Languages fluent in: Swiss German (native), German, French, Italian, English

Professional background: Qualified Primary School teacher of 14 years, experienced High School teacher, mother of 2

Why she teaches languages: I love to share my passion for teaching and learning foreign languages. Through travelling, I have enjoyed many beautiful moments of connecting with people around the world. Knowing another language  broadens your horizon and helps you understand different cultural backgrounds and traditions. On a everyday basis, I experience children gaining more confidence, acceptance and flexibility in their way of thinking and learning.  

I am forever grateful that my children have the opportunity to grow up bilingual. 

Favourite saying: 'What goes around, comes around!'

Languages fluent in: French (native), Spanish, English, Mandarin

Professional background: currently studying BA of Psychology (Honours) at Western Sydney University

Why she teachers languages: I love teaching languages because it brings new challenges every day and it is fun working with a bunch of different kids. Learning a new language broadens children's sense of cultural understanding and it is extremely rewarding seeing them grow and acquire new skills throughout the lessons.

Favourite saying: "C'est la vie!" - "That's life!"

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Languages fluent in: Italian (native), English, Spanish, Portuguese

Professional background: University educated, certified Accountant, mother of 1

Why she teaches languages: It's a fun experience away from numbers and tax

Favourite saying: "Sarà quel che sarà" - "whatever will be, will be"

Languages fluent in: Mandarin (native), English, Chinese

Professional background: Currently studying for my Secondary Education and Arts and Social Science degree from Sydney University

Why he teaches languages: Teaching and learning languages provides me the opportunity to learn different cultures. I'm keen to know different cultures around the world, and speak to people from different cultures and backgrounds

Favourite saying: 有志者事竟成 - "The one with determination will surely accomplish their goals."

Languages fluent in: Italian (native), English, French

Professional background: University educated, career in marketing and fundraising, mother of 2

Why she teaches languages: I have a passion for foreign languages because that can transmit so much about a culture. I believe that learning a second or multiple languages really helps to open your mind and actually stretches your brain flexibility

Favourite saying: "Cio che non uccide fortifica" - "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger"

Languages fluent in: English (native), French

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Languages fluent in: Portuguese (native), English, Italian

Professional background: Soccer coach for a soccer academy and sports coach for childcare centres, daddy of a 3 year old who can also speak 3 languages

Favourite saying: "Quem nao faz, toma!" - "Whoever doesn't score, concedes!". It means that if you have a chance to score a goal and you miss, your opponent may not miss their chance to score against you.

Languages fluent in: German (native), English, Polish

Professional background: I attended university in Germany in the topic of high school teaching prior to moving to Australia. I have also tutored German high school students in English, coach and manage kids' soccer teams and a mother of 2

Why she teaches languages: I was lucky to grow up bilingual and I see a great benefit in knowing multiple languages. In European schools, it is compulsory to learn at least one language and I'd love to see the same opportunities provided in Australian schools. Plus I love working with kids!

Favourite saying: "Alles hat ein Ende - nur die Wurst hat zwei!" - "Everything has an end, only a sausage has two!"