Andrea

Andrea has a degree in French and Spanish as well as a DELTA and PGCE. She is also a CELTA trainer and enjoys the opportunity to train teachers who wish to join the profession. She has worked primarily in France, Spain and the UK, but has travelled as far afield as Russia and Brazil to assess CELTA courses for Cambridge English.

Favourite Destination: Perth, Australia, as her son lives there, but Paris is a close second as it is home from home.

Best Foreign Cuisine: French, of course!

Top TEFL Tip: Teach the learners, not the plan!

Diane

Diane is DELTA qualified and has over 15 years of teaching experience. During this time, Diane has taught in Spain, Italy, Andora, and Scotland.

Favourite Destination: Thailand - beautiful country, amazing weather, great food, lovely people.

Best Foreign Cuisine: Italian food.

Top TEFL Tip: Teaching is a work of heart.

Nathan

Nathan has a degree in Modern Languages (French and Spanish) a CELTA with Young Learner Extension, DELTA, MA in Online and Distance Learning and Post Graduate Certificate in Education. He has over 25 years’ experience of teaching, in the UK and overseas.

Favourite Destination: Having worked in Peru a couple of times on teacher training projects, I can say that it is the most exotic place I have been. The people are so warm and friendly and just want to hold hands and dance.

Best Foreign Cuisine: I love Arabic food, all the salads, hummous, kebab, lubna (cream cheese) and khabsa (mixed meat and rice). Just look out for the waistline!

Top TEFL Tip: Be the guide at the side, not the sage on the stage.

Donna

Donna has a CELTA and PGCE in ESOL. She has been an English language teacher for over 30 years and a Teacher Trainer for 12 years. She loves the variety of her job and meeting people of all ages and backgrounds. She has lived and worked in France, Australia and Serbia.

Favourite Destination: Thailand and Italy. They are both such beautiful places and the food is amazing!

Best Foreign Cuisine: She loves curries and is always trying out new recipes.

Top TEFL Tip: Smile and be encouraging.

Dani

Dani has a Trinity Cert TESOL, DELTA, MA in ELT (pass with distinction), and Cambridge Train the Trainer certification. Dani has worked in ELT since completing her Trinity Cert TESOL in 1998, she has worked as a teacher, trainer and materials writer. She has trained teachers face to face in South Korea, China, Pakistan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Iraq and has trained online to teachers from over 25 countries.

Favourite Destination: Malaysia, I experienced wonderful people and amazing food. All the places I have been have something special to offer.

Best Foreign Cuisine: Middle Eastern food is delicious, I love the food in Kurdistan, the falafel is amazing.

Top TEFL Tip: Always reflect on the materials and ensure they are meaningful and relevant to the group of learners.

Anna

Anna has a CELTA, DELTA, PGCE and MA in resources development and has been teaching since 1996! With TEFL, she has lived and worked all over the world including Asia, Africa, Gulf Arab Countries, and Europe.

Favourite Destination: Each country has something special that I love and highlights have included working in Egypt and being allowed to work with senior female academics in Saudi Arabia
Best Foreign Cuisine: One of my favourite aspects of travelling is the food and it's hard to pick just one favourite but I really enjoy Cambodian cuisine and Dim Sums
Top TEFL Tip: The best piece of advice I can give is to get to know your students and why they want to learn - that will help you design engaging and effective lessons

Michelle

Michelle has a CELTA, DELTA,PTTLLS and MA in TESOL and has been teaching since 2005. Having worked in the UK, Poland, and the USA, Michelle is experienced in both EFL Teaching and Teacher Training.

Favourite Destination: I am obsessed with Russia and would love to teach over there someday. I am fascinated by their rich language and history
Best Foreign Cuisine: I love hearty German and Polish food as well as good old BBQ and Tex-Mex from my home country- USA
Top TEFL Tip: Always bring your sense of humour to your lessons

Meryl

Meryl has a TEFL Certificate and a PGCE in Modern Languages. With over 20 years experience, Meryl has taught in France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Thailand, Peru, Madagascar and Ecuador.

Favourite Destination: Ecuador was my favourite country, as I learnt Spanish, and was able to experience and explore a beautiful and diverse country
Best Foreign Cuisine: My favourite Ecuadorian food was empanadas, a bit like a British pasty...I avoided the speciality of guinea pig
Top TEFL Tip: Remember to stick to your learning objective, but be flexible in how you will achieve this adapting to the circumstances as necessary. Most importantly, make the lesson fun for both yourself and the learners!

Polly

Polly is CELTA qualified and has a Post Grad Diploma in Applies Linguistics, as well as currently working towards her DELTA qualification. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Polly has taught in Japan, South Korea, China, and the UK.

Favourite Destination: Every country I visit immediately becomes my new favourite country! I fall in love with the culture, the food and most of all, the people!
Best Foreign Cuisine: I love Korean food best, but one of my favourite things about travelling is experiencing the amazing food each country has to offer!
Top TEFL Tip: Do your research before you go, and try to make some connections with locals or expats online. It will help you feel secure and confident, and prepare you for the first few weeks while you settle in.