Daniel Dawson

Daniel is a freelance journalist who has previously covered the environment and UK politics and current events. He currently lives in Montevideo where he moonlights as an English teacher.

Daniela Solis

Daniela is a content writer and ELT teacher who has a passion for languages & food (spicy dishes are her favourite!). She also loves travelling to beach destinations, spending time with her family and pets, and learning Portuguese.

Elaine Mead

Elaine is a Freelance Writer & English Tutor, with a passion for literature and languages. When not tapping out her latest articles at her laptop you can find her planning her next travel adventures and consuming far too much coffee. Find more of her words and work on her twitter account: @_elainemead.

Felix Funes

Felix is a freelance writer and language nerd. After getting his B.Ed. in English, he has worked as a writer for clients from all over the world. His love for languages and linguistics has led him to learn Spanish, English, and a bit of Italian; he is currently working on learning Portuguese. In his free time, Felix enjoys reading anything that comes his way and watching soap operas. He is currently living in Argentina but loves to travel when he has the chance.

Juan Manuel Terol

Juan Manuel Terol is an experienced Spanish teacher with more than 15 years of teaching practice in Argentina, Spain, and online with international learners. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Translation and a postgraduate qualification in University Teaching. As Language Trainers’ Spanish Language Ambassador, he reflects the expertise and innovative approach of our global teaching team, supporting learners in Canada as they build confidence through culturally grounded Spanish practice.

Juan Nario

Juan is a passionate writer and a complete nerd for foreign languages and cultures. After graduating with a major in English, he has been working as a blogger for dozens of clients all over the world. His love of languages has recently led him to collaborate in the translation of plays and poems with independent publishing companies. In his free time, Juan loves taking pictures of people in cafés, reading novels, and watching foreign films.

Kelly Wang

Hi, my name is Kelly, I am a freelance writer and CELTA qualified ESL teacher from the UK. One day, I might even take on the DELTA, though my interests lie in helping individuals rather than managing a staffroom. I've taught as a private tutor in households, bars and cafes throughout Europe, and in a number of classrooms too, preparing students for all kinds of exams, from locally recognized ones to Cambridge certified tests, such as the CAE and IELTS. I've helped students in the labs, board rooms and offices of some of the largest businesses in Europe, as well as in many SMEs and start-ups. My focus is English for a specific purpose (business, for example) and exam preparation. I am yet to have a student fail an exam! I am also a freelance writer, working for a variety of clients covering a range of subjects. My main areas in writing—aside from language and travel—are the health and welfare of animals and the environment. It is always interesting to hear opinions on these as they vary so much from country to country, and make for great conversation starters while in the queue waiting for my latest overnight bus, train, or plane to wherever I'm travelling next. Travelling around Europe has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It's been great moving from city to city, learning about different histories, cultures and cuisines! I've learned I like smaller places off the beaten path more than sprawling cities; it's the best way to really get to know the local people. Though this is also true of countries outside of Europe; it is a far different experience spending time in Jilin in northern China than in Beijing, for example! Above all, the main thing travelling, teaching and writing have taught me is that kindness and compassion are the most important things we can learn.

Lucas Abiko

Lucas is an experienced Portuguese language instructor who has been teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language since 2020, working with learners from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting with a specialization in Brazilian and European Portuguese, alongside a Postgraduate Certificate in Portuguese as a Foreign Language focused on learner-centred methodology and curriculum design. In parallel with his teaching career, Lucas has provided professional Portuguese–Japanese interpretation and translation services in legal and international contexts across Europe and Asia, an experience that strongly informs his practical, accuracy-driven teaching approach.

Nisan Tosunlar

Nisan Tosunlar is an experienced Turkish and English tutor with more than 15 years of teaching experience in universities, international companies, and one-to-one classes in Turkey. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Turkish Language and Literature, a Certificate in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language, CELTA certification, and postgraduate training in American Culture and Literature. As Language Trainers’ Turkish Language Ambassador, Nisan supports students in building confidence and fluency through personalized lessons that connect Turkish to real-life communication and cultural understanding.