Ben Roberts
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Ben Roberts
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From AustraliaLiving in Adelaide, Australia (21:26 UTC+10:30)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 25, 2021InterestsSports & FitnessReadingScienceHistoryMusic
I'm an English teacher in Adelaide, Australia. I also speak a little bit of Japanese and a tiny bit of Mandarin (I'm working on it!). I play the guitar and sing, and I'm learning the piano. I cook, I garden, I do yoga and I run.Me as a Teacher
I've taught for eight years in an adult education college. I work mostly with people who have come to live in Australia from other countries, but I've also taught international students. I've taught beginners through to advanced students. As well as the basics - speaking, listening, reading, writing and so on - I've done a lot or work on resumes and preparing for job interviews. I love all levels and all aspects of English. I particular, I love working with people who have advanced English but feel that they want to iron out some of the creases.My lessons & teaching style
My style is dependent on what the student wants and needs. I use a wide range of reading and listening material from different sources - TV, podcasts, radio, news sites, books, songs etc. I blend careful preparation with an ability to change plans when the student has questions or something unexpected comes up. I have a focus on developing independent learning skills so that students can continue to improve on their own. I also encourage the use of recording technology to aid students in identifying and working on issues in their own speech. I have taught face-to-face and online.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Graduate Diploma in Educational - University of South Australia - 2014Adult, Vocational and Workplace Education with methodologies in TESOL and Second Language Learning
Certificate verified
Certificate IV Training and Assessment - TAFE SA - 2014The required qualification for teaching in the Vocational Education and Training sector in Australia
Certificate verified
Certificate IV in TESOL - TAFESA - 2013
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2013 - 2024
Accomplished lecturer
Education
1987 - 1991
Bachelor’s - ArtsMajors in Mandarin, Japanese
2000 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Theology with Honours
Work Experience
2013 - 2021
Accomplished lecturerI teach classes of 20 - 25 students using a blend of face-to-face and online delivery. My role also has a leadership aspect, so I have overseen the development of learning materials and assessment tools and built online learning environments. I have taught all levels from Certificate 1 (beginner) to Diploma (advanced). I have worked with various student cohorts including skilled migrants, jobseekers and international students.
5.0
Rating
30
Students
340
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
15 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation your way
A2 - C2Conversation280 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 14% off
The Whole Hog
A2 - C2Language Essentials45 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
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24 Reviews
daniele Bellato
25 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ben always surprises me with activities that he prepares for the class. I really like the way that he has been working and sending to me the homework because it helped to consolidate what he taught in the class.
Apr 19, 2022
Jessica
34 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mr Roberts is a wonderful teacher. His lessons are helpful and interesting. Many thanks to him.
Feb 22, 2022
italki951398
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’m very glad to meet Ben, a very supportive and helpful teacher. He is willing to share and listen, knows how to create a friendly and pleasant atmosphere, and speaks English in an absolutely charming manner. He gave me some valuable ideas on how to improve my English further and guided me through some tough conversational situations which confused me before. So I can highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a very professional and supportive mentor!
Nov 9, 2021
Elina
1 English lesson
Ben is sooo great! He gave me a lot of useful advice on my upcoming trip to Sydney, and I am looking forward to it even more!
Jul 1, 2024
José Orlando Jr.
4 English lessons
It's always wonderful to have a lesson with someone so smart and attentive like Ben and practice English in such a friendly way. Thank you!
Apr 7, 2024
Shiho 324
92 English lessons
Ben is so nice teacher and person. He has compassion, also understands about students who are struggling to learn. At the same time he has humor and interesting topics which each student is interested in. He makes us motivated to keep on learning.
Apr 6, 2024
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