From United StatesLiving in Kansas City, United States (21:02 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 24, 2019
InterestsMarketingTechTravelScienceWriting
I love figuring out different ways to help improve English learners who are stuck in their English progress. Not only do I use the knowledge I've gained from not just college and university, but also my own personal insight and experiences to give them insight, methods and strategies to work on their shortcomings and experience progress. My favorite areas of English is exam prep (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
Me as a Teacher
I have university degrees in English language teaching and psychology. I've worked in schools, institutes, universities. I've taught English learners who were doctors, pharmacists, lawyers, computer programmers, engineers, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs and even social media influencers (YouTubers and TikTokers). Also, I've worked with younger English learners (K-12) and especially boarding school students who need to pass exams like TOEFL to get into boarding school in the US and more!
My lessons & teaching style
I have developed my own way of teaching different lessons after teaching thousands of students. While I do have certain methods, strategies and techniques I prefer applying, I am a flexible instructor and do tailor my approach to each student's individual needs too considering not every person learns and absorbs information the same way. Hence, the learning process feels less stressful and more enjoyable!
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Flashcards
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Articles and news
Image files
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - BridgeTEFL - 2016Online 120 hour TEFL diploma course.
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2016
Master's - English Language TeachingSUT
2010 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Psychology and Social BehaviorUC Irvine
Work Experience
2013 - 2023
English Language TeacherOnline Tutoring - Online, United States
2013 - 2023
English Language TeacherPrivate Tutoring - In Person, United States
5.0
Rating
313
Students
2,344
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
313
Students
2344
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
110 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS lessons
B1 - C2Test Preparation1,848 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation61 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
250 Reviews
adelen
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
after attending Ben's speaking and writing classes, I achieved my target TOEFL score of 111! In 2 weeks , my speaking improved from 22 to 26, and writing from 25 to 27. Ben provided incredibly useful strategies that made a real difference, and helped me focus on areas for improvement and practice effectively. Highly recommend his classes for anyone aiming to boost their TOEFL scores!
Nov 9, 2024
Val Wei
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I enjoyed the lessons Ben delivered. We used just two courses to improve my TOEFL writing score from 15 to 23 with just one homework and one live practice. In the end, I got a 100, which surprisingly satisfied all the requirements of the programs to which I intend to apply. Thank you, Ben!
Nov 17, 2024
Patrick 作恩
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ben helped me prepare for TOEFL a few years ago and I ended up with a 28 in speaking and 28 in writing after applying his tips and templates. I just recently prepared for Duolingo with him for a completely different requirement and got a 135 overall score too using similar exam prep strategies that were just as effective on the production and conversion subscores.
Feb 12, 2024
Renata
37 English lessons
I really enjoy my lessons with Ben. The organization of the classes is excellent and well-structured. Each lesson is engaging and dynamic, with many new and useful words and expressions for me. All of this is incorporated into a relaxed, natural interaction. This teaching approach allows me to develop both speaking and listening skills.
I feel at ease and comfortable during our lessons. Ben is always available and shares helpful materials. I’m very glad I chose Ben as my teacher.