Our story

What do you do after 8 PM in Tegucigalpa?

When I lived there in 2004, my answer was, “not much.” The buses didn’t run, taxis were scarce, and most of the city shut itself down. We spent evenings on our porch with neighbors.

Those nights spent on our porch were different than any classroom I had known. Learning became experiential, relational. We shared our lives and stories. I learned Spanish in conversation.

And it was about more than learning Spanish. Those conversations shaped the person I am today. That’s what TalkAbroad is meant to do.

We connect learners with the stories and experiences of real people by creating a safe space for conversation. Here, learning happens in community.

Since 2010, we’ve partnered with more than 500 universities and hosted conversations in 9 languages. We focus on impact sourcing and career development for our conversation partners. We believe people and cultures have value, and we build relationships characterized by respect, commitment, and cultural sensitivity. Join us. Let's have a conversation.

Todd Nichols CEO Signature

Todd Nichols, CEO

The TalkAbroad Ethic

We believe people and cultures have value, and we build relationships characterized by respect, commitment, and cultural sensitivity.

Our team

Andres Cañas

Andres Cañas

Support team

andres@talkabroad.com
Carolina Atuesta

Carolina Atuesta

Director of human resources

carolina@talkabroad.com
Daniel Mateus

Daniel Mateus

Director of support

daniel@talkabroad.com
Esdras Alvarenga

Esdras Alvarenga

Technology team

esdras@talkabroad.com
Gaby Cañas

Gaby Cañas

Support team

gaby@talkabroad.com
Jocelyn Cordero Soto

Jocelyn Cordero Soto

Sales team

jocelyn@talkabroad.com
Price Gunn

Price Gunn

Director of sales and business development

price@talkabroad.com
Tim Sietman

Tim Sietman

Director of operations

tim@talkabroad.com
Todd Nichols

Todd Nichols

CEO

todd@talkabroad.com

Want to join our team?

Our community includes conversation partners in more than 30 countries. To learn about current opportunities, contact us.