Benji is the first teacher on iTalki that has given me hope that I have found someone who can really help me to learn Spanish. I had tried out six other teachers/tutors and was continually frustrated that the lessons were just them talking AT me in Spanish. As a beginner, it was frustrating because they weren't teaching, they were just talking and I would only understand a quarter of what they were saying. Benji TEACHES and in just two lessons I have already learned so much. He asks about what I want to learn, how I would like to learn it, and he listens. He is patient and encouraging and the lessons naturally go in whatever direction makes sense for the day. He is an exemplary teacher!

Benji has been an excellent teacher for me so far! The first thing he did was talk with me about my priorities and why I am learning Spanish. He has been so kind has to identify vocabulary and phrases specific to what I need, and that's been amazing. He is patient and understanding, and makes me feel supported through my mistakes, rather than embarrassed by them. Which is huge because that's where my anxiety always stops me from learning languages. So far we have gone over pronunciation, and Spanish is wild because there are lots of different ways to pronounce the same sounds, depending on regional dialect. Originally I was nervous that it would be an issue, but Benji is teaching me *all* the common ways to pronounce words. So I will know what I'm hearing no matter what! That's so amazing, and I'm really grateful for it. Overall, Benji is super chill, super attentive, and really cares about making sure I learn what I need in a way that makes me feel positive!

Ben has been great! Each lesson contains a quick review of the custom homework and new lessons always have relevant examples and real time practice. He is very patient and supportive.