My name is Vincent and I am the Director of Bloomsbury International. As well as being responsible for the smooth running of the school, I also look after our Sales and Marketing.

I take great interest and pride in ensuring that our students' stay with us is as enjoyable and beneficial as possible by providing the highest standards and a quality of service expected of a leading language school. With over 20 year's teaching and management experience both overseas and in the UK, I hope I have acquired an appreciation and understanding of other cultures that is invaluable in a truly international school such as ours.

You will probably see me at the school or maybe on one of my trips overseas.When you do, please feel free to say hello or ask me any questions you may have, no matter how busy I may look!

All the best,

Vincent

Hello! I'm Vanessa and I'm the Academic Director here at Bloomsbury International. My responsibilities include ensuring that your lessons are as interesting and effective as possible which is why you may see me in your class observing the lesson!

I've been teaching English for 13 years and have lived abroad in Italy and Spain for 9 of those, so I really understand what it's like to learn a new language and to adapt to a foreign culture. Please come and see me as I'm always available to help if you ever want to talk about your class or need any advice on how to improve your English!

What else can I tell you? Well I'm a country girl – I come from a very small village in Suffolk in the East of England and I love red wine, very spicy food, travelling and lying on the sofa watching thrillers on the TV when it's raining.

Hi, my name is James. I am the Assistant Director of Studies so you will meet me on your first day at your placement interview, whenever you need academic support and I may also teach you at times! I have been teaching English for four years in London and have taught people from almost every country in the world!

I enjoy doing a job that enables me to meet international students and help them achieve their goals in life. In my classes I hope you will enjoy meeting new friends, exchanging experiences, having fun and learning to speak fluent and natural English that's suited to your needs.

Hello, my name is Csaba and I have been working as a Registrar at Bloomsbury International since the beginning of 2008. I have had the chance to meet lots of interesting people from various countries. I am interested in meeting and chatting with people from all over the world, travelling, languages, different cultures, sports, gardening and cooking.

I have lived in London for two years now and I just can't stop falling in love with this city. Learning English in the heart of London is not only an unforgettable and exciting experience but also an excellent choice for mastering your English. Try to make the most of it because London and your new friends are just waiting for you.

Hello my name is Begona, I am from Spain. I work at Bloomsbury as a Registrar, so you may see me in reception; please get in contact with me if you have any queries.

I love meeting people from all over the world and speaking different languages. I like cooking Spanish food so if you want any recipes just come and see me!! Bloomsbury is a great school to study, I am sure that you will feel at home!!

Hello, my name is Maria and I'm from Poland. I work at Bloomsbury as an admin assistant, so you may see me helping the registrars and other members of staff.

I enjoy meeting people from different countries and love travelling and observing wildlife, especially elephants. My other hobbies include literature, cinema, music and modern history. Bloomsbury is a great place to study and London is an exciting and vibrant city.

You'll enjoy staying with us!

Hi, my name is Tony. I've been at Bloomsbury since July 2005. I'm currently teaching Upper Intermediate and conversation classes.

I like working here because I get to meet friendly people from all over the world. In my other life I'm a musician, so if you're very lucky I may bring in my guitar and sing to you in class.

Hi there! My name is Nanette and I would be very happy to see you in my upper-intermediate class at Bloomsbury someday!

I think I am really lucky to have a job where I can meet interesting people from all nationalities everyday. I am originally from South Africa and have been living in London for four years now, so if you need someone to complain to about the London weather, you know where to go!

Hi, I'm Mark one of the Assistant Director of Studies here at Bloomsbury. I love everything English; the food, music, the weather and of course the grammar. That's why I love teaching English.

I've been at Bloomsbury since June 2006 and have been teaching English in London since 2004. Bloomsbury is a great place to learn and meet other students.

In my free time I love dancing and watching movies at the cinema. I also love challenges such as long distance running, kick boxing and I've even climbed Mt Kilimanjaro. Some students say I'm crazy, but I say that it's a love of the job or only because they've made me that way.

I hope to see you soon.

Mark

Hiya! I'm Xavier, pronounced /zeIvi:jə/, and I'm from one of the Celtic nations of The UK...a land of singers, actors and entertainers and so, naturally, I'm a bit of a performer too!!

With a degree in English Literature and a TESOL Certificate, I've been enthusiastically teaching English for over 11 years, to students hailing from Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.

One of the most appealing aspects of being an English teacher for me is the opportunity for intercultural exchange. I am dedicated to assisting you in realising your full potential in mastering the English language and I hope you have a tremendous time here at Bloomsbury International.

Hi my name's Brendan and I've been teaching English for about 7 years. I'm new to Bloomsbury, having only been here for about a month, but I'm enjoying it greatly and think it's an excellent school. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy cycling, going to the cinema and to pubs.

I look forward to seeing you at Bloomsbury. Good luck

Hi, my name is Sam Robinson. I'm tall, dark and handsome. To be honest I'm a little too tall, quite skinny and not handsome!

I was born and raised in Wales but have been living in London for over three years. Recently, I spent three months teaching in Argentina so I've only been working at Bloomsbury International since the end of March.

Greetings, my name is Tim and I've been at Bloomsbury since August 2007. I am a genuine Londoner and have been teaching English, in various far-flung parts of the world since the last century.

If you come to one of my classes you'll learn lots of English, make new friends, and have plenty of fun.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy going to the theatre and cinema; learning and speaking new languages; and visiting pubs and restaurants with my friends.

Hello. I am Koji. I have taught English in Ecuador, Indonesia and London. I studied French, German and Russian at university, and picked up bits of other languages while abroad, so hope I understand something of the difficulties of learning languages.

Back in my wild days, I travelled around the world. I used to hitch-hike around Europe to practise languages, sleeping in forests. Nowadays, when I am not teaching, I like to practise mysticism, meditating and philosophising about life.

Hi my name is Rupert. I was born on June 8th 1979, a very important day in history! I teach Business English here at Bloomsbury and possess an International Business degree plus three years related work experience. I really enjoy my classes as I love meeting new people with new ideas and find helping others genuinely rewarding.

I also spent 2 years living and working in Madrid, Spain, so I know how exciting, challenging and rewarding it can be living in a new country, as well as the effort you need to put in to learn a language. Personally, I think it's one of the best experiences of my life and I would recommend it to anybody.

When I'm not teaching I'm a music junkie! I love playing and composing on the classical guitar as well as going out to gigs (concerts). London is a fantastic place to be if you like music as well as for meeting people from around the world. Hope to see you around.

My name is Ally or Alison (which ever you prefer), and I've been working in Bloomsbury International since March. I love being around people from all over the world, learning and talking about their culture and lifestyle and especially finding out about traditional food from their country.

I'm one of those rare people living in London, who is actually from London. I've been to a lot of cities across the world and I still have to say that London is one of the best, so I'm sure you'll have a great time while you are here.

When I'm not teaching I like to meet up with friends, do some acting, go dancing and generally have fun.

I moved to London in November 2007 after spending 2 ½ years teaching abroad. I spent a year in Jakarta, Indonesia and then I moved to Russia to teach in Moscow.

I love to travel and learn about different cultures and traditions. Working at Bloomsbury gives me the chance to meet people from all over the world and hopefully you can teach me something about your country. I'm also a bit of a book worm, sports fan and music lover.

I originally come from York, a beautiful city in the north of England. Even though it is a great place to live, I'm a big city person and cities don't get much bigger or more exciting than London. It's a truly amazing city and I am delighted to live here.

I'm looking forward to meeting you soon!

My name is Chris. I was brought up in South East London, near Brixton. I studied English Literature on the roof of the squash courts and later at university.

I now live with my younger brother in a world of bike parts, paints, and books. I hope to publish a useful story before the London Olympics and get the broken pedal of my bike before tomorrow. Neither I fear! Otherwise I like the Brockwell Lido, Denton Welch's trilogy, and Nick Drake.

I am hoping to see the world and learn to paint with more patience than I can currently muster.

Hi, I am Abdul Khan.

I have been working for Bloomsbury International since July 2004 as the Group Accountant. Although I may not actively be involved with your learning, I will always do my best to help you or direct you to the relevant personnel.

I love sports, especially football, cricket, badminton and snooker, and I try to play whenever I have time. I have weekly sports outings with my friends so I will always welcome you to join us.

I am looking forward to seeing you at Bloomsbury International.

Abdul