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.
My teaching material
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Graphs and charts
Work Experience
2021 - 2023
Teacher italkiitalki - Medellin, Colombia
Education
1996 - 1999
Bachelor's - SpanishNorth Central College
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2001 - 2005
Bachelor's - AccountingCollege of DuPage
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Certificates
TEFL / TESOL TEFL Org UK 2020120-hour TEFL Course
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Students
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5.0
Rating
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Students
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Lessons
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
349 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Real World English
A2 - C2General1,326 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 7% off
Practical Business Skills
A2 - C2Business147 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Interview with the Headhunter
B1 - C2Business96 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
IELTS or TOEFL Speaking Practice
B1 - C2Test Preparation37 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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110 Reviews
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
Rolando Silva
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ben truly helped me to boost my score, I took IELTS test on December 2022 and didn't pass, needed a 7 on the speaking section and got a 6, started classes with Ben at the beginning of February, took my test at the end of March and got the 7 I needed so badly. The way he gives the class helps you to improve your spoken English. He is always correcting your pronunciation and teaching you new vocabulary. We also review a newspaper article per class that helps to strengthen your reading and listening skills. Therefore, you will learn English one way or another. I am so happy and grateful.
Mar 31, 2023
Ana Luiza
33 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
Alexspecen
4 English lessons
I like Ben's lessons for his simple explanations and corrections he provides during the lesson.
Nov 27, 2023
hsieh viola
2 English lessons
Ben gives me confidence speaking English, and really makes me to open my mouth to say something rather than thinking in head, he is a nice and professional teacher.
Nov 14, 2023
Bethany
2 English lessons
It’s helpful.Ben gave me a lot of useful information.