Ben
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Ben
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English
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Korean
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KidsTest PreparationIELTS Examiner and English Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationIELTS Examiner and English Teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Seoul, Republic of Korea (16:02 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 24, 2017InterestsWritingFoodHistoryTravelFilms & TV Series
Hi! I'm Ben from the south of England in the UK. I'm a certified IELTS examiner and a qualified English language teacher. I've been tutoring on Italki since 2017! I became a certified IELTS speaking examiner in 2023, while teaching and examining for the British Council in Seoul for two years. I also have additional classroom teaching experience in public schools and language schools in both the UK and South Korea - helping children, teenagers and adults with their English. I also hold a bachelors degree and masters degree in creative writing.Me as a Teacher
My teaching style is very friendly and relaxed. I want to know about your journey and experiences with learning English and help you in a way that works for you. I believe the best way to achieve this is to listen, be patient, and create a comfortable environment. I enjoy teaching English as a second language because it also gives me the opportunity to learn from you, about different cultures and different countries, just as you learn from me.My lessons & teaching style
My specialism is helping students prepare for the IELTS exam. I can go through the structure of the test with you, and we can practice example questions together. I can help inform you of the level you are currently at, and we can work on improving your English ready for the test.
I'm also happy to tailor our lessons so that they work for you. That could mean more general English lessons (I have my own materials, materials from the British Council, business English etc). Perhaps you have some writing that needs proofreading, or just informal conversation practice and highlighting common errors and mistakes. Whatever you need, I am happy to help :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate - British Council - 2023
Certificate verified
IELTS Examiner Certification - British Council - 2023
Certificate verified
CELTA - City and Islington College - 2017
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - 2025
English Language TeacherAs part of my role at the British Council, I prepared a range of phonics lessons for early years classes (aged 4-6). I planned and taught Primary and Secondary plus lessons (aged 7-17) according to the British Council commitments, with emphasis on inspiring creativity through real-world contexts. I delivered ‘Returnee’ lessons for students who were born or spent considerable time abroad, and helped their English flourish through topics on history, geography, science and culture.
2023 - Current
IELTS Speaking ExaminerI examine adult candidates for the IELTS speaking test for various purposes such as student and work visas abroad, maintaining a friendly but professional rapport at all times. I follow exact procedure throughout the test to ensure international standardisation. I must demonstrate an ability to identify grade rubrics perfectly, to ensure an accurate English level is given regarding fluency, lexical resource, grammar and pronunciation.
2021 - 2022
Primary School TeacherI planned and taught individual lessons based on medium-term plan for year 6 (aged 10-11). I implemented appropriate and inclusive teaching strategies as learning support for EAL pupils (students who speak English as an additional language). I found ways to address and overcome the challenges of a mixed-ability classroom by consistently reviewing and improving lessons based on pupil progress.
2018 - 2020
Native English TeacherI taught students (aged 8-14 years old) alongside my experienced Korean co-teacher, gaining valuable insights and teaching pedagogy from their expertise. I collaborated with my co-teacher in order to prepare all class materials according to the Korean primary curriculum. I empathised with students regarding learning a new language and culture, and used this to work around language barriers and misunderstandings and to create a relaxed, open classroom atmosphere in which students felt comfortable
Education
2021 - 2022
Master's - PGCE in EAL with QTSPost-graduate Certificate in Education specialising in students who have English as an Additional Language (not their first language)
This qualification also gave me Qualified Teacher Status, which is a requirement to teach in mainstream schools in the United Kingdom.
2013 - 2016
Bachelor’s - English Literature
2016 - 2017
Master's - Creative Writing
5.0
Rating
149
Students
1,397
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
84 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Adults General English Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials960 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS, CAE or CPE Test Preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Kids General English Lesson
A1 - C2Kids0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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158 Reviews
Cookie Wu
94 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ben is a nice and bright teacher who always shares his writing experience with me. His professional background makes him a strong fit to teach creative writing. Highly recommend this lesson!
Nov 6, 2020
Jacob
27 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ben is well-prepared for the lesson. He wrote down the mistakes I have made in the conversation. And corrected me at the end of the lesson. 👍👍👍
Aug 17, 2020
Cookie Wu
94 English lessons
Another good time with Ben. I can always learn new vocabulary and extend my knowledge in his lessons. He is really an engaging as well as professional English teacher.
Aug 11, 2021
Zhi
57 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had my first class with Ben and he was a stunning teacher. Thank you very much for your help.
Sep 28, 2020
Cookie Wu
94 English lessons
A good lesson with Ben again!
Nov 23, 2022
Jenny Tsai
1 English lesson
Really enjoyed the talk with Ben and appreciated his hard work to help me improve my English!
Jul 23, 2021
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