Bennett
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Bennett
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English
Native
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Bulgarian
Romanian
Turkish
Other
Learn more online than at a prestigious university, as many have discovered (the hard way).
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Bulgarian
Romanian
Turkish
Other
Learn more online than at a prestigious university, as many have discovered (the hard way).
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Timisoara, Romania (10:31 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 3, 2013InterestsTravelHistoryFilms & TV SeriesPets & AnimalsReading
Remember your overseas vacation in 1993?
At an amusement park by the sea, you met Barney, a local
resident who had been studying English his entire life.
And yet, when you asked him what his favorite animal was,
he froze. He stammered. He looked up at some trees.
Now why was that?
Indeed, hardly anyone there could speak any English at all.
The next day you went on a train ride. In your compartment
were three backpackers from places you couldn’t pronounce.
Still, they talked to you about camping ... cactus … discos ...
pyramids...fleas...watermelons...bungee jumping...telepathy
UFOs…ponds...off-the-wall jokes . . . all in proper English.
So what was their secret?
Hmmm. Good question.Me as a Teacher
"Hello! Where's the Lake Town?" Bray asked an 81-year-old
tending some cows. She gave him a puzzled look. "Gee, nobody
here speaks English," he thought.
And although Bray had studied the local language at school for
nine years, he had pretty much forgotten everything.
So he kept pedaling along, trying to figure out how to get to the
town, and his accommodation. It was getting dark.
Suddenly, a teenager came into view; he was gathering raspberries,
cranberries, gooseberries. To Bray's relief — and astonishment —
the teen was able to give him directions. In perfect English.
“How did you master English?” Bray asked him.
“Oh, from watching cartoons on TV when I was young,” he answered.My lessons & teaching style
In class, you will NOT be asked to memorize lines such as
“I beg your pardon. I was wondering if you could please tell me the price of a third-class, round-trip plane ticket with a student discount for a window-seat in a non-smoking section, departing from Kalamazoo at 3:13 in the morning of Thursday, the 31st of December and arriving in Saskatoon at 11:33 in the evening.”
Or, “In order to get to the flea market, walk along this boulevard. At the eighth traffic light, you’ll see a subway station to your left. Go down and catch train number 181. After 18 stops, get off. Take the 80 bus down the avenue for eight blocks. Then turn right, walk 88 yards — and you’re there. You CAN’T miss it!"My teaching material
- Image files
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
Certificates
CELTA Certificate - IH, Santa Monica, California - 1998
Work Experience
2009 - 2012
Instructor
2003 - 2004
Teacher
5.0
Rating
367
Students
5,381
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
73 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
False Beginner to Intermediate-Level English
A1 - C2Language Essentials978 lessons completed
USD 8.99+
Discussions: Hobbies Work Travel Culture Food Homes Health School Psychology Econ-101 Social Studies Nature Holidays Festivals Bazaars News Documentaries Controversies Anecdotes Stories TV Jokes . . .
A1 - C2Conversation3,219 lessons completed
USD 7.99+
Package with 12% off
English for Young Learners (Kids & Teens)
A1 - C2Language Essentials542 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
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256 Reviews
arpivagyok
277 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
After more then two years meeting I can say that not only did he help me keep my speech flowing but also he broadened my horizons about the things of the world. This has greatly contributed to my feeling more confident during my travels
Mar 17, 2024
Natasha Nyrova
183 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Wonderful !
Jul 24, 2013
Andrea
182 English lessons
great conversation with Ben today
Mar 14, 2025
Hien
117 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Happy new year, teacher Bennett. All best wishes to you!
Jan 3, 2022
Hien
117 English lessons
You are really enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. I have not practiced english daily so that I did not interact well with you. I will try better next lesson. Thank teacher.
Mar 16, 2025
Andrea
182 English lessons
awesome class
Feb 28, 2025
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