Gardener with a Local Government department.

Interests: I love engaging with people with different customs and backgrounds than my own. My biggest hobby is travelling and sampling other cultures and chatting with other people. History and Geography are also fascinating. I also am interested in Garden design and plant life.
I watch all kinds of Motorsport but my biggest passion is Motorbike racing, especially road racing.

Education: I am a fully qualified Gardener and Green space manager. I'm trained to a level 3 Diploma in Garden design and Management.
I also am a qualified Tefl (Teach English as a Foreign Language) instructor.
I do a lot of volunteer teaching work which requires a lot of public speaking to a group of up to 60 people on a variety of subjects.

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

Andrew Fry

Profession: University International Office Employee (Student Recruitment/Study Abroad Ambassador)

Interests: I have multiple interests and hobbies and I love to try new things. I really love traveling all over the world and try to visit one new country each year if I can. I am especially interested in politics, history and culture from all over the world. I am very passionate about Kendo, which is a Japanese martial art I have been practicing for four years. I have practiced Kendo in Kawakami, Akita and Tokyo which was an incredible experience.

Education: First Class Bachelors Degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Aberdeen.
Higher National Certificate in Business from the Dundee and Angus College.
I am currently completing a level 5 180hrs online TEFL qualification.

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

Mazen Ab

Profession: ELA Teacher

Interests: Acting, comedy, gaming, tech, current affairs, culture, and food!

Education: Bachelor of Arts from the American University of Beirut

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

David Erhun

Profession: Head of International Business Development

Interests: I'm interested in art, music and current affairs and I love the outdoors! I really enjoy meeting new people and traveling for both work and pleasure. If you see me at breakfast I always have a newspaper in my hands! I'm always curious about what's happening around the world.

At my job I'm responsible for negotiating new partnerships with businesses across Asia, Europe and the Middle East and for recruiting high potential young creatives and technology enthusiasts.

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Trilingual Interpreting and Translation (French/Spanish) from the University of Grenoble-Alpes; Master's degree in International Development, Public Policy and Economics from the University of Amsterdam;

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

Seán O'Keeffe

Interests: I like to play the piano and sing. I love music from all over the world, but I especially enjoy musicals! I also occasionally play video-games.
I love learning about peoples views on the world and keep myself well versed on current events.
I enjoy reading novels (fictional and non-fictional) plays and comic.I have a passion for history! I also enjoy cooking.
I thoroughly enjoy exercising.
Enjoy travelling.

Education: UCD
Law
I studied a variety of legal topics as well as several historical periods. It allowed me to develop a variety of soft skills such as effective written and verbal communication, organisation and time management and crticial thinking

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

Theo BC

Profession: Musician/musician in training.

Interests: I am a music student currently studying in London. I play the cello and piano and my interests include: music of all types, especially jazz and classical, singing, reading, comedy, politics, chilling with friends, discovering random things and philosophy.

Education: Studying for Bachelor of Arts at Royal Academy of Music, London. Attended South Devon Steiner (Waldorf) School, Exeter School and Wells Cathedral School.

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

Daniel

Profession: Extensive experience in public policy and the environment
Environment, Government
I have a public policy background as well as worked on the environment and climate change. I have also taught and lectured at the College level and worked with students from around the globe.

Interests: I

Education: BS Social Science and Political Economics
Government
Undergraduate Education was in social science and political economics, French, and Education for teaching.

Masters of Arts
Government, Environment
Social Science/Political Economics Liberal Studies

Forest Ecology and Economics
Environment
I studied Forestry, economics, and energy to aid in my work throughout my career in natural resources.

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

Anthony JS

Profession: I have previously worked in an administrative capacity for two Australian government departments, a legal practice and a large pharmacy.

Interests: I've been lucky to travel to a number of different countries around the world, so I love immersing myself in new cultures and ways of life. I greatly enjoy taking photographs and was thrilled to win the top prize in a prestigious photography competition in Australia in 2014. I love films (especially older ones). I listen regularly to all sorts of music, including classical, electronic and jazz.

Education: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Political Science); Graduate Certificate in Media & Communications; and TESOL 120-hour certificate

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

Àlex Young

Profession: English, German and French teacher in a language school. In-company English teacher.

Interests: Art, literature, history, sports.

Education: International Baccalaureate and A-level, England, Honours Degree University of Saint Andrews, Scotland, MA University of the Arts, London. TESOL Trinity College, London. PGCE to teach English (qualified teacher status) University of Barcelona.

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

Philip Taylor

Profession: Photographer

Interests: I am deeply passionate about language and communication. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures as well as teaching people about the British culture. I have lived in four countries: Spain, France, Germany and the UK – where I currently live. Last year, I participated in the Erasmus program where I studied European Politics in Strasbourg. I am also a semi-professional photographer!

Education: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (First Class) in Combined Languages (French, Spanish & German) from the University of Hull; Btec Level 3 in outdoor/adventure sports from Buxton College; High school diploma from Spain.

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

Ben Noonan1

Profession: Post Primary Teacher

Interests: I am interested in sports, music, cooking, culture and history. I am a keen traveller and have been to over 35 countries around the world including Europe, South/Central America, Asia and North America. I am friendly and patient with a good sense of humour so please contact me if you want to chat and enjoy some laughs together.

Education: Certified TEFL Teacher
Masters (level 9) in education from University College Cork
BA in History and Geography from University College Cork

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

Sam F Z

Profession: French Language Tutor

Interests: French language and culture, Sci-fi and fantasy, British television, baking bread and brownies, discussing art, tv shows, books, etc.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies from the College of William and Mary (Virginia);

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate 120 hours;

Study abroad French language immersion in Montpellier, France Fall 2018; Study Abroad French language immersion in Strasbourg, France, Spring 2019.

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

Andrew Kapczár

Profession: Student at Florida State University

Interests: I'm interested in music, cooking, and traveling. I sing, play piano, and enjoy learning about/experiencing new things and meeting new people!

Education: I'm currently earning a Bachelor of Music in Classical Vocal Performance, along with a minor in Spanish language.

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

Andrew Wright3

Profession: Teacher

Interests: I love travel, sports, cooking and film. I have lived in many different countries, and I speak 3 languages (English, French, Spanish). I enjoy starting my day with coffee and something sweet. I exercise regulary, but I still like to go out for dinner and drinks with friends.

Education: I have a Bachelors Degree (General Arts and Science) from George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. On top of my degree I have a CELTA Certificate.

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

Simon Jonathan

Interests: Politics, health, policy development, diversity and inclusion, governance, international development, travel, literature.

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

Johnny Mich

Profession: Student, English Tutor

Interests: I am a university commerce student who loves entering business and public speaking competitions. I love camping and the outdoors, and have been involved with Scouts. I am an avid sports fan, especially American Football. I also love talking about politics and current events.

Education: Second Year Honors Business Student, Minor in History; 120 Hour TESOL Certificate.

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

Robert Holmes

Profession: Student

Interests: Foreign languages are my passion, I thoroughly enjoyed exploring Spanish and French during my degree. I am also keenly interested in politics, music and current affairs.

Education: I have completed an advanced 120 hour TEFL Full circle Course. I have also recently completed a degree in Spanish, French and International Business

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

rod kemp

Profession: Training as a Phlebotomist

Interests: I have many hobbies including History , reading, sports (not football), cooking, languages, Countryside, real food not from supermarkets, meeting people.

Education: I have a Celta Certificate, I have a Batchelor of Science Degree, I am a trained Phlebotomist, I am St John's Ambulance trained in first aid, I am a qualified tour guide for England, I have 3 A' Levels and 11 O'Levels.

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

James Coveyduck

Profession: Business Coach

Interests: Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Business Consultant, Fluent French, Love Classical Music, Cricket and Football

Education: Bachelor of Music - Guildhall School of Music & Drama London

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

Danny Macp

Profession: I also work as a translator

Interests: I am a 28-year-old from Scotland.

I speak fluent French, German and Spanish so I know what it takes to learn a language! I have lived in Austria, France and Spain, where I worked as an English teacher.

I love finding out about other cultures and meeting people from all over the world.

My favourite hobbies are sports, cooking and reading.

Education: A masters degree in French and German

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