Debra Henke
Profession: International Trade Specialist
Interests: I am retired from a career in international trade. I lived in Korea and Germany as a child and worked in Cameroon as a Peace Corps volunteer after college.
I love to travel and meet people from all over the world, and I have visited over 50 countries.
I enjoy spending time in nature and keeping fit.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and German
I completed my certification for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) with the International TEFL Academy in September 2020.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Conversational), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), Greek (Basic)
Stephanie Casey
Profession: Lab assistant and Microbiology student
Interests: I have a very keen interest in nature and the environment, and I spend a lot of time exploring wild areas of south Sweden and the UK. I am also quite sporty, and enjoy cycling, circus skills and climbing. Currently, I work in a laboratory, studying microbiology, and in my evenings I play the piano and read books from a variety of genres. Much of my summers have been spent travelling around Europe, meeting people from different cultures and visiting the monuments and sites of different cities.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Sussex, UK
Master of Biology at Lund University, Sweden
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Christine
Profession: Incoming English Teaching Assistant
Interests: I love blogging, Zumba, eating ice cream, cats, travel and France.
Education: I graduated from the University of Missouri with two majors: magazine journalism and French. I earned two minors: Digital Global Studies and Multicultural certificates.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Marissa CG (Español)
Profession: Tutor/Translator
English Language Instruction
10+ years experience teaching English in Mexico and 1 year teaching English in Madagascar.
2+ years teaching Spanish (Castilian and Latin American) in the UK. All ages, all levels, all interests both 1:1 and in small groups, in person and online.
Interests: I utterly enjoy teaching, learning and sharing everything I know about languages with others. I also enjoy photography, cooking, reading, traveling and meeting people from all over the world.
Education: Accountant
Finance and Banking
I have an accountancy degree from a reknowned university in Mexico, however I retired back in 2007.
Lic. Administración de Empresas Turísticas
Hospitality and Tourism
I have a degree in Management of Tourism Enterprises by a reknown university in Mexico, however I retired in 2019.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native), French (Conversational)
Claire Fogarty
Profession: Teaching English as a second language in a primary School in East London
Interests: I have a range of interests and am always open to try new things and learn from others! My main interests revolve around all things creative, including making and appreciating art (sculpture, painting, collage, you name it!), writing (and blogging), photography, and more. I also love to travel and learn about new cultures and experience what other countries have to offer - I have travelled to around 40 countries solo since turning 18 (even though I had never left the UK before!).
Education: MA Art History and Philosophy Joint Honours Degree from the University of St Andrews (June 2020)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Molly F S
Profession: Tutor
Interests: Hi there! Hope you're having a great day. My name is Molly, I'm 21 from Wales in the United Kingdom. My hobbies are creative writing and photography, as well as travelling! I also enjoy sports - dancing and cycling are my favourites. I'm really looking forward to helping you on your journey to learn a new language, speak to you soon! :)
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from Aberystwyth University
4 A levels grade A-C
9 GCSEs grade A*-C
150+ hours TEFL certificates
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Welsh (Conversational)
Jeanette McD
Profession: NVQ LevelChildcare and Education, having worked in a nursery and infant school for 3 years.
Interests: I am a mature lady from England who loves to travel and experience different cultures. I've visited Europe, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore and am based in Thailand. I enjoy all kinds of music, love debate on theology and follow a spiritual life based on principles and meditation.
I enjoy visiting museums and ancient buildings with an interest in Ancient Civilizations and a curiosity for the ""unexplained"".
I love gardening and nature.
Education: BEC National-Business Studies,
ONC-Social Studies,
AQA Level 2&3 Counselling,
City & Guilds Level 3 Florist.
6 Years Voluntary Police Mediator
2 years Voluntary Prison Mediator
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Rhiannon MH
Profession: Course Administrator for City Academy in London
Interests: I used to perform as a dancer in theatres, touring shows and circuses, and travelled the world meeting all sorts of incredible people!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Arts London
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Bethany Ruby Rose
Profession: I am a full time undergraduate student and English Tutor
Interests: Music, Science, Languages, History, Cuisine
Education: GCSE's,
Currently studying for my bachelors degree in English Language and Linguistics (graduation 2022)
Starting my TESOL qualification in September.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Jamie Dugg
Profession: Student
Interests: I'm a student studying education in Texas. I am a percussionist, avid reader, dog enthusiast, and traveler among other things. I am always excited to try something new!
Education: I am in my final semester at Baylor University and will graduate in December with a Bachelors's in education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Dotty D
Profession: Retired
Interests: I am a retired government worker wishing to help younger people around the world. I am interested in creating a global world where we all care and look after one another. I love children, dogs, nature, flowers, spending time with family and friends.
Education: I have a BA from UOttawa in Ottawa, Canada in Psychology, and a BA (Hons) in Sociology from Carleton University. My native language is English but I grew up in Quebec, Canada and also speak French fluently.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent)
Alice EVL
Profession: Student
Interests: I really enjoy travelling, and I have lived abroad my whole life. I love learning about new cultures and meeting new people from around the world. I love sports, particularly hockey and cross country running.
Education: I am a TEFL and TESOL certified EFL teacher.
I studied the International Baccalaureate (IB) at school.
I am currently studying anthropology at Durham University in England.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Tina Manousakis
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: Reading, Writing, Cooking, Traveling, Dancing
Education: Cambridge University, Washington DC 2016
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Pace University, New York, NY 2001
M.B.A. Financial Management / International Finance
American University, Washington, DC 1998
B.A. International Relations
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Greek (Fluent)
taynew14
Profession: English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English as a Second Language for 3 years.
Interests: I enjoy traveling and learning about new cultures. I have been to over 20 countries and most of the states in the USA. I love to read absolutely anything, but especially things related to medicine. I decorate my room with jigsaw puzzles of places that I have visited. I love music and dancing.
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Education
I earned my BS in Biology and Global Studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
Laura
Profession: Communications at British Red Cross
Interests: Travel ~ in 2019 I visited 17 countries including Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, USA, Canada and more. I love meeting new people and bring enthusiasm to everything I do.
I work for charities and non-profits in communications, so I love writing, reading and editing.
Education: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (120-hour course), TEFL Professional Development Institute. Distinction
Bachelor of Arts from Queen Mary University of London in Linguistics. 1st Class
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Frankie I
Profession: I am a recent graduate looking forward to earning my master's degree.
Interests: I love to travel and experience new cultures through food and language. I love to cook and learn new recipes, and I like to practice new languages by translating song lyrics and poems. Whenever I can get out of the city, I also love to hike and explore nature.
Education: I studied anthropology and sociology at Carleton College in Minnesota, and did fieldwork in Lima, Peru. I received my certificate to teach english as a second language through International TEFL Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Fluent)
alina sid
Profession: Currently in school!
Interests: I love to travel and meet new people. I also very much enjoy conversations with strangers, and learning about new cultures!
Education: Bachelor of Health Sciences from McMaster University in progress, High school diploma received.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Katelynn J
Profession: With Covid-19, I have moved from the brick and mortar classroom to the virtual platforms.
Interests: I love reading, writing, jogging, gardening, cooking, eating, and watching movies.
Education: BA in Marketing/PR/Advertising and MBA in Global Management & Organizational Leadership
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Úna Morris
Profession: Constituency worker for a government TD, part-time visual artist.
Interests: I am very interested in people and curious about life, so I love to travel and meet people from other countries and cultures. I like to make art, read, watch films. I live in a very beautiful and remote part of the west of Ireland, so I enjoy sea swimming and walking, hiking, looking at nature. I also like to binge watch crime and comedy. I loved to discuss art, life, philosophy, politics etc. I am politicially active on a local and national level.
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art. Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) in Contemporary Art Practices. I gained both degrees as a mature student. I teach art workshops for adults, young people and children. I am also learning Danish online.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), German (Basic), Danish (Basic)
Kaitlyn Jackson
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Hi! I'm a 29 year old flight attendant and part time teacher. I have a lovely dog named Gizmo who may end up in some of our video chats :) My favourite activities are traveling, trying new foods, spending time with family and friends, and doing things outside such as the dog park, kayaking, hiking, etc.
Education: Masters in Education from the University of Western Ontario, Bachelors of International Development and Globalization; French Immersion, from the University of Ottawa.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)