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LeedsI have been involved in various aspects of English language teaching for over 20 years, teaching and managing academic departments and schools in Japan, China as well as in the UK. Along the way, I have gained DELTA and MEd qualifications after completing my initial degree in Geography and Planning in my hometown of Glasgow, Scotland. I have been fortunate enough to work, travel and study abroad and I am passionate about providing support to international students to ensure their studies are as successful as can be!
awelfare@arden.ac.ukBerlinBased in Berlin but originally from Bath, I have a degree in English and Master’s of Education. I have worked as an English for Academic Purposes teacher, sociolinguistics lecturer, examiner and a business communication trainer across many countries in Europe. Having lived in France, Spain, Turkey and Germany, I’ve developed a real passion for languages. Currently, I’m learning Hungarian and find it refreshingly challenging to learn a language from scratch!
sfoster@arden.ac.ukBirminghamOriginally from Liverpool, I have had careers in dentistry, acting, broadcasting and teaching. I lived in Oman for 12 years, then Spain for 7 before coming back to the lovely county of Staffordshire about 5 years ago. I have degrees in English Language and 19th Century Literature, and my Master's is in Applied Linguistics. My specialisation is in discourse analysis but more recently, I have been focusing on academic writing skills and some of the challenges faced by students. I speak Spanish, French and Catalan, and have been learning Welsh since I got married 30 years ago. So far, I can only ask for ‘ 4 fish and chips’ with any confidence, but I can buy a train ticket to that really long place near Anglesey.
aheringer@arden.ac.ukBerlinDescription/bio: Born and raised in the USA, I’ve been teaching English for Academic Purposes in Berlin since 2017. My experience seeing students often struggle with writing at the university lead me to complete a Master’s in Academic Writing Development and Research in 2021. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in documentary film and television in New York City. Today, I enjoy working with university students to explore issues of language, identity and technology.
clofas@arden.ac.ukManchesterI have a degree in English Language Teaching and have been teaching for over ten years. I’m originally from Manchester, but have worked in Vietnam, Spain, Italy and the UK. My second language is Italian and my favourite thing about speaking another language is that it gives you access to another culture and perspective on the world
ewright@arden.ac.ukLondon (Tower Hill)I have been teaching English to students from all over the world for over 17 years. I enjoy it very much and I am always eager to get to know my students. I have degrees in Modern Languages and International Studies, English Teaching, and International Relations. I speak French and Spanish and have lived in France, Spain and Italy.
HJohnson@arden.ac.ukLeeds/remote workingI’m originally from Yorkshire, but for the past 18 years, I have lived and taught English in Spain, France, the Czech Republic, the UK, and Qatar. Nevertheless, I only really mastered Spanish as a second language. I have degrees in Modern Languages, Teaching English and Psychology. I’m also a self-proclaimed word nerd and love researching the etymology (origins) of words and expressions.
mmason@arden.ac.ukBirminghamOver the last 20 years, I have worked in a wide range of English language teaching contexts in the UK as well as in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. I am now based close to Birmingham, in Warwickshire. I have had the privilege to work with many international students and support them on their academic journey. I have degrees in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Feminist Performance and Humanities. I am a strong believer in lifelong learning and love that in my job I get to know such a diversity of cultures and people.
rforde@arden.ac.ukLeeds/remote working I began English language teaching in 2006 in Madrid, Spain. After moving back to the UK in 2015 I started my Master's in Applied Linguistics and TESOL and since then I have been working in the higher education sector in the North East. I joined Arden in 2023 and I am looking forward to helping you build your language skills so you can get the most out of your degree and learning journey.
smccabe@arden.ac.ukLondon (Holborn)I live in London and have been teaching English to international students for fifteen years. I also lived and worked in Italy for four years, and so have first-hand experience of how communication in a second language can be both fun and maddening! I have degrees in English and in English Language Teaching