Meet our Three Lions
Our Three Lions are our first three Convo head coaches. They are all certified and experienced English language teachers, with over 30 years of experience between them. Most importantly, they are organised, reliable, and passionate about the language journey.
Hi! I’m Tati, from Brazil. I’ve been a language teacher for the past eight years, and I absolutely love it. Beyond teaching, I’m passionate about languages, traveling, and literature.
My adventures have taken me to places like Croatia and China, amongst others, where I’ve taught, worked in organic farms, or just immersed myself in different cultures.
When I’m home, you’ll often find me at the beach or lost in a novel—traveling in my mind even when I’m not on the road! My native language is Portuguese, and I also speak English, Spanish, and French. Right now, I’m having fun learning Italian.
Hey, I'm
Tati!
I was born and raised in the Philippines. For nearly four decades, I've been shuttling back and forth between two linguistic worlds: Filipino (my mother tongue) and English (an official language in my country).
I've always loved teaching English, so I earned a master's degree in English pedagogy and took the Cambridge CELTA, a globally recognized teaching certificate. I’ve taught all types of language learners, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers.
Besides teaching, I have a wide range of interests: I love walking off the beaten path in big cities, lifting weights at the gym, watching Nolan’s sci-fi films, listening to bossa nova, and cooking chicken adobo, a quintessential Filipino dish.
Hi, I'm
Joan!
Hi guys, my name is Victor, but you can call me Vic. I’m an experienced educator with four years of teaching under my belt. Energy, charisma, and student-centered engagement are the core tenets upon which my teaching methodology is predicated.
I have a degree in Political Science and am currently working toward my master’s in the same field. I lead an active life and am highly passionate about football, rugby, and training in the gym.
As an avid sports enthusiast, I enjoy both spectating and participating. Respect and fairness are critical virtues in how I choose to interact, and I operate on the premise of reciprocity, and I expect those same egalitarian values to be returned in kind. Above all, I’m here to learn from you all and foster a warm, accommodating environment where we can all succeed.
Hello,
I'm Vic
Our Coaches
Our coaches are always C1+ speakers. Always. If they aren’t native speakers, they have succeeded in their journey to spoken fluency and now they are here to guide you on your journey.
They have been trained in the art and science of conversation flow and facilitation. Their job is to give you a safe and structured space to make and learn from your mistakes. They know the pain and the struggle that is required to reach spoken fluency. Their focus is to:
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Facilitate the flow of conversation and give you space to speak and make mistakes;
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Correct your mistakes in a way that doesn’t interrupt your flow;
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Listen to you, actively;
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Help you to structure complete sentences with the vocabulary and grammar you already have;
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Structure your class in a way that is challenging for you;
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Motivate and encourage you to follow a simple study plan outside of class;
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Give you a solid and proper speaking workout.