Andrew Darke

I've been teaching English for over 20 years, but still enjoy meeting students from all over the world. After spending 15 years in Spain where I set up and ran my own school, I moved back to Exeter six years ago. I now live in a typical Devon village with my partner, Jo and my daughter Nancy. I like reading and playing squash.

Isobel Ravden Taylor

I gave up a 6-year career in advertising to become an EFL teacher! After qualifying as a teacher I spent the next 2 years teaching adults and children in Lisbon. I have also taught at various busy schools in London and have now been working at Skola in Exeter for 2½ years. I am currently studying for a distance-learning degree in Herbal Medicine.

Emma Cayless

After my degree in Fine Art and a TEFL course in Bristol, I worked in Osaka, Japan for 14 months. I then spent 6 months working as an EFL teacher in Sydney, Australia and then travelled extensively around Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Thailand. I'm keen to teach in England for a while and continue making artwork in my free time.

Angela Moore

I've been teaching for more than 30 years but still get a lot of satisfaction out of helping students to improve their English. I also thoroughly enjoy my current role as the accommodation and welfare officer. I live with my husband in a 500-year-old cottage in a hamlet in Devon, with frequent visits from my children and grandchildren.

Bryony Holt

After two years organising children's programmes at a hotel conference centre, I trained in TESOL in Bournemouth. I moved to Exeter in July 1999 and began teaching English. I enjoy learning about other cultures and have spent time in South Africa, India, France and Germany. I'm currently studying for a diploma in TESOL.