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Iya Meyer

Hello everyone! I'm from St. Petersburg, Russia, and will be teaching the Russian language. I've been in the US for many years, mostly working in the travel business. While teaching language is a new experience for me, I'm delighted to meet my students and have...
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João Fernandes

I am a Carioca - born and raised in Rio de Janeiro - passionate about democracy, social development, multiculturalism, and dance. I am excited to share my culture and language with those interested in learning Portuguese....
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Kayiraba Toure

My name is Kayiraba Toure, and I am originally from the Ivory Coast. I moved to the United States of America in 2014. I have a bachelor’s degree in Economics and History. Now I am working toward my master’s degree in Political management...
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Daniel Snyder

Danny grew up in the US near Hershey, Pennsylvania (yes, where they make all the chocolate). He studied Economics and Latin American Studies at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 2017. Before moving to DC, he taught English and researched economic development in Teresina,...
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Amin Alhilal

A physical therapist and calligraphy/ woodworking hobbyist, Amin moved to the US three years ago. Before doing so, he lived in many places in his native Syria, picking up the local dialects and bits and pieces of the languages spoken throughout the country. He is...
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Meriem Touami

I’m an Engineer in Computer Science and I work as Business/IT Analyst for an IT Startup here in DC. I’m from Algeria. I’ll be teaching French and Fusha Arabic, also referred to as Modern Standard Arabic or Classical Arabic. I believe that learning a new...
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