Our Language Teacher Profiles
Cactus teachers are carefully assessed and selected by our Academic Team. All of our teachers are native speaking or bilingual (minimum C2 level CEFR) with the appropriate language teaching/literature/linguistic qualifications for their language and significant experience of teaching languages to groups of adults.
How do we select our teachers?
All of our teachers complete a ‘Pre-Interview Task’ and an interview with our Academic Director (TESOLCert, DELTA, BA, MA, DipELTMan qualified). Our recruitment process assesses not only the teaching techniques, lesson planning, goals setting and classroom management skills that the teacher is able to deliver but also that they employ the communicative approach in their classes and are able to clarify meaning and correct errors in a student-centred and effective way, whilst making the lessons engaging and fun.
Who are the Cactus teachers?
See our teacher profiles below to meet some of the inspiring teachers who teach our online and face-to-face 10-week evening courses across the UK.
How will my teacher help me learn?
Cactus Language teachers will not only help you learn a language but also give you an insight into the culture of the language you are learning.
Can I contact my teacher outside of my lessons?
During your course you will be able to message your teacher directly through MyCactus, our online platform for evening language students.
French Teachers
Maximo
| Language: | French |
| Originally from: | Mexico |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 8+ Years |
| Years with Cactus: | 1+ Years |
| Education: | BSc and MSc degree in Architecture |
Tani
| Language: | French |
| Originally from: | Manchester |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Teaching experience: | 7 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 7 years |
| Education: | MA in International Business Management |
Katryn
| Language: | French |
| Originally from: | Paris, France |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 40 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 2 years |
| Education: | MA in Japanese Language, Civilisation and Linguistics |
German Teachers
Hala
| Language: | Arabic, German |
| Originally from: | Cairo, Egypt |
| Location: | Online |
| Teaching experience: | 15 Years |
| Years with Cactus: | 3+ Years |
| Education: | PhD, Comparative German-Arabic Linguistics |
Ruth
| Language: | German |
| Originally from: | Bavaria |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Teaching experience: | 5+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 7 years |
| Education: | Studied German Language & Literature |
Ortrun
| Language: | German |
| Originally from: | Berlin |
| Location: | Leeds |
| Teaching experience: | 38 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 7 years |
| Education: | MA in Anglo/German Literary Relations |
Spanish Teachers
Silvia
| Language: | Spanish |
| Originally from: | North-East Spain |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Teaching experience: | 8+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 6 years |
| Education: | MA in Linguistics and MA Teaching Languages |
Lorea
| Language: | Spanish |
| Originally from: | Vitoria |
| Location: | Liverpool |
| Teaching experience: | 11 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 10 years |
| Education: | Degree in Art History and a degree in Fine Arts |
Javier
| Language: | Spanish |
| Originally from: | Argentina |
| Location: | Brighton |
| Teaching experience: | 10+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 5 years |
| Education: | Degree in Philosophy from the University of Barcelona |
Antonio
| Language: | Spanish |
| Originally from: | Barcelona |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 18+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 2 years |
| Education: | Postgraduate in teaching Spanish as a foreign language |
Italian Teachers
Paolo
| Language: | Italian |
| Originally from: | Rome |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Teaching experience: | 17 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 14 years |
| Education: | PGCE |
Lucia
| Language: | Italian |
| Originally from: | Narni, Italy |
| Location: | Cambridge |
| Teaching experience: | 7+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 3 years |
| Education: | DITALS certification |
Angela
| Language: | Italian |
| Originally from: | Sardinia |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 40+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 17 years |
| Education: | Diploma in Teaching and a degree in Law |
Portuguese Teachers
Karina
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Originally from: | São Paulo |
| Location: | London & Online |
| Teaching experience: | 6 |
| Years with Cactus: | 4 years |
| Education: | PhD in Immunopathology and Medical Microbiology |
Ines
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Originally from: | Brazil |
| Location: | Brighton |
| Teaching experience: | 20 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 3 years |
| Education: | MA in Portuguese Language and Literature |
Andrea
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Originally from: | Salvador, Brazil |
| Location: | Cambridge |
| Teaching experience: | 4+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 4 years |
| Education: | BA in Interdisciplinary Study in Humanities and a Licentiate’s degree in Portuguese |
Juliana
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Originally from: | São Paulo |
| Location: | Leeds |
| Teaching experience: | 7+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 4 years |
| Education: | BA in Social Sciences |
Ana
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Originally from: | Lisbon |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Teaching experience: | – |
| Years with Cactus: | 2 years |
| Education: | QTS and international experience |
Other Teachers
Linda
| Language: | Dutch |
| Originally from: | Netherlands |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 4 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 1+ years |
| Education: | Bachelor Degree |
R. Aggarwal
| Language: | Hindi |
| Originally from: | India |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 10+ Years |
| Years with Cactus: | 1 Year |
| Education: | Master, M Phil, PhD |
Hala
| Language: | Arabic, German |
| Originally from: | Cairo, Egypt |
| Location: | Online |
| Teaching experience: | 15 Years |
| Years with Cactus: | 3+ Years |
| Education: | PhD, Comparative German-Arabic Linguistics |
Berna
| Language: | Turkish |
| Originally from: | Diyarbakir, Turkey |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 20 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 7 years |
| Education: | Diploma in Public Service Interpretation-English Law |
Yohanna
| Language: | Swedish |
| Originally from: | Sweden |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 8+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 2+ years |
| Education: | Degree in Hotel & Tourism and French Language |
Agnieszka
| Language: | Polish |
| Originally from: | Poland |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Teaching experience: | 10+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 2+ years |
| Education: | Master’s Degree in Slavic Studies |
Anna
| Language: | Polish |
| Originally from: | Central-North Poland |
| Location: | Lonson |
| Teaching experience: | 20+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 4 years |
| Education: | MA in Iberian Studies |
Jeongmi
| Language: | Korean |
| Originally from: | Seoul |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 10 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 1 year |
| Education: | BA in Korean Language |
Mutsumi
| Language: | Japanese |
| Originally from: | Niigata, Japan |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 20+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 3 years |
| Education: | BA in Japanese Literature |
George
| Language: | Greek |
| Originally from: | South Greece |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 10+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 5 years |
| Education: | International Relations and Middle East Politics |
Allon
| Language: | Dutch |
| Originally from: | Amsterdam |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 10+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 3 years |
| Education: | Degree is in Business |
Magdalena
| Language: | Czech |
| Originally from: | Třebíč, Czech Republic |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 10+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 3 years |
| Education: | Masters degree in Applied Linguistics |
Zeljko
| Language: | Croatian |
| Originally from: | Belgrade |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 7 years |
| Years with Cactus: | 7 years |
| Education: | MA in Modern Languages |
Jenny
| Language: | Cantonese |
| Originally from: | Guangzhou |
| Location: | London |
| Teaching experience: | 20+ years |
| Years with Cactus: | 13 years |
| Education: | Wide range of teaching experience |
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Frequently asked questions
What will I learn?
Our Course Outlines give an overview of the content and learning framework of Cactus courses. Includes themes, grammar and vocabulary you can typically expect to cover. These are intended as a guide only. Language teachers may at times adapt the course content to suit the specific level, aims and interests of the class.
How do I know what level I am?
Are you unsure where to start or progress to? Then take our level test and read our level descriptions for guidance.
Do I receive a qualification or certificate?
At the end of your course you receive a certificate of participation. You will be able to be download it from your MyCactus account. This confirms the language and level of course you have taken. Our course levels are based on two internationally recognised systems. You will have a universally accepted reference for your studies. (Important: Please note that you must complete the end of course questionnaire sent to you to be able to get your certificate! You will receive the course questionnaire by e-mail at the end of your course.)
Do I need a course book?
You will need a course book to attend your course. Course books are not included in the course fees. We recommend that you buy your own course book separately before your course starts. We will let you know which course book you will require and advise where you can purchase this. Please note that a course book often covers more than one level. So if you progress to the next course, you may not necessarily need to buy a new book. Again, we will advise you of this at the time. The course book is chosen by our teachers and academic team. This is based on which book is most suitable for the level of the class whilst offering the most communicative approach.