I'm Ben, a Business English teacher from Chicago with a TEFL certificate. I´m not your typical classroom teacher. I have real-world work experience in various industries including accounting, auditing, counseling, legal compliance, law enforcement, education and Corporate America. I am also fluent in Spanish, which means that I understand how people learn languages.
As an English teacher, I am dedicated to providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the professional world. If you are interested in improving your language skills, please contact me. I look forward to talking with you about your goals and how I can help you achieve them. New students are welcome.
Me as a Teacher
My specialty is working with adult professionals at the intermediate or above level. I help my students improve their conversational skills with an emphasis on pronunciation, fluency and imitation. I plan my lessons according to the individual needs of my students. Most of my students are business professionals who need to improve their English to advance in their careers.
My lessons & teaching style
We start classes with small talk. I want to have a relaxed conversation without too much correction and gauge what my student needs to focus on. We move to specific grammar points that need improvement. Then we read an article out loud and discuss it. We end class with more conversation and I correct as much as possible without deterring my student from talking. I have a Business English focus with an emphasis on pronunciation, fluency and imitation.
Excellent tutor! Ben’s precise, diligent and perfect for refining pronunciation. 👍
Aug 8, 2024
Bernice
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Ben helped prep for a job interview and I enjoyed every minute of it. I was nervous at the beginning but Ben created a learning environment where I was comfortably talking and practicing most of the time. By the end of the lesson, I naturally felt confident and prepared for this job interview. I’m amazed by the noticeable improvement within one lesson. I highly recommend taking lessons with Ben!
Oct 17, 2023
Ana Luiza
42 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Real World English lessons with Ben is the real deal for polishing my communication skills.
Lessons are tailored to my needs, fun, insightful and very enjoyable. Ben is a master conversationalist and has a unique way of teaching (or I’d say coaching) - from pronunciation to grammar, he corrects it all while letting the conversation flow naturally.
Ben, thank you, muito obrigada. Looking forward to our next lessons.
Jun 17, 2022
Juan Jose O. Herrera
2 English lessons
Ben it’s an excellent teacher.
He really helped me to develop skills for my interview and correct my mistakes
Oct 27, 2024
Jesus Lopez
21 English lessons
No pude tomar la clase favor de reprogramarla
Gracias