Louise Skeet

Head of English Language Hub

lskeet@arden.ac.uk

Remote working

I’m the Head of the English Language Hub, with a background in Linguistics from Cambridge and currently pursuing an MBA. I have experience working at universities in the UK and abroad, and I'm a second language speaker of French. As a distance learner and working parent, I relate to many Arden students and my team are here to help you succeed with Academic English.

Amanda Welfare

Senior English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

awelfare@arden.ac.uk

Berlin

I have a degree in English and a Master of Education. I have lived and worked in several countries, and I speak German, Spanish and French. My background is in communication training, and I am a published author of English learning books. I’m also a full-time working mum, so I understand the experience many of our students go through.

Cristiana Rodrigues

Senior English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

cprodrigues@arden.ac.uk

London - Ealing

Originally from Portugal and based in London, I have been an English teacher since 2003. I have degrees in English Language, English Literature and English for Academic Purposes. I am currently taking a doctorate in English Language Teaching, so I balance full-time work and studies myself! I can help students in all areas of academic English

Sara Foster

Senior English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

sfoster@arden.ac.uk

Birmingham

I have degrees in English Language, Literature and Applied Linguistics. I have previously lived and worked in the Middle East and Spain for 20 years. I am currently working towards a second master's degree and understand how hard it can be to balance studying and working. I can help students with all aspects of written and verbal communication.

Annie Heringer

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

aheringer@arden.ac.uk

Berlin

Born and raised in the USA, I’ve been teaching English for Academic Purposes in Berlin since 2017. I completed a Master’s in Academic Writing Development and Research in 2021. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in documentary film and television in New York City. Today, I particularly enjoy working with university students to explore issues of language, identity and technology.

Chloe Lofas

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

clofas@arden.ac.uk

Manchester

I have a degree in English Language Teaching and have been teaching for over ten years. I’m originally from Manchester, but have worked in Vietnam, Spain, Italy and the UK. My second language is Italian. I can help with all aspects of academic English, and particularly enjoy helping students with assignment ideas and organising them into paragraphs.

Hannah Johnson

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

HJohnson@arden.ac.uk

Leeds/remote working

For the past 18 years, I have lived and taught English in Spain, France, the Czech Republic, the UK, and Qatar. Nevertheless, I only really mastered Spanish as a second language. I have degrees in Modern Languages, Teaching English and Psychology, and I’m studying a MSc in Psychology. I can help with all aspects of academic English.

Hayley Espinoza-Smith

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

hespinozasmith@arden.ac.uk

Holborn / Remote Working

I have a degree in Spanish and TEFL, a Masters in Education and have been teaching for nearly 20 years. I live in London but I previously lived and worked in Chile. I can support students with all areas of academic English, particularly with grammar: my own language learning experience has taught me the importance of communicating ideas accurately.

Hazel Roberts

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

hroberts@arden.ac.uk

London - Tower Hill

I have an MA in Education, Teaching and Learning and I have spent the last 12 years teaching English in South Korea and Bangladesh, teaching students from all over the world. I joined Arden University in April 2024 and can help students with all aspects of academic English, including using AI tools and doing research in English.

Leonie Rowland

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

lerowland@arden.ac.uk

London - Tower Hill

I have a degree in Modern Languages and a Master’s in English Language Teaching specialising in English for Academic Purposes. I lived and worked in Italy, so I have experienced the rewards and challenges of improving my own additional language skills. I have an interest in psychology and counselling and have experience in this area.

Rachael Forde

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

rforde@arden.ac.uk

Leeds / Remote Working

I began English language teaching in 2006 in Madrid, where I also learned Spanish. After moving back to the UK I started my Master's in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. I’m interested in technology and AI to help learn languages. I am looking forward to helping you build your language skills so you can get the most out of your degree.

Rami Abo Zarad

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

razarad@arden.ac.uk

Berlin

I have studied and taught in American, Syrian, German, and British universities. I speak Arabic and German and know what it’s like adapting to a new culture. I have a Master's in Applied Linguistics, and my teaching aim is to inspire a lasting love for and appreciation of the English language in my students.

Roger Blanton

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

rblantonjr@arden.ac.uk

Birmingham / Remote Working

I have lived and taught English courses in Kenya, Argentina, and Saudi Arabia. Along with my postgraduate certificates in Teaching English for Academic Purposes, I have degrees and a doctorate in English. Now I live in Oxfordshire, and I particularly enjoy helping students develop their academic writing style.

Sinead McCabe

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

smccabe@arden.ac.uk

London (Holborn)

I live in London and have been teaching English to international students for fifteen years. I also lived and worked in Italy, so have first-hand experience of how communication in a second language can be both fun and challenging! I have degrees in English and in English Language Teaching and I can help students in all areas of academic English.

Thomas Sutcliffe

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Lecturer

tsutcliffe@arden.ac.uk

Birmingham

I've spent the last 5 years teaching English in Tokyo, where I studied Japanese, gaining an understanding of the challenges and rewards of learning a second language. I've also taught in Spain and Italy and completed a master's degree. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals and supporting your acquisition of academic language!