Hi,

I'm a university graduate from a prestigious university who's travelled widely and recognises the value of knowing a major global language like English, though I've always tried to learn at least a few words of the local language wherever I visit. At this point I have visited over sixty countries, though I'm hoping my travelling days are not yet over.

University College Cork, where I studied was ranked in the Top 100 Universities for Global Influence by The Times Higher Educational Supplement. Alumni include the recent Golden Globe Winner Cillian Murphy and Chat Show Host Graham Norton, as well as the Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

I'm aware of the value of being an English speaker and I want to help people around the world learn the language as it opens up so many doors for people, whether they are travelling for leisure as I was or to seek a better life in another part of the world.

I'm aware that English is a difficult language for non-native speakers to learn because of the many irregular verbs and inconsistent spellings. Having learned some other languages, I know how difficult it is to learn a new language and am in a position to offer maximum empathy.

I'm hoping to meet as many people from as many different regions of the world as possible. We can chat about my travels if I have been to people's countries or about future travel plans if I haven't.

Hoping to connect with people soon.