Benji M ✨
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Benji M ✨
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Teaches
Spanish
Speaks
English
Native
German
Finnish
Teaches
Spanish
Speaks
English
Native
German
Finnish
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From United StatesLiving in Milwaukee, United States (17:32 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 3, 2024InterestsMusicGamingReadingTravelFood
Hello! My name is Benji; I'm an American teacher of English and Spanish who's been hopping around the world for the past few years. I've studied in Chile, met and spoken German with family in Germany, and taught English across three continents as a tutor, teaching assistant, and teacher. In my free time, I love tabletop role-playing games, video games, fantasy books, and nice cafés (bonus points if there's matcha!) I'm also queer, so in my classes you can come as you are! ✨Me as a Teacher
My teaching style is informal - I like to explain fun language topics, but I'm not trying to be a fancy professor. I think of myself as a helpful resource, not the king of a classroom. I'm a silly guy who loves to talk about complex grammar in everyday language. Y'know, like how normal people actually talk! I also love a good lesson on music - it's the most fun way to learn!My lessons & teaching style
My teaching focuses on three areas: developing and improving pronunciation, building an understanding of grammar, and the incorporation of media and literature to develop language skills. I can create structured lessons on specific grammar topics or vocabulary for specific situations, or help you build language skills from square one. If you'd prefer to just talk and get some feedback, I provide notes on where you can improve your pronunciation and grammar, as well as new or useful vocabulary. I'm happy to follow your lead on what you'd like to work on! :)My teaching material
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- PDF file
Teaching experience
2023 - 2024
English Teaching AssistantTaught at Oberschule Findorff in Bremen, Germany through a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship grant. Taught English to students from grades 6-13 through solo-teaching, leading small groups, and co-teaching with faculty.
2022 - 2023
Interim Spanish TeacherTaught Spanish from levels II-AP. Topics included grammar (present subjunctive, present perfect), Spanish-language music, and Gothic Spanish literature/Spanish horror stories. Additional presentation on sociolinguistics capstone project from undergraduate studies focusing on phonetics and articulation of the "ch" sound in Chilean Spanish.
2022 - 2023
Volunteer English Teaching AssistantAssisted for summer term (July 2022) working with adult refugee and immigrant learners. Worked with advanced students to improve pronunciation. Supported the other teaching staff in group activities, and took part in a class field trip to the Minnesota state capital.
2019 - 2020
Volunteer English Teacher (TEFL Practicum)Taught English (solo) to adult learners at the pre-literate level as part of a semester-long practicum (Spring 2019) at the University of Minnesota in the department of Teaching English as a Second Language. We worked on building foundational literacy skills and navigating topics of daily life for adult refugees and immigrants. Activities included games, formal instruction, reading and writing worksheets, and practice dialogues.
2018 - 2019
Volunteer Spanish Teaching AssistantSupported high school Spanish students at levels II-IV in May of 2018. Co-taught, led speaking activities, evaluated presentations and gave individual feedback to students.
Education
2017 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Spanish; GermanDouble-major in Spanish Studies and German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies (with a German emphasis). Also obtained a minor in linguistics. Took courses in the departments of Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Translation. Semester-long practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Additional study abroad experience in 2019 at the Pontificia Universidad Católica in Santiago, Chile. Course topics included Chilean poetry, linguistics, and translation.
Spanish Lessons
¡Charlemos! Conversation With Notes
A1 - B2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
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¡Manos A La Obra! Grammar Lesson/Practice
A2 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
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Los Fundamentos: Spanish From Scratch
A1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
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