GARY

DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

After qualifying as a language teacher in 2003 I spent the next years working in Hungary, Poland, Italy and Japan. I then lived and taught in Exeter and London where I did my language teaching diploma, which I finished in 2014. Seeing students develop and improve is incredibly satisfying and is one of the perks of the job.  Manchester is an exciting city in which to work.  I love meeting and working with people from all around the world and being in such a cosmopolitan city enables me to do this.   

Welcome to Britannia wherever in the world you come from!

Hi, I’m Andy. I was born in Manchester and have returned to my hometown after five years living in Castelldefels, in Catalonia. As of October 2017 I have taught English for six years. What I love most about teaching English is the opportunity it provides to meet people from a wide variety of cultures. I feel that learning about different values and traditions helps us to grow as individuals; being able to communicate effectively, therefore, can open up a new world for us to explore.

Hello, I’m David. I’m from the Manchester area and though I’ve spent a number of years teaching English abroad I am now back in my home city, working here at Britannia English Academy. I feel blessed here in working with supportive colleagues, and  learners who are motivated, pleasant and engaging, and who come from such a wide variety of places and backgrounds. I usually leave work each day with a smile on my face because interaction with these learners is so rewarding.

Hello! I’m Siena and I’m from Kansas in the United States. After spending a year in Brussels on a student exchange when I was 18, I fell in love with traveling – I went backpacking for 3 months exploring Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, and I’ve taken road trips all around the USA! Qualifying as an English teacher in 2015, I worked in Kuala Lumpur and Madrid, where I lived for 3 years before moving to Manchester. The best thing about living here is the multiculturalism – and Manchester United of course!

Hi! My name is Huw. I have been teaching English for over eight years. I taught in Madrid, Spain. I love to teach vocabulary and grammar. I can speak Spanish and Welsh. I enjoy working at Britannia because the staff are friendly and it’s a fun place to work and study.

My name is Martin! I have been teaching EFL for over 28 years. I spent over 16 years in Asia, teaching in Hong Kong, The Philippines and South Korea, before returning to The UK in 2007. In England, I have specialised in teaching Cambridge Examination English from Elementary level (KET-A2) to (CAE – C1) and IELTS. I have taught many different nationalities in Europe, Asia and The Middle East. Currently I teach from beginners to IELTS and advanced English students. 

Hi everyone, I’m Kieran! After completing my History degree in Manchester, I decided I wanted to explore the world and teach English. I got my CELTA in 2011 and have spent the last 8 years working in Ukraine, Poland, and Russia. It’s great to be back in Manchester, such a diverse city with a rich and unique culture. From the Industrial Revolution to the modern day, Manchester has been at the cutting edge of art, nightlife, and innovation. The best things about BEA is that there are students from all over the world, enabling a great exchange of culture, language, and traditions.

Administration, accommodation and welfare

MIRIAM

GENERAL MANAGER
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Hello, my name is Miriam. I’ve studied Translation and Interpretation in Spain. I moved to Germany to finish my Degree in German Translations. Afterwards, I completed a Mater’s Degree in Teaching ESL and moved to Italy to carry out an Internship at the University of Pavia, Italy, as a Spanish Teacher. After my experience as a Teacher, I kept Teaching International Students in Madrid and working as an Office Manager at the same time. In September 2016 I moved into Manchester and I started working for BEA. What I enjoy most about my job is the cultural variety and the fact that I am doing something every day that has a small part in helping the environment.

IRENE

 RECEPTION MANAGER
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Hello, I’m Irene! I’m from Florence, Italy. I moved to Manchester in 2015 after have studied Tourism and worked for Travel Agencies and Tour Operators in my hometown. I’ve decided to move to England to improve my English and I never left. 4 years after I still enjoy my life here and I love the city, there is always something going on, you have no chance of getting bored. Since I arrived I’ve been always working as receptionist in luxury hotels but now, I want to try something new helping people to reach their goals learning the language.

KASIA

OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Hi, My name is Kasia, I graduated from The University of Manchester in Educational Psychology. I have been working in international education for many years now and I really enjoy it. Joining Britannia in 2017 was a great decision as I find my job very rewarding. I speak English, Polish and Spanish. My responsibilities include liaising with agencies from all over the world. I also hold level 2 qualification in Safeguarding. For any issues regarding Welfare as well as Admissions or Partnerships you can get in touch with me!