Meet The Team

Andy

Hello, my name is Andy and I’ve been teaching English for 14 years. I started my teaching career in Istanbul in Turkey before moving on to Prague in the Czech Republic, but for the last five years, I’ve been based back in the UK. I have lots of experience teaching General English and Business English as well as FCE and CAE exam classes. These days, I spend most of my time preparing students to take the IELTS exam, and I particularly enjoy helping my students to improve their writing skills in this area.

Qualifications

• Cambridge DELTA
• Cambridge CELTA
• BA Journalism, Film and Broadcasting (Cardiff University)
• IELTS Specialist

Sandra

Sandra has been teaching English for many years, and is often called the 'Vocabulary Queen'! She is always popular with students, and is particularly good at working with beginners.

• RSA Diploma in TEFL (University of Cambridge)
• BA Education (University of London)

Renée

Hi! My name is Renée and I am originally from Australia. I have travelled to many countries and lived in China, Mexico and England. I have been teaching English for over seven years both abroad and at home. I enjoy making my English lessons visual and exciting through the use of modern films, music, games and discussion.

Qualifications

• Cambridge CELTA
• Cert in Teaching Business English
• BA Journalism (Griffith University, Australia)

Emma W

Hi, I'm Emma. I studied Modern Languages at university and have taught adults and young learners in the UK and in Italy. I returned to teaching in 2018 after working in the media for many years as a writer and editor. My specialist areas are teaching beginners, teaching in the healthcare sector and teaching functional language. When I'm not working, I sing in a choir and enjoy running, cooking and gardening.

Qualifications

• Cambridge CELTA
• BA Modern Languages (Cambridge University)
• OET Skills for Success

Emma E

Hi, my name is Emma and I've been teaching English for 7 years. I've travelled to many countries and I've taught in Thailand, Vietnam, and Spain. I have lots of experience teaching PET and FCE exam classes, as well as teaching English to younger learners. When I'm not working, I enjoy long-distance running, yoga, and baking vegan cakes for my family and friends.

Qualifications

• Cambridge CELTA
• Cambridge TKT
• Cambridge Exams Preparation Specialist
• BA International Relations and Modern History (University of East Anglia)
• TKT: Young Learners (Band 4)

Jack

Hello! My name is Jack and I’ve been teaching English for 13 years. I really enjoy my job as it allows me to meet and talk to people from all over the world. I have a lot of experience in teaching General English and writing resources, and I am passionate about helping students feel confident to express themselves. I studied Creative Writing, and in my free time I like to play football and make music.

• Cambridge CELTA
• BA Creative Writing (Norwich University of the Arts)