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Hi there, I’m Ryan and I have been living in Australia for seven years. I grew up in New Zealand where I gained a Master of Science degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Canterbury. I have assisted many students with their English in a variety of areas ranging from IELTS exam preparation to academic thesis writing. I have a passionate interest in Taiwanese culture, history and of course the amazing food!
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Hello, my name is Joseph. I’m from Quebec, Canada and have been teaching English in Taiwan for 17 years with six years online. I live in Nangang now and have lived in Mudza and Taichung, Taiwan. I am now a citizen of Taiwan. I’ve taught English at every level of the Taiwanese school system. My BA is from WLU in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and hold a TEASOL certificate. I also teach cooking to restaurant chefs in Taipei city and love to invent new fusion dishes. In my time living here I have travelled to about almost every country in Asia.
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My name is Andrew and I currently live in Northeast Ohio with my wife and daughter, though I spent most of my life in Oregon. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Arts at Southern Oregon University and am currently earning a Master’s degree in Education at the University of Akron in Ohio. I have taught or assisted in ESL classrooms since 2006. My hobbies include music, art, and cooking.
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Hello, my name is Spencer. I am originally from southern California but I am currently studying Mandarin Chinese in Taipei. I have a bachelor's degree in American history and political science from the University of San Francisco as well as a TEFL certificate. For five years I taught, tutored and mentored students who were new immigrants to the U.S from all over the world. My students had all levels of English proficiency and it was a joy to see their skills improve over time. In my free time, I love to play basketball and watch the NBA.
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My name is Brent from the UK.I have been teaching ESL for 25 years to students in Asia ,mostly University or adults. I have spent time in Taiwan and in South Korea, I now live in Cebu in The Philippines. I hold a Ph.d in English.I have traveled to over 60 countries and taught English on my travels to all kinds of students.
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Hello, my name’s Kayte. (Pronounced ‘Kate’.) I’m from England and have been a teacher for 18 years. I have a PGCE in English/TESOL and a TEFL qualification. I’ve worked in English secondary schools, private tuition centres and language schools. I’m also a published feature writer and love language, especially helping my learners understand “real-life” usage, so they can sound as natural as possible in English conversation. I currently live in Bulgaria, Europe.
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Hi, my name is Brad and I’m from North Carolina, currently living in Mexico. I grew up in the United States but have lived extensively in South America and Europe. I have a bachelor degree from N.C. State University in Biological Science & Computer Science. I have been teaching English as a second language for almost eight years, working with all ages in conversation, language grammar, business and TOEFL exam preparation. I enjoy travel, walking in nature, animals and most of all, playing the guitar and making music.
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Hello ,my name is Dina and I currently live and teach in Italy. I grew up in London, England and have a Bachelors degree in Management and Masters in HR, from the University of London. I also have a strong background in Business , working with multinationals and in Consulting, across many international markets. I am a certified as a TEFL teacher, and have been teaching English as a Second Language to students across all levels, specialising mainly in Conversational, and Business English (medical, legal, journalism, commerce, business etc). I also work with clients for Cambridge exam preparation. My hobbies are travelling, snorkelling, film and art.
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Hello, my name is Carl. I was born and raised in California. I have been teaching English for 12 years. Have a bachelor degree in Humanities from San Francisco, California, and I am a certified English teacher. I have a lot of materials that I collected and developed, to assist you in learning. Before being an English Teacher, I worked in several other careers: airplane manufacturing, building construction, software development, journalism, and book publishing. I worked with executives and with university professors. So I know a lot of advanced English terminology. My approach to teaching is organic, yet structured. I like to tell stories. I have traveled a lot. I can tell stories about different cultures and funny things that have happened to me in my long life! We can also use songs and music if you like, to learn English lyrics. I will keep track of what you have studied, and schedule reviews of materials so that you keep them fresh in your mind. This is very important to successful learning, and only the most experienced teachers know the right amount of review for their students.
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Hi,my name is Robert and I currently live in Florida with my dog, but grew up in New York. I have a bachelor's degree from City University of Seattle. I have been teaching English as a Second Language for over fifteen years specializing in conversational, business and legal English in addition to TOEFL, TEFL/TESOL and IELTS exam preparation. My hobbies include traveling and technology.
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Hello!! I am Aiden. I am a Native British English Teacher who has been involved In Teaching English to non-natives for 10+ years. I am a Bachelor of Science Degree Holder in Computer Science/Business Management. I also hold a TEFL certification. My lessons are planned according to students needs. I promote creativity in my class to make the lessons fun and productive. My clients have included Doctors, Teachers, Government workers, young and mature professionals. I teach English because I like being involved In the process of Language Learning. I know how to make students feel at ease. I would say that my strong point is I know how to increase the confidence in students. I have taught and able to teach General English, English Speaking, Business English, IELTS and Preparation, CV and Job Interview Preparation, Graduate School Interview Preparation. TOEFL,TOEIC and CAE (Cambrige Academic Preparation) I hope to teach you very soon!!
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Hello! My name is Brian. I’ve been an English teacher for 18 years. I grew up in Milwaukie, Oregon, USA. Now, I live in Bali, Indonesia where the sun is always shining. I have a Master’s degree in Instructional Design for Online Learning and an MBA from a US university. I love teaching English online because I get to meet and learn about people from all over the world. It’s fun to get to know about other cultures and ways of living. Of course, I also love it when I can see my students work hard and improve their English. I get a lot of satisfaction watching my students grow as English speakers.
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Hi, my name is Shellina. I was born and grew up in the U.K. I studied Mandarin Chinese at Nottingham University and my husband and I have enjoyed travelling to various parts of East Asia including China, Japan and Taiwan. The UK is a very multicultural country and I have several years experience teaching non-native English speakers. For the last two years I have been giving private tuition in English as a second language. I specialise in teaching conversational English to native Mandarin speakers and have helped students with IELTS exam preparation. I am TEFL qualified. My hobbies are sewing, painting, reading and hiking.
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Hello! My name is Dara. I live in California with my husband and daughter. I have a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, and a master’s degree in education. Currently, I am an academic editor and ESL teacher. I spend my free time with my family and my dog. My hobbies are cooking and loom knitting, and I love listening to music from the 1950s and 1960s.
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Hello! My name is Edson, and I live in Macon, GA – USA. I was born in Queens, New York, and had the opportunity to live in several states within the United States as well as overseas. My credentials are as follow: Master of Health Administration – Louisiana State University (Anticipated Graduation Date – 12/18) BS Health Services Administration - Middle Georgia State University Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate – Mercer University TEFL Certificate – International TEFL Organization I have been teaching English as a second language to professionals for over 11 years and am specialized in conversation, pronunciation, business terminology, grammar, and fluency. My hobbies include music production, soccer, and political science (American Government).
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I was born in London, England, where I grew up and received my early education. I graduated as an electronic engineer at Birmingham University in 1966, after which I worked for several decades as a planning and project engineer in international mobile telephone infrastructure. During the last ten years I have tutored and mentored individuals in English language, usually for a specific, practicable purpose; job interviews, business meetings and presentations, university acceptance, etc., and I will be very happy to help you reach your goals.
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Hello! I'm Rebecca and I'm an American currently studying Mandarin Chinese in Taipei. I worked in the Los Angeles area for as a visual designer and am currently teaching English classes in Taipei. I have my bachelor's of science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Advertising with a concentration in Graphic Design. In my free time I enjoy film photography, exploring nature and making comics.
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Hi, my name is Annette and I live in Iowa with my husband. I am a British native and grew up in the UK. I have the Trinity DipTESOL and a batchelors degree in Spanish with Art and Design History. Since 1998 I have been teaching English as a Second Language in Europe and the USA, specializing in conversational and business English as well as the Cambridge First Certificate and IELTS exam preparation. My hobbies are gardening and furniture renovation.
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Hello, my name is Emma and I currently live in Montreal, Canada. I am born and raised in southern California and graduated from university with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a TESOL certificate. I spent one year living and teaching English in Taiwan and have experiences teaching conversational English in other countries such as Thailand, China, and Lithuania. I love traveling, meeting new people, eating good food, and making music.
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Hello! I am Kathryn but most call me Kate. I live in Iowa with my teenage daughter but have had the chance to live in many US cities, even Honolulu. I am also a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room and am currently attending Duke University to become a paralegal, or assistant attorney. I have been teaching English as a Second Language for six years and am specialized in business, legal and medical terms and discussions. I have also helped many successful students with their TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS exam preparation. In our time together, my daughter and I love to try baking (not burning!) new recipes and taking weekend train trips into Chicago to tour the free museums and libraries.
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Hi my name is Nicole and I am from New York City and currently live and work in Italy. I have a degree in Communications. I work as an art mediator in a contemporary art museum teaching English to young adults through art. I have been doing one-to- one english lessons and conversation for 8 years. My interests include art, culture, travel, literature, philosophy, and am always eager to learn about others.
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Hi, My name is John and I am from the US. I currently live in Hua Hin, Thailand. I spent most of my life in Colorado in the United States. I graduated from Colorado College and spent 25 years working in the financial industry for Wall Street firms. I have been teaching English as a second Language for 12 years specializing in conversational and business English as well as TOEFL,TOEIC and IELTS exam preparation. My hobbies are sports and reading.
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I am a native English speaker, graduate, and UK citizen with a post-graduate diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I am originally from Birmingham, England. I have a BA(hons) degree in Media Production fron the Universoty of Lincolnshire & Humberside in England and a TEFLA Teaching Certificate from Tti College in London. As I have spent several years living in Spain, my command of the language is of near native to native speaker level. I also took a TEFLA certificate course in teaching English as a foreign language thirteen years ago and have since taught youngsters from 6 -12 years of age as part of my 25 hour weekly timetable, the remainder of the classes being with teenagers and adults. I am currently teaching General and Business English to adults, children and companies both face to face and via Skype, virtual classroom and telephone.
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Hello! My name is Sarah and I'm an American. I currently live in Rome, Italy! I grew up in a small town in Connecticut until I decided to pursue a BA in archaeology in Rome where I was fortunate to excavate parts of the Coliseum. I have been teaching English for 6 years specializing in conversational English. I love to travel, be outdoors, excavate and animals! Thanks.
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Hello, my name is Bernadette (Berny for short). I was born and raised in Colorado in the USA. I have a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts and a Masters Degree in English from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, as well as a CELTA. Since 2002 I have worked with English language learners all over the world, both face-to-face and via telephone. I love travel and learning about other cultures; I have lived outside my home country in Canada, Mexico, Spain, France, and Indonesia. I think we can make the world a better place by improving communication. I hope to speak with you soon!
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HI, my name is Craig and I am from the UK but currently live in Bangkok, Thailand with my wife but grew up most of my life in Scotland and France. I have a bachelor's degree from Glasgow Caledonian University and a CELTA from the University of Cambridge, England. I have been teaching English as a Second Language for over twenty years specializing in conversational, business and English for travel and tourism to TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS exam preparation. My hobbies are traveling and sports (golf and long distance running).
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Hi, my name is Debby. I live in Chicago but for several years I also lived in southwest Florida. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University majoring in English. My master’s degree is also from Eastern Illinois University with a major in instructional media. I am a retired English teacher (having taught 5 to 6 classes of English per day) and I am also a realtor. I love Chicago sports and I enjoy traveling and country music as well as spending time with my family.
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Hi I´m Eric from Essex in England but I currently live in Tenerife. I´m an experienced EFL teacher and have many satisfied students. I will improve all areas of your English and concentrate on where you need to develop, I´ll also give you stimulating student centred classes, where I can help you increase your fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation levels.
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I am from California, where I received degrees in Communications and Art/Art Education as well as a teaching Credential in Art Education. I then traveled to Prague, Czech Republic to attend a TEFL course and received my TEFL Certificate. I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language for the past 5 years in the Czech Republic and specialize in conversation, teaching young learners, and Cambridge English Test Preparation. I enjoy doing all types of art, movies, reading, and traveling and hiking in new places.
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I am Bill Dan and I currently live with my wife, three dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs in Kunming China. I went to Georgetown College in Kentucky, San Antonio Community College in Texas and finally to Gordon University in Florida. I studied fine art and commercial art as well as literature and philosophy. Lived most of my life in Texas and Seattle and came to China in 2004 to try my hand at teaching ESL here and wound up never leaving. My hobbies are cartooning, recording my own music, blogging about cult movies and trying to teach myself the Chinese language.
Hi there, I’m Ryan and I have been living in Australia for seven years. I grew up in New Zealand where I gained a Master of Science degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Canterbury. I have assisted many students with their English in a variety of areas ranging from IELTS exam preparation to academic thesis writing. I have a passionate interest in Taiwanese culture, history and of course the amazing food!by Ryan C
Hello, my name is Joseph. I’m from Quebec, Canada and have been teaching English in Taiwan for 17 years with six years online. I live in Nangang now and have lived in Mudza and Taichung, Taiwan. I am now a citizen of Taiwan. I’ve taught English at every level of the Taiwanese school system. My BA is from WLU in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and hold a TEASOL certificate. I also teach cooking to restaurant chefs in Taipei city and love to invent new fusion dishes. In my time living here I have travelled to about almost every country in Asia.by Joseph
My name is Andrew and I currently live in Northeast Ohio with my wife and daughter, though I spent most of my life in Oregon. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Arts at Southern Oregon University and am currently earning a Master’s degree in Education at the University of Akron in Ohio. I have taught or assisted in ESL classrooms since 2006. My hobbies include music, art, and cooking.by Andrew
Hello, my name is Spencer. I am originally from southern California but I am currently studying Mandarin Chinese in Taipei. I have a bachelor's degree in American history and political science from the University of San Francisco as well as a TEFL certificate. For five years I taught, tutored and mentored students who were new immigrants to the U.S from all over the world. My students had all levels of English proficiency and it was a joy to see their skills improve over time. In my free time, I love to play basketball and watch the NBA.by Spencer
My name is Brent from the UK.I have been teaching ESL for 25 years to students in Asia ,mostly University or adults. I have spent time in Taiwan and in South Korea, I now live in Cebu in The Philippines. I hold a Ph.d in English.I have traveled to over 60 countries and taught English on my travels to all kinds of students.by Brent
Hello, my name’s Kayte. (Pronounced ‘Kate’.) I’m from England and have been a teacher for 18 years. I have a PGCE in English/TESOL and a TEFL qualification. I’ve worked in English secondary schools, private tuition centres and language schools. I’m also a published feature writer and love language, especially helping my learners understand “real-life” usage, so they can sound as natural as possible in English conversation. I currently live in Bulgaria, Europe.by Kayte
Hi, my name is Brad and I’m from North Carolina, currently living in Mexico. I grew up in the United States but have lived extensively in South America and Europe. I have a bachelor degree from N.C. State University in Biological Science & Computer Science. I have been teaching English as a second language for almost eight years, working with all ages in conversation, language grammar, business and TOEFL exam preparation. I enjoy travel, walking in nature, animals and most of all, playing the guitar and making music.by Brad
Hello ,my name is Dina and I currently live and teach in Italy. I grew up in London, England and have a Bachelors degree in Management and Masters in HR, from the University of London. I also have a strong background in Business , working with multinationals and in Consulting, across many international markets. I am a certified as a TEFL teacher, and have been teaching English as a Second Language to students across all levels, specialising mainly in Conversational, and Business English (medical, legal, journalism, commerce, business etc). I also work with clients for Cambridge exam preparation. My hobbies are travelling, snorkelling, film and art.by Dina
Hi,my name is Robert and I currently live in Florida with my dog, but grew up in New York. I have a bachelor's degree from City University of Seattle. I have been teaching English as a Second Language for over fifteen years specializing in conversational, business and legal English in addition to TOEFL, TEFL/TESOL and IELTS exam preparation. My hobbies include traveling and technology.by Robert
Hello!! I am Aiden. I am a Native British English Teacher who has been involved In Teaching English to non-natives for 10+ years. I am a Bachelor of Science Degree Holder in Computer Science/Business Management. I also hold a TEFL certification. My lessons are planned according to students needs. I promote creativity in my class to make the lessons fun and productive. My clients have included Doctors, Teachers, Government workers, young and mature professionals. I teach English because I like being involved In the process of Language Learning. I know how to make students feel at ease. I would say that my strong point is I know how to increase the confidence in students. I have taught and able to teach General English, English Speaking, Business English, IELTS and Preparation, CV and Job Interview Preparation, Graduate School Interview Preparation. TOEFL,TOEIC and CAE (Cambrige Academic Preparation) I hope to teach you very soon!!by Aiden
Hello! My name is Brian. I’ve been an English teacher for 18 years. I grew up in Milwaukie, Oregon, USA. Now, I live in Bali, Indonesia where the sun is always shining. I have a Master’s degree in Instructional Design for Online Learning and an MBA from a US university. I love teaching English online because I get to meet and learn about people from all over the world. It’s fun to get to know about other cultures and ways of living. Of course, I also love it when I can see my students work hard and improve their English. I get a lot of satisfaction watching my students grow as English speakers.by Brian
Hi, my name is Shellina. I was born and grew up in the U.K. I studied Mandarin Chinese at Nottingham University and my husband and I have enjoyed travelling to various parts of East Asia including China, Japan and Taiwan. The UK is a very multicultural country and I have several years experience teaching non-native English speakers. For the last two years I have been giving private tuition in English as a second language. I specialise in teaching conversational English to native Mandarin speakers and have helped students with IELTS exam preparation. I am TEFL qualified. My hobbies are sewing, painting, reading and hiking.by Shellina
Hello! My name is Dara. I live in California with my husband and daughter. I have a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, and a master’s degree in education. Currently, I am an academic editor and ESL teacher. I spend my free time with my family and my dog. My hobbies are cooking and loom knitting, and I love listening to music from the 1950s and 1960s.by Dara
Hello! My name is Edson, and I live in Macon, GA – USA. I was born in Queens, New York, and had the opportunity to live in several states within the United States as well as overseas. My credentials are as follow: Master of Health Administration – Louisiana State University (Anticipated Graduation Date – 12/18) BS Health Services Administration - Middle Georgia State University Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate – Mercer University TEFL Certificate – International TEFL Organization I have been teaching English as a second language to professionals for over 11 years and am specialized in conversation, pronunciation, business terminology, grammar, and fluency. My hobbies include music production, soccer, and political science (American Government).by Edson
I was born in London, England, where I grew up and received my early education. I graduated as an electronic engineer at Birmingham University in 1966, after which I worked for several decades as a planning and project engineer in international mobile telephone infrastructure. During the last ten years I have tutored and mentored individuals in English language, usually for a specific, practicable purpose; job interviews, business meetings and presentations, university acceptance, etc., and I will be very happy to help you reach your goals.by Patrick
Hello! I'm Rebecca and I'm an American currently studying Mandarin Chinese in Taipei. I worked in the Los Angeles area for as a visual designer and am currently teaching English classes in Taipei. I have my bachelor's of science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Advertising with a concentration in Graphic Design. In my free time I enjoy film photography, exploring nature and making comics.by Rebecca
Hi, my name is Annette and I live in Iowa with my husband. I am a British native and grew up in the UK. I have the Trinity DipTESOL and a batchelors degree in Spanish with Art and Design History. Since 1998 I have been teaching English as a Second Language in Europe and the USA, specializing in conversational and business English as well as the Cambridge First Certificate and IELTS exam preparation. My hobbies are gardening and furniture renovation.by Annette
Hello, my name is Emma and I currently live in Montreal, Canada. I am born and raised in southern California and graduated from university with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a TESOL certificate. I spent one year living and teaching English in Taiwan and have experiences teaching conversational English in other countries such as Thailand, China, and Lithuania. I love traveling, meeting new people, eating good food, and making music.by Emma
Hello! I am Kathryn but most call me Kate. I live in Iowa with my teenage daughter but have had the chance to live in many US cities, even Honolulu. I am also a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room and am currently attending Duke University to become a paralegal, or assistant attorney. I have been teaching English as a Second Language for six years and am specialized in business, legal and medical terms and discussions. I have also helped many successful students with their TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS exam preparation. In our time together, my daughter and I love to try baking (not burning!) new recipes and taking weekend train trips into Chicago to tour the free museums and libraries.by Kathryn
Hi my name is Nicole and I am from New York City and currently live and work in Italy. I have a degree in Communications. I work as an art mediator in a contemporary art museum teaching English to young adults through art. I have been doing one-to- one english lessons and conversation for 8 years. My interests include art, culture, travel, literature, philosophy, and am always eager to learn about others.by Nicole
Hi, My name is John and I am from the US. I currently live in Hua Hin, Thailand. I spent most of my life in Colorado in the United States. I graduated from Colorado College and spent 25 years working in the financial industry for Wall Street firms. I have been teaching English as a second Language for 12 years specializing in conversational and business English as well as TOEFL,TOEIC and IELTS exam preparation. My hobbies are sports and reading.by John P
I am a native English speaker, graduate, and UK citizen with a post-graduate diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I am originally from Birmingham, England. I have a BA(hons) degree in Media Production fron the Universoty of Lincolnshire & Humberside in England and a TEFLA Teaching Certificate from Tti College in London. As I have spent several years living in Spain, my command of the language is of near native to native speaker level. I also took a TEFLA certificate course in teaching English as a foreign language thirteen years ago and have since taught youngsters from 6 -12 years of age as part of my 25 hour weekly timetable, the remainder of the classes being with teenagers and adults. I am currently teaching General and Business English to adults, children and companies both face to face and via Skype, virtual classroom and telephone.by Mark
Hello! My name is Sarah and I'm an American. I currently live in Rome, Italy! I grew up in a small town in Connecticut until I decided to pursue a BA in archaeology in Rome where I was fortunate to excavate parts of the Coliseum. I have been teaching English for 6 years specializing in conversational English. I love to travel, be outdoors, excavate and animals! Thanks.by Sarah
Hello, my name is Bernadette (Berny for short). I was born and raised in Colorado in the USA. I have a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts and a Masters Degree in English from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, as well as a CELTA. Since 2002 I have worked with English language learners all over the world, both face-to-face and via telephone. I love travel and learning about other cultures; I have lived outside my home country in Canada, Mexico, Spain, France, and Indonesia. I think we can make the world a better place by improving communication. I hope to speak with you soon!by Bernadette
HI, my name is Craig and I am from the UK but currently live in Bangkok, Thailand with my wife but grew up most of my life in Scotland and France. I have a bachelor's degree from Glasgow Caledonian University and a CELTA from the University of Cambridge, England. I have been teaching English as a Second Language for over twenty years specializing in conversational, business and English for travel and tourism to TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS exam preparation. My hobbies are traveling and sports (golf and long distance running).by Craig.M
Hi, my name is Debby. I live in Chicago but for several years I also lived in southwest Florida. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University majoring in English. My master’s degree is also from Eastern Illinois University with a major in instructional media. I am a retired English teacher (having taught 5 to 6 classes of English per day) and I am also a realtor. I love Chicago sports and I enjoy traveling and country music as well as spending time with my family.by Debby
Hi I´m Eric from Essex in England but I currently live in Tenerife. I´m an experienced EFL teacher and have many satisfied students. I will improve all areas of your English and concentrate on where you need to develop, I´ll also give you stimulating student centred classes, where I can help you increase your fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation levels.by Eric
I am from California, where I received degrees in Communications and Art/Art Education as well as a teaching Credential in Art Education. I then traveled to Prague, Czech Republic to attend a TEFL course and received my TEFL Certificate. I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language for the past 5 years in the Czech Republic and specialize in conversation, teaching young learners, and Cambridge English Test Preparation. I enjoy doing all types of art, movies, reading, and traveling and hiking in new places.by Beth
I am Bill Dan and I currently live with my wife, three dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs in Kunming China. I went to Georgetown College in Kentucky, San Antonio Community College in Texas and finally to Gordon University in Florida. I studied fine art and commercial art as well as literature and philosophy. Lived most of my life in Texas and Seattle and came to China in 2004 to try my hand at teaching ESL here and wound up never leaving. My hobbies are cartooning, recording my own music, blogging about cult movies and trying to teach myself the Chinese language.by Bill