Steve the money man ??

10th February 2019

 #3picschallenge 

During January visit three of Steve’s favourite places to eat and explore in Cardiff. Take a selfie when you visit each place and tag Celtic English Academy on twitter, facebook or insta and use the hashtag #3picschallenge . 

All about me! 

Name:  Steve

Nationality: British.

Languages: English but I am learning Welsh and German. 

Travel experiences: Australia, America, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece, France and Ireland. 

Three fun facts about me:

1. I’m a song writer.
2. I like hiking, my favourite place to go is the Brecon Beacons.
3. One day I would love to move to Germany.

Life at Celtic English Academy.

Job Role: Finance and Marketing Assistant.

Background:  I heard of Celtic English Academy through friends in the poetry circuit! I had lots of experience in the third sector and transferred my skills to the role in Celtic. 

Typical week at Celtic: I am the person people go to process payments and audit accounts throughout the week. Students often visits me to discuss bookings and admissions. 

Where you will find me: I can be found on the top floor in the main building in the Finance Department.

Favourite part of my job: I most enjoy international communications. I like building relationships with our agencies across the world.

Favourite part about working in Cardiff: everywhere you need to go is in walking distance!

Best moment at Celtic: I have had lots of lovely moments at Celtic. I think the best thing is when students make progress. For example, seeing the impact of our IELTS classes; when learners arrive and struggle to speak and then they finish speaking fluently with a place in a UK University.  Also, when I meet big Manic Street Preachers fans from Japan!  

Where to go and what to eat in Cardiff ??️ ☕

Where I eat my English/Welsh breakfast: Waterloo Tea in Wyndham Arcade – it has just been voted the number one independent shop out of all the Arcades in Cardiff.

Favourite Cardiff coffee shop:  Cafe Nero.

Best place to eat lunch in Cardiff: Crumbs, it is a super healthy place!

Favourite Cardiff bakery: Brod, a Danish bakery. 

Best place to eat dinner in Cardiff: I love Efes BBQ, it is a Turkish restaurant.  

The most delicious Sunday Roast: at my Mum’s house!

Favourite place to have a drink: Tiny Rebel or Deli Rouge (Deli Rouge has a brilliant live music night every Wednesday).

Best Cardiff park: it’s hard to compete with Bute park. 

Words of wisdom for new students ?

Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you are in Celtic or out around Cardiff, people will be happy if you practice your English with them.